Eye doctors offer free exams to NFL referees after Saints loss
Several eye doctors are offering free exams to NFL referees after a blown call that resulted in the New Orleans Saints' controversial loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship game.
Several eye doctors are offering free exams to NFL referees after a blown call that resulted in the New Orleans Saints' controversial loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship game.
Baylor wins 73-62 to hand No. 8 Texas Tech 2nd loss in row
WACO, Texas (AP) - Freshman guard Jared Butler was a late arrival at Baylor. The top recruit originally chose Alabama and began last summer there, before he got his release, and a waiver to play somewhere else this season. Butler is now starting and getting comfortable in the Big 12. "He was fearless, played with courage, looked like he was having a lot of fun out there," Texas Tech...
WACO, Texas (AP) - Freshman guard Jared Butler was a late arrival at Baylor. The top recruit originally chose Alabama and began last summer there, before he got his release, and a waiver to play somewhere else this season. Butler is now starting and getting comfortable in the Big 12. "He was fearless, played with courage, looked like he was having a lot of fun out there," Texas Tech...
Brewton helps Memphis roll past SMU 83-61
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Kareem Brewton scored 20 points with a career-high six 3-pointers, Raynere Thornton had 11 points and a career-best 14 rebounds for his first double-double this season and Memphis rolled over SMU 83-61 on Saturday. Brewton scored 15 points in the first half when Memphis (12-6, 4-1 American Athletic) took a 40-23 lead. The Tigers scored the game's first 13 points,...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Kareem Brewton scored 20 points with a career-high six 3-pointers, Raynere Thornton had 11 points and a career-best 14 rebounds for his first double-double this season and Memphis rolled over SMU 83-61 on Saturday. Brewton scored 15 points in the first half when Memphis (12-6, 4-1 American Athletic) took a 40-23 lead. The Tigers scored the game's first 13 points,...
Pacers defense shuts down Doncic, Mavs in 111-99 victory
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Indiana Pacers coach Nate McMIllan threw everything he could at rookie Luka Doncic. McMillan asked defensive whiz Victor Oladipo to challenge Doncic's shots, outmuscle him on the perimeter and stay in front when Doncic drove. When the calls didn't go his way and the shots didn't fall, Doncic got frustrated and then ejected.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Indiana Pacers coach Nate McMIllan threw everything he could at rookie Luka Doncic. McMillan asked defensive whiz Victor Oladipo to challenge Doncic's shots, outmuscle him on the perimeter and stay in front when Doncic drove. When the calls didn't go his way and the shots didn't fall, Doncic got frustrated and then ejected.
Ritchie, Comeau, Faksa score, Stars beat 1st-place Jets 4-2
DALLAS (AP) - Jamie Benn's new linemates, Blake Comeau and Radek Faksa, were surprising goal scorers for Dallas on Saturday night. Comeau, Faksa and Brett Ritchie scored their first goals of the new year and the Stars defeated the Central Division-leading Winnipeg Jets 4-2. "We really didn't do anything special out there," said Benn, the Stars' captain. "We just put...
DALLAS (AP) - Jamie Benn's new linemates, Blake Comeau and Radek Faksa, were surprising goal scorers for Dallas on Saturday night. Comeau, Faksa and Brett Ritchie scored their first goals of the new year and the Stars defeated the Central Division-leading Winnipeg Jets 4-2. "We really didn't do anything special out there," said Benn, the Stars' captain. "We just put...
Patriots make 3rd straight Super Bowl, beat Chiefs 37-31 OT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - It's the dead of winter, meaning the weather in New England can be brutal. And that the Patriots are headed to the Super Bowl. It took them overtime and more of Tom Brady's brilliance to get there - for the third straight year. While the folks back home dealt with a frigid storm, Brady blew through Kansas City's exhausted defense on a 75-yard drive to Rex...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - It's the dead of winter, meaning the weather in New England can be brutal. And that the Patriots are headed to the Super Bowl. It took them overtime and more of Tom Brady's brilliance to get there - for the third straight year. While the folks back home dealt with a frigid storm, Brady blew through Kansas City's exhausted defense on a 75-yard drive to Rex...
