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...
Randy Gregory addresses recovery, return to Cowboys
Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory is inching toward his on-field return, and spoke with media on Monday for the first time since his year-long suspension kept him sidelined for all of 2017.
Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory is inching toward his on-field return, and spoke with media on Monday for the first time since his year-long suspension kept him sidelined for all of 2017.
Future bright for Woods after PGA, but Koepka is in the way
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Over an ear-splitting afternoon in which most of the cheers weren't for him, Brooks Koepka got a taste of what golf feels like when Tiger Woods is in the hunt. And in his exhilarating but ultimately futile attempt to catch Koepka at the PGA Championship, Woods got a taste of what it's going to take to get back on top in the majors.
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Over an ear-splitting afternoon in which most of the cheers weren't for him, Brooks Koepka got a taste of what golf feels like when Tiger Woods is in the hunt. And in his exhilarating but ultimately futile attempt to catch Koepka at the PGA Championship, Woods got a taste of what it's going to take to get back on top in the majors.
FC Dallas' Seattle woes continue in 2-1 loss to Sounders
SEATTLE (AP) - The Sounders' season looked all but over on the morning of July 4. Seattle was way out of the playoff hunt and struggling for wins. It hasn't lost since. Nicolas Lodeiro's free-kick goal in the 63rd minute was the winner as the Sounders defeated FC Dallas 2-1 on Sunday night for their franchise-tying fifth straight victory. Seattle (9-9-5) is unbeaten in eight matches...
SEATTLE (AP) - The Sounders' season looked all but over on the morning of July 4. Seattle was way out of the playoff hunt and struggling for wins. It hasn't lost since. Nicolas Lodeiro's free-kick goal in the 63rd minute was the winner as the Sounders defeated FC Dallas 2-1 on Sunday night for their franchise-tying fifth straight victory. Seattle (9-9-5) is unbeaten in eight matches...
Wings lose 8th straight game, 93-80 to Mystics
WASHINGTON (AP) - Ariel Atkins scored 26 points, Elena Delle Donne added 23 and the Washington Mystics won their sixth straight, beating the Dallas Wings 93-80 on Sunday. The Wings announced several hours after the game that coach Fred Williams was being relieved of his duties following an eighth straight loss.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Ariel Atkins scored 26 points, Elena Delle Donne added 23 and the Washington Mystics won their sixth straight, beating the Dallas Wings 93-80 on Sunday. The Wings announced several hours after the game that coach Fred Williams was being relieved of his duties following an eighth straight loss.
Sabathia, Stanton lead Yankees over Rangers 7-2
NEW YORK (AP) - Traded to the Yankees after the 2014 season, Didi Gregorius had the unenviable task of following Derek Jeter as New York's new shortstop. A smooth fit, it's been. Gregorius homered and turned in a pair of nifty defensive plays as the Yankees defeated the Texas Rangers 7-2 on Sunday. Gregorius has been praised by his manager and teammates for his play on the field and his...
NEW YORK (AP) - Traded to the Yankees after the 2014 season, Didi Gregorius had the unenviable task of following Derek Jeter as New York's new shortstop. A smooth fit, it's been. Gregorius homered and turned in a pair of nifty defensive plays as the Yankees defeated the Texas Rangers 7-2 on Sunday. Gregorius has been praised by his manager and teammates for his play on the field and his...
Woods teeters on edge of title in agonizing 2nd place at PGA
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The ball rested on the edge of the cup, its logo peeking into the hole for what felt like forever. Back in the day, that ball dropped for Tiger Woods. On Sunday, it wouldn't budge.
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The ball rested on the edge of the cup, its logo peeking into the hole for what felt like forever. Back in the day, that ball dropped for Tiger Woods. On Sunday, it wouldn't budge.
Dallas Wings coach Fred Williams fired after 8th straight loss
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dallas Wings coach Fred Williams was relieved of his duties Sunday with the club mired in an eight-game losing streak that jeopardized a playoff spot that once seemed secure. Team President and CEO Greg Bibb announced his decision several hours after a 93-80 road loss to Washington. Assistant Taj McWilliams-Franklin was named interim coach. The Wings (14-17) have a...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dallas Wings coach Fred Williams was relieved of his duties Sunday with the club mired in an eight-game losing streak that jeopardized a playoff spot that once seemed secure. Team President and CEO Greg Bibb announced his decision several hours after a 93-80 road loss to Washington. Assistant Taj McWilliams-Franklin was named interim coach. The Wings (14-17) have a...
Harvick wins at Michigan for NASCAR-high 7th victory of year
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) - Kevin Harvick capped off his father-son weekend by dominating a race and putting 6-year-old son Keelan in the passenger seat to hold the flapping, checkered flag out of the window. "That was definitely way up there on the bucket list," Harvick said. Harvick broke a tie atop NASCAR's Big 3 by easily winning at Michigan International Speedway for his Cup-high...
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) - Kevin Harvick capped off his father-son weekend by dominating a race and putting 6-year-old son Keelan in the passenger seat to hold the flapping, checkered flag out of the window. "That was definitely way up there on the bucket list," Harvick said. Harvick broke a tie atop NASCAR's Big 3 by easily winning at Michigan International Speedway for his Cup-high...
Koepka holds off Woods to win PGA Championship
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The roars were unlike anything Brooks Koepka had ever heard, and he knew exactly what they meant. They got louder for each birdie by Tiger Woods that moved him closer to the lead Sunday in the PGA Championship, and Koepka could hear a ripple effect of noise. First, real time. Seconds later, another burst from patrons watching on TV in chalets. Then, distant cheers from every...
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The roars were unlike anything Brooks Koepka had ever heard, and he knew exactly what they meant. They got louder for each birdie by Tiger Woods that moved him closer to the lead Sunday in the PGA Championship, and Koepka could hear a ripple effect of noise. First, real time. Seconds later, another burst from patrons watching on TV in chalets. Then, distant cheers from every...
