Fort Worth football team breaks 77-game losing streak
Fort Worth’s Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School won its first football game since 2010.
Fort Worth’s Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School won its first football game since 2010.
Williams has 240 yards rushing as A&M routs Northwestern St.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Coach Jimbo Fisher has preached about the importance of explosive plays since he took over at Texas A&M. On Thursday night, Trayveon Williams gave his new coach exactly that when he ran 73 yards for a touchdown on the team's third offensive play to get things going in what ended as a 59-7 rout of Northwestern State in Fisher's debut at the school.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Coach Jimbo Fisher has preached about the importance of explosive plays since he took over at Texas A&M. On Thursday night, Trayveon Williams gave his new coach exactly that when he ran 73 yards for a touchdown on the team's third offensive play to get things going in what ended as a 59-7 rout of Northwestern State in Fisher's debut at the school.
No. 16 TCU not looking past opener vs SWAC team Southern
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - TCU coach Gary Patterson is doing his best to keep everyone from looking ahead to a much-anticipated game in Week 3. The message has at least gotten through to his players before the 16th-ranked Horned Frogs play their season opener Saturday against SWAC team Southern University.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - TCU coach Gary Patterson is doing his best to keep everyone from looking ahead to a much-anticipated game in Week 3. The message has at least gotten through to his players before the 16th-ranked Horned Frogs play their season opener Saturday against SWAC team Southern University.
Ohio St's Meyer pushes back on reasons for suspension
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer is pushing back on the reasons for his three-game suspension with claims that don't fully square with details laid out in the investigation that led to his punishment. Meyer tweeted a statement Friday that he says intends to clarify what he calls incorrect media reports about his suspension.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer is pushing back on the reasons for his three-game suspension with claims that don't fully square with details laid out in the investigation that led to his punishment. Meyer tweeted a statement Friday that he says intends to clarify what he calls incorrect media reports about his suspension.
Cowboys, Chiefs finalize swap of CB Ward for OL Ehinger
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs had been searching for help at cornerback and had a surplus of talented offensive lineman, while the Dallas Cowboys were in precisely the opposite situation. So they decided to make a deal.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs had been searching for help at cornerback and had a surplus of talented offensive lineman, while the Dallas Cowboys were in precisely the opposite situation. So they decided to make a deal.
Backup quarterbacks sloppy as Texans beat Cowboys 14-6
HOUSTON (AP) - Trying to make a strong impression for a chance of playing in the NFL, Houston Texans rookie running back Terry Swanson said he saw an opening and never looked back. Swanson had a 37-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter to lift the Texans to a 14-6 win over the Dallas Cowboys in their preseason finale Thursday night.
HOUSTON (AP) - Trying to make a strong impression for a chance of playing in the NFL, Houston Texans rookie running back Terry Swanson said he saw an opening and never looked back. Swanson had a 37-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter to lift the Texans to a 14-6 win over the Dallas Cowboys in their preseason finale Thursday night.
Cornelius throws 5 TDs in 1st start; Oklahoma St. rolls
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - Taylor Cornelius passed for 295 yards and five touchdowns in his first career start to help Oklahoma State defeat Missouri State 58-17 on Thursday night. Cornelius had been Mason Rudolph's backup for most of his career, but Rudolph now is with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cornelius, a fifth-year senior, seized his opportunity by completing 24 of 34 passes and rushing...
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - Taylor Cornelius passed for 295 yards and five touchdowns in his first career start to help Oklahoma State defeat Missouri State 58-17 on Thursday night. Cornelius had been Mason Rudolph's backup for most of his career, but Rudolph now is with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cornelius, a fifth-year senior, seized his opportunity by completing 24 of 34 passes and rushing...
McKinney ISD opens new $70 million high school football stadium
The $70 million McKinney ISD Stadium -- one of the most expensive high school facilities in the nation -- hosted its first football game on Thursday.
The $70 million McKinney ISD Stadium -- one of the most expensive high school facilities in the nation -- hosted its first football game on Thursday.
Herman says he'll talk to NCAA if asked about strip club
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas football coach Tom Herman said he's willing to talk to the NCAA about a visit to a Florida strip club with Zach Smith when both were Ohio State assistants. Ohio State this week identified Herman as the assistant with Smith at the club, a visit that was revealed in an Ohio State investigation into how Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer handled domestic abuse...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas football coach Tom Herman said he's willing to talk to the NCAA about a visit to a Florida strip club with Zach Smith when both were Ohio State assistants. Ohio State this week identified Herman as the assistant with Smith at the club, a visit that was revealed in an Ohio State investigation into how Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer handled domestic abuse...
Fisher makes debut with Texas A&M against Demons
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Coach Jimbo Fisher makes his debut at Texas A&M on Thursday night against Northwestern State in what will be his team's only tuneup before a huge test against second-ranked Clemson. Fisher left Florida State for a 10-year, $75 million contract with the Aggies that comes with the expectation that he'll elevate Texas A&M into college football's...
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Coach Jimbo Fisher makes his debut at Texas A&M on Thursday night against Northwestern State in what will be his team's only tuneup before a huge test against second-ranked Clemson. Fisher left Florida State for a 10-year, $75 million contract with the Aggies that comes with the expectation that he'll elevate Texas A&M into college football's...
Jerry Jones wants to cut down preseason to prevent injuries
Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones is making news this week by repeating something he has said before: shorten the tedious NFL preseason from four games to two but add two more games in the regular season.
Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones is making news this week by repeating something he has said before: shorten the tedious NFL preseason from four games to two but add two more games in the regular season.
