Beltre still out of Texas lineup because of left hamstring
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre is still out of the lineup because of his troublesome left hamstring, but still on the active roster and hoping to avoid a third trip to the disabled list this season. "That's the question right now. We want to wait a couple days," the 39-year-old Beltre said Thursday.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre is still out of the lineup because of his troublesome left hamstring, but still on the active roster and hoping to avoid a third trip to the disabled list this season. "That's the question right now. We want to wait a couple days," the 39-year-old Beltre said Thursday.
Oklahoma coach Riley ready to build on success in 2nd year
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - A year ago, new Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley was scrambling to find his way after Bob Stoops' abrupt retirement put him in command just two months before fall camp. The 34-year-old offensive mastermind now has a season under his belt and the kind of pay increase that often comes with a job well done. He led Oklahoma to a No. 3 final ranking and cashed in with a new...
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - A year ago, new Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley was scrambling to find his way after Bob Stoops' abrupt retirement put him in command just two months before fall camp. The 34-year-old offensive mastermind now has a season under his belt and the kind of pay increase that often comes with a job well done. He led Oklahoma to a No. 3 final ranking and cashed in with a new...
Texas looking for more in Year 2 of Tom Herman's rebuild
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The frustration at Texas is visible in - of all places - the flowing golden curls of senior defensive end Breckyn Hager. Hager was a freshman when he vowed he wouldn't cut his hair until Texas won the Big 12 Conference. His hair now stretches down to his sternum. Yep, it's been that long - much longer, really - since Texas mattered in the Big 12.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The frustration at Texas is visible in - of all places - the flowing golden curls of senior defensive end Breckyn Hager. Hager was a freshman when he vowed he wouldn't cut his hair until Texas won the Big 12 Conference. His hair now stretches down to his sternum. Yep, it's been that long - much longer, really - since Texas mattered in the Big 12.
Snedeker shoots 59 at Wyndham Championship
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - Brandt Snedeker shot an 11-under 59 on Thursday at the Wyndham Championship, falling one shot shy of matching the record. He made a 20-foot putt on his final hole, becoming the 10th player in PGA Tour to break 60. Jim Furyk set the record with a 58 in the final round of the Travelers Championship in 2016.
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - Brandt Snedeker shot an 11-under 59 on Thursday at the Wyndham Championship, falling one shot shy of matching the record. He made a 20-foot putt on his final hole, becoming the 10th player in PGA Tour to break 60. Jim Furyk set the record with a 58 in the final round of the Travelers Championship in 2016.
Arizona not tempering expectations in Sumlin's first season
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Most times when a new coach takes over a program, the expectations are tempered. Arizona is looking to contend for a Pac-12 South title in Kevin Sumlin's first season. The Wildcats are loaded with talent offensively, are led by one of the nation's most dynamic players and have a chance to be much better defensively than they were under Rich Rodriguez. Why not...
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Most times when a new coach takes over a program, the expectations are tempered. Arizona is looking to contend for a Pac-12 South title in Kevin Sumlin's first season. The Wildcats are loaded with talent offensively, are led by one of the nation's most dynamic players and have a chance to be much better defensively than they were under Rich Rodriguez. Why not...
Mansfield HS coach prepares for new football season after battling cancer
Seven months after being diagnosed with cancer, Mansfield High School Head Football Coach Daniel Maberry is preparing his Tigers for the upcoming season.
Seven months after being diagnosed with cancer, Mansfield High School Head Football Coach Daniel Maberry is preparing his Tigers for the upcoming season.
Mansfield HS coach prepares for new football season after battling cancer
Edward Egros reports.
Edward Egros reports.
TCU loses DT Blacklock to season-ending injury
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - TCU has lost standout defensive tackle Ross Blacklock to a season-ending Achilles injury. A person with knowledge of the situation said Wednesday night that Blacklock was injured during non-contact work in a recent practice. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because there was no announcement from the school about the injury.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - TCU has lost standout defensive tackle Ross Blacklock to a season-ending Achilles injury. A person with knowledge of the situation said Wednesday night that Blacklock was injured during non-contact work in a recent practice. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because there was no announcement from the school about the injury.
Johnny Manziel placed under concussion protocol by Alouettes
MONTREAL (AP) - Johnny Manziel was placed under the Canadian Football League's concussion protocol Wednesday. The Montreal Alouettes quarterback was hit at the goal line last weekend in a 24-17 loss at Ottawa.
MONTREAL (AP) - Johnny Manziel was placed under the Canadian Football League's concussion protocol Wednesday. The Montreal Alouettes quarterback was hit at the goal line last weekend in a 24-17 loss at Ottawa.
Goldschmidt homers, Corbin sharp in D-backs 6-4 win at Texas
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Paul Goldschmidt hit his 27th homer to put Arizona ahead to stay, All-Star lefty Patrick Corbin worked seven innings for his 10th victory and the NL West-leading Diamondbacks beat the Texas Rangers 6-4 on Tuesday night.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Paul Goldschmidt hit his 27th homer to put Arizona ahead to stay, All-Star lefty Patrick Corbin worked seven innings for his 10th victory and the NL West-leading Diamondbacks beat the Texas Rangers 6-4 on Tuesday night.
Jones scores 27, Sun hand Wings 9th straight loss
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) - Jonquel Jones had 27 points and 10 rebounds, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Dallas Wings 96-76 on Tuesday night to spoil the head-coaching debut of Taj McWilliams-Franklin. McWilliams-Franklin was named interim coach on Sunday after Fred Williams was fired. Connecticut (19-13) has won seven of eight, and it is fourth in the playoff standings.
