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...
Oklahoma names Kyler Murray starting quarterback
Kyler Murray has been picked as Oklahoma's starting quarterback. The seventh-ranked Sooners said Wednesday that Murray will start the season-opener Sept. 1 against Florida Atlantic.
Kyler Murray has been picked as Oklahoma's starting quarterback. The seventh-ranked Sooners said Wednesday that Murray will start the season-opener Sept. 1 against Florida Atlantic.
Davis connects again for 38th home run, A's blank Rangers
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Khris Davis is right on the cusp of a third straight 40-homer season and just reached 100 RBIs for the third time in as many years with the Athletics, and he is still aiming for far more. The playoffs are the primary focus as he clears the fences at a remarkable rate. Davis homered for the second straight night to back Brett Anderson's gem, and Oakland blanked the...
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Khris Davis is right on the cusp of a third straight 40-homer season and just reached 100 RBIs for the third time in as many years with the Athletics, and he is still aiming for far more. The playoffs are the primary focus as he clears the fences at a remarkable rate. Davis homered for the second straight night to back Brett Anderson's gem, and Oakland blanked the...
Dallas Cowboys welcome Santa Fe HS players
The Dallas Cowboys reached out to some families affected by the Santa Fe High School shooting in May. They were guests at the team’s practice in Frisco Tuesday night.
The Dallas Cowboys reached out to some families affected by the Santa Fe High School shooting in May. They were guests at the team’s practice in Frisco Tuesday night.
Cowboys legend George Andrie dies at 78
One of the best defensive linemen in Dallas Cowboys history died on Tuesday.
One of the best defensive linemen in Dallas Cowboys history died on Tuesday.
Mercury hit 13 3s, advance past Wings in WNBA playoffs
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - DeWanna Bonner had 29 points and 11 rebounds and Diana Taurasi collected 26 points and 12 assists, helping the Phoenix Mercury beat the Dallas Wings 101-83 on Tuesday night in the opening game of the WNBA playoffs. Phoenix (21-14) advances to play at Connecticut in another single-elimination round on Thursday.
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - DeWanna Bonner had 29 points and 11 rebounds and Diana Taurasi collected 26 points and 12 assists, helping the Phoenix Mercury beat the Dallas Wings 101-83 on Tuesday night in the opening game of the WNBA playoffs. Phoenix (21-14) advances to play at Connecticut in another single-elimination round on Thursday.
Hall of Famer Lieberman wins BIG3 Coach of the Year
NEW YORK (AP) - Basketball Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman has been voted BIG3 Coach of the Year after leading her team to the league's best record and a spot in the championship game in her first season. Lieberman's team, Power, was the big winner in the awards announced Tuesday, with Corey Maggette earning league MVP honors and Chris "Birdman" Andersen taking Defensive Player...
NEW YORK (AP) - Basketball Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman has been voted BIG3 Coach of the Year after leading her team to the league's best record and a spot in the championship game in her first season. Lieberman's team, Power, was the big winner in the awards announced Tuesday, with Corey Maggette earning league MVP honors and Chris "Birdman" Andersen taking Defensive Player...
Texas Tech RB Da'Leon Ward arrested on theft charge
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Texas Tech running back Da'Leon Ward has been arrested on a theft charge. Ward was arrested Tuesday on a charge of theft between $2,500 and $30,000. The sophomore remained in the Lubbock County jail as of Tuesday night. There was no attorney listed for Ward in records with the sheriff's office. The school said it was made aware of the arrest Tuesday afternoon and...
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Texas Tech running back Da'Leon Ward has been arrested on a theft charge. Ward was arrested Tuesday on a charge of theft between $2,500 and $30,000. The sophomore remained in the Lubbock County jail as of Tuesday night. There was no attorney listed for Ward in records with the sheriff's office. The school said it was made aware of the arrest Tuesday afternoon and...
Kobe Bryant not planning to play in BIG3 league next year
NEW YORK (AP) - Kobe Bryant won't be coming out of retirement to play in the BIG3 next year. A spokesperson for the longtime Los Angeles Lakers star said Tuesday that Bryant isn't playing next season in the 3-on-3 league of former NBA players.
NEW YORK (AP) - Kobe Bryant won't be coming out of retirement to play in the BIG3 next year. A spokesperson for the longtime Los Angeles Lakers star said Tuesday that Bryant isn't playing next season in the 3-on-3 league of former NBA players.
Davis homers in jersey signed by fan, A's top Rangers 9-0
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - On a night they both homered - and Ramon Laureano for the first two times in his career - the rookie learned far more about teammate Khris Davis than just his ability to clear fences. Davis' heart shined through as far as that 438-foot home run he hit sandwiched between Laureano's two longballs.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - On a night they both homered - and Ramon Laureano for the first two times in his career - the rookie learned far more about teammate Khris Davis than just his ability to clear fences. Davis' heart shined through as far as that 438-foot home run he hit sandwiched between Laureano's two longballs.
Adrian Peterson signs with running back-depleted Redskins
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- The Washington Redskins have signed four-time All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson. The team announced the deal Monday after meeting with Peterson. Jamaal Charles and Orleans Darkwa also visited the Redskins the past two days after several injuries at the position, with the team opting to sign Peterson and De'Veon Smith.
