Texas QB Shane Buechele to transfer to SMU
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas backup quarterback Shane Buechele will transfer to SMU once he graduates in May. Buechele placed his name in the NCAA transfer database last month but didn't reveal his destination until an announcement on Twitter on Thursday . Buechele was the Longhorns starter in 2016 when he set several Texas freshman passing records. He was No. 2 behind Sam Ehlinger this past...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas backup quarterback Shane Buechele will transfer to SMU once he graduates in May. Buechele placed his name in the NCAA transfer database last month but didn't reveal his destination until an announcement on Twitter on Thursday . Buechele was the Longhorns starter in 2016 when he set several Texas freshman passing records. He was No. 2 behind Sam Ehlinger this past...
Ex-Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops back with XFL's Dallas team
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Bob Stoops initially rejected the idea of coming out of retirement to join the reincarnation of the XFL. Then the former Oklahoma coach had time to think about all the extra time in his schedule roughly a year and a half after he stepped away from the Sooners after 18 seasons .
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Bob Stoops initially rejected the idea of coming out of retirement to join the reincarnation of the XFL. Then the former Oklahoma coach had time to think about all the extra time in his schedule roughly a year and a half after he stepped away from the Sooners after 18 seasons .
Pence agrees to minor league deal with hometown Rangers
Hunter Pence has agreed to a minor league contract with his hometown Texas Rangers and will attend major league spring training.
Hunter Pence has agreed to a minor league contract with his hometown Texas Rangers and will attend major league spring training.
Mavericks deal Barnes to Kings while beating Hornets 99-93
DALLAS (AP) - Harrison Barnes stayed on the bench in the fourth quarter after news broke that the Dallas Mavericks forward had been traded to Sacramento. The seventh-year player lingered on the floor a few extra moments after the game to chat up some Charlotte opponents, then walked through a throng of fans who seemed to want to say goodbye after seeing all the social media activity on their...
DALLAS (AP) - Harrison Barnes stayed on the bench in the fourth quarter after news broke that the Dallas Mavericks forward had been traded to Sacramento. The seventh-year player lingered on the floor a few extra moments after the game to chat up some Charlotte opponents, then walked through a throng of fans who seemed to want to say goodbye after seeing all the social media activity on their...
Bob Stoops named coach/GM of Dallas XFL team
Former Oklahoma head football coach Bob Stoops is set to get back into football, but this time, it will be at the professional level.
Former Oklahoma head football coach Bob Stoops is set to get back into football, but this time, it will be at the professional level.
New Big 12 coaches busy on signing day; OU, Texas all set
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Oklahoma and Texas each had only one spot to fill in their top-10 recruiting classes. The four Big 12 schools with new coaches were a bit busier Wednesday. New Kansas coach Les Miles added nine players in the second signing period, including running back and former Michigan commitment Amauri Pesek-Hickson, for an initial Jayhawks class of 19 signees.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Oklahoma and Texas each had only one spot to fill in their top-10 recruiting classes. The four Big 12 schools with new coaches were a bit busier Wednesday. New Kansas coach Les Miles added nine players in the second signing period, including running back and former Michigan commitment Amauri Pesek-Hickson, for an initial Jayhawks class of 19 signees.
Artists unite to paint Kaepernick murals across Atlanta
Several artists in Atlanta have united to paint tribute murals for former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick after a building with a wall depicting the athlete was demolished days before the Super Bowl.
Several artists in Atlanta have united to paint tribute murals for former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick after a building with a wall depicting the athlete was demolished days before the Super Bowl.
Fan dies after being struck in head by batted ball at Dodgers game
A woman died as a result of being struck in the head by a foul ball at Dodger Stadium last August, according to a coroner’s report obtained by ESPN.
A woman died as a result of being struck in the head by a foul ball at Dodger Stadium last August, according to a coroner’s report obtained by ESPN.
DeSoto's La'Vontae Shenault commits to Colorado
It's a big day for some high school athletes as they sign to play college sports. FOX 4's Edward Egros was live at DeSoto High School this morning for National Signing Day. He talked to wide receiver La'Vontae Shenault about his decision to play for the Colorado Buffaloes.
It's a big day for some high school athletes as they sign to play college sports. FOX 4's Edward Egros was live at DeSoto High School this morning for National Signing Day. He talked to wide receiver La'Vontae Shenault about his decision to play for the Colorado Buffaloes.
Ex-QB Vince Young arrested on drunken-driving charge
RICHMOND, Texas (AP) - Former Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young is free on bond after he was arrested on a drunken driving charge. In a statement, the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office says the former Texas Longhorns star was arrested about 4:30 a.m. Monday in the Missouri City area of suburban Houston. The six-year NFL veteran, who lists a Missouri City address as his residence, was...
RICHMOND, Texas (AP) - Former Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young is free on bond after he was arrested on a drunken driving charge. In a statement, the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office says the former Texas Longhorns star was arrested about 4:30 a.m. Monday in the Missouri City area of suburban Houston. The six-year NFL veteran, who lists a Missouri City address as his residence, was...
What a (familiar) feeling: Boston fetes Super Bowl winners
BOSTON (AP) - With cheers of "We want seven!" and "Next year, right here!" hundreds of thousands of jubilant fans jammed downtown Boston on Tuesday for a parade celebrating the New England Patriots' sixth Super Bowl title. A party atmosphere enveloped the city on the unseasonably mild day. Red, white and blue confetti rained down and music blared as fans packed along...