Blown call, Zuerlein's 57-yard FG send Rams to Super Bowl
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A big comeback. A blown call. And, finally, a booming kick that sent the Los Angeles Rams to the Super Bowl. After rallying from an early 13-0 deficit, the Rams stunned the New Orleans Saints with Greg Zuerlein's 57-yard field goal in overtime for a 26-23 victory in the NFC championship game Sunday - an outcome that might not have been possible without an egregious...
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A big comeback. A blown call. And, finally, a booming kick that sent the Los Angeles Rams to the Super Bowl. After rallying from an early 13-0 deficit, the Rams stunned the New Orleans Saints with Greg Zuerlein's 57-yard field goal in overtime for a 26-23 victory in the NFC championship game Sunday - an outcome that might not have been possible without an egregious...
Saints-Rams NFC title game a clash of like-minded coaches
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - One way or another, the NFC Championship between the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints will be won by a coach named Sean - with an Irish surname - who designs and calls plays for one of the most innovative and productive offenses in the NFL. The ties between the Saints' Sean Payton and the Rams' Sean McVay go well beyond a shared name.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - One way or another, the NFC Championship between the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints will be won by a coach named Sean - with an Irish surname - who designs and calls plays for one of the most innovative and productive offenses in the NFL. The ties between the Saints' Sean Payton and the Rams' Sean McVay go well beyond a shared name.
Dallas Cowboys fire offensive coordinator Scott Linehan
Scott Linehan is no longer the Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator, the team announced on Friday.
Scott Linehan is no longer the Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator, the team announced on Friday.
TCU junior guard Fisher out for season and leaving program
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - TCU junior point guard Jaylen Fisher will miss the rest of this season because of ongoing issues with his surgically repaired right knee and he will not return to the program next season. "Obviously we haven't had him for a while," coach Jamie Dixon said Thursday. "He's been in and out for really three years, so it's something we've always...
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - TCU junior point guard Jaylen Fisher will miss the rest of this season because of ongoing issues with his surgically repaired right knee and he will not return to the program next season. "Obviously we haven't had him for a while," coach Jamie Dixon said Thursday. "He's been in and out for really three years, so it's something we've always...
Kings edge Stars 2-1 to climb out of NHL basement
DALLAS (AP) - It took Jack Campbell nearly nine years to make his first start in Dallas. Turns out, the wait was well worth it for the Los Angeles Kings' goalie. Campbell beat the team that drafted him and Dustin Brown scored a rare power-play goal for the Kings, who moved out of the NHL basement by holding off the Stars 2-1 on Thursday night. Dallas took Campbell with the 11th pick of the...
DALLAS (AP) - It took Jack Campbell nearly nine years to make his first start in Dallas. Turns out, the wait was well worth it for the Los Angeles Kings' goalie. Campbell beat the team that drafted him and Dustin Brown scored a rare power-play goal for the Kings, who moved out of the NHL basement by holding off the Stars 2-1 on Thursday night. Dallas took Campbell with the 11th pick of the...
UFC obliging troubled Greg Hardy's desire for 2nd chance
NEW YORK (AP) - Greg Hardy's eyes popped as he saw his name in bold print on the oversized placard that identified him as a UFC fighter. "That's dope! It's got my Twitter thing on it," Hardy said with a laugh. Yes, his Twitter handle @greghardyjr was printed underneath his name to let fans know how to find the hulking heavyweight on social media. UFC enthusiasts and social...
NEW YORK (AP) - Greg Hardy's eyes popped as he saw his name in bold print on the oversized placard that identified him as a UFC fighter. "That's dope! It's got my Twitter thing on it," Hardy said with a laugh. Yes, his Twitter handle @greghardyjr was printed underneath his name to let fans know how to find the hulking heavyweight on social media. UFC enthusiasts and social...
