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.
Play suspended Friday as storms lash PGA
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The Latest on the PGA Championship, golf's final major of the year (all times local): 5:40 p.m. Play has been suspended for the rest of the day at the PGA Championship, where a band of strong storms brought heavy rains to Bellerive Country Club. Nobody in the afternoon wave Friday finished their second round, which means big names such as Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and...
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The Latest on the PGA Championship, golf's final major of the year (all times local): 5:40 p.m. Play has been suspended for the rest of the day at the PGA Championship, where a band of strong storms brought heavy rains to Bellerive Country Club. Nobody in the afternoon wave Friday finished their second round, which means big names such as Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and...
Mavericks' full 2018-19 schedule unveiled
The Dallas Mavericks announced their full 2018-19 schedule Friday afternoon. The campaign tips off on the road against the Phoenix Suns on October 17.
The Dallas Mavericks announced their full 2018-19 schedule Friday afternoon. The campaign tips off on the road against the Phoenix Suns on October 17.
Spieth momentarily loses cool, shoots 66 at PGA Championship
ST. LOUIS, Missouri - Jordan Spieth made sure he would advance to the weekend at the 100th PGA Championship by firing a 4-under 66 in the second round at Bellerive Country Club.
ST. LOUIS, Missouri - Jordan Spieth made sure he would advance to the weekend at the 100th PGA Championship by firing a 4-under 66 in the second round at Bellerive Country Club.
Cowboys stand during anthem; other players continue to protest
NFL players demonstrated during the national anthem at several preseason games Thursday night, protests that again drew a rebuke from President Donald Trump. Writing on Twitter from his New Jersey golf resort, Trump said Friday players "make a fortune doing what they love," and those who refuse to stand "proudly" for the anthem should be suspended without pay.
NFL players demonstrated during the national anthem at several preseason games Thursday night, protests that again drew a rebuke from President Donald Trump. Writing on Twitter from his New Jersey golf resort, Trump said Friday players "make a fortune doing what they love," and those who refuse to stand "proudly" for the anthem should be suspended without pay.
Prescott throws for TD before 49ers rally past Cowboys 24-21
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Coach Jason Garrett saw all he needed out of quarterback Dak Prescott on just one drive. Prescott made the most of his brief appearance in the preseason opener for Dallas by throwing a 30-yard touchdown pass to rookie Michael Gallup on his only drive before the San Francisco 49ers rallied with two late touchdowns to beat the Cowboys 24-21 Thursday night.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Coach Jason Garrett saw all he needed out of quarterback Dak Prescott on just one drive. Prescott made the most of his brief appearance in the preseason opener for Dallas by throwing a 30-yard touchdown pass to rookie Michael Gallup on his only drive before the San Francisco 49ers rallied with two late touchdowns to beat the Cowboys 24-21 Thursday night.
Stanton hits hardest HR clocked by Statcast, Yanks top Texas
NEW YORK (AP) - Giancarlo Stanton's teammates jumped out of the dugout, amazed at how fast the power hitter's latest homer sped into the Yankee Stadium seats. The Yankee slugger? Well, it was just another one in his ledger. Stanton hit the hardest homer ever measured by Major League Baseball's Statcast system, Neil Walker hit two more home runs and New York beat the Texas Rangers...
NEW YORK (AP) - Giancarlo Stanton's teammates jumped out of the dugout, amazed at how fast the power hitter's latest homer sped into the Yankee Stadium seats. The Yankee slugger? Well, it was just another one in his ledger. Stanton hit the hardest homer ever measured by Major League Baseball's Statcast system, Neil Walker hit two more home runs and New York beat the Texas Rangers...
Woodland feels at home in Missouri, leads PGA with 64
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Kansas-bred Gary Woodland felt right at home in enemy territory and delivered his best performance in a major Thursday at the PGA Championship. Woodland used his power to birdie the two par 5s on the soft turf of Bellerive, and he relied on a new grip and new confidence in his putter for everything else on his way to a 6-under 64 for a one-shot lead over Rickie Fowler in the...
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Kansas-bred Gary Woodland felt right at home in enemy territory and delivered his best performance in a major Thursday at the PGA Championship. Woodland used his power to birdie the two par 5s on the soft turf of Bellerive, and he relied on a new grip and new confidence in his putter for everything else on his way to a 6-under 64 for a one-shot lead over Rickie Fowler in the...
Mayfield debuts, Luck returns as NFL preseason gets in gear
Welcome to the NFL, Baker Mayfield. And welcome back to the league, Andrew Luck. While the opening preseason game for most teams carries little intrigue as players from the back end of the roster try to strut their stuff, several story lines will be worth following Thursday night. Start in the New Jersey Meadowlands and in Seattle.
Welcome to the NFL, Baker Mayfield. And welcome back to the league, Andrew Luck. While the opening preseason game for most teams carries little intrigue as players from the back end of the roster try to strut their stuff, several story lines will be worth following Thursday night. Start in the New Jersey Meadowlands and in Seattle.