BOSTON (AP) - With cheers of "We want seven!" and "Next year, right here!" hundreds of thousands of jubilant fans jammed downtown Boston on Tuesday for a parade celebrating the New England Patriots' sixth Super Bowl title. A party atmosphere enveloped the city on the unseasonably mild day. Red, white and blue confetti rained down and music blared as fans packed along...
Column: No love for the defense in Super Bowl 53
In a Super Bowl snoozer featuring a single touchdown by victorious New England and the high-scoring, newfangled, all-the-rage Los Angeles Rams managing a measly three points, the MVP trophy went to Patriots receiver Julian Edelman. Where's the love for the defense? Sure, Edelman caught 10 passes for 141 yards, including two grabs on the drive that ended with rookie running back Sony Michel...
In a Super Bowl snoozer featuring a single touchdown by victorious New England and the high-scoring, newfangled, all-the-rage Los Angeles Rams managing a measly three points, the MVP trophy went to Patriots receiver Julian Edelman. Where's the love for the defense? Sure, Edelman caught 10 passes for 141 yards, including two grabs on the drive that ended with rookie running back Sony Michel...
Gov. Abbott willing to help revive the Texas -Texas A&M rivalry game
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says he supports efforts to bring back the rivalry football game between the Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says he supports efforts to bring back the rivalry football game between the Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies.
Fans in 3 states legally bet almost $185.5M on Super Bowl
Football fans in three states legally bet almost $185.5 million on the Super Bowl this year, with sportsbooks ending Sunday with mixed results and Nevada operators seeing the first drop in the total amount wagered on the game since 2015.
Football fans in three states legally bet almost $185.5 million on the Super Bowl this year, with sportsbooks ending Sunday with mixed results and Nevada operators seeing the first drop in the total amount wagered on the game since 2015.
Patriots' Duron Harmon to skip White House visit, says it 'would be dope' to meet with Obama instead
At least one New England Patriots player has no intention of visiting the White House to celebrate his team's big Super Bowl win.
At least one New England Patriots player has no intention of visiting the White House to celebrate his team's big Super Bowl win.
Porzingis won't play for Mavs now; Cuban has long-term view
DALLAS (AP) - Kristaps Porzingis won't play for the Mavericks this season while continuing his recovery from a knee injury after Dallas acquired the 2018 All-Star in a blockbuster trade with the New York Knicks. As for the next 20 years, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said Monday he envisions Porzingis forming a Euro star pairing with 19-year-old rookie Luka Doncic even though the 7-foot-3...
DALLAS (AP) - Kristaps Porzingis won't play for the Mavericks this season while continuing his recovery from a knee injury after Dallas acquired the 2018 All-Star in a blockbuster trade with the New York Knicks. As for the next 20 years, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said Monday he envisions Porzingis forming a Euro star pairing with 19-year-old rookie Luka Doncic even though the 7-foot-3...
Seguin scores tiebreaker, Stars beat Coyotes 5-4
DALLAS (AP) - Tyler Seguin scored a tiebreaking goal with 7:32 to play, and the Dallas Stars scored four goals in a wild third period on the way to a 5-4 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Monday night. Roope Hintz, John Klingberg, Radek Faksa and Mattias Janmark also scored for the Stars. Ben Bishop made 39 saves as Dallas extended its winning streak to a season-best five games.
DALLAS (AP) - Tyler Seguin scored a tiebreaking goal with 7:32 to play, and the Dallas Stars scored four goals in a wild third period on the way to a 5-4 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Monday night. Roope Hintz, John Klingberg, Radek Faksa and Mattias Janmark also scored for the Stars. Ben Bishop made 39 saves as Dallas extended its winning streak to a season-best five games.
Adam Levine's Super Bowl nipple reveal prompts backlash
NEW YORK (AP) - First, critics panned Maroon 5's Super Bowl halftime performance. Then social media folks went full-on snark over Adam Levine's throw pillow-like tank top design. Then he peeled off the busy brown shirt and the snark turned to outrage over his exposed nipples.
NEW YORK (AP) - First, critics panned Maroon 5's Super Bowl halftime performance. Then social media folks went full-on snark over Adam Levine's throw pillow-like tank top design. Then he peeled off the busy brown shirt and the snark turned to outrage over his exposed nipples.
Column: Edelman is Super Bowl MVP, but don't forget cheating
ATLANTA (AP) - Julian Edelman is certainly a compelling story. A diminutive guy with a bushy beard, picked in the final round of the draft, defying the odds to become one of the NFL's top receivers. And, now, a Super Bowl MVP. But let's not forget one other fairly important element to this story: He cheated.
ATLANTA (AP) - Julian Edelman is certainly a compelling story. A diminutive guy with a bushy beard, picked in the final round of the draft, defying the odds to become one of the NFL's top receivers. And, now, a Super Bowl MVP. But let's not forget one other fairly important element to this story: He cheated.
Front page of Monday's New Orleans newspaper asks 'What Super Bowl?'
The front page of the newspaper in New Orleans on Monday accurately captured the feelings of Saints fans still upset about a missed call in the NFC Championship game.
The front page of the newspaper in New Orleans on Monday accurately captured the feelings of Saints fans still upset about a missed call in the NFC Championship game.