Beltre 'completely happy' with retirement after 21 seasons
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Adrian Beltre went into this offseason pretty sure he had played his last game after 21 big league seasons. "I just waited a little longer than I wanted to," Beltre said, explaining Friday he wanted to make sure he wasn't one of those players who retired and then had desire to get back on the field. "I was waiting for that, but I didn't get it."
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Adrian Beltre went into this offseason pretty sure he had played his last game after 21 big league seasons. "I just waited a little longer than I wanted to," Beltre said, explaining Friday he wanted to make sure he wasn't one of those players who retired and then had desire to get back on the field. "I was waiting for that, but I didn't get it."
Cowboys fans celebrate after upset against Saints
Cowboys fans were ecstatic Thursday night after Dallas managed to defeat the New Orleans Saints 13-3 at AT&T Stadium.
Cowboys fans were ecstatic Thursday night after Dallas managed to defeat the New Orleans Saints 13-3 at AT&T Stadium.
Cowboys stifle Brees, end Saints' 10-game win streak, 13-10
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott desperately scrambled for a first down in a game of fourth-quarter keepaway, then took three knees from the New Orleans 1 to run out the clock by the narrowest possible margin.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott desperately scrambled for a first down in a game of fourth-quarter keepaway, then took three knees from the New Orleans 1 to run out the clock by the narrowest possible margin.
Texas Tech hires Wells after success at alma mater Utah St
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Texas Tech hired Matt Wells as its new football coach Thursday night after he was part of an impressive turnaround at Utah State, his alma mater. Wells had a 44-34 record in six seasons as coach of the Aggies, who are 10-2 this year and headed to their fifth bowl in that span. He was an assistant at Utah State the previous two years, going to bowls both times, including a...
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Texas Tech hired Matt Wells as its new football coach Thursday night after he was part of an impressive turnaround at Utah State, his alma mater. Wells had a 44-34 record in six seasons as coach of the Aggies, who are 10-2 this year and headed to their fifth bowl in that span. He was an assistant at Utah State the previous two years, going to bowls both times, including a...
Tyron Smith out for Cowboys-Saints game
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - New Orleans Saints receiver Tre'Quan Smith is active against Dallas on Thursday night after missing a game with a toe injury, and Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith will miss his second straight game with a neck issue.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - New Orleans Saints receiver Tre'Quan Smith is active against Dallas on Thursday night after missing a game with a toe injury, and Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith will miss his second straight game with a neck issue.
Cowboys, Saints fans enjoy Rally Day at AT&T Stadium
The Dallas Cowboys are gearing up for a big matchup tonight against the New Orleans Saints. And the fans are even more excited.
The Dallas Cowboys are gearing up for a big matchup tonight against the New Orleans Saints. And the fans are even more excited.
Tyler Seguin scores in OT, Stars beat Flames 4-3
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) - Tyler Seguin scored 24 seconds into overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 4-3 victory over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night. Jamie Benn knocked the puck into the slot, where Seguin was wide open and put a shot inside the goal post on David Rittich. The goalie argued he had been interfered with by Benn, but the goal stood up after a video review.
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) - Tyler Seguin scored 24 seconds into overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 4-3 victory over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night. Jamie Benn knocked the puck into the slot, where Seguin was wide open and put a shot inside the goal post on David Rittich. The goalie argued he had been interfered with by Benn, but the goal stood up after a video review.
Doncic helps Mavs rout Rockets 128-108
HOUSTON (AP) - The Dallas Mavericks had struggled on the road this season. They had come up empty against the Houston Rockets for the last couple years. So this one was pretty big. Rookie Luka Doncic and Devin Harris each scored 20 points, and Dallas beat Houston 128-108 on Wednesday night despite a triple-double by Rockets star James Harden.
HOUSTON (AP) - The Dallas Mavericks had struggled on the road this season. They had come up empty against the Houston Rockets for the last couple years. So this one was pretty big. Rookie Luka Doncic and Devin Harris each scored 20 points, and Dallas beat Houston 128-108 on Wednesday night despite a triple-double by Rockets star James Harden.
Oklahoma has 4th All-Big 12 top offensive player in a row
IRVING, Texas (AP) - Oklahoma has the Big 12's top offensive player for the fourth season in a row. Sooners junior quarterback Kyler Murray was selected as the offensive player of the year when the Big 12 Conference released its postseason awards Wednesday. The awards are determined by the 10 league coaches who couldn't vote for their own players.
IRVING, Texas (AP) - Oklahoma has the Big 12's top offensive player for the fourth season in a row. Sooners junior quarterback Kyler Murray was selected as the offensive player of the year when the Big 12 Conference released its postseason awards Wednesday. The awards are determined by the 10 league coaches who couldn't vote for their own players.
