Cowboys 2018 season preview
DALLAS COWBOYS (9-7) New faces: LB Leighton Vander Esch, G Connor Williams, WR Allen Hurns, WR/KR Tavon Austin, WR Michael Gallup, LB Joe Thomas, DT Jihad Ward, T Cameron Fleming, TE Dalton Schultz, WR Deonte Thompson. Key losses: TE Jason Witten, WR Dez Bryant, LB Anthony Hitchens, CB Orlando Scandrick, WR Brice Butler, WR/KR Ryan Switzer, TE James Hanna, RB Alfred Morris.
DALLAS COWBOYS (9-7) New faces: LB Leighton Vander Esch, G Connor Williams, WR Allen Hurns, WR/KR Tavon Austin, WR Michael Gallup, LB Joe Thomas, DT Jihad Ward, T Cameron Fleming, TE Dalton Schultz, WR Deonte Thompson. Key losses: TE Jason Witten, WR Dez Bryant, LB Anthony Hitchens, CB Orlando Scandrick, WR Brice Butler, WR/KR Ryan Switzer, TE James Hanna, RB Alfred Morris.
Machado 4 RBIs, Dozier HR for Dodgers in 8-4 win at Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Those midseason additions are doing their part to help the defending NL champion Los Angeles Dodgers in a push to get back into the playoffs. Their closer is struggling. Manny Machado drove in four runs, his most since getting to Los Angeles, and Brian Dozier hit his 20th homer of the season as the Dodgers beat the Texas Rangers 8-4 on Tuesday night for their fourth win...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Those midseason additions are doing their part to help the defending NL champion Los Angeles Dodgers in a push to get back into the playoffs. Their closer is struggling. Manny Machado drove in four runs, his most since getting to Los Angeles, and Brian Dozier hit his 20th homer of the season as the Dodgers beat the Texas Rangers 8-4 on Tuesday night for their fourth win...
Ohio State says Texas' Herman was with Smith at strip club
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Ohio State University has identified Texas head football coach Tom Herman as the Buckeyes assistant who went with Zach Smith to a Florida strip club when they were both Buckeyes assistants in 2014.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Ohio State University has identified Texas head football coach Tom Herman as the Buckeyes assistant who went with Zach Smith to a Florida strip club when they were both Buckeyes assistants in 2014.
Hail Mary: Tony Romo to try Web.com Tour qualifying
Tony Romo received a sponsor's exemption to play an opposite-field event on the PGA Tour this year. His next foray into golf is something he wants to earn. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS football analyst has entered the Web.com Tour qualifying tournament, which starts Wednesday morning at Lantana Golf Club in Texas. This will be the pre-qualifying stage, the start of a long...
Tony Romo received a sponsor's exemption to play an opposite-field event on the PGA Tour this year. His next foray into golf is something he wants to earn. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS football analyst has entered the Web.com Tour qualifying tournament, which starts Wednesday morning at Lantana Golf Club in Texas. This will be the pre-qualifying stage, the start of a long...
Arizona athletes to have prominent roles at McCain service
PHOENIX (AP) - Three of Arizona's most popular athletes will have prominent roles in the funeral for Sen. John McCain. Arizona Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald will speak during Thursday's service in Phoenix, preceding former Vice President Joe Biden. Former Arizona Coyotes captain Shane Doan and former Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Luis Gonzalez will serve as pallbearers.
PHOENIX (AP) - Three of Arizona's most popular athletes will have prominent roles in the funeral for Sen. John McCain. Arizona Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald will speak during Thursday's service in Phoenix, preceding former Vice President Joe Biden. Former Arizona Coyotes captain Shane Doan and former Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Luis Gonzalez will serve as pallbearers.
Dak Prescott continues to honor mom at charity golf tournament
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, Hall of Famer Charles Haley and other sports stars got out their golf clubs for a good cause Monday.
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, Hall of Famer Charles Haley and other sports stars got out their golf clubs for a good cause Monday.
Baylor QB spot still up for grabs between Brewer, McClendon
WACO, Texas (AP) - Baylor's depth chart lists returning starter Charlie Brewer or graduate transfer Jalan McClendon as the quarterback, and coach Matt Rhule still isn't ready to say which one will take the first snap of the season. "I probably won't name a starter until Friday night to the guys. I'm going to see how they prepare all week. I think both guys have been...
