Sooners' loss leaves Big 12 looking like playoff outsiders
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Oklahoma's chances of reaching college football's playoff may have been washed down the Red River last weekend, and there is a good chance the Big 12's championship aspirations went right with them.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Oklahoma's chances of reaching college football's playoff may have been washed down the Red River last weekend, and there is a good chance the Big 12's championship aspirations went right with them.
Nowitzki hopes 21st season with Mavs is start of turnaround
DALLAS (AP) - Dirk Nowitzki hasn't won a playoff series since leading the Dallas Mavericks to their only championship in 2011 and has watched the franchise's steady slide to depths not seen since he was the fresh-faced rookie out of Europe 20 years ago. If Nowitzki's record 21st season with the same team is his last, the superstar from Germany at least wants to be able to say he was...
DALLAS (AP) - Dirk Nowitzki hasn't won a playoff series since leading the Dallas Mavericks to their only championship in 2011 and has watched the franchise's steady slide to depths not seen since he was the fresh-faced rookie out of Europe 20 years ago. If Nowitzki's record 21st season with the same team is his last, the superstar from Germany at least wants to be able to say he was...
Big receivers making the big plays for No. 9 Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Facing third-and-long, Lil'Jordan Humphrey caught a quick pass on a play designed to get Texas a few yards. Then came a load of Longhorns teammates. Next came the surge. With his legs churning and Texas pushing, Humphrey and the Longhorns moved the pile another 10 yards. The play picked up 19 yards, Texas converted on 4th-and-2 and finished the drive with a touchdown...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Facing third-and-long, Lil'Jordan Humphrey caught a quick pass on a play designed to get Texas a few yards. Then came a load of Longhorns teammates. Next came the surge. With his legs churning and Texas pushing, Humphrey and the Longhorns moved the pile another 10 yards. The play picked up 19 yards, Texas converted on 4th-and-2 and finished the drive with a touchdown...
Texas Tech-TCU matches nation's top offense, Big 12's best D
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - TCU defensive guru Gary Patterson and Texas Tech offensive mastermind Kliff Kingsbury both express admiration for how the other coach excels at his specialty. "Coach Kingsbury is probably one of the brightest offensive minds in college football, and really anywhere," Patterson said.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - TCU defensive guru Gary Patterson and Texas Tech offensive mastermind Kliff Kingsbury both express admiration for how the other coach excels at his specialty. "Coach Kingsbury is probably one of the brightest offensive minds in college football, and really anywhere," Patterson said.
Oklahoma parts ways with defensive coordinator Mike Stoops
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma fired defensive coordinator Mike Stoops on Monday after the Sooners struggled to stop Texas during their first loss of the season. Ruffin McNeill, the assistant head coach and defensive tackles coach, will be the defensive coordinator for the rest of the season. The No. 11 Sooners (5-1) lost 48-45 on Saturday, allowing 501 yards to the Longhorns in Dallas.
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma fired defensive coordinator Mike Stoops on Monday after the Sooners struggled to stop Texas during their first loss of the season. Ruffin McNeill, the assistant head coach and defensive tackles coach, will be the defensive coordinator for the rest of the season. The No. 11 Sooners (5-1) lost 48-45 on Saturday, allowing 501 yards to the Longhorns in Dallas.
Matthews, Tavares score 2 each, Maple Leafs beat Stars 7-4
DALLAS (AP) - John Tavares and the Toronto Maple Leafs are just getting used to each other. So far, so good. Tavares and Auston Matthews each had two goals, and the high-scoring Maple Leafs beat the Dallas Stars 7-4 on Tuesday night. Toronto defenseman Morgan Rielly had a career-high four assists after he scored the winning goal in Sunday night's 7-6 overtime win at Chicago. Mitchell Marner...
DALLAS (AP) - John Tavares and the Toronto Maple Leafs are just getting used to each other. So far, so good. Tavares and Auston Matthews each had two goals, and the high-scoring Maple Leafs beat the Dallas Stars 7-4 on Tuesday night. Toronto defenseman Morgan Rielly had a career-high four assists after he scored the winning goal in Sunday night's 7-6 overtime win at Chicago. Mitchell Marner...
