Bartolo Colon goes on disabled list with back strain
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Texas Rangers right-hander Bartolo Colon has been put on the 10-day disabled list because of a strained lower back. The 45-year-old Colon is 7-11 with a 5.45 ERA. The Rangers made the move before Friday night's game at San Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Texas Rangers right-hander Bartolo Colon has been put on the 10-day disabled list because of a strained lower back. The 45-year-old Colon is 7-11 with a 5.45 ERA. The Rangers made the move before Friday night's game at San Francisco.
Adrian Peterson impresses in Redskins debut vs. Broncos
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) - Adrian Peterson didn't mind a healthy diet of action in the preseason 12 years into an NFL career that hasn't included much exhibition work. "So many years I begged to play in the preseason and was shut down," Peterson said. "They didn't have to beg me at all to play this week."
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) - Adrian Peterson didn't mind a healthy diet of action in the preseason 12 years into an NFL career that hasn't included much exhibition work. "So many years I begged to play in the preseason and was shut down," Peterson said. "They didn't have to beg me at all to play this week."
Meyer tweets apology to former assistant's ex-wife
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Amid withering criticism of his failing to more directly address domestic abuse issues at a news conference earlier this week, suspended coach Urban Meyer issued an apology Friday to the ex-wife of a former assistant coach who was suspected of abusing her.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Amid withering criticism of his failing to more directly address domestic abuse issues at a news conference earlier this week, suspended coach Urban Meyer issued an apology Friday to the ex-wife of a former assistant coach who was suspected of abusing her.
Rangers players pick unique nicknames for jerseys
You may do a double take if you watch baseball over the weekend. MLB allowed players to choose their own nicknames for their jerseys and some of them got pretty creative with the idea.
You may do a double take if you watch baseball over the weekend. MLB allowed players to choose their own nicknames for their jerseys and some of them got pretty creative with the idea.
Dynamo, FC Dallas tie 1-1 in Texas Derby
HOUSTON (AP) - Ronaldo Pena scored his first MLS goal in the 88th minute, helping the Houston Dynamo tie FC Dallas 1-1 on Thursday night in the Texas Derby. Houston (7-11-7) ended a club-record five-game losing streak, but its winless stretch was extended to eight matches. Dallas (13-5-7) remains atop the Western Conference standings, four points ahead of Sporting Kansas City and Los Angeles FC.
HOUSTON (AP) - Ronaldo Pena scored his first MLS goal in the 88th minute, helping the Houston Dynamo tie FC Dallas 1-1 on Thursday night in the Texas Derby. Houston (7-11-7) ended a club-record five-game losing streak, but its winless stretch was extended to eight matches. Dallas (13-5-7) remains atop the Western Conference standings, four points ahead of Sporting Kansas City and Los Angeles FC.
Fisher says Texas A&M 'very open' in inquiry of allegations
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - New Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher said Thursday his program will be "very open" to any inquiry into allegations of possible NCAA violations, but he is confident in how things have been handled since he arrived from Florida State.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - New Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher said Thursday his program will be "very open" to any inquiry into allegations of possible NCAA violations, but he is confident in how things have been handled since he arrived from Florida State.
Ohio State probe shows Meyer allowed bad behavior for years
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Urban Meyer may have weathered scandal at Ohio State, but not without a lasting stain as an exhaustive report detailed behavior that could easily have taken down a coach of lesser stature.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Urban Meyer may have weathered scandal at Ohio State, but not without a lasting stain as an exhaustive report detailed behavior that could easily have taken down a coach of lesser stature.
Cowboys move on at center with ill Frederick on their mind
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - A year ago, Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Joe Looney grabbed the spotlight during training camp as the prankster who took the field in star running back Ezekiel Elliott's jersey, his cover blown by the gut sticking out under No. 21. Now that Looney has become the starting center under the serious circumstances of Travis Frederick's battle against a rare...
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - A year ago, Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Joe Looney grabbed the spotlight during training camp as the prankster who took the field in star running back Ezekiel Elliott's jersey, his cover blown by the gut sticking out under No. 21. Now that Looney has become the starting center under the serious circumstances of Travis Frederick's battle against a rare...
No timetable on OL Travis Frederick's return to Cowboys after autoimmune disease diagnosis
The Dallas Cowboys said Thursday that lineman Travis Frederick's spirits are high after being told by doctors he has a rare autoimmune disease.
The Dallas Cowboys said Thursday that lineman Travis Frederick's spirits are high after being told by doctors he has a rare autoimmune disease.
Santa Fe family says Cowboys training camp visit memorable, emotional
The family of a Texas student gunned down in a school shooting in the spring said its trip to Dallas Cowboys training camp was emotional and memorable.
The family of a Texas student gunned down in a school shooting in the spring said its trip to Dallas Cowboys training camp was emotional and memorable.
Former Cowboys executive Gil Brandt nominated for Hall of Fame
CANTON, Ohio (AP) - Gil Brandt and Pat Bowlen have been nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame as contributors to the game.
CANTON, Ohio (AP) - Gil Brandt and Pat Bowlen have been nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame as contributors to the game.