Saints' winning streak should ring bell for opposing Cowboys
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Drew Brees and the Saints have a chance to do something that should seem familiar to Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys. If it happens, New Orleans might even have the NFC South title already in hand by the end of the week.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Drew Brees and the Saints have a chance to do something that should seem familiar to Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys. If it happens, New Orleans might even have the NFC South title already in hand by the end of the week.
Local radio host helped with Pat Green's new Friday night football song
Texas country music singer Pat Green and The Ticket sports radio host George Dunham have released a new music video that captures the spirit of Friday night football.
Texas country music singer Pat Green and The Ticket sports radio host George Dunham have released a new music video that captures the spirit of Friday night football.
Klefbom's 1st goal leads Oilers to 1-0 OT win over Stars
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) - Oscar Klefbom scored his first goal of the season in overtime, leading Edmonton to a 1-0 victory over the Dallas Stars in coach Ken Hitchcock's home debut with the Oilers on Tuesday night. Goalie Mikko Koskinen made 28 saves and earned his second career shutout for Edmonton. Anton Khudobin stopped 30 shots for the Stars, who lost for the fourth time in five games.
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) - Oscar Klefbom scored his first goal of the season in overtime, leading Edmonton to a 1-0 victory over the Dallas Stars in coach Ken Hitchcock's home debut with the Oilers on Tuesday night. Goalie Mikko Koskinen made 28 saves and earned his second career shutout for Edmonton. Anton Khudobin stopped 30 shots for the Stars, who lost for the fourth time in five games.
Free 4 All
Country music singer Pat Green and The Ticket sports radio host share their new music video, "Til the Last Whistle Blows" on Fox 4's Free 4 All.
Country music singer Pat Green and The Ticket sports radio host share their new music video, "Til the Last Whistle Blows" on Fox 4's Free 4 All.
Bill would require Texas, Texas A&M to play football game annually
A bill filed Tuesday would require the University of Texas and Texas A&M to play a football game against each other annually.
A bill filed Tuesday would require the University of Texas and Texas A&M to play a football game against each other annually.
Cowboys, Saints both thriving defensively lately
METAIRIE, La. (AP) - Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Scott Linehan doesn't sound interested in reviewing how the Saints gave up 48 points in Week 1 or 37 points in Week 3. "Early in the year, they gave up some points and yards and things like that, but you just really look at them in their last I guess three or four ballgames," Linehan said. The more recent version of New...
METAIRIE, La. (AP) - Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Scott Linehan doesn't sound interested in reviewing how the Saints gave up 48 points in Week 1 or 37 points in Week 3. "Early in the year, they gave up some points and yards and things like that, but you just really look at them in their last I guess three or four ballgames," Linehan said. The more recent version of New...
Oklahoma ahead of Ohio State in pivotal playoff rankings
Oklahoma was No. 5 in the pivotal second-to-last College Football Playoff rankings, ahead of Ohio State heading into championship weekend when the final four will be set.
Oklahoma was No. 5 in the pivotal second-to-last College Football Playoff rankings, ahead of Ohio State heading into championship weekend when the final four will be set.
Mack Brown eager to 'fix things' in taking over Tar Heels
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Mack Brown knows there are many problems to solve as he returns to North Carolina, from stopping the Tar Heels' deepening downturn on the field to improving shaky recruiting and hiring a coaching staff. "It gives us an opportunity to fix things," Brown said during a Tuesday news conference. "And we love to fix things."
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Mack Brown knows there are many problems to solve as he returns to North Carolina, from stopping the Tar Heels' deepening downturn on the field to improving shaky recruiting and hiring a coaching staff. "It gives us an opportunity to fix things," Brown said during a Tuesday news conference. "And we love to fix things."
Roof of new Texas Rangers stadium will open or close in 12 minutes
The roof of the Texas Rangers’ new stadium is single-paneled and will open or close in about 12 minutes, officials said on Tuesday.
The roof of the Texas Rangers’ new stadium is single-paneled and will open or close in about 12 minutes, officials said on Tuesday.
Reports: UNC in talks with Mack Brown to be next coach
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Mack Brown turned around North Carolina's football program once before, and the Tar Heels believe he could do it again. The school is negotiating with Brown on a deal to return to Chapel Hill as its next football coach, two people with knowledge of the situation said Monday. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the school hasn't...
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Mack Brown turned around North Carolina's football program once before, and the Tar Heels believe he could do it again. The school is negotiating with Brown on a deal to return to Chapel Hill as its next football coach, two people with knowledge of the situation said Monday. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the school hasn't...
Texas Tech fires former QB Kingsbury after 6 years as coach
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Kliff Kingsbury was fired Sunday by Texas Tech after the former record-setting Red Raiders quarterback had a losing overall record in his six seasons as their head coach.
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Kliff Kingsbury was fired Sunday by Texas Tech after the former record-setting Red Raiders quarterback had a losing overall record in his six seasons as their head coach.