Cowboys' spotty passing attack holds key for Elliott's space
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott heard the assessment from New York Giants safety Landon Collins on how to beat his Dallas Cowboys. Stop running back Ezekiel Elliott, put the ball in Prescott's hands and "I think we'll have a better shot at winning," Collins said a few days after the Carolina Panthers illustrated as much in the opener. "Challenge accepted," the...
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott heard the assessment from New York Giants safety Landon Collins on how to beat his Dallas Cowboys. Stop running back Ezekiel Elliott, put the ball in Prescott's hands and "I think we'll have a better shot at winning," Collins said a few days after the Carolina Panthers illustrated as much in the opener. "Challenge accepted," the...
Texas and USC in early-season fight for survival
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A Southern California-Texas rematch was supposed to be an early-season blockbuster. With both programs struggling, it feels more like a fight for survival, and the pressure is mounting to find a win to keep their seasons from spinning off course. The No. 22 Trojans (1-1) and Longhorns (1-1) meet Saturday night with both teams facing questions about their quarterbacks and...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A Southern California-Texas rematch was supposed to be an early-season blockbuster. With both programs struggling, it feels more like a fight for survival, and the pressure is mounting to find a win to keep their seasons from spinning off course. The No. 22 Trojans (1-1) and Longhorns (1-1) meet Saturday night with both teams facing questions about their quarterbacks and...
FANTASY PLAYS: Burning fantasy questions for Week 2
A look at some key fantasy questions going into Week 2: IS IT SAFE TO START PACKERS QB AARON RODGERS AGAINST THE VIKINGS?
A look at some key fantasy questions going into Week 2: IS IT SAFE TO START PACKERS QB AARON RODGERS AGAINST THE VIKINGS?
Gonzalez, Reed, Fletcher, Bailey 1st-year HOF nominees
Tony Gonzalez, the most accomplished tight end in NFL history, Ed Reed, Champ Bailey and London Fletcher are first-year eligible players among the 102 modern-era nominees for the class of 2019 for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Tony Gonzalez, the most accomplished tight end in NFL history, Ed Reed, Champ Bailey and London Fletcher are first-year eligible players among the 102 modern-era nominees for the class of 2019 for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Passing judgment: Mayfield 'humbled' by praise from Brees
BEREA, Ohio (AP) - Baker Mayfield has assorted shiny trophies, plaques and awards from his college days. Probably more than he realizes. So far, his biggest NFL honor can't be hung or placed on a shelf. Mayfield was humbled by compliments made toward him by Saints star quarterback Drew Brees, who believes the Browns rookie is destined for fame. On Wednesday, Brees gushed when talking about...
BEREA, Ohio (AP) - Baker Mayfield has assorted shiny trophies, plaques and awards from his college days. Probably more than he realizes. So far, his biggest NFL honor can't be hung or placed on a shelf. Mayfield was humbled by compliments made toward him by Saints star quarterback Drew Brees, who believes the Browns rookie is destined for fame. On Wednesday, Brees gushed when talking about...
Stars All-Star center Seguin signs $78.8M, 8-year extension
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Tyler Seguin showed up in Dallas five years ago mired in a Twitter-fed mess and vowing to show fans he could be one of the faces of the only NHL franchise in Texas. The high-scoring forward has nearly 80 million ways to prove he pulled it off. The Stars avoided any lingering questions about the future of Seguin by signing the five-time All-Star center to a $78.8 million,...
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Tyler Seguin showed up in Dallas five years ago mired in a Twitter-fed mess and vowing to show fans he could be one of the faces of the only NHL franchise in Texas. The high-scoring forward has nearly 80 million ways to prove he pulled it off. The Stars avoided any lingering questions about the future of Seguin by signing the five-time All-Star center to a $78.8 million,...
Elliott, Barkley square off as Cowboys, Giants seek 1st win
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Ezekiel Elliott and Saquon Barkley are friends from their days as foes at Ohio State and Penn State. Now that they're set to share the field for the first time as pros, the running back of the Dallas Cowboys remembers his only college encounter with Barkley, the promising rookie of the New York Giants.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Ezekiel Elliott and Saquon Barkley are friends from their days as foes at Ohio State and Penn State. Now that they're set to share the field for the first time as pros, the running back of the Dallas Cowboys remembers his only college encounter with Barkley, the promising rookie of the New York Giants.
Texas OL Patrick Hudson out of hospital after heat illness
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas sophomore offensive lineman Patrick Hudson has been released from the hospital and returned to class a week after heat illness at practice sent him to intensive care. A Texas spokesman said Hudson left the hospital Wednesday. There has been no announced timetable for him to return to football.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas sophomore offensive lineman Patrick Hudson has been released from the hospital and returned to class a week after heat illness at practice sent him to intensive care. A Texas spokesman said Hudson left the hospital Wednesday. There has been no announced timetable for him to return to football.
No. 19 Michigan hosts SMU, favored to win by 5 TDs
SMU (0-2) at No. 19 Michigan (1-1), 3:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Line: Michigan by 35½. Series record: Michigan leads 1-0. WHAT'S AT STAKE? The Wolverines aim to maintain momentum generated by last week's 49-3 win over Western Michigan. The Mustangs are playing for pride, hoping to have a respectable showing after losing to No. 16 TCU and North Texas by a combined score of...