Theft charge against Texas Tech running back dismissed
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Prosecutors in Lubbock have dismissed a theft charge against Texas Tech running back Da'Leon Ward. Lubbock County District Attorney Matt Powell says there wasn't enough evidence to convict Ward. The sophomore from Dallas was charged with theft between $2,500 to $30,000. According to the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal , Powell said Ward never should have been arrested...
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Prosecutors in Lubbock have dismissed a theft charge against Texas Tech running back Da'Leon Ward. Lubbock County District Attorney Matt Powell says there wasn't enough evidence to convict Ward. The sophomore from Dallas was charged with theft between $2,500 to $30,000. According to the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal , Powell said Ward never should have been arrested...
Ohio State suspends Urban Meyer for 3 games for mishandling domestic abuse case
Ohio State on Wednesday night suspended head football coach Urban Meyer three games for mishandling domestic violence accusations, punishing one of the sport's most prominent leaders for keeping an assistant on staff for several years after that coach's wife accused him of abuse.
Ohio State on Wednesday night suspended head football coach Urban Meyer three games for mishandling domestic violence accusations, punishing one of the sport's most prominent leaders for keeping an assistant on staff for several years after that coach's wife accused him of abuse.
Ohio St suspends Meyer for 3 games for mishandled abuse case
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Urban Meyer was suspended by Ohio State on Wednesday for the first three games of the season for mishandling domestic violence accusations, punishing one of the sport's most prominent leaders for keeping an assistant on staff for several years after that coach's wife accused him of abuse.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Urban Meyer was suspended by Ohio State on Wednesday for the first three games of the season for mishandling domestic violence accusations, punishing one of the sport's most prominent leaders for keeping an assistant on staff for several years after that coach's wife accused him of abuse.
Cowboys center Travis Frederick has neurological disorder
Dallas Cowboys center Travis Frederick said Wednesday he has been diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder that causes weakness in various parts of the body, and the four-time Pro Bowl player isn't sure on a timetable for a return.
Dallas Cowboys center Travis Frederick said Wednesday he has been diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder that causes weakness in various parts of the body, and the four-time Pro Bowl player isn't sure on a timetable for a return.
Rangers go deep twice to back Minor in 4-2 win over A's
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Mike Minor pitched six scoreless innings of one-hit ball to win his fourth straight, Joey Gallo hit his 33rd home run and the Texas Rangers snapped out of their offensive slump to avoid a three-game sweep, beating the Oakland Athletics 4-2 on Wednesday. Adrian Beltre had a pair of RBI singles to help the Rangers end a six-game losing streak to the A's. Jurickson...
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Mike Minor pitched six scoreless innings of one-hit ball to win his fourth straight, Joey Gallo hit his 33rd home run and the Texas Rangers snapped out of their offensive slump to avoid a three-game sweep, beating the Oakland Athletics 4-2 on Wednesday. Adrian Beltre had a pair of RBI singles to help the Rangers end a six-game losing streak to the A's. Jurickson...
No changes coming to NFL's helmet rule
NEW YORK (AP) - The NFL Competition Committee has recommended not making any changes to the helmet rule approved by owners in the offseason, which means instant replay use for officials will not be instituted for such calls.
NEW YORK (AP) - The NFL Competition Committee has recommended not making any changes to the helmet rule approved by owners in the offseason, which means instant replay use for officials will not be instituted for such calls.
Johnny Manziel remains sidelined because of concussion
MONTREAL (AP) - Johnny Manziel missed another practice Wednesday and will almost certainly miss his second game in a row for the Montreal Alouettes because of a concussion. The 2012 Heisman Trophy winner was placed in concussion protocol last week, days after being hit hard at the goal line Aug. 11 in a loss at Ottawa. Montreal (1-8) has a walkthrough Thursday before hosting the Toronto...
MONTREAL (AP) - Johnny Manziel missed another practice Wednesday and will almost certainly miss his second game in a row for the Montreal Alouettes because of a concussion. The 2012 Heisman Trophy winner was placed in concussion protocol last week, days after being hit hard at the goal line Aug. 11 in a loss at Ottawa. Montreal (1-8) has a walkthrough Thursday before hosting the Toronto...
Football player from DeSoto arrested, charges against Dallas player dropped
UPDATE: The charges filed against Da'Leon Ward on Tuesday were dropped on Wednesday, according to his lawyer.
UPDATE: The charges filed against Da'Leon Ward on Tuesday were dropped on Wednesday, according to his lawyer.
Fisher signs huge contract; takes on new challenge with A&M
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - All those zeroes in Jimbo Fisher's new contract hang over the coach like a huge cloud. Texas A&M handed Fisher a 10-year, $75 million contract to leave Florida State after Kevin Sumlin was fired last year. Aggie fans believe that's 75 million reasons why he should be the one to deliver their first national title since 1939. He knew what the expectations...
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - All those zeroes in Jimbo Fisher's new contract hang over the coach like a huge cloud. Texas A&M handed Fisher a 10-year, $75 million contract to leave Florida State after Kevin Sumlin was fired last year. Aggie fans believe that's 75 million reasons why he should be the one to deliver their first national title since 1939. He knew what the expectations...