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.
Cowboys DE DeMarcus Lawrence showing he's no 1-year wonder
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - As DeMarcus Lawrence prepares to share the field with J.J. Watt for the first time in the regular season, Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli figures it's time to say his best defensive end shares the elite company of the Houston Texans star.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - As DeMarcus Lawrence prepares to share the field with J.J. Watt for the first time in the regular season, Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli figures it's time to say his best defensive end shares the elite company of the Houston Texans star.
TNF Recap: Brady reaches 500 TD passes in Patriots' 38-24 win
Tom Brady reached 500 touchdown passes for his unparalleled career and the New England Patriots put together their second straight win after a mediocre start to the season, beating Indianapolis 38-24 on Thursday night.
Tom Brady reached 500 touchdown passes for his unparalleled career and the New England Patriots put together their second straight win after a mediocre start to the season, beating Indianapolis 38-24 on Thursday night.
Texas/OU teams ready for Red River Showdown on Saturday
College football takes center stage Saturday at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Fair Park. Texas and Oklahoma are meeting for another Red River Showdown.
College football takes center stage Saturday at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Fair Park. Texas and Oklahoma are meeting for another Red River Showdown.
Yanks rout A's 7-2 in wild-card game, set up ALDS vs Red Sox
NEW YORK (AP) - Aaron Judge got the party started with a two-run homer nine pitches in. Luis Severino let out a primal scream after escaping a bases-loaded jam with 100 mph heat. Giancarlo Stanton capped the mauling with monstrous drive in his postseason debut. From the first inning on, there was little doubt. Next stop for the Yankees: Fenway Park and the rival Red Sox.
NEW YORK (AP) - Aaron Judge got the party started with a two-run homer nine pitches in. Luis Severino let out a primal scream after escaping a bases-loaded jam with 100 mph heat. Giancarlo Stanton capped the mauling with monstrous drive in his postseason debut. From the first inning on, there was little doubt. Next stop for the Yankees: Fenway Park and the rival Red Sox.
Texas Tech QB Alan Bowman out of hospital after lung injury
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Texas Tech freshman quarterback Alan Bowman has been released from a hospital four days after sustaining a partially collapsed lung against West Virginia. Red Raiders coach Kliff Kingsbury said Wednesday he expects Bowman to "rejoin us on the field soon." Bowman said in a statement released by the school that he anticipated being back with the team Thursday.
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Texas Tech freshman quarterback Alan Bowman has been released from a hospital four days after sustaining a partially collapsed lung against West Virginia. Red Raiders coach Kliff Kingsbury said Wednesday he expects Bowman to "rejoin us on the field soon." Bowman said in a statement released by the school that he anticipated being back with the team Thursday.
Mavs' DeAndre Jordan misses China trip for personal reasons
DALLAS (AP) - New Dallas Mavericks center DeAndre Jordan missed the team's trip to China for two exhibition games for unspecified personal reasons. Jordan and fellow starter Harrison Barnes stayed behind when the team left for China this week. Barnes injured a hamstring in practice and could miss all the preseason games.
DALLAS (AP) - New Dallas Mavericks center DeAndre Jordan missed the team's trip to China for two exhibition games for unspecified personal reasons. Jordan and fellow starter Harrison Barnes stayed behind when the team left for China this week. Barnes injured a hamstring in practice and could miss all the preseason games.
Girl scolded while cheering at game meets Houston Astros players
The little girl who was scolded while cheering at a Houston Astros game finally got to meet the players that rallied behind her.
The little girl who was scolded while cheering at a Houston Astros game finally got to meet the players that rallied behind her.
No surgery for Nomar Mazara after thumb examined
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers right fielder Nomar Mazara won't need surgery on his sprained right thumb after being examined by a hand specialist. The Rangers said Tuesday that Dr. Thomas DiLiberti determined that the ligament in the thumb was "a little swollen but fully stable." The doctor said the swelling should subside in the next few weeks with rest, and that no other...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers right fielder Nomar Mazara won't need surgery on his sprained right thumb after being examined by a hand specialist. The Rangers said Tuesday that Dr. Thomas DiLiberti determined that the ligament in the thumb was "a little swollen but fully stable." The doctor said the swelling should subside in the next few weeks with rest, and that no other...
Rangers GM Jon Daniels likely to interview 5-8 manager candidates
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels expects to interview five to eight candidates in his search for the team's new manager. Daniels wasn't prepared Tuesday to talk about a list of potential candidates to replace Jeff Banister, who was fired with 10 games left in the season. But the GM talked about some of the potential characteristics he was considering in...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels expects to interview five to eight candidates in his search for the team's new manager. Daniels wasn't prepared Tuesday to talk about a list of potential candidates to replace Jeff Banister, who was fired with 10 games left in the season. But the GM talked about some of the potential characteristics he was considering in...
Prescott's rookie flashback gives Cowboys building block
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott looked a lot like the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year from two seasons ago in the Dallas Cowboys' win over the Detroit Lions. The star quarterback had clutch plays, big throws and long completions in a 26-24 win capped by a two-minute drive to the winning field goal as time expired. Considering how rough he and the Dallas offense looked at times through...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott looked a lot like the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year from two seasons ago in the Dallas Cowboys' win over the Detroit Lions. The star quarterback had clutch plays, big throws and long completions in a 26-24 win capped by a two-minute drive to the winning field goal as time expired. Considering how rough he and the Dallas offense looked at times through...
