Defense dominates in FC Dallas' scoreless draw with Crew
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Zack Steffen saved Tesho Akindele's chip shot in the 92nd minute and the Columbus Crew played to a scoreless draw with FC Dallas on Saturday night. Steffen finished with two saves in his ninth shutout of the season. The Crew (12-8-8) extended their unbeaten streak to three games.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Zack Steffen saved Tesho Akindele's chip shot in the 92nd minute and the Columbus Crew played to a scoreless draw with FC Dallas on Saturday night. Steffen finished with two saves in his ninth shutout of the season. The Crew (12-8-8) extended their unbeaten streak to three games.
Bowman 605 yards, 5 TDs in Texas Tech 63-49 win over Houston
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Texas Tech true freshman quarterback Alan Bowman threw for 605 yards with five touchdowns - three to Antoine Wesley who set a school record with 261 yards receiving - and the Red Raiders beat Houston 63-49 on Saturday.
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Texas Tech true freshman quarterback Alan Bowman threw for 605 yards with five touchdowns - three to Antoine Wesley who set a school record with 261 yards receiving - and the Red Raiders beat Houston 63-49 on Saturday.
North Texas stuns Arkansas in 44-17 rout
FAYETTVILLE, Ark. (AP) - Mason Fine threw for 281 yards and threw for a touchdown to lead North Texas to its first win over a Southeastern Conference opponent in more than 40 years with a 44-17 victory over Arkansas on Saturday. Fine completed 24 of 45 passes and also rushed for a score for the Mean Green, which won for the first time in 10 games against the Razorbacks and is 3-0 to start the...
FAYETTVILLE, Ark. (AP) - Mason Fine threw for 281 yards and threw for a touchdown to lead North Texas to its first win over a Southeastern Conference opponent in more than 40 years with a 44-17 victory over Arkansas on Saturday. Fine completed 24 of 45 passes and also rushed for a score for the Mean Green, which won for the first time in 10 games against the Razorbacks and is 3-0 to start the...
Browns releasing troubled wide receiver Josh Gordon
CLEVELAND (AP) - Josh Gordon's troubled tenure with the Cleveland Browns has ended. The team isn't going to help him any longer. He's again on his own. The Browns announced Saturday night that it intends to release the former Pro Bowl wide receiver, whose immense talent has been overshadowed by substance abuse that has derailed a promising career.
CLEVELAND (AP) - Josh Gordon's troubled tenure with the Cleveland Browns has ended. The team isn't going to help him any longer. He's again on his own. The Browns announced Saturday night that it intends to release the former Pro Bowl wide receiver, whose immense talent has been overshadowed by substance abuse that has derailed a promising career.
Harris 3 TDs in first start as Duke beats Baylor 40-27
WACO, Texas (AP) - Quentin Harris threw for 174 yards and three touchdowns in his first career start for Duke, and the Blue Devils won 40-27 at Baylor on Saturday while their home state of North Carolina was being inundated with rain from Tropical Storm Florence. The Blue Devils (3-0) traveled to Texas on Thursday, a day earlier than usual to get out before Florence made landfall along the...
WACO, Texas (AP) - Quentin Harris threw for 174 yards and three touchdowns in his first career start for Duke, and the Blue Devils won 40-27 at Baylor on Saturday while their home state of North Carolina was being inundated with rain from Tropical Storm Florence. The Blue Devils (3-0) traveled to Texas on Thursday, a day earlier than usual to get out before Florence made landfall along the...
Cornelius leads No. 24 Oklahoma St. past No. 17 Boise St.
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - Taylor Cornelius ran for two touchdowns and passed for another to help No. 24 Oklahoma State beat No. 17 Boise State 44-21 on Saturday. Cornelius, a fifth-year senior who waited his turn behind Mason Rudolph, passed for 243 yards and ran for 41. Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said Cornelius played well and found a rhythm in his first career start against a ranked...
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - Taylor Cornelius ran for two touchdowns and passed for another to help No. 24 Oklahoma State beat No. 17 Boise State 44-21 on Saturday. Cornelius, a fifth-year senior who waited his turn behind Mason Rudolph, passed for 243 yards and ran for 41. Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said Cornelius played well and found a rhythm in his first career start against a ranked...
