Rangers make Sounds decision with Triple-A move to Nashville
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers are making a Sounds decision by moving their Triple-A affiliation to Nashville. The Rangers and Triple-A Nashville Sounds announced Tuesday that the organizations have entered into a four-year player development contract through the 2022 season.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers are making a Sounds decision by moving their Triple-A affiliation to Nashville. The Rangers and Triple-A Nashville Sounds announced Tuesday that the organizations have entered into a four-year player development contract through the 2022 season.
No. 17 TCU focused on Big 12 play after loss to Ohio State
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Within minutes after TCU's loss to Ohio State, coach Gary Patterson was asked what he would want people to say about that game should the 17th-ranked Horned Frogs go on to win the Big 12 title and be in consideration for a spot in the College Football Playoff.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Within minutes after TCU's loss to Ohio State, coach Gary Patterson was asked what he would want people to say about that game should the 17th-ranked Horned Frogs go on to win the Big 12 title and be in consideration for a spot in the College Football Playoff.
Vikings sign ex-Cowboys kicker Bailey after cutting rookie
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings have signed kicker Dan Bailey, owner of the second-best field goal percentage in NFL history and replacement for rookie Daniel Carlson. Bailey's deal was done Tuesday, after the Vikings waived Carlson fresh from his 0-for-3 game at Green Bay. The fifth-round draft pick from Auburn missed field goals of 48, 49 and 35 yards, with the last two failed...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings have signed kicker Dan Bailey, owner of the second-best field goal percentage in NFL history and replacement for rookie Daniel Carlson. Bailey's deal was done Tuesday, after the Vikings waived Carlson fresh from his 0-for-3 game at Green Bay. The fifth-round draft pick from Auburn missed field goals of 48, 49 and 35 yards, with the last two failed...
Hall of Fame members threaten boycott of inductions
A group of Pro Football Hall of Famers led by Eric Dickerson is demanding health insurance coverage and a share of NFL revenues or else those former players will boycott the induction ceremonies.
A group of Pro Football Hall of Famers led by Eric Dickerson is demanding health insurance coverage and a share of NFL revenues or else those former players will boycott the induction ceremonies.
Michael Jordan donates $2 million to Florence relief and recovery
Hornets Chairman Michael Jordan is donating $2 million to organizations aiding in the relief and recovery efforts, as part of the Hornets' ongoing effort to assist residents who have suffered due to the devastation caused by Florence.
Hornets Chairman Michael Jordan is donating $2 million to organizations aiding in the relief and recovery efforts, as part of the Hornets' ongoing effort to assist residents who have suffered due to the devastation caused by Florence.
Vikings release kicker Daniel Carlson, expected to sign Dan Bailey
The Minnesota Vikings have waived kicker Daniel Carlson after he missed two field goals in overtime during Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers, which ended in a 29-29 tie.
The Minnesota Vikings have waived kicker Daniel Carlson after he missed two field goals in overtime during Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers, which ended in a 29-29 tie.
Glasnow limits Rangers to 2 infield singles in Rays' 3-0 win
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Tyler Glasnow finally has a win to go with the label of the pitcher Tampa Bay got in the trade for former ace Chris Archer. Glasnow allowed two infield singles in six innings for the hard-throwing right-hander's first American League win, 3-0 over the Texas Rangers on Monday night.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Tyler Glasnow finally has a win to go with the label of the pitcher Tampa Bay got in the trade for former ace Chris Archer. Glasnow allowed two infield singles in six innings for the hard-throwing right-hander's first American League win, 3-0 over the Texas Rangers on Monday night.
Cowboys see Prescott's runs as another way to help Elliott
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott wasn't much into Cam Newton comparisons when the subject came up before his Dallas Cowboys faced the star quarterback of the Carolina Panthers in the opener. And that was before Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones dropped Newton's name while suggesting the Cowboys needed to use their QB as a runner more after Dallas lost to the Panthers.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott wasn't much into Cam Newton comparisons when the subject came up before his Dallas Cowboys faced the star quarterback of the Carolina Panthers in the opener. And that was before Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones dropped Newton's name while suggesting the Cowboys needed to use their QB as a runner more after Dallas lost to the Panthers.
Manning sees what Prescott already knew: Dallas D looking disruptive
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott was the first quarterback to get a good look at the Dallas defense this year - every day during training camp in California. Eli Manning might now agree with his counterpart that this unit can lead the Cowboys in 2018.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott was the first quarterback to get a good look at the Dallas defense this year - every day during training camp in California. Eli Manning might now agree with his counterpart that this unit can lead the Cowboys in 2018.
Browns trade receiver Josh Gordon to Patriots
CLEVELAND (AP) - Josh Gordon's strange, stuttering career will start anew in New England. Bill Belichick and Tom Brady have a new offensive toy. The Browns severed ties for good with the problematic wide receiver by trading him to the Patriots for a fifth-round draft pick on Monday, ending a relationship the team did all it could to save.
CLEVELAND (AP) - Josh Gordon's strange, stuttering career will start anew in New England. Bill Belichick and Tom Brady have a new offensive toy. The Browns severed ties for good with the problematic wide receiver by trading him to the Patriots for a fifth-round draft pick on Monday, ending a relationship the team did all it could to save.
Carson Wentz cleared to return for Eagles
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - He's back. Carson Wentz has been cleared to return and is slated to start for the Philadelphia Eagles against Indianapolis in Week 3. "I was impressed with how well he attacked his rehab throughout the offseason," coach Doug Pederson said Monday. "He's done everything we've asked him to do and he's ready to go."