Mom suing son's high school after he didn't make varsity soccer team
A mother is suing a northeast Missouri high school for discrimination after her son didn't make the varsity soccer team and was kicked off the junior varsity team last month.
A mother is suing a northeast Missouri high school for discrimination after her son didn't make the varsity soccer team and was kicked off the junior varsity team last month.
Elliott's workload, key catch help Cowboys top Lions 26-24
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Ezekiel Elliott limped off the field a couple of times during the game before combining with Dak Prescott on the decisive play for the Dallas Cowboys. The star running back had 25 carries and four catches on his way to a career-high 240 yards from scrimmage in a 26-24 win over Detroit on Sunday.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Ezekiel Elliott limped off the field a couple of times during the game before combining with Dak Prescott on the decisive play for the Dallas Cowboys. The star running back had 25 carries and four catches on his way to a career-high 240 yards from scrimmage in a 26-24 win over Detroit on Sunday.
Rangers' new manager will have youngsters, likely no Beltre
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The new manager of the Texas Rangers, whomever that may be, will have a talented group of 20-something position players who got a lot of experience during a 95-loss season. After deciding who will replace Jeff Banister, general manager Jon Daniels has to find some starting pitchers.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The new manager of the Texas Rangers, whomever that may be, will have a talented group of 20-something position players who got a lot of experience during a 95-loss season. After deciding who will replace Jeff Banister, general manager Jon Daniels has to find some starting pitchers.
Stars get defenseman Carrick from Toronto for draft pick
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Stars have acquired defenseman Connor Carrick from the Toronto Maple Leafs for a conditional draft pick next year. Toronto made the deal Monday, sending Carrick to Dallas for a seventh-round pick in the 2019 draft. That will become a sixth-round selection if Carrick plays in 50 NHL games this season.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Stars have acquired defenseman Connor Carrick from the Toronto Maple Leafs for a conditional draft pick next year. Toronto made the deal Monday, sending Carrick to Dallas for a seventh-round pick in the 2019 draft. That will become a sixth-round selection if Carrick plays in 50 NHL games this season.
Texas Tech QB Alan Bowman sustains partially collapsed lung
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Texas Tech freshman quarterback Alan Bowman sustained a partially collapsed lung against West Virginia and remained hospitalized a day after getting injured. Red Raiders coach Kliff Kingsbury said Sunday there wasn't a timetable for Bowman's return but that it would likely be "sooner than later" because Bowman didn't have broken ribs.
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Texas Tech freshman quarterback Alan Bowman sustained a partially collapsed lung against West Virginia and remained hospitalized a day after getting injured. Red Raiders coach Kliff Kingsbury said Sunday there wasn't a timetable for Bowman's return but that it would likely be "sooner than later" because Bowman didn't have broken ribs.
Mayfield's 4 turnovers mar promising 1st start for Browns
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Baker Mayfield spun out of sacks and turned them into big plays, led Cleveland to its highest-scoring game in more than a decade and showed why the Browns thought highly enough of him to make him the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft. Mayfield's first NFL start would have gone down as a major success if not for some untimely turnovers and a replay review that...
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Baker Mayfield spun out of sacks and turned them into big plays, led Cleveland to its highest-scoring game in more than a decade and showed why the Browns thought highly enough of him to make him the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft. Mayfield's first NFL start would have gone down as a major success if not for some untimely turnovers and a replay review that...
Thomas gestures toward Seattle sideline after broken leg
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Seattle safety Earl Thomas gave a parting finger to the Seahawks side of the field while being carted off with broken left leg against the Arizona Cardinals. Thomas has been engaged in a back-and-forth with the Seahawks over a long-term commitment, missing multiple practices this season to prevent putting his future at risk.
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Seattle safety Earl Thomas gave a parting finger to the Seahawks side of the field while being carted off with broken left leg against the Arizona Cardinals. Thomas has been engaged in a back-and-forth with the Seahawks over a long-term commitment, missing multiple practices this season to prevent putting his future at risk.
Blaney wins on roval after Johnson crashes out of playoffs
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) - Jimmie Johnson saw an opportunity to snap a 58-race losing streak, and went for it. It cost him a shot at an eighth NASCAR championship and allowed Ryan Blaney to steal a surprise victory in the debut race of the "roval" at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) - Jimmie Johnson saw an opportunity to snap a 58-race losing streak, and went for it. It cost him a shot at an eighth NASCAR championship and allowed Ryan Blaney to steal a surprise victory in the debut race of the "roval" at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Beltre farewell? Mariners top Rangers 3-1 to finish off 2018
SEATTLE (AP) - Adrian Beltre was not ready to say Sunday was the final game of his career. Every other part of the day had the feel of a farewell, and a celebration for one of the best third basemen ever.
SEATTLE (AP) - Adrian Beltre was not ready to say Sunday was the final game of his career. Every other part of the day had the feel of a farewell, and a celebration for one of the best third basemen ever.