Murray and No. 5 Oklahoma hold off Iowa State 37-27
AMES, Iowa (AP) - At times it felt as though it might happen all over again to Oklahoma, which couldn't shake pesky Iowa State for the second consecutive year. This time the Sooners survived - thanks to an All-America-type performance from their new star quarterback. Kyler Murray threw for 348 yards and three touchdowns and the fifth-ranked Sooners held off Iowa State 37-27 on Saturday in...
AMES, Iowa (AP) - At times it felt as though it might happen all over again to Oklahoma, which couldn't shake pesky Iowa State for the second consecutive year. This time the Sooners survived - thanks to an All-America-type performance from their new star quarterback. Kyler Murray threw for 348 yards and three touchdowns and the fifth-ranked Sooners held off Iowa State 37-27 on Saturday in...
Profar, Mendez lead Rangers to 4-0 win over Padres
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Jurickson Profar had a two-run home run among his three hits and Yohander Mendez followed "opener" Connor Sadzeck by scattering three hits in five relief innings to lead the Texas Rangers to a 4-0 victory against the San Diego Padres on Friday night.
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Jurickson Profar had a two-run home run among his three hits and Yohander Mendez followed "opener" Connor Sadzeck by scattering three hits in five relief innings to lead the Texas Rangers to a 4-0 victory against the San Diego Padres on Friday night.
No. 4 Ohio State's last game minus Meyer a test vs No. 15 TCU
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Ohio State has made it through two games fine without Urban Meyer. Now the No. 4 Buckeyes face their toughest test on the last Saturday before their suspended coach can return to the sideline.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Ohio State has made it through two games fine without Urban Meyer. Now the No. 4 Buckeyes face their toughest test on the last Saturday before their suspended coach can return to the sideline.
Cowboys' spotty passing attack holds key for Elliott's space
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott heard the assessment from New York Giants safety Landon Collins on how to beat his Dallas Cowboys. Stop running back Ezekiel Elliott, put the ball in Prescott's hands and "I think we'll have a better shot at winning," Collins said a few days after the Carolina Panthers illustrated as much in the opener. "Challenge accepted," the...
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott heard the assessment from New York Giants safety Landon Collins on how to beat his Dallas Cowboys. Stop running back Ezekiel Elliott, put the ball in Prescott's hands and "I think we'll have a better shot at winning," Collins said a few days after the Carolina Panthers illustrated as much in the opener. "Challenge accepted," the...
Texas and USC in early-season fight for survival
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A Southern California-Texas rematch was supposed to be an early-season blockbuster. With both programs struggling, it feels more like a fight for survival, and the pressure is mounting to find a win to keep their seasons from spinning off course. The No. 22 Trojans (1-1) and Longhorns (1-1) meet Saturday night with both teams facing questions about their quarterbacks and...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A Southern California-Texas rematch was supposed to be an early-season blockbuster. With both programs struggling, it feels more like a fight for survival, and the pressure is mounting to find a win to keep their seasons from spinning off course. The No. 22 Trojans (1-1) and Longhorns (1-1) meet Saturday night with both teams facing questions about their quarterbacks and...
FANTASY PLAYS: Burning fantasy questions for Week 2
A look at some key fantasy questions going into Week 2: IS IT SAFE TO START PACKERS QB AARON RODGERS AGAINST THE VIKINGS?
A look at some key fantasy questions going into Week 2: IS IT SAFE TO START PACKERS QB AARON RODGERS AGAINST THE VIKINGS?
Gonzalez, Reed, Fletcher, Bailey 1st-year HOF nominees
Tony Gonzalez, the most accomplished tight end in NFL history, Ed Reed, Champ Bailey and London Fletcher are first-year eligible players among the 102 modern-era nominees for the class of 2019 for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Tony Gonzalez, the most accomplished tight end in NFL history, Ed Reed, Champ Bailey and London Fletcher are first-year eligible players among the 102 modern-era nominees for the class of 2019 for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Passing judgment: Mayfield 'humbled' by praise from Brees
BEREA, Ohio (AP) - Baker Mayfield has assorted shiny trophies, plaques and awards from his college days. Probably more than he realizes. So far, his biggest NFL honor can't be hung or placed on a shelf. Mayfield was humbled by compliments made toward him by Saints star quarterback Drew Brees, who believes the Browns rookie is destined for fame. On Wednesday, Brees gushed when talking about...