Chiefs aim to end 49-year Super Bowl drought Sunday vs Pats
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The even-keeled executive with the crisp suit and winning smile stood inside the mostly empty Kansas City Chiefs locker room, his team having just won a home playoff game for the first time in 25 years.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The even-keeled executive with the crisp suit and winning smile stood inside the mostly empty Kansas City Chiefs locker room, his team having just won a home playoff game for the first time in 25 years.
2 QBs leaving Longhorns as transfer frenzy hits Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas is set at quarterback with Sam Ehlinger, who had a breakout season in 2018. It is the depth chart behind him that has suddenly become a concern for coach Tom Herman as the wave of players exploring their options to move has reached the Longhorns.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas is set at quarterback with Sam Ehlinger, who had a breakout season in 2018. It is the depth chart behind him that has suddenly become a concern for coach Tom Herman as the wave of players exploring their options to move has reached the Longhorns.
No. 21 Houston leads throughout in 69-58 win at SMU
DALLAS (AP) - Houston coach Kelvin Sampson has been pushing Corey Davis Jr. to be more aggressive and look for more shots. "He's almost too unselfish," said Sampson, though the senior guard seems to be getting the message from a coach who got his 600th career victory Wednesday night. Davis scored 15 of his 20 points after halftime, when he made his first seven shots, and No. 21...
DALLAS (AP) - Houston coach Kelvin Sampson has been pushing Corey Davis Jr. to be more aggressive and look for more shots. "He's almost too unselfish," said Sampson, though the senior guard seems to be getting the message from a coach who got his 600th career victory Wednesday night. Davis scored 15 of his 20 points after halftime, when he made his first seven shots, and No. 21...
Dallas Stars help make young hockey fan's dream a reality
The Dallas Stars and the Make-a-Wish Foundation made a young hockey fan’s dream come true.
The Dallas Stars and the Make-a-Wish Foundation made a young hockey fan’s dream come true.
Spurs rally from 19 down, beat Mavs 105-101
DALLAS (AP) -- Davis Bertans hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:41 left, and the San Antonio Spurs rallied from a 19-point first-half deficit to beat the Dallas Mavericks 105-101 on Wednesday night.
DALLAS (AP) -- Davis Bertans hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:41 left, and the San Antonio Spurs rallied from a 19-point first-half deficit to beat the Dallas Mavericks 105-101 on Wednesday night.
Brees first game at 40 his biggest in 9 years
METAIRIE, La. (AP) - Drew Brees is about to play his first game as a 40-year-old - and his biggest game in nine years. When the Saints host the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC championship game in New Orleans on Sunday, it'll be the first time Brees, who turned 40 on Tuesday, has played for the conference title since the 2009 season. Brees turned 31 shortly before the Saints defeated Minnesota...
METAIRIE, La. (AP) - Drew Brees is about to play his first game as a 40-year-old - and his biggest game in nine years. When the Saints host the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC championship game in New Orleans on Sunday, it'll be the first time Brees, who turned 40 on Tuesday, has played for the conference title since the 2009 season. Brees turned 31 shortly before the Saints defeated Minnesota...
Former Rangers closer Tolleson retires after rehab setback
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers right-hander Shawn Tolleson has retired after a setback in the former closer's attempted comeback from Tommy John surgery. Tolleson made the announcement Wednesday, three days before his 31st birthday. He strained his right flexor tendon during a throwing session last week.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers right-hander Shawn Tolleson has retired after a setback in the former closer's attempted comeback from Tommy John surgery. Tolleson made the announcement Wednesday, three days before his 31st birthday. He strained his right flexor tendon during a throwing session last week.
Boomer Sooner: Tide QB Jalen Hurts transferring to Oklahoma
Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley could not help but admire Jalen Hurts from a distance.
Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley could not help but admire Jalen Hurts from a distance.