Bishop's shutout, Benn's goal lift Stars to 1-0 win over Sabres
DALLAS (AP) - Ben Bishop stopped 30 shots to back Jamie Benn's first-period goal, and the Dallas Stars beat the Buffalo Sabres 1-0 on Wednesday night. Bishop made 13 saves in the third period, getting his third shutout this season and 27th of his career. Benn scored 8:39 in off a pass from former Sabre Taylor Fedun. Benn stickhandled to the front of the net, put the puck on his forehand and...
DALLAS (AP) - Ben Bishop stopped 30 shots to back Jamie Benn's first-period goal, and the Dallas Stars beat the Buffalo Sabres 1-0 on Wednesday night. Bishop made 13 saves in the third period, getting his third shutout this season and 27th of his career. Benn scored 8:39 in off a pass from former Sabre Taylor Fedun. Benn stickhandled to the front of the net, put the puck on his forehand and...
Dirk, Doncic help Mavs rout Knicks at Madison Square Garden
NEW YORK (AP) - Dirk Nowitzki has been coming to Madison Square Garden for about two decades, scoring better there than at any road arena. If this was the last visit, he ended with a good one. Nowitzki scored a season-high 14 points, Luka Doncic warmed up after an airball on his first shot in the arena to score 16, and the Dallas Mavericks routed the New York Knicks 114-90 on Wednesday night.
NEW YORK (AP) - Dirk Nowitzki has been coming to Madison Square Garden for about two decades, scoring better there than at any road arena. If this was the last visit, he ended with a good one. Nowitzki scored a season-high 14 points, Luka Doncic warmed up after an airball on his first shot in the arena to score 16, and the Dallas Mavericks routed the New York Knicks 114-90 on Wednesday night.
Oklahoma football coach Riley's salary jumps to $6 million
Oklahoma football coach Lincoln Riley's salary jumped to $6 million and he had his contract extended a year, through the 2023 season. Riley and Oklahoma's Board of Regents agreed in principle to the extension and salary increase earlier in the month, and the board approved the numbers at their meeting on Wednesday.
Oklahoma football coach Lincoln Riley's salary jumped to $6 million and he had his contract extended a year, through the 2023 season. Riley and Oklahoma's Board of Regents agreed in principle to the extension and salary increase earlier in the month, and the board approved the numbers at their meeting on Wednesday.
Lots of questions for Goodell, not a lot of answers
ATLANTA (AP) - Faced with a blitz of officiating questions and queries about the effectiveness of the Rooney Rule, Colin Kaepernick's football unemployment, and the cancellation of a news conference for a Super Bowl halftime show that has drawn hefty criticism, Roger Goodell scrambled.
ATLANTA (AP) - Faced with a blitz of officiating questions and queries about the effectiveness of the Rooney Rule, Colin Kaepernick's football unemployment, and the cancellation of a news conference for a Super Bowl halftime show that has drawn hefty criticism, Roger Goodell scrambled.
Osetkowski, defense lead Texas past No. 11 Kansas 73-63
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Three days after he declared the Texas season at a crossroads, Longhorns senior forward Dylan Osetkowski let his wide body do the talking. A 73-63 win over No. 11 Kansas, Texas' first against the Jayhawks since 2014, is certainly one step in the right direction.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Three days after he declared the Texas season at a crossroads, Longhorns senior forward Dylan Osetkowski let his wide body do the talking. A 73-63 win over No. 11 Kansas, Texas' first against the Jayhawks since 2014, is certainly one step in the right direction.
Bud Light promises free beer to winning Super Bowl city
What's better than winning a Super Bowl? Winning the big game and the entire city getting free beer.
What's better than winning a Super Bowl? Winning the big game and the entire city getting free beer.