WACO, Texas (AP) - Baylor's depth chart lists returning starter Charlie Brewer or graduate transfer Jalan McClendon as the quarterback, and coach Matt Rhule still isn't ready to say which one will take the first snap of the season. "I probably won't name a starter until Friday night to the guys. I'm going to see how they prepare all week. I think both guys have been...
No. 7 Oklahoma defense eager to erase CFP memory
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma's defense has had a lot of time to think about its last outing. The Sooners gave up 527 yards in a 54-48 loss to Georgia in the College Football Playoff semifinal to close last season. The seventh-ranked Sooners still use that embarrassing performance for motivation, yet they look forward to a fresh start Saturday in the season opener against Florida Atlantic.
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma's defense has had a lot of time to think about its last outing. The Sooners gave up 527 yards in a 54-48 loss to Georgia in the College Football Playoff semifinal to close last season. The seventh-ranked Sooners still use that embarrassing performance for motivation, yet they look forward to a fresh start Saturday in the season opener against Florida Atlantic.
Texans star JJ Watt's Hurricane Harvey effort raises $41.6M
HOUSTON (AP) - Houston Texans star J.J. Watt said Monday that he has distributed the $41.6 million his foundation raised to help rebuild the Texas Gulf Coast after Hurricane Harvey. An online fundraiser Watt launched after the storm hit Texas last year went viral and far exceeded his original goal of raising $200,000.
HOUSTON (AP) - Houston Texans star J.J. Watt said Monday that he has distributed the $41.6 million his foundation raised to help rebuild the Texas Gulf Coast after Hurricane Harvey. An online fundraiser Watt launched after the storm hit Texas last year went viral and far exceeded his original goal of raising $200,000.
'We good?' Herman says blame him if Texas offense bad again
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Tom Herman spent an entire offseason swatting away questions about who will call the plays for Texas, him or beleaguered offensive coordinator Tim Beck. His latest answer came Monday "We'll all be calling plays," Herman said, and he will have veto power. "The responsibility of the offense and its performance ultimately lies with me."
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Tom Herman spent an entire offseason swatting away questions about who will call the plays for Texas, him or beleaguered offensive coordinator Tim Beck. His latest answer came Monday "We'll all be calling plays," Herman said, and he will have veto power. "The responsibility of the offense and its performance ultimately lies with me."
Manu Ginobili, a 4-time champion with Spurs, retires at 41
Manu Ginobili has played his final game, and with that a new era awaits the San Antonio Spurs. Ginobili announced his decision to retire Monday, the 41-year-old wrapping up what he called a "fabulous journey" in which he helped the Spurs win four NBA championships in 16 seasons with the club.
Manu Ginobili has played his final game, and with that a new era awaits the San Antonio Spurs. Ginobili announced his decision to retire Monday, the 41-year-old wrapping up what he called a "fabulous journey" in which he helped the Spurs win four NBA championships in 16 seasons with the club.
Reports: Beckham Jr agrees to 5-year deal with Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Odell Beckham Jr. of the New York Giants is now the NFL's highest-paid wide receiver. The Giants on Monday announced they have signed Beckham to a five-year contract extension that will keep the three-time Pro Bowler with the franchise for another six seasons.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Odell Beckham Jr. of the New York Giants is now the NFL's highest-paid wide receiver. The Giants on Monday announced they have signed Beckham to a five-year contract extension that will keep the three-time Pro Bowler with the franchise for another six seasons.
Peterson, Cards take 27-3 preseason win as Cowboys stars sit
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Patrick Peterson hasn't faced a starting quarterback in the preseason. The three-time All-Pro cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals is getting himself in regular-season form anyway. Peterson returned an interception 30 yards for a touchdown after Dallas decided to sit quarterback Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott in what was supposed to be the dress...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Patrick Peterson hasn't faced a starting quarterback in the preseason. The three-time All-Pro cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals is getting himself in regular-season form anyway. Peterson returned an interception 30 yards for a touchdown after Dallas decided to sit quarterback Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott in what was supposed to be the dress...
