Rangers introduce Lynn, finalize $30M, 3-year deal
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Free agent right-hander Lance Lynn has finalized a $30 million, three-year contract with the Texas Rangers. The Rangers introduced Lynn on Tuesday, completing a deal that was reached during the winter meetings subject to a successful physical. Lynn's deal includes a $4 million signing bonus, of which $3 million is payable next year and $1 million for 2020. He has...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Free agent right-hander Lance Lynn has finalized a $30 million, three-year contract with the Texas Rangers. The Rangers introduced Lynn on Tuesday, completing a deal that was reached during the winter meetings subject to a successful physical. Lynn's deal includes a $4 million signing bonus, of which $3 million is payable next year and $1 million for 2020. He has...
Rangers re-sign Bush on minor league deal amid elbow rehab
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers are bringing back reliever Matt Bush with a minor league contract as the right-hander recovers from elbow surgery. Texas said Monday it has agreed to minor league deals with Bush, pitchers Zac Curtis and Tim Dillard and infielder Chase d'Arnaud. They will report to major league spring training.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers are bringing back reliever Matt Bush with a minor league contract as the right-hander recovers from elbow surgery. Texas said Monday it has agreed to minor league deals with Bush, pitchers Zac Curtis and Tim Dillard and infielder Chase d'Arnaud. They will report to major league spring training.
Report: Brian Agler to be next coach of Dallas Wings
NEW YORK (AP) - Brian Agler wasn't out of work for long. Agler will be the next coach of the Dallas Wings, according to two people familiar with the hire. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Monday because no official announcement has been made. Agler resigned as the head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks last month, saying he was ready for a new challenge.
NEW YORK (AP) - Brian Agler wasn't out of work for long. Agler will be the next coach of the Dallas Wings, according to two people familiar with the hire. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Monday because no official announcement has been made. Agler resigned as the head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks last month, saying he was ready for a new challenge.
Redskins QB Alex Smith released from hospital, back home
Washington quarterback Alex Smith has been released from the hospital following multiple surgeries to his broken right leg. His wife, Elizabeth Smith, posted an update on Instagram on Sunday morning and said she was grateful to have her husband home.
Washington quarterback Alex Smith has been released from the hospital following multiple surgeries to his broken right leg. His wife, Elizabeth Smith, posted an update on Instagram on Sunday morning and said she was grateful to have her husband home.
Hield, Fox help Kings end Mavs' home winning streak, 120-113
DALLAS (AP) - Buddy Hield and De'Aaron Fox each scored 28 points and the Sacramento Kings ended the Dallas Mavericks' 11-game home winning streak with a 120-113 victory on Sunday night. The Kings also spoiled the return of Dirk Nowitzki to the American Airlines Center. The 21-year veteran played his first home game after missing the first 26 games of the season while recovering from...
DALLAS (AP) - Buddy Hield and De'Aaron Fox each scored 28 points and the Sacramento Kings ended the Dallas Mavericks' 11-game home winning streak with a 120-113 victory on Sunday night. The Kings also spoiled the return of Dirk Nowitzki to the American Airlines Center. The 21-year veteran played his first home game after missing the first 26 games of the season while recovering from...
Dallas' chance to clinch division flattened by poor start
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys' new triplets looked untouchable for five weeks. Dak Prescott and Amari Cooper worked in perfect unison through the air and Ezekiel Elliott decimated defenses on the ground.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys' new triplets looked untouchable for five weeks. Dak Prescott and Amari Cooper worked in perfect unison through the air and Ezekiel Elliott decimated defenses on the ground.
Colts use Mack attack, defense to shut down Cowboys 23-0
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack kept his eyes down the field and his legs churning Sunday. His teammates took the cue. The offensive line created enough space for Mack to run for a career-high 139 yards and two scores, an improving defense smothered the league's hottest offense and the Colts rolled past Dallas 23-0 to stay in the AFC playoff hunt.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack kept his eyes down the field and his legs churning Sunday. His teammates took the cue. The offensive line created enough space for Mack to run for a career-high 139 yards and two scores, an improving defense smothered the league's hottest offense and the Colts rolled past Dallas 23-0 to stay in the AFC playoff hunt.
Utah State routs North Texas 52-13 in New Mexico Bowl
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Jordan Love threw for 359 yards and four touchdowns and Jalen Greene had six catches for 151 yards and a score to help Utah State rout North Texas 52-13 in the New Mexico Bowl on Saturday. Interim coach Frank Maile directed the Aggies (11-2) after Matt Wells left to take the Texas Tech job. Love completed 21 of 43 passes with one interception. D.J. William had two...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Jordan Love threw for 359 yards and four touchdowns and Jalen Greene had six catches for 151 yards and a score to help Utah State rout North Texas 52-13 in the New Mexico Bowl on Saturday. Interim coach Frank Maile directed the Aggies (11-2) after Matt Wells left to take the Texas Tech job. Love completed 21 of 43 passes with one interception. D.J. William had two...
Cowboys trace top-5 defense to draft, starting with Lawrence
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dallas defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli remembers the night the Cowboys traded up in the second round of the 2014 draft to grab DeMarcus Lawrence because they thought he was the last pass rusher on the board with the skills to become elite. Four years and several significant draft decisions later, Dallas is in line for its highest defensive ranking since 2003, and on the...
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dallas defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli remembers the night the Cowboys traded up in the second round of the 2014 draft to grab DeMarcus Lawrence because they thought he was the last pass rusher on the board with the skills to become elite. Four years and several significant draft decisions later, Dallas is in line for its highest defensive ranking since 2003, and on the...
Several local high school football teams in semi-final games this weekend
Every high school football team in Texas began the season with dreams of a state title. Few remain in the running.