Doncic, Simmons, Mitchell, headline Rising Stars game
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Philadelphia's Ben Simmons, Utah's Donovan Mitchell and Dallas' Luka Doncic were among the 20 players announced Tuesday as participants in this year's Rising Stars game at All-Star weekend. Simmons is the reigning rookie of the year, and Doncic is the favorite to win that award this season. For the fifth straight year, the game that features rookies and...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Philadelphia's Ben Simmons, Utah's Donovan Mitchell and Dallas' Luka Doncic were among the 20 players announced Tuesday as participants in this year's Rising Stars game at All-Star weekend. Simmons is the reigning rookie of the year, and Doncic is the favorite to win that award this season. For the fifth straight year, the game that features rookies and...
Atlanta sounds alarm over snow; New England fans unfazed
ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta got a mere spritzing of rain Tuesday, hours after a winter weather forecast prompted authorities to close government offices, shutter schools and cancel flights in anticipation of icy streets. But the southern city was experiencing abnormally frosty conditions as fans arrived for the Super Bowl, with temperatures dropping into the 30s on Tuesday. New England Patriots fans...
ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta got a mere spritzing of rain Tuesday, hours after a winter weather forecast prompted authorities to close government offices, shutter schools and cancel flights in anticipation of icy streets. But the southern city was experiencing abnormally frosty conditions as fans arrived for the Super Bowl, with temperatures dropping into the 30s on Tuesday. New England Patriots fans...
Houston QB Watson surprises mom with home renovation
HOUSTON (AP) - Deshaun Watson's mother spent years encouraging him to chase his dreams. Now that Watson has achieved one of his biggest goals of reaching the NFL, the Houston Texans quarterback is giving back to her by renovating the home he grew up in. "She is my rock, my hero," Watson said. "She always was there giving 100 percent each and every day to try to be the best...
HOUSTON (AP) - Deshaun Watson's mother spent years encouraging him to chase his dreams. Now that Watson has achieved one of his biggest goals of reaching the NFL, the Houston Texans quarterback is giving back to her by renovating the home he grew up in. "She is my rock, my hero," Watson said. "She always was there giving 100 percent each and every day to try to be the best...
Super Bowl media night more like a mosh pit and Mardi Gras
ATLANTA (AP) - Super Bowl Media Night is the NFL's version of a rock concert, with player interviews rather than music. It's a Mardi Gras party, complete with the costumes. It's a slow-motion stampede conducted mostly by quasi-media members or outright impostors.
ATLANTA (AP) - Super Bowl Media Night is the NFL's version of a rock concert, with player interviews rather than music. It's a Mardi Gras party, complete with the costumes. It's a slow-motion stampede conducted mostly by quasi-media members or outright impostors.
No. 16 Texas Tech ends 3-game Big 12 slide 84-65 over TCU
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Jarrett Culver scored 12 of his 18 points after halftime, including two punctuating dunks in the closing minutes, and No. 16 Texas Tech snapped a three-game Big 12 losing streak with an 84-65 win over TCU on Monday night.
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Jarrett Culver scored 12 of his 18 points after halftime, including two punctuating dunks in the closing minutes, and No. 16 Texas Tech snapped a three-game Big 12 losing streak with an 84-65 win over TCU on Monday night.
Carter HS boys swim team wins district title four years after team was formed
Students at Carter High School in Dallas are heading to the UIL regional competition in swimming on Friday for the first time in decades.
Students at Carter High School in Dallas are heading to the UIL regional competition in swimming on Friday for the first time in decades.
Stars reacquire D Oleksiak on day Methot has knee surgery
DALLAS (AP) - The Dallas Stars reacquired defenseman Jamie Oleksiak from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday in exchange for a fourth-rank draft pick. The deal came on the same day Stars defenseman Marc Methot underwent season-ending surgery to repair a cartilage defect in his left knee.
DALLAS (AP) - The Dallas Stars reacquired defenseman Jamie Oleksiak from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday in exchange for a fourth-rank draft pick. The deal came on the same day Stars defenseman Marc Methot underwent season-ending surgery to repair a cartilage defect in his left knee.