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - He's back. Carson Wentz has been cleared to return and is slated to start for the Philadelphia Eagles against Indianapolis in Week 3. "I was impressed with how well he attacked his rehab throughout the offseason," coach Doug Pederson said Monday. "He's done everything we've asked him to do and he's ready to go."
Keselowski wins NASCAR playoff opener, gets 500th for Penske
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Brad Keselowski nailed the final restart and roared away from the field in the scorching Vegas heat. With another huge performance in his late-season surge, Keselowski finished up front again - and he's got NASCAR's Big Three drivers looking over their shoulders. Keselowski raced to his third consecutive Cup series victory Sunday, opening the playoffs by persevering...
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Brad Keselowski nailed the final restart and roared away from the field in the scorching Vegas heat. With another huge performance in his late-season surge, Keselowski finished up front again - and he's got NASCAR's Big Three drivers looking over their shoulders. Keselowski raced to his third consecutive Cup series victory Sunday, opening the playoffs by persevering...
Bills CB Vontae Davis retires from NFL at halftime
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - As if Bills coach Sean McDermott didn't have enough to worry about in trailing the Los Angeles Chargers 28-6 at halftime on Sunday. He had to contend with veteran cornerback Vontae Davis quitting on the team. "Pulled himself out of the game. He communicated to us that he was done," McDermott revealed after a 31-20 loss. McDermott provided no other details...
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - As if Bills coach Sean McDermott didn't have enough to worry about in trailing the Los Angeles Chargers 28-6 at halftime on Sunday. He had to contend with veteran cornerback Vontae Davis quitting on the team. "Pulled himself out of the game. He communicated to us that he was done," McDermott revealed after a 31-20 loss. McDermott provided no other details...
Cowboys DE Randy Gregory out against Giants with concussion
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory is inactive against the New York Giants after sustaining a concussion in the opener.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory is inactive against the New York Giants after sustaining a concussion in the opener.
Mejia's slam lifts Padres to 7-3 win over Rangers
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Rookie Francisco Mejia hit a grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning and the San Diego Padres rallied to beat the Texas Rangers 7-3 Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep in a matchup of last-place teams. It was the first walkoff for Mejia, who was promoted from Triple-A on Sept. 4. The prized prospect has hit three homers since then.
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Rookie Francisco Mejia hit a grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning and the San Diego Padres rallied to beat the Texas Rangers 7-3 Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep in a matchup of last-place teams. It was the first walkoff for Mejia, who was promoted from Triple-A on Sept. 4. The prized prospect has hit three homers since then.
No. 4 Ohio State holds off No. 15 TCU 40-28 after quick TDs
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Big defensive tackle Dre'Mont Jones returned an interception thrown right at him 28 yards for one of No. 4 Ohio State's three touchdowns in a four-minute span of the third quarter in a 40-28 victory over No. 15 TCU on Saturday night.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Big defensive tackle Dre'Mont Jones returned an interception thrown right at him 28 yards for one of No. 4 Ohio State's three touchdowns in a four-minute span of the third quarter in a 40-28 victory over No. 15 TCU on Saturday night.
Shea Patterson throws 3 TDs, No. 19 Michigan beats SMU 45-20
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jim Harbaugh likes a lot about his team and yet he also sees room for improvement, heading into the Big Ten season. Shea Patterson threw three touchdown passes to Donovan Peoples-Jones to help No. 19 Michigan pull away and beat SMU 45-20 on Saturday. "We're getting closer to being good - really good," Harbaugh said. "We're still not quite there...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jim Harbaugh likes a lot about his team and yet he also sees room for improvement, heading into the Big Ten season. Shea Patterson threw three touchdown passes to Donovan Peoples-Jones to help No. 19 Michigan pull away and beat SMU 45-20 on Saturday. "We're getting closer to being good - really good," Harbaugh said. "We're still not quite there...
Ehlinger 2 touchdown passes lead Texas over No. 22 USC 37-14
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Sam Ehlinger passed for two touchdowns, Anthony Wheeler returned a blocked field goal 46 yards for a score and Texas beat No. 22 Southern California 37-14 on Saturday night to give second-year coach Tom Herman his biggest win in burnt orange. Texas, which had started 1-2 in four of the previous five seasons, trailed 14-3 in the first quarter before shutting down freshman...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Sam Ehlinger passed for two touchdowns, Anthony Wheeler returned a blocked field goal 46 yards for a score and Texas beat No. 22 Southern California 37-14 on Saturday night to give second-year coach Tom Herman his biggest win in burnt orange. Texas, which had started 1-2 in four of the previous five seasons, trailed 14-3 in the first quarter before shutting down freshman...
Chirinos' 3 RBIs lead Rangers past Padres 6-3
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Robinson Chirinos hit a three-run double during a five-run sixth inning to help the Texas Rangers beat the San Diego Padres 6-3 on Saturday night. San Diego led 3-1 prior to the big inning. The Padres fell to 59-90, losing 90 games for the third straight season.
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Robinson Chirinos hit a three-run double during a five-run sixth inning to help the Texas Rangers beat the San Diego Padres 6-3 on Saturday night. San Diego led 3-1 prior to the big inning. The Padres fell to 59-90, losing 90 games for the third straight season.
Mond accounts for 3 TDs as Texas A&M handles ULM 48-10
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Kellen Mond ran for two touchdowns and threw for a third to give Texas A&M a 48-10 win over Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday night. Mond had a 7-yard scoring run in the second quarter and the Aggies returned a blocked field-goal attempt for a touchdown to build a 24-10 halftime lead.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Kellen Mond ran for two touchdowns and threw for a third to give Texas A&M a 48-10 win over Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday night. Mond had a 7-yard scoring run in the second quarter and the Aggies returned a blocked field-goal attempt for a touchdown to build a 24-10 halftime lead.