Putts won't drop, but Woods moves up the board at PGA anyway
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Tiger Woods knew the shot was good. He struck it pure from 240 yards on the 17th hole and started strutting down the fairway, watching the ball land 20 feet from the pin - one good putt away from an eagle that would have vaulted him into second place.
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Tiger Woods knew the shot was good. He struck it pure from 240 yards on the 17th hole and started strutting down the fairway, watching the ball land 20 feet from the pin - one good putt away from an eagle that would have vaulted him into second place.
Koepka takes 2-shot lead at PGA and goes for another major
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Brooks Koepka sometimes gets ignored on television in the list of notable scores. In the gym, he gets overlooked by Dustin Johnson There is no mistaking him in a major. Koepka bullied rain-softened Bellerive on Saturday in the PGA Championship, building a five-shot lead until he had to scramble to avoid a slide on the back nine. He settled for a 4-under 66 and a two-shot lead...
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Brooks Koepka sometimes gets ignored on television in the list of notable scores. In the gym, he gets overlooked by Dustin Johnson There is no mistaking him in a major. Koepka bullied rain-softened Bellerive on Saturday in the PGA Championship, building a five-shot lead until he had to scramble to avoid a slide on the back nine. He settled for a 4-under 66 and a two-shot lead...
Spieth's "bad decision" costs him shot at career Grand Slam
Jordan Spieth was on a roll, reeling off three straight birdies to finish his front nine at round three of the PGA Championship. His hopes at a career Grand Slam then came crashing down on the par-4 12th hole.
Jordan Spieth was on a roll, reeling off three straight birdies to finish his front nine at round three of the PGA Championship. His hopes at a career Grand Slam then came crashing down on the par-4 12th hole.
Maryland football coach DJ Durkin put on leave amid bullying allegations
The Latest on the University of Maryland investigating allegations of coaches bullying players (all times local): 8:10 p.m. Keisha Staples, the mother of Maryland defensive back Antoine Brooks Jr., told the AP she is close with a group of about eight players' parents who would like to meet with athletic director Damon Evans and school officials to voice their "full support" for...
The Latest on the University of Maryland investigating allegations of coaches bullying players (all times local): 8:10 p.m. Keisha Staples, the mother of Maryland defensive back Antoine Brooks Jr., told the AP she is close with a group of about eight players' parents who would like to meet with athletic director Damon Evans and school officials to voice their "full support" for...
Chapman, Yankees weather heavy rain, hold off Rangers 5-3
NEW YORK (AP) - Somehow, Aroldis Chapman was able to prevent this game from slipping away. Rain pouring off his hat, the New York Yankees closer struck out Jurickson Profar with the bases loaded in a steady storm to end it, preserving a 5-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday.
NEW YORK (AP) - Somehow, Aroldis Chapman was able to prevent this game from slipping away. Rain pouring off his hat, the New York Yankees closer struck out Jurickson Profar with the bases loaded in a steady storm to end it, preserving a 5-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday.
Montgomery hits 6 3s, scores 24 to help Dream beat Wings
ATLANTA (AP) - Renee Montgomery was 6 of 7 from 3-point range and scored 24 points to help the Atlanta Dream beat the Dallas Wings 92-82 on Saturday.
ATLANTA (AP) - Renee Montgomery was 6 of 7 from 3-point range and scored 24 points to help the Atlanta Dream beat the Dallas Wings 92-82 on Saturday.
Guzman 1st rookie to hit 3 HRs in game vs Yanks, Texas wins 12-7
NEW YORK (AP) - Ronald Guzman became the first rookie to hit three home runs in a game against the Yankees, powering the Texas Rangers past New York 12-7 on Friday night. Eight days after Boston's Steve Pearce connected three times off the Yankees, Guzman duplicated the feat in ending New York's four-game winning streak.
NEW YORK (AP) - Ronald Guzman became the first rookie to hit three home runs in a game against the Yankees, powering the Texas Rangers past New York 12-7 on Friday night. Eight days after Boston's Steve Pearce connected three times off the Yankees, Guzman duplicated the feat in ending New York's four-game winning streak.
NFL players emphasize reasons for anthem demonstrations
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - While the NFL continues discussions with the players' union regarding a national anthem policy, players who demonstrate are emphasizing they are protesting social injustice, racial inequality and systematic oppression. They are not against the country, military, flag or "The Star-Spangled Banner" itself. President Donald Trump wants players to "find...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - While the NFL continues discussions with the players' union regarding a national anthem policy, players who demonstrate are emphasizing they are protesting social injustice, racial inequality and systematic oppression. They are not against the country, military, flag or "The Star-Spangled Banner" itself. President Donald Trump wants players to "find...
Woods in the hunt as rain suspends play at PGA Championship
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The roars began at the second hole at Bellerive, where Tiger Woods rolled in a putt for birdie, and they grew in volume when he stalked another putt toward the hole for a birdie at the third. But just as Woods was picking up momentum, another rumble brought him to a halt.
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The roars began at the second hole at Bellerive, where Tiger Woods rolled in a putt for birdie, and they grew in volume when he stalked another putt toward the hole for a birdie at the third. But just as Woods was picking up momentum, another rumble brought him to a halt.
Mayfield and Barkley have strong debuts in preseason opener
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Baker Mayfield and Saquon Barkley lived up to early expectations as the top two picks in the NFL draft in their first action as the Cleveland Browns beat the New York Giants 20-10 on Thursday night.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Baker Mayfield and Saquon Barkley lived up to early expectations as the top two picks in the NFL draft in their first action as the Cleveland Browns beat the New York Giants 20-10 on Thursday night.