NFL playoff 'do-over' lawsuit moved to federal court
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Six days before the Super Bowl, the court battle has begun in a longshot lawsuit seeking a possible do-over of the NFC game that ended with a Los Angeles Rams victory over the New Orleans Saints, a game affected by what the NFL concedes was a blown "no-call" by officials. A Monday hearing in federal court did not result in an immediate ruling. It dealt largely with...
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Six days before the Super Bowl, the court battle has begun in a longshot lawsuit seeking a possible do-over of the NFC game that ended with a Los Angeles Rams victory over the New Orleans Saints, a game affected by what the NFL concedes was a blown "no-call" by officials. A Monday hearing in federal court did not result in an immediate ruling. It dealt largely with...
Leonard scores 33 as Raptors beat Doncic, Mavericks 123-120
DALLAS (AP) - Even as a 19-year-old rookie, Dallas' Luka Doncic continues to make his case for an NBA All-Star spot. Kawhi Leonard is already one, and came through to spoil Doncic's career-best game Sunday night. Leonard, voted last week to start the All-Star Game for the third time, scored 33 points to help the Toronto Raptors overcome a triple-double from the Dallas rookie in a...
DALLAS (AP) - Even as a 19-year-old rookie, Dallas' Luka Doncic continues to make his case for an NBA All-Star spot. Kawhi Leonard is already one, and came through to spoil Doncic's career-best game Sunday night. Leonard, voted last week to start the All-Star Game for the third time, scored 33 points to help the Toronto Raptors overcome a triple-double from the Dallas rookie in a...
AFC wins 3rd straight Pro Bowl, 26-7 over NFC in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - The Pro Bowl has long been considered a laughable representation of the NFL game. It reached a new level of comedy Sunday as several players swapped positions during the annual all-star game. Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey caught a touchdown pass in the final minute, capping a dominant performance for the AFC defense in a 26-7 victory over the NFC in steady...
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - The Pro Bowl has long been considered a laughable representation of the NFL game. It reached a new level of comedy Sunday as several players swapped positions during the annual all-star game. Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey caught a touchdown pass in the final minute, capping a dominant performance for the AFC defense in a 26-7 victory over the NFC in steady...
SMU rallies late to finish season sweep of Tulane, 85-75
Jahmal McMurray and Isiaha Mike combined to score 49 points and SMU snapped a two-game losing streak by beating Tulane, 85-75 on Saturday night.
Jahmal McMurray and Isiaha Mike combined to score 49 points and SMU snapped a two-game losing streak by beating Tulane, 85-75 on Saturday night.
Noi scores 22 for TCU in 55-50 SEC/Big 12 win over Florida
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Kouat Noi scored 22 points for TCU after outscoring Florida for most of the first half and the Horned Frogs never trailed in a 55-50 win in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge on Saturday.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Kouat Noi scored 22 points for TCU after outscoring Florida for most of the first half and the Horned Frogs never trailed in a 55-50 win in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge on Saturday.
SEC/Big 12 Challenge gets six-year contract extension
The Southeastern Conference and Big 12 have agreed to extend the annual SEC/Big 12 Challenge for six more seasons.
The Southeastern Conference and Big 12 have agreed to extend the annual SEC/Big 12 Challenge for six more seasons.
Doncic's 32, Kleber's late 3 lift Mavs over Pistons 106-101
DALLAS (AP) - Luka Doncic scored 32 points, Maxi Kleber hit a crucial 3-pointer after blocking a shot by Blake Griffin and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Detroit Pistons 106-101 on Friday night. Griffin scored 35 for his eighth 30-point game in the past 11, but couldn't put the Pistons in front when trying to back down Kleber. After Griffin's attempt to save the ball inbounds was...
DALLAS (AP) - Luka Doncic scored 32 points, Maxi Kleber hit a crucial 3-pointer after blocking a shot by Blake Griffin and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Detroit Pistons 106-101 on Friday night. Griffin scored 35 for his eighth 30-point game in the past 11, but couldn't put the Pistons in front when trying to back down Kleber. After Griffin's attempt to save the ball inbounds was...