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- The Washington Redskins have signed four-time All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson. The team announced the deal Monday after meeting with Peterson. Jamaal Charles and Orleans Darkwa also visited the Redskins the past two days after several injuries at the position, with the team opting to sign Peterson and De'Veon Smith.
Texas pays $600,000 to settle Kearney discrimination lawsuit
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Documents show the University of Texas agreed to pay $600,000 to settle former women's track coach Bev Kearney's race and gender discrimination lawsuit. Kearney and the school agreed to settle her nearly five-year-old lawsuit in June, but terms weren't released until Monday. The financial total was released under public records requests from The Associated Press...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Documents show the University of Texas agreed to pay $600,000 to settle former women's track coach Bev Kearney's race and gender discrimination lawsuit. Kearney and the school agreed to settle her nearly five-year-old lawsuit in June, but terms weren't released until Monday. The financial total was released under public records requests from The Associated Press...
Ohio State trustees set Wednesday meeting on Meyer's future
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio State trustees have set a private Wednesday meeting to talk about the future of football coach Urban Meyer. Meyer has been the subject of an investigation into the handling of domestic-abuse allegations against a former assistant coach.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio State trustees have set a private Wednesday meeting to talk about the future of football coach Urban Meyer. Meyer has been the subject of an investigation into the handling of domestic-abuse allegations against a former assistant coach.
TCU checks in at No. 16, Texas at No. 23 in AP preseason Top 25
Alabama will begin its quest for a second consecutive national championship with a rare three-peat. The Crimson Tide is just the second team to be ranked No. 1 in the preseason Associated Press Top 25 poll for three straight seasons. Alabama received 42 out of 61 first-place votes. No. 2 Clemson received 18 first-place votes. Georgia is No. 3 and Wisconsin is fourth. The Badgers received one...
Alabama will begin its quest for a second consecutive national championship with a rare three-peat. The Crimson Tide is just the second team to be ranked No. 1 in the preseason Associated Press Top 25 poll for three straight seasons. Alabama received 42 out of 61 first-place votes. No. 2 Clemson received 18 first-place votes. Georgia is No. 3 and Wisconsin is fourth. The Badgers received one...
Nun from Minnesota goes viral for impressive first pitch at White Sox game
A nun from Minnesota is gaining notoriety after delivering a first pitch with some flair at an MLB game Saturday.
A nun from Minnesota is gaining notoriety after delivering a first pitch with some flair at an MLB game Saturday.
Cowboys optimistic Zack Martin will be ready for week 1
It appears the Cowboys can breathe a huge sigh of relief.
It appears the Cowboys can breathe a huge sigh of relief.
Wings fall in regular season finale, will play Mercury in first round of playoffs
SEATTLE (AP) - Breanna Stewart and Crystal Langhorne had 15 points each to help the Seattle Storm beat the Dallas Wings 84-68 in the regular-season finale for both teams Sunday. Sue Bird sat out the game and Stewart played just 13 minutes in the game that had no effect on the Storm's No. 1 playoff seed.
SEATTLE (AP) - Breanna Stewart and Crystal Langhorne had 15 points each to help the Seattle Storm beat the Dallas Wings 84-68 in the regular-season finale for both teams Sunday. Sue Bird sat out the game and Stewart played just 13 minutes in the game that had no effect on the Storm's No. 1 playoff seed.
Viktor Hovland becomes 1st Norwegian to win US Amateur
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) - Viktor Hovland's week at the U.S. Amateur went so well that even when he made rare mistakes with drives into hazards, it didn't end up hurting him at all. Hovland recovered from one to take the lead for good on the fourth hole of the 36-hole final and another to halve the final hole of the morning round and maintain a four-stroke lead.
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) - Viktor Hovland's week at the U.S. Amateur went so well that even when he made rare mistakes with drives into hazards, it didn't end up hurting him at all. Hovland recovered from one to take the lead for good on the fourth hole of the 36-hole final and another to halve the final hole of the morning round and maintain a four-stroke lead.
Odor HR sends Rangers past Angels 4-2 to cap soggy weekend
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Rougned Odor didn't let a little rain get in the way of his torrid August. The Texas second baseman connected on a go-ahead, three-run homer with rain falling in the seventh inning, and the Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 on Sunday to wrap up a soggy weekend.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Rougned Odor didn't let a little rain get in the way of his torrid August. The Texas second baseman connected on a go-ahead, three-run homer with rain falling in the seventh inning, and the Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 on Sunday to wrap up a soggy weekend.
Figueroa, Barrios help FC Dallas beat Minnesota 2-0
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Maynor Figueroa and Michael Barrios scored in FC Dallas' 2-0 victory over Minnesota United on Saturday night. The kickoff was delayed more than 2 1/2 hours because of lightning in the area. FC Dallas (13-5-6) remained three points ahead of Sporting Kansas City for the Western Conference lead.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Maynor Figueroa and Michael Barrios scored in FC Dallas' 2-0 victory over Minnesota United on Saturday night. The kickoff was delayed more than 2 1/2 hours because of lightning in the area. FC Dallas (13-5-6) remained three points ahead of Sporting Kansas City for the Western Conference lead.