Michigan State: NCAA finds no violations in Nassar scandal
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State University says the NCAA has cleared it of any rules violations in the Larry Nassar sexual-assault scandal. Athletic director Bill Beekman says the university "cooperated fully with the inquiry" and welcomes the NCAA's conclusion. The school says it got a letter this week from the NCAA's vice president for enforcement, Jonathan Duncan.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State University says the NCAA has cleared it of any rules violations in the Larry Nassar sexual-assault scandal. Athletic director Bill Beekman says the university "cooperated fully with the inquiry" and welcomes the NCAA's conclusion. The school says it got a letter this week from the NCAA's vice president for enforcement, Jonathan Duncan.
No. 23 Texas seeks revenge in another opener vs Maryland
No. 23 Texas (7-6 last season) vs. Maryland (4-8) at Landover, Maryland, noon ET (FS1) Line: Texas by 13?. Series record: Texas leads 3-1. WHAT'S AT STAKE?
No. 23 Texas (7-6 last season) vs. Maryland (4-8) at Landover, Maryland, noon ET (FS1) Line: Texas by 13?. Series record: Texas leads 3-1. WHAT'S AT STAKE?
No. 7 Oklahoma faces dangerous Florida Atlantic in opener
Florida Atlantic (11-3 last year) at Oklahoma (12-2), Noon ET (Fox) Line: Oklahoma by 21. Series Record: First meeting. WHAT'S AT STAKE
Florida Atlantic (11-3 last year) at Oklahoma (12-2), Noon ET (Fox) Line: Oklahoma by 21. Series Record: First meeting. WHAT'S AT STAKE
No. 16 TCU looks for 17th consecutive home-opening win
Southern University (7-4 last season) at No. 16 TCU (11-3), noon ET (FSN). Line: None. Series record: First meeting. WHAT'S AT STAKE? TCU is looking to win its 17th consecutive home opener. This is the third time in seven seasons the Horned Frogs will open against a Southwestern Athletic Conference team. They had lopsided shutout victories against the last two, beating Jackson State 63-0...
Southern University (7-4 last season) at No. 16 TCU (11-3), noon ET (FSN). Line: None. Series record: First meeting. WHAT'S AT STAKE? TCU is looking to win its 17th consecutive home opener. This is the third time in seven seasons the Horned Frogs will open against a Southwestern Athletic Conference team. They had lopsided shutout victories against the last two, beating Jackson State 63-0...
Dodgers win 5th in a row with 3 solo HRs in 3-1 win at Texas
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Alex Wood pitched seven scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers hit three solo homers while stretching their winning streak to five games with a 3-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night. Cody Bellinger and Manny Machado hit first-pitch homers off Mike Minor (10-7). Yasmani Grandal also went deep for the defending National League champion Dodgers.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Alex Wood pitched seven scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers hit three solo homers while stretching their winning streak to five games with a 3-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night. Cody Bellinger and Manny Machado hit first-pitch homers off Mike Minor (10-7). Yasmani Grandal also went deep for the defending National League champion Dodgers.
Browns release LB Kendricks following insider trading charges
Cleveland Browns linebacker Mychal Kendricks was released by the NFL team Wednesday night, hours after he was charged by federal prosecutors in Philadelphia with insider trading. Kendricks, who signed a one-year contract with the Browns in June after winning a Super Bowl title last season with the Eagles, allegedly used tips from an acquaintance to make about $1.2 million in illegal profits on...
Cleveland Browns linebacker Mychal Kendricks was released by the NFL team Wednesday night, hours after he was charged by federal prosecutors in Philadelphia with insider trading. Kendricks, who signed a one-year contract with the Browns in June after winning a Super Bowl title last season with the Eagles, allegedly used tips from an acquaintance to make about $1.2 million in illegal profits on...
Johnny Manziel out of concussion protocol
MONTREAL (AP) - Johnny Manziel is out of the Canadian Football League's concussion protocol and is expected to back up Antonio Pipkin in the Montreal Alouettes' game Friday night at Ottawa. Manziel was cleared to come off concussion protocol Tuesday. The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback has missed two games after taking a hard hit at the goal line in his second game with Montreal...
MONTREAL (AP) - Johnny Manziel is out of the Canadian Football League's concussion protocol and is expected to back up Antonio Pipkin in the Montreal Alouettes' game Friday night at Ottawa. Manziel was cleared to come off concussion protocol Tuesday. The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback has missed two games after taking a hard hit at the goal line in his second game with Montreal...
Aaron Rodgers get his new deal: $134 million extension
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Aaron Rodgers is getting another big deal. The two-time NFL MVP and Green Bay Packers agreed to terms Wednesday on a four-year extension that would keep Rodgers under contract through the 2023 season. The four-year deal is worth $134 million, with more than $100 million in guaranteed money. Rodgers' former teammate, NFL Network analyst James Jones, first reported the...
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Aaron Rodgers is getting another big deal. The two-time NFL MVP and Green Bay Packers agreed to terms Wednesday on a four-year extension that would keep Rodgers under contract through the 2023 season. The four-year deal is worth $134 million, with more than $100 million in guaranteed money. Rodgers' former teammate, NFL Network analyst James Jones, first reported the...
Prescott, Elliott lead revamped Cowboys in playoff pursuit
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott dealt with the uncertainty of running back Ezekiel Elliott's looming six-game suspension last year when the Dallas Cowboys slid from an NFC-best 13 wins to out of the playoffs. Now the star quarterback faces the unknown of a revamped and largely unproven group of receivers after the departures of Jason Witten and Dez Bryant.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott dealt with the uncertainty of running back Ezekiel Elliott's looming six-game suspension last year when the Dallas Cowboys slid from an NFC-best 13 wins to out of the playoffs. Now the star quarterback faces the unknown of a revamped and largely unproven group of receivers after the departures of Jason Witten and Dez Bryant.