Super Bowl to include men in cheerleading squad for first time
(FOX NEWS) - History will be made next month at Super Bowl LIII as the first male cheerleaders perform with the Los Angeles Rams cheering squad. Quinton Peron and Napoleon Jinnies joined the Rams ahead of the 2018-19 season, making them two of the first three men to be a part of an NFL cheerleading team, NFL.com reported at the time.
(FOX NEWS) - History will be made next month at Super Bowl LIII as the first male cheerleaders perform with the Los Angeles Rams cheering squad. Quinton Peron and Napoleon Jinnies joined the Rams ahead of the 2018-19 season, making them two of the first three men to be a part of an NFL cheerleading team, NFL.com reported at the time.
Dallas Stars to play Nashville Predators at Cotton Bowl in 2020 NHL Winter Classic
The Dallas Stars now know their opponent for when they host the NHL’s annual outdoor game on New Year’s Day 2020.
The Dallas Stars now know their opponent for when they host the NHL’s annual outdoor game on New Year’s Day 2020.
'Reinstate The Rivalry': A&M students to vote on bringing back Texas vs. Texas A&M game
The rivalry between Texas A&M and the University of Texas has gone dormant since Texas A&M joined the SEC, but there has been a push recently to bring back the annual football game between UT and Texas A&M.
The rivalry between Texas A&M and the University of Texas has gone dormant since Texas A&M joined the SEC, but there has been a push recently to bring back the annual football game between UT and Texas A&M.
Rahm opens with 62 at Torrey Pines, Spieth 3 shots back
SAN DIEGO (AP) - All the attention was on Tiger Woods and his 2019 debut. Just like the last two occasions, Jon Rahm delivered the best performance. In ideal conditions even by San Diego standards, Rahm opened with an eagle and kept going lower until he had a 10-under 62 on the North course at Torrey Pines, giving him a one-shot lead over Justin Rose after the opening round Thursday at the...
SAN DIEGO (AP) - All the attention was on Tiger Woods and his 2019 debut. Just like the last two occasions, Jon Rahm delivered the best performance. In ideal conditions even by San Diego standards, Rahm opened with an eagle and kept going lower until he had a 10-under 62 on the North course at Torrey Pines, giving him a one-shot lead over Justin Rose after the opening round Thursday at the...
Doncic 2nd in All-Star fan vote, but misses starting lineup
Released Jan. 24 Game: Feb. 17 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. The overall scores - based on results from all three voting groups - for the top finishers at each position. Each player's score is weighted based on 50 percent for fan vote, 25 percent for player vote and 25 percent for media vote. The formula to determine a player's score is (Fan Rank x 2 +...
Released Jan. 24 Game: Feb. 17 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. The overall scores - based on results from all three voting groups - for the top finishers at each position. Each player's score is weighted based on 50 percent for fan vote, 25 percent for player vote and 25 percent for media vote. The formula to determine a player's score is (Fan Rank x 2 +...
Cabrera finalizes $3.5M deal to be Rangers 3B after Beltre
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Two-time All-Star shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera will get a chance to replace a likely Hall of Fame player in Texas by shifting to the corner on the left side of the infield. Cabrera finalized a $3.5 million, one-year contract with the Rangers on Thursday to take over at third base for Adrian Beltre, who announced his retirement in November after 3,166 hits in 21 big league...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Two-time All-Star shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera will get a chance to replace a likely Hall of Fame player in Texas by shifting to the corner on the left side of the infield. Cabrera finalized a $3.5 million, one-year contract with the Rangers on Thursday to take over at third base for Adrian Beltre, who announced his retirement in November after 3,166 hits in 21 big league...
Bane's 17, Noi's double-double carry TCU past Texas 65-61
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Desmond Bane and the TCU Horned Frogs have figured out the home formula in the Big 12. Now it's time to work on the road part. Bane scored 17 points, Kouat Noi had his first career double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds after missing a game with an illness and TCU beat Texas 65-61 on Wednesday night.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Desmond Bane and the TCU Horned Frogs have figured out the home formula in the Big 12. Now it's time to work on the road part. Bane scored 17 points, Kouat Noi had his first career double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds after missing a game with an illness and TCU beat Texas 65-61 on Wednesday night.
Cristiano Ronaldo pleads guilty to tax fraud, pays fine
Cristiano Ronaldo pleaded guilty to tax fraud on Tuesday and received a two-year suspended sentence.
Cristiano Ronaldo pleaded guilty to tax fraud on Tuesday and received a two-year suspended sentence.
Jon Kitna to be hired as Cowboys quarterback coach
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Jon Kitna is rejoining the team as a coach.
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Jon Kitna is rejoining the team as a coach.
Former Plano players to compete in Super Bowl LIII
A proud high school football coach will be watching two former players in the Super Bowl.
A proud high school football coach will be watching two former players in the Super Bowl.
Smith returns as starter, Mavericks hold off Clippers 106-98
DALLAS (AP) - Dennis Smith Jr. had 17 points and eight rebounds in his return after a week away from the team amid trade talk, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Los Angeles Clippers 106-98 on Tuesday night. Smith had two of his four assists on a layup and alley-oop dunk in the fourth quarter for DeAndre Jordan, who had 13 points, 16 rebounds and four blocks in his third game against the team...