DeChambeau sails to victory in FedEx Cup playoff opener
PARAMUS, N.J. (AP) - To his right was the silver trophy Bryson DeChambeau won Sunday at The Northern Trust, a victory that felt comfortable to everyone but him. To his left was the silver FedEx Cup trophy, a reminder of the ultimate prize in the PGA Tour season. Missing was the gold Ryder Cup trophy. DeChambeau took a giant step toward playing for that, too.
PARAMUS, N.J. (AP) - To his right was the silver trophy Bryson DeChambeau won Sunday at The Northern Trust, a victory that felt comfortable to everyone but him. To his left was the silver FedEx Cup trophy, a reminder of the ultimate prize in the PGA Tour season. Missing was the gold Ryder Cup trophy. DeChambeau took a giant step toward playing for that, too.
Holland, 3 relievers pitch Giants past Rangers 3-1
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Derek Holland got a little extra pleasure out of beating the Texas Rangers, a team he believes gave up on him two years ago. The veteran left-hander pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning against his original club, Steven Duggar hit a two-run triple and the San Francisco Giants topped Texas 3-1 on Sunday.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Derek Holland got a little extra pleasure out of beating the Texas Rangers, a team he believes gave up on him two years ago. The veteran left-hander pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning against his original club, Steven Duggar hit a two-run triple and the San Francisco Giants topped Texas 3-1 on Sunday.
Prescott, Elliott out for Cowboys-Cardinals game
Even though week 3 of the NFL preseason is dubbed as a dress rehearsal for the regular season, the Dallas Cowboys have decided to rest quarterback Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott for Sunday night's games against the Arizona Cardinals.
Even though week 3 of the NFL preseason is dubbed as a dress rehearsal for the regular season, the Dallas Cowboys have decided to rest quarterback Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott for Sunday night's games against the Arizona Cardinals.
Giants nearly blow another big lead, hold off Rangers 5-3
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Less than 24 hours after blowing a six-run lead in an extra-innings loss, Mark Melancon prevented the San Francisco Giants from letting another big advantage slip away. The former closer did it on a day when the Giants celebrated their 2010 World Series championship, a team that had more than its fair share of tight finishes.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Less than 24 hours after blowing a six-run lead in an extra-innings loss, Mark Melancon prevented the San Francisco Giants from letting another big advantage slip away. The former closer did it on a day when the Giants celebrated their 2010 World Series championship, a team that had more than its fair share of tight finishes.
DeChambeau builds 4-shot lead at Northern Trust
PARAMUS, N.J. (AP) - Bryson DeChambeau described himself as a "man on a mission," and he sure played like one Saturday in The Northern Trust. Now it's a matter of which mission he's on. DeChambeau made four birdies in a five-hole stretch around the turn to pull away from a fading collection of stars, closed with two more birdies and had an 8-under 63 to build a four-shot lead...
PARAMUS, N.J. (AP) - Bryson DeChambeau described himself as a "man on a mission," and he sure played like one Saturday in The Northern Trust. Now it's a matter of which mission he's on. DeChambeau made four birdies in a five-hole stretch around the turn to pull away from a fading collection of stars, closed with two more birdies and had an 8-under 63 to build a four-shot lead...
Odor HR, Chirinos BB rally Rangers over Giants 7-6
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The potential final out bounced off Joe Panik's glove, and the San Francisco Giants couldn't recover after that. Rougned Odor hit a tying two-run homer in the ninth inning, Robinson Chirinos drew a bases-loaded walk in the 10th and the Texas Rangers rallied from six runs down to beat San Francisco 7-6 on Friday night.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The potential final out bounced off Joe Panik's glove, and the San Francisco Giants couldn't recover after that. Rougned Odor hit a tying two-run homer in the ninth inning, Robinson Chirinos drew a bases-loaded walk in the 10th and the Texas Rangers rallied from six runs down to beat San Francisco 7-6 on Friday night.
French Open says 'Non!' to Serena's black catsuit
Serena Williams will no longer be allowed to wear her skin-tight black catsuit at the French Open.
Serena Williams will no longer be allowed to wear her skin-tight black catsuit at the French Open.