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) - Jonquel Jones had 27 points and 10 rebounds, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Dallas Wings 96-76 on Tuesday night to spoil the head-coaching debut of Taj McWilliams-Franklin. McWilliams-Franklin was named interim coach on Sunday after Fred Williams was fired. Connecticut (19-13) has won seven of eight, and it is fourth in the playoff standings.
Back from drug ban, Cowboys' Gregory speaks of deeper issues
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) - Randy Gregory understands the prevailing view that repeated use of marijuana is the reason the Dallas Cowboys defensive end has been suspended for 30 of the past 32 games. Now that he's on the verge of playing after a year away from the NFL, the former Nebraska standout wants people to know there are deeper issues of mental health that Gregory isn't comfortable...
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) - Randy Gregory understands the prevailing view that repeated use of marijuana is the reason the Dallas Cowboys defensive end has been suspended for 30 of the past 32 games. Now that he's on the verge of playing after a year away from the NFL, the former Nebraska standout wants people to know there are deeper issues of mental health that Gregory isn't comfortable...
Beltre out of Rangers lineup after hurting hamstring again
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre is out of the lineup a day after the active career hits leader re-aggravated the left hamstring injury that already has put him on the disabled list twice this season. Manager Jeff Banister said before Tuesday's game against Arizona that Beltre would get a couple of days down before getting another evaluation. Texas has a day...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre is out of the lineup a day after the active career hits leader re-aggravated the left hamstring injury that already has put him on the disabled list twice this season. Manager Jeff Banister said before Tuesday's game against Arizona that Beltre would get a couple of days down before getting another evaluation. Texas has a day...
Free-agent receiver Dez Bryant set to visit Browns camp
BEREA, Ohio (AP) - Free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant is set to visit the Browns. The three-time Pro Bowler was released by Dallas in April. The Browns say he will be at their training camp Thursday. Bryant has shown interest in signing with Cleveland, and receiver Jarvis Landry said Monday the team would welcome him with "open arms."
BEREA, Ohio (AP) - Free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant is set to visit the Browns. The three-time Pro Bowler was released by Dallas in April. The Browns say he will be at their training camp Thursday. Bryant has shown interest in signing with Cleveland, and receiver Jarvis Landry said Monday the team would welcome him with "open arms."
Redskins release veteran cornerback Orlando Scandrick
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The Washington Redskins made a surprise move three weeks into training camp by releasing veteran cornerback Orlando Scandrick.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The Washington Redskins made a surprise move three weeks into training camp by releasing veteran cornerback Orlando Scandrick.
Chirinos drives in 4, Colon wins again as Rangers top D-backs 5-3
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Bartolo Colon won his first start since setting the record for victories by a Latin American pitcher, going five innings to help the Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 on Monday night. Robinson Chirinos hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the fourth inning to end Arizona right-hander Zack Greinke's streak of nine straight starts allowing two runs or...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Bartolo Colon won his first start since setting the record for victories by a Latin American pitcher, going five innings to help the Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 on Monday night. Robinson Chirinos hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the fourth inning to end Arizona right-hander Zack Greinke's streak of nine straight starts allowing two runs or...
Cowboys G Marcus Martin out, DT Maliek Collins set to return
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys have placed guard Marcus Martin on injured reserve with a toe ailment and taken defensive tackle Maliek Collins off the physically unable to perform list following offseason surgery for a broken foot. Martin was injured in the preseason opener at San Francisco on Thursday. The fifth-year pro was among those battling for a backup job after signing a...
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys have placed guard Marcus Martin on injured reserve with a toe ailment and taken defensive tackle Maliek Collins off the physically unable to perform list following offseason surgery for a broken foot. Martin was injured in the preseason opener at San Francisco on Thursday. The fifth-year pro was among those battling for a backup job after signing a...
Texas AP high school preseason football poll released
Class 6A School Total Points 1. Allen (21) 237 2. Lake Travis (3) 194 3. Katy 176 4. Austin Westlake 174 5. Converse Judson 105 6. Cypress Fairbanks 97 7. Longview 77 8. Galena Park North Shore 73 9.
Class 6A School Total Points 1. Allen (21) 237 2. Lake Travis (3) 194 3. Katy 176 4. Austin Westlake 174 5. Converse Judson 105 6. Cypress Fairbanks 97 7. Longview 77 8. Galena Park North Shore 73 9.
Heisman darkhorses: Can Browning repeat Mayfield's path?
Washington's Jake Browning is hoping to repeat what Baker Mayfield did last year. Mayfield was a Heisman Trophy longshot in the preseason, but ended up winning the award while leading Oklahoma to the College Football Playoff for the second time in three years.
Washington's Jake Browning is hoping to repeat what Baker Mayfield did last year. Mayfield was a Heisman Trophy longshot in the preseason, but ended up winning the award while leading Oklahoma to the College Football Playoff for the second time in three years.
Browns' Landry says team would love to have Dez Bryant
BEREA, Ohio (AP) - Jarvis Landry is friends with Dez Bryant. He'd like to be teammates. With the Browns in the market for another playmaker because of Josh Gordon's absence and uncertainty, Landry said Monday that he hopes Bryant, a three-time Pro Bowler wide receiver in Dallas, joins him in Cleveland. "If he wants to be here then obviously we're open arms and we'd love to...
BEREA, Ohio (AP) - Jarvis Landry is friends with Dez Bryant. He'd like to be teammates. With the Browns in the market for another playmaker because of Josh Gordon's absence and uncertainty, Landry said Monday that he hopes Bryant, a three-time Pro Bowler wide receiver in Dallas, joins him in Cleveland. "If he wants to be here then obviously we're open arms and we'd love to...