DALLAS (AP) - Dennis Smith Jr. had 17 points and eight rebounds in his return after a week away from the team amid trade talk, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Los Angeles Clippers 106-98 on Tuesday night. Smith had two of his four assists on a layup and alley-oop dunk in the fourth quarter for DeAndre Jordan, who had 13 points, 16 rebounds and four blocks in his third game against the team...
Rivera 1st unanimous HOF pick; Doc, Edgar, Mussina also in
NEW YORK (AP) - Mariano Rivera has become baseball's first unanimous Hall of Fame selection, elected Tuesday along with Roy Halladay, Edgar Martinez and Mike Mussina. Rivera received all 425 votes in balloting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America announced. The quartet will be enshrined in Cooperstown along with Today's Game Era Committee selections Harold Baines and Lee...
NEW YORK (AP) - Mariano Rivera has become baseball's first unanimous Hall of Fame selection, elected Tuesday along with Roy Halladay, Edgar Martinez and Mike Mussina. Rivera received all 425 votes in balloting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America announced. The quartet will be enshrined in Cooperstown along with Today's Game Era Committee selections Harold Baines and Lee...
Mavericks' Doncic fined $10,000 for kicking ball into stands
DALLAS (AP) - Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic has been fined $10,000 for kicking the ball into the stands, which led to his ejection from a game against Indiana. Doncic kicked the ball after a basket by the Pacers late in the third quarter of their 111-99 victory over the Mavericks on Saturday night. The NBA announced the fine Tuesday.
DALLAS (AP) - Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic has been fined $10,000 for kicking the ball into the stands, which led to his ejection from a game against Indiana. Doncic kicked the ball after a basket by the Pacers late in the third quarter of their 111-99 victory over the Mavericks on Saturday night. The NBA announced the fine Tuesday.
Reports: Rangers, Cabrera agree to $3.5M, 1-year deal
DALLAS (AP) - The Texas Rangers have found a veteran to play third base after the retirement of Adrian Beltre. Free agent Asdrubal Cabrera has agreed to a $3.5 million, one-year contract with the Rangers, according to a person familiar with the deal. That person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the deal was pending a successful physical for the 33-year-old...
DALLAS (AP) - The Texas Rangers have found a veteran to play third base after the retirement of Adrian Beltre. Free agent Asdrubal Cabrera has agreed to a $3.5 million, one-year contract with the Rangers, according to a person familiar with the deal. That person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the deal was pending a successful physical for the 33-year-old...
Lawsuit seeks do-over of NFC Championship game between the Rams and the Saints
In the legal equivalent of a Hail Mary pass, two New Orleans Saints season ticket holders asked a judge on Tuesday to order the NFL commissioner to reverse the results of the NFC championship game that sent the Los Angeles Rams to the Super Bowl, or schedule a do-over.
In the legal equivalent of a Hail Mary pass, two New Orleans Saints season ticket holders asked a judge on Tuesday to order the NFL commissioner to reverse the results of the NFC championship game that sent the Los Angeles Rams to the Super Bowl, or schedule a do-over.
'NFL bleaux it': Billboards protest missed call in NFC title game
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots will be welcomed to Atlanta for the Super Bowl by several billboards saying "Saints got robbed" and "NFL bleaux it." WDSU-TV reports Louisiana car dealership owner Matt Bowers paid for 10 billboards across Atlanta through Feb. 3, including one outside Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots will be welcomed to Atlanta for the Super Bowl by several billboards saying "Saints got robbed" and "NFL bleaux it." WDSU-TV reports Louisiana car dealership owner Matt Bowers paid for 10 billboards across Atlanta through Feb. 3, including one outside Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Saints owner vows to pursue changes in NFL policies
METAIRIE, La. (AP) - Saints owner Gayle Benson says she pledges to aggressively pursue changes in NFL policies that will promote more "fairness and integrity." Benson says it's clear the Saints were "unfairly deprived" of a trip to the Super Bowl by the inaction of game officials "charged with creating a fair and equitable playing field."
METAIRIE, La. (AP) - Saints owner Gayle Benson says she pledges to aggressively pursue changes in NFL policies that will promote more "fairness and integrity." Benson says it's clear the Saints were "unfairly deprived" of a trip to the Super Bowl by the inaction of game officials "charged with creating a fair and equitable playing field."
Antetokounmpo has 31 points as Bucks beat Mavericks 116-106
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks' offense as usual Monday, with a little help from Brook Lopez's blossoming long-range shooting. On the other end of the floor, Lopez helped Milwaukee clamp down in a Martin Luther King Jr. Day matinee. Antetokounmpo had 31 points and 15 rebounds, Lopez had five blocks and 10 rebounds, and the Bucks beat the Dallas Mavericks 116-106.
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks' offense as usual Monday, with a little help from Brook Lopez's blossoming long-range shooting. On the other end of the floor, Lopez helped Milwaukee clamp down in a Martin Luther King Jr. Day matinee. Antetokounmpo had 31 points and 15 rebounds, Lopez had five blocks and 10 rebounds, and the Bucks beat the Dallas Mavericks 116-106.
Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly is cancer free after after recent MRI is clean
Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly is officially cancer free after a recent MRI came back clean.
Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly is officially cancer free after a recent MRI came back clean.
Ex-Cowboys QB Tony Romo praised by fans, writers for analysis during AFC Championship
The New England Patriots may have won on the field Sunday night, but the clear winner for viewers was the performance of ex-Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo in the broadcasting booth.
The New England Patriots may have won on the field Sunday night, but the clear winner for viewers was the performance of ex-Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo in the broadcasting booth.