BEREA, Ohio (AP) - Baker Mayfield has assorted shiny trophies, plaques and awards from his college days. Probably more than he realizes. So far, his biggest NFL honor can't be hung or placed on a shelf. Mayfield was humbled by compliments made toward him by Saints star quarterback Drew Brees, who believes the Browns rookie is destined for fame. On Wednesday, Brees gushed when talking about...
Stars All-Star center Seguin signs $78.8M, 8-year extension
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Tyler Seguin showed up in Dallas five years ago mired in a Twitter-fed mess and vowing to show fans he could be one of the faces of the only NHL franchise in Texas. The high-scoring forward has nearly 80 million ways to prove he pulled it off. The Stars avoided any lingering questions about the future of Seguin by signing the five-time All-Star center to a $78.8 million,...
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Tyler Seguin showed up in Dallas five years ago mired in a Twitter-fed mess and vowing to show fans he could be one of the faces of the only NHL franchise in Texas. The high-scoring forward has nearly 80 million ways to prove he pulled it off. The Stars avoided any lingering questions about the future of Seguin by signing the five-time All-Star center to a $78.8 million,...
Elliott, Barkley square off as Cowboys, Giants seek 1st win
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Ezekiel Elliott and Saquon Barkley are friends from their days as foes at Ohio State and Penn State. Now that they're set to share the field for the first time as pros, the running back of the Dallas Cowboys remembers his only college encounter with Barkley, the promising rookie of the New York Giants.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Ezekiel Elliott and Saquon Barkley are friends from their days as foes at Ohio State and Penn State. Now that they're set to share the field for the first time as pros, the running back of the Dallas Cowboys remembers his only college encounter with Barkley, the promising rookie of the New York Giants.
Texas OL Patrick Hudson out of hospital after heat illness
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas sophomore offensive lineman Patrick Hudson has been released from the hospital and returned to class a week after heat illness at practice sent him to intensive care. A Texas spokesman said Hudson left the hospital Wednesday. There has been no announced timetable for him to return to football.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas sophomore offensive lineman Patrick Hudson has been released from the hospital and returned to class a week after heat illness at practice sent him to intensive care. A Texas spokesman said Hudson left the hospital Wednesday. There has been no announced timetable for him to return to football.
No. 19 Michigan hosts SMU, favored to win by 5 TDs
SMU (0-2) at No. 19 Michigan (1-1), 3:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Line: Michigan by 35½. Series record: Michigan leads 1-0. WHAT'S AT STAKE? The Wolverines aim to maintain momentum generated by last week's 49-3 win over Western Michigan. The Mustangs are playing for pride, hoping to have a respectable showing after losing to No. 16 TCU and North Texas by a combined score of...
SMU (0-2) at No. 19 Michigan (1-1), 3:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Line: Michigan by 35½. Series record: Michigan leads 1-0. WHAT'S AT STAKE? The Wolverines aim to maintain momentum generated by last week's 49-3 win over Western Michigan. The Mustangs are playing for pride, hoping to have a respectable showing after losing to No. 16 TCU and North Texas by a combined score of...
Rookies Arcia, Fernandez power Angels to 8-1 win over Rangers
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Francisco Arcia and Jose Fernandez aren't your typical rookies. They are a combined 58 years old and took long paths toward their major league debuts this season. They've become close friends and, on Wednesday night, both flashed some power. Arcia homered twice and drove in four runs, Fernandez hit his second career homer and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas...
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Francisco Arcia and Jose Fernandez aren't your typical rookies. They are a combined 58 years old and took long paths toward their major league debuts this season. They've become close friends and, on Wednesday night, both flashed some power. Arcia homered twice and drove in four runs, Fernandez hit his second career homer and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas...
'Little Sisters': TCU-Ohio St matchup came from 2010 remark
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - One of college football's marquee matchups this weekend is for all of those "Little Sisters of the Poor" teams that Ohio State's former president once said the Buckeyes didn't play. A lot has changed since Gordon Gee's statement went viral nearly eight years ago, but there is no denying the role his comments made in ensuring Saturday...
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - One of college football's marquee matchups this weekend is for all of those "Little Sisters of the Poor" teams that Ohio State's former president once said the Buckeyes didn't play. A lot has changed since Gordon Gee's statement went viral nearly eight years ago, but there is no denying the role his comments made in ensuring Saturday...