Every high school football team in Texas began the season with dreams of a state title. Few remain in the running.
Meier scores 2 goals to lead Sharks past Stars 3-2
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Timo Meier scored two goals, Logan Couture had two assists and the San Jose Sharks defeated the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Thursday night. Meier's 17th and 18th goals sent the Sharks to their third straight win and fifth in six games. Meier has four goals in his last two games and 10 points (five goals, five assists) in his past six contests. Joe Thornton also scored and...
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Timo Meier scored two goals, Logan Couture had two assists and the San Jose Sharks defeated the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Thursday night. Meier's 17th and 18th goals sent the Sharks to their third straight win and fifth in six games. Meier has four goals in his last two games and 10 points (five goals, five assists) in his past six contests. Joe Thornton also scored and...
Nowitzki returns but Mavs lose to Suns 99-89
PHOENIX (AP) - T.J. Warren scored a season-high 30 points and the Phoenix Suns snapped a 10-game losing streak by beating the Dallas Mavericks 99-89 on Thursday night. The Dallas loss came in the season debut of Dirk Nowitzki, who hadn't played yet while recovering from ankle surgery. When he entered the game late in the first quarter, it marked his 21st season with the Mavericks, most by a...
PHOENIX (AP) - T.J. Warren scored a season-high 30 points and the Phoenix Suns snapped a 10-game losing streak by beating the Dallas Mavericks 99-89 on Thursday night. The Dallas loss came in the season debut of Dirk Nowitzki, who hadn't played yet while recovering from ankle surgery. When he entered the game late in the first quarter, it marked his 21st season with the Mavericks, most by a...
Mavs' Nowitzki makes debut in 21st season vs Suns
PHOENIX (AP) - Dirk Nowitzki at last began his record-breaking 21st season with the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night, coming off the bench in the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns. No other NBA player has played that many seasons with the same team. The 40-year-old had been tied at 20 seasons with Kobe Bryant, who retired from the Los Angeles Lakers after the 2015-16 season.
PHOENIX (AP) - Dirk Nowitzki at last began his record-breaking 21st season with the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night, coming off the bench in the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns. No other NBA player has played that many seasons with the same team. The 40-year-old had been tied at 20 seasons with Kobe Bryant, who retired from the Los Angeles Lakers after the 2015-16 season.
Reports: Righty Lance Lynn, Rangers reach three-year deal
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Free agent right-hander Lance Lynn and the Texas Rangers reached agreement on a $30 million, three-year contract during the winter meetings, a person with direct knowledge of the agreement said. The deal is pending a physical, the person said Thursday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the contract isn't complete.
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Free agent right-hander Lance Lynn and the Texas Rangers reached agreement on a $30 million, three-year contract during the winter meetings, a person with direct knowledge of the agreement said. The deal is pending a physical, the person said Thursday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the contract isn't complete.
Cowboys, Colts ready to meet in high-stakes game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Jason Garrett and Frank Reich understand the high stakes of Sunday's game. If Dallas wins, it clinches the NFC East. If Indianapolis wins, it stays in the hunt for the AFC's final playoff spot and possibly even a division crown. The two coaches and their players will get one more precious late-season chance to see how they stack up against another postseason...
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Jason Garrett and Frank Reich understand the high stakes of Sunday's game. If Dallas wins, it clinches the NFC East. If Indianapolis wins, it stays in the hunt for the AFC's final playoff spot and possibly even a division crown. The two coaches and their players will get one more precious late-season chance to see how they stack up against another postseason...
Mavericks top Magic 101-76 for 10th straight home win
DALLAS (AP) - The Dallas Mavericks were again talking about a great performance by a rookie. This time it wasn't Luka Doncic. Jalen Brunson started at point guard for the second consecutive game and scored a career-high 17 points as the Mavericks beat the Orlando Magic 101-76 on Monday night.
DALLAS (AP) - The Dallas Mavericks were again talking about a great performance by a rookie. This time it wasn't Luka Doncic. Jalen Brunson started at point guard for the second consecutive game and scored a career-high 17 points as the Mavericks beat the Orlando Magic 101-76 on Monday night.
Praise for Jerry Jones? Cooper trade really did boost Dallas
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Jerry Jones is getting praised for a football move. There might not be a better way to explain the impact of the oft-criticized owner and general manager's bold trade for Dallas, sending a 2019 first-round pick to Oakland for receiver Amari Cooper with the Cowboys fading fast in the NFC East race.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Jerry Jones is getting praised for a football move. There might not be a better way to explain the impact of the oft-criticized owner and general manager's bold trade for Dallas, sending a 2019 first-round pick to Oakland for receiver Amari Cooper with the Cowboys fading fast in the NFC East race.
AP All-America team: Tide leads with 4 of 10 CFP players, Murray named first-team
The College Football Playoff semifinalists combined to place 10 players on The Associated Press All-America first team, including a high of four from No. 1 Alabama. The Crimson Tide had six players chosen to the three All-America teams, more than any other school. No. 2 Clemson has three first-teamers, No. 4 Oklahoma has two, including quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray, and No....
The College Football Playoff semifinalists combined to place 10 players on The Associated Press All-America first team, including a high of four from No. 1 Alabama. The Crimson Tide had six players chosen to the three All-America teams, more than any other school. No. 2 Clemson has three first-teamers, No. 4 Oklahoma has two, including quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray, and No....
United captures MLS Cup for Atlanta's 1st title since '95
Finally, Atlanta has another team it can call champions.
Finally, Atlanta has another team it can call champions.
Army beats Navy for 3rd straight game in Philadelphia; Trump mixes football with politics
Army had the corps bouncing in front of the president and kept the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy.
Army had the corps bouncing in front of the president and kept the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy.