Investigation finds 'insufficient evidence' of recruiting by former Duncanville HS coach

The Duncanville Independent School District reports finding “insufficient evidence” after completing an investigation into possible recruiting violations by the former Duncanville High School girls basketball coach.

New renderings show details of Texas Rangers' Globe Life Field

New renderings of the future home of the Texas Rangers were released on Thursday one year ahead of the ballpark’s opening.

Klingberg scores, Bishop stops 28 shots, Stars blank Rangers

DALLAS (AP) - Ben Bishop made 28 saves in his 28th career shutout, John Klingberg scored a second-period goal and the Dallas Stars beat the New York Rangers 1-0 on Tuesday night. Dallas won its third straight to move one point ahead of Minnesota for the first wild card from the Western Conference. Three of Bishop's four shutouts this season have been by a 1-0 score. His other shutout was in...

Silva's 22 points lead South Carolina to 71-54 win over A&M

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - South Carolina coach Frank Martin was thrilled his team ended its losing streak with a win against Texas A&M on Tuesday night. He might have been equally as happy that it came thanks to a bounce-back performance from senior star Chris Silva. Silva had 22 points and a career-high 17 rebounds to help South Carolina snap a three-game skid with the 71-54 victory.

Oklahoma tops Kansas to end Jayhawks' run of Big 12 titles

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Kristian Doolittle had 24 points and 11 rebounds to help Oklahoma beat No. 13 Kansas 81-68 on Tuesday night and end the Jayhawks' run of Big 12 regular-season titles at 14 years. The last time Kansas didn't at least tie for the conference crown, Oklahoma State won it outright in 2003-04. Now, Kansas State and Texas Tech remain in contention for the championship. The...

Nets crush Mavericks 127-88 to end three-game skid

NEW YORK (AP) - The Nets needed a win, and they got their easiest one ever in Brooklyn. DeMarre Carroll scored 22 points, Rodions Kurucs had 19 and the Nets easily snapped a three-game losing streak with a 127-88 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night.

Texas Tech routs Texas 70-51, stays even with Kansas State

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Jarrett Culver scored 16 points, Matt Mooney added 15 and No. 8 Texas Tech stayed even with Kansas State atop the Big 12 with one game remaining in a dominating 70-51 win over Texas on Monday night. With his mom watching from the stands after traveling from the Dominican Republic on senior night, Brandone Francis scored all 12 of his points in the second half in an eighth...

No. 18 Kansas St still in Big 12 lead after 64-52 win at TCU

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Barry Brown had 16 points to lead four Kansas State players in double figures and the 18th-ranked Wildcats beat TCU 64-52 on Monday night to maintain a share of the Big 12 lead with one game remaining in the regular season. Kansas State (23-7, 13-4 Big 12) went ahead to stay with a tiebreaking 13-4 run to end the first half, then scored the first 10 points after halftime.

Cowboys putting franchise tag on DeMarcus Lawrence again

The Dallas Cowboys are placing the franchise tag on DeMarcus Lawrence for the second straight year. Their star defensive end doesn't appear to be in any rush to sign the lucrative one-year contract this time. Two people with knowledge of the decision said Monday the Cowboys had decided on another tag while the sides keep working on a long-term deal. The people spoke to The Associated Press...

Rangers acquire outfielder Zack Granite from Twins

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) - The Texas Rangers acquired outfielder Zack Granite from Minnesota for right-hander Xavier Moore and $50,000, and the Twins dealt Moore to the Baltimore Orioles for $750,000 in 2019-20 international signing bonus pool allocation.

Woods pulls out of Bay Hill with neck strain

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Tiger Woods has withdrawn from the Arnold Palmer Invitational with what he describes as a neck strain. Woods announced his decision Monday on Twitter . He says his lower back is fine and he has no concerns over the long run. Woods says he's had the neck strain for a few weeks and it hasn't improved with treatment to the point he feels he can play.

Mitchell wins Honda Classic for 1st PGA Tour title

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Keith Mitchell made a 15-foot birdie putt on the final hole Sunday to win The Honda Classic for his first PGA Tour victory to earn a trip to the Masters. Mitchell closed with a 3-under 67 to finish at 9-under 271 at PGA National, one stroke ahead of Brooks Koepka and Rickie Fowler. "I was trying to focus on what was going on," Mitchell said. "My...

Joey Logano holds off Brad Keselowski for Vegas NASCAR win

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski were side by side off the fourth turn, two teammates fighting for the last burst of speed on the final lap at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Logano barely managed to block Keselowski's move, and the defending NASCAR Cup Series champion hung on for his first win in his title defense season. "That was more intense than I wanted it to be,"...

Mavericks lose to the Grizzlies 111-81

Jonas Valanciunas brought physical play to the new-look Memphis Grizzlies, and the Dallas Mavericks noticed.

Benn gets hat trick as Stars beat Blues 4-1

Jamie Benn wanted in on the fun after missing the last two games with an injury. He came up big in his return.

FC Dallas tie Revolution 1-1

Carles Gil scored the tying goal in his MLS debut and the New England Revolution held on for a 1-1 draw against FC Dallas in the season opener for both teams on Saturday.

No. 11 Texas Tech beats TCU to stay atop Big 12

Jarett Culver and Davide Moretti each had 15 points and No. 11 Texas Tech won its seventh game in row, beating TCU 81-66 on Saturday to stay atop the Big 12 standings.

David Irving suspended indefinitely for 3rd ban in 3 years

Free agent defensive lineman David Irving has been suspended indefinitely for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy. Irving was suspended the first four games of each of the past two seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. The 25-year-old is set to be an unrestricted free agent after playing just two games on a one-year contract as a restricted free agent in 2018, his fourth year with Dallas.