1st College Football Playoff rankings revealed Oct. 30
IRVING, Texas (AP) - The first College Football Playoff rankings of the season will be released Oct. 30 and the four-team field will be set Dec. 2, the Sunday after conference championship games are played. The selection committee's top 25 will be revealed on ESPN each Tuesday night for five weeks, starting the day before Halloween. The Dec. 2 show will start at noon ET.
IRVING, Texas (AP) - The first College Football Playoff rankings of the season will be released Oct. 30 and the four-team field will be set Dec. 2, the Sunday after conference championship games are played. The selection committee's top 25 will be revealed on ESPN each Tuesday night for five weeks, starting the day before Halloween. The Dec. 2 show will start at noon ET.
PREVIEW: First 2018 preseason game has Cowboys visiting 49ers
No, the Cowboys don't call California home. They do spend a few weeks there in the summer, and now they'll visit the 49ers on Thursday night.
No, the Cowboys don't call California home. They do spend a few weeks there in the summer, and now they'll visit the 49ers on Thursday night.
Future of Heart of Dallas bowl in doubt after council vote delayed on subsidy
The future of the only college bowl game to take place inside Dallas city limits is up in the air.
The future of the only college bowl game to take place inside Dallas city limits is up in the air.
Tiger Woods takes ice bath, prepares for final major of year
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Tiger Woods at times looks similar to the guy who won the PGA Championship four times among his 14 major titles, except for the results. And except for the way he began the week of the final major of the year. He took an ice bath.
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Tiger Woods at times looks similar to the guy who won the PGA Championship four times among his 14 major titles, except for the results. And except for the way he began the week of the final major of the year. He took an ice bath.
Gallo, Gallardo stay hot, Rangers beat Mariners 11-7
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Joey Gallo homered twice and drove in four runs, Yovani Gallardo won his fourth straight start and the Texas Rangers held off the Seattle Mariners 11-7 on Wednesday. Gallardo (7-1) leads the majors with seven wins since June 23. He allowed three hits, two runs and three walks while striking out two in six innings.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Joey Gallo homered twice and drove in four runs, Yovani Gallardo won his fourth straight start and the Texas Rangers held off the Seattle Mariners 11-7 on Wednesday. Gallardo (7-1) leads the majors with seven wins since June 23. He allowed three hits, two runs and three walks while striking out two in six innings.
Colon might not have enough time to pass Marichal again
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Bartolo Colon still has another lofty goal after becoming the top winning pitcher from Latin America. "This year is almost getting close to the end. But there is one thing that I will look for, is Juan Marichal has more innings than me," Colon said through a translator. "For the Dominicans, I want to beat him also." But there likely won't be...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Bartolo Colon still has another lofty goal after becoming the top winning pitcher from Latin America. "This year is almost getting close to the end. But there is one thing that I will look for, is Juan Marichal has more innings than me," Colon said through a translator. "For the Dominicans, I want to beat him also." But there likely won't be...
Devin Harris back with Mavs for his third stint in Dallas
DALLAS (AP) -- Devin Harris is returning to the Dallas Mavericks for the third time after signing a $2.4 million free agent contract. The Mavericks announced the deal with the 14-year veteran on Wednesday. His contract is for the veteran minimum.
DALLAS (AP) -- Devin Harris is returning to the Dallas Mavericks for the third time after signing a $2.4 million free agent contract. The Mavericks announced the deal with the 14-year veteran on Wednesday. His contract is for the veteran minimum.
Browns rookie QB Mayfield not nervous heading into NFL debut
CLEVELAND (AP) - Baker Mayfield played on a big stage at Oklahoma, so he's not scared of stepping onto football's biggest one. The Browns rookie quarterback - and perhaps their QB of the future - will make his NFL exhibition debut Thursday night as Cleveland visits the New York Giants in a game that will feature the top two overall picks in this year's draft: Mayfield and Giants...
CLEVELAND (AP) - Baker Mayfield played on a big stage at Oklahoma, so he's not scared of stepping onto football's biggest one. The Browns rookie quarterback - and perhaps their QB of the future - will make his NFL exhibition debut Thursday night as Cleveland visits the New York Giants in a game that will feature the top two overall picks in this year's draft: Mayfield and Giants...
Colon gets record 246th win as Texas beats M's, King Felix
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Bartolo Colon reached out and snagged the comeback liner while slipping into a squat on the mound. The portly 45-year-old pitcher managed to stay upright, with a smile on his face and a ball from his milestone victory secured firmly in his glove.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Bartolo Colon reached out and snagged the comeback liner while slipping into a squat on the mound. The portly 45-year-old pitcher managed to stay upright, with a smile on his face and a ball from his milestone victory secured firmly in his glove.
Massive party deck to be new student section at SMU football games
No more bleacher seats for SMU students at football games.
No more bleacher seats for SMU students at football games.
Jordan Spieth takes another run at career Grand Slam at PGA
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The spotlight was downright searing when Jordan Spieth arrived at Quail Hallow last summer, fresh off a victory at Royal Birkdale that had put him on the precipice of the career Grand Slam. He didn't wilt. Didn't even wither.
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The spotlight was downright searing when Jordan Spieth arrived at Quail Hallow last summer, fresh off a victory at Royal Birkdale that had put him on the precipice of the career Grand Slam. He didn't wilt. Didn't even wither.