Jaguars rule out running back Fournette for game at Cowboys
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The Jacksonville Jaguars have ruled out running back Leonard Fournette for their game at Dallas. It will be the fourth game Fournette has missed this season. Coach Doug Marrone says Fournette (hamstring), left tackle Josh Wells (groin) and cornerback D.J. Hayden (toe) will miss Sunday's road game.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The Jacksonville Jaguars have ruled out running back Leonard Fournette for their game at Dallas. It will be the fourth game Fournette has missed this season. Coach Doug Marrone says Fournette (hamstring), left tackle Josh Wells (groin) and cornerback D.J. Hayden (toe) will miss Sunday's road game.
Saints' Brees becomes NFL all-time yards passing leader
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Drew Brees has become the NFL's all-time leader in yards passing - and he did it in style. The 39-year-old Brees eclipsed Peyton Manning's previous record of 71,940 yards with a 62-yard touchdown pass to rookie Tre'Quan Smith during the second quarter of Monday night's game against the Washington Redskins.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Drew Brees has become the NFL's all-time leader in yards passing - and he did it in style. The 39-year-old Brees eclipsed Peyton Manning's previous record of 71,940 yards with a 62-yard touchdown pass to rookie Tre'Quan Smith during the second quarter of Monday night's game against the Washington Redskins.
Garrett's OT choice speaks to Cowboys' sputtering offense
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Jason Garrett decided to trust his defense by punting on a short fourth down in Houston territory in an overtime loss to the Texans. The choice by the Dallas coach also said a lot about a sputtering offense that simply hasn't looked good enough to get the Cowboys where they want to go in 2018, even with NFL rushing leader Ezekiel Elliott.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Jason Garrett decided to trust his defense by punting on a short fourth down in Houston territory in an overtime loss to the Texans. The choice by the Dallas coach also said a lot about a sputtering offense that simply hasn't looked good enough to get the Cowboys where they want to go in 2018, even with NFL rushing leader Ezekiel Elliott.
October orbit: Astros advance with 11-3 win, sweep Indians
CLEVELAND (AP) - As his teammates sprayed each other with champagne and beer in Houston's buzzing clubhouse, ace Justin Verlander stayed clear of the fray and foam while enjoying a cigar. This wasn't the time to get soaked. Bigger parties lie ahead. The Astros are back in an October orbit.
CLEVELAND (AP) - As his teammates sprayed each other with champagne and beer in Houston's buzzing clubhouse, ace Justin Verlander stayed clear of the fray and foam while enjoying a cigar. This wasn't the time to get soaked. Bigger parties lie ahead. The Astros are back in an October orbit.
Dallas Mavericks team photographer fired after sex misconduct allegations
The Dallas Mavericks have fired their team photographer after allegations of sexual misconduct became public.
The Dallas Mavericks have fired their team photographer after allegations of sexual misconduct became public.
Eric Reid continues protest, kneels for anthem in first game with Carolina Panthers
Eric Reid dropped to a knee just before the national anthem started ahead of Sunday's game between the New York Giants and Carolina Panthers.
Eric Reid dropped to a knee just before the national anthem started ahead of Sunday's game between the New York Giants and Carolina Panthers.
Fairbairn's FG in OT lifts Texans over Cowboys 19-16
HOUSTON (AP) - When DeAndre Hopkins had a chance to make a play in overtime on Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys, Houston's star receiver was intent on redeeming himself after losing a rare fumble in the third quarter. He did that with a spectacular 49-yard catch and run that got the Texans in scoring range, and Ka'imi Fairbairn kicked a 36-yard field goal to lift the Texans to a...
HOUSTON (AP) - When DeAndre Hopkins had a chance to make a play in overtime on Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys, Houston's star receiver was intent on redeeming himself after losing a rare fumble in the third quarter. He did that with a spectacular 49-yard catch and run that got the Texans in scoring range, and Ka'imi Fairbairn kicked a 36-yard field goal to lift the Texans to a...
Elliott uses Dover win to earn berth in next playoff round
DOVER, Del. (AP) - Chase Elliott had been burdened by lofty expectations that come as the son of a Hall of Fame driver and the replacement of a four-time NASCAR champion. As the close calls and frustrating finishes mounted, and wins eluded him, the 22-year-old Elliott could feel the pressure tighten each time he slipped into the No. 9 Chevrolet.
DOVER, Del. (AP) - Chase Elliott had been burdened by lofty expectations that come as the son of a Hall of Fame driver and the replacement of a four-time NASCAR champion. As the close calls and frustrating finishes mounted, and wins eluded him, the 22-year-old Elliott could feel the pressure tighten each time he slipped into the No. 9 Chevrolet.
Benn, Seguin score twice, Stars beat Jets 5-1
DALLAS (AP) - Jamie Benn wasn't impressed with his 600th career point, or his 601st. Those two power-play goals, and three others by his linemates, were more than enough for the Dallas Stars to beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 on Saturday night. When asked whether he'd thought about 600, Benn answered simply, "No." Tyler Seguin - who had two goals, one on the power play, and two...
DALLAS (AP) - Jamie Benn wasn't impressed with his 600th career point, or his 601st. Those two power-play goals, and three others by his linemates, were more than enough for the Dallas Stars to beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 on Saturday night. When asked whether he'd thought about 600, Benn answered simply, "No." Tyler Seguin - who had two goals, one on the power play, and two...
Cowboys and Texans prepare for rare meeting
HOUSTON (AP) - Houston star J.J. Watt knows how important Sunday night's game against the Dallas Cowboys is to fans of both teams. But the way the Texans' season has gone so far, Watt isn't concerned about the significance of this in-state rivalry and is simply worried about helping his guys turn things around. "I'm sure there's definitely something there for the fans...
HOUSTON (AP) - Houston star J.J. Watt knows how important Sunday night's game against the Dallas Cowboys is to fans of both teams. But the way the Texans' season has gone so far, Watt isn't concerned about the significance of this in-state rivalry and is simply worried about helping his guys turn things around. "I'm sure there's definitely something there for the fans...
Hook 'em: No. 19 Texas beats No. 7 Oklahoma 48-45 on late FG
DALLAS (AP) - Freshman Cameron Dicker kicked a 40-yard field goal with nine seconds left to give 19th-ranked Texas a 48-45 victory Saturday over No. 7 Oklahoma after Kyler Murray had rallied the Sooners with three touchdowns in the fourth quarter.
DALLAS (AP) - Freshman Cameron Dicker kicked a 40-yard field goal with nine seconds left to give 19th-ranked Texas a 48-45 victory Saturday over No. 7 Oklahoma after Kyler Murray had rallied the Sooners with three touchdowns in the fourth quarter.
Cowboys Pro Bowl center Travis Frederick off active roster
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Four-time Pro Bowl center Travis Frederick has been placed on the non-football illness list by the Dallas Cowboys because of a nerve condition that has kept him from playing this season. The team also placed receiver Terrance Williams on injured reserve because of a foot injury.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Four-time Pro Bowl center Travis Frederick has been placed on the non-football illness list by the Dallas Cowboys because of a nerve condition that has kept him from playing this season. The team also placed receiver Terrance Williams on injured reserve because of a foot injury.
No. 19 Texas, No. 7 Oklahoma meet in 108th Red River game
No. 19 Texas (4-1, 2-0 Big 12) vs. No. 7 Oklahoma (5-0, 2-0) in Dallas, noon ET (Fox) Line: Oklahoma by 7½. Series record: Texas leads 61-41-5 WHAT'S AT STAKE? Status as the front-runner and favorite for the Big 12 title. And it would mean even more than that for Texas. After years of struggles, the Longhorns are seeking validation in their quest to regain their traditional role as...
No. 19 Texas (4-1, 2-0 Big 12) vs. No. 7 Oklahoma (5-0, 2-0) in Dallas, noon ET (Fox) Line: Oklahoma by 7½. Series record: Texas leads 61-41-5 WHAT'S AT STAKE? Status as the front-runner and favorite for the Big 12 title. And it would mean even more than that for Texas. After years of struggles, the Longhorns are seeking validation in their quest to regain their traditional role as...
Stars control Coyotes 3-0 in Montgomery's NHL coaching debut
DALLAS (AP) - Jim Montgomery didn't pause very long to savor a win in his NHL coaching debut. The Dallas Stars coach isn't even sure it counts. "First of all, players win games," Montgomery said after Devin Shore, Alexander Radulov and John Klingberg scored less than two minutes apart in the second period of a 3-0 win over the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday night.
DALLAS (AP) - Jim Montgomery didn't pause very long to savor a win in his NHL coaching debut. The Dallas Stars coach isn't even sure it counts. "First of all, players win games," Montgomery said after Devin Shore, Alexander Radulov and John Klingberg scored less than two minutes apart in the second period of a 3-0 win over the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday night.