SMU (0-2) at No. 19 Michigan (1-1), 3:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Line: Michigan by 35½. Series record: Michigan leads 1-0. WHAT'S AT STAKE? The Wolverines aim to maintain momentum generated by last week's 49-3 win over Western Michigan. The Mustangs are playing for pride, hoping to have a respectable showing after losing to No. 16 TCU and North Texas by a combined score of...
Rookies Arcia, Fernandez power Angels to 8-1 win over Rangers
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Francisco Arcia and Jose Fernandez aren't your typical rookies. They are a combined 58 years old and took long paths toward their major league debuts this season. They've become close friends and, on Wednesday night, both flashed some power. Arcia homered twice and drove in four runs, Fernandez hit his second career homer and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas...
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Francisco Arcia and Jose Fernandez aren't your typical rookies. They are a combined 58 years old and took long paths toward their major league debuts this season. They've become close friends and, on Wednesday night, both flashed some power. Arcia homered twice and drove in four runs, Fernandez hit his second career homer and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas...
'Little Sisters': TCU-Ohio St matchup came from 2010 remark
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - One of college football's marquee matchups this weekend is for all of those "Little Sisters of the Poor" teams that Ohio State's former president once said the Buckeyes didn't play. A lot has changed since Gordon Gee's statement went viral nearly eight years ago, but there is no denying the role his comments made in ensuring Saturday...
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - One of college football's marquee matchups this weekend is for all of those "Little Sisters of the Poor" teams that Ohio State's former president once said the Buckeyes didn't play. A lot has changed since Gordon Gee's statement went viral nearly eight years ago, but there is no denying the role his comments made in ensuring Saturday...
Dallas council approves $300k subsidy to keep bowl game at Cotton Bowl stadium
The Dallas City Council approved a $300,000 payment to ESPN on Wednesday to help subsidize a bowl game at the Cotton Bowl stadium for the next two years.
The Dallas City Council approved a $300,000 payment to ESPN on Wednesday to help subsidize a bowl game at the Cotton Bowl stadium for the next two years.
Oklahoma QB Murray's strong play moves focus from baseball
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - As the season approached, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray often said he wanted to shift the focus back to football. Sure, he was a first-round Major League Baseball draft pick who signed with the Oakland A's for nearly $5 million this summer. But Murray came back to school to play football, so he evaded baseball questions like sliding to avoid hits.
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - As the season approached, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray often said he wanted to shift the focus back to football. Sure, he was a first-round Major League Baseball draft pick who signed with the Oakland A's for nearly $5 million this summer. But Murray came back to school to play football, so he evaded baseball questions like sliding to avoid hits.
Angels nearly get no-hitter from bullpen, beat Rangers 1-0
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - The Los Angeles Angels nearly came through with a no-hitter in a bullpen game. However, Blake Parker gave up Isiah Kiner-Falefa's single to right with one out in the eighth inning for Texas' first hit and the Angels held on for a 1-0 victory over the Rangers on Tuesday night. "I left that ball up to Isiah Kiner-Falefa," Parker said. "If I get that...
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - The Los Angeles Angels nearly came through with a no-hitter in a bullpen game. However, Blake Parker gave up Isiah Kiner-Falefa's single to right with one out in the eighth inning for Texas' first hit and the Angels held on for a 1-0 victory over the Rangers on Tuesday night. "I left that ball up to Isiah Kiner-Falefa," Parker said. "If I get that...
Summers to defense for No. 15 TCU an impressive switch
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Ty Summers was an all-district, dual-threat quarterback in high school, accounting for nearly 3,800 total yards and 47 touchdowns as a senior. Since he started playing for No. 15 TCU, Summers has been on the other side, chasing quarterbacks and making tackles all over the field. "It's fun having the ball and all, but it is fun to be able to chase these guys and...
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Ty Summers was an all-district, dual-threat quarterback in high school, accounting for nearly 3,800 total yards and 47 touchdowns as a senior. Since he started playing for No. 15 TCU, Summers has been on the other side, chasing quarterbacks and making tackles all over the field. "It's fun having the ball and all, but it is fun to be able to chase these guys and...
Forbes: Texas A&M replaces Texas as most valuable program
Texas A&M has supplanted Texas as America's most valuable college football program. Forbes magazine on Tuesday released its list of most valuable college football programs based on estimate averages for profits and revenue for the 2014, '15 and '16 seasons. Texas had held the top spot, drawing $100 million in revenue in 2011 and $92 million in profit alone in 2014.
Texas A&M has supplanted Texas as America's most valuable college football program. Forbes magazine on Tuesday released its list of most valuable college football programs based on estimate averages for profits and revenue for the 2014, '15 and '16 seasons. Texas had held the top spot, drawing $100 million in revenue in 2011 and $92 million in profit alone in 2014.
Texas A&M QB Mond looks to build on big game against Clemson
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond turned heads by throwing for a career-high 430 yards as the Aggies came just short of knocking off No. 2 Clemson. Despite his strong performance Mond knows he must improve this week against Louisiana-Monroe before the Aggies begin SEC play at top-ranked Alabama on Sept. 22. "Still have a lot of work to do with me and a...
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond turned heads by throwing for a career-high 430 yards as the Aggies came just short of knocking off No. 2 Clemson. Despite his strong performance Mond knows he must improve this week against Louisiana-Monroe before the Aggies begin SEC play at top-ranked Alabama on Sept. 22. "Still have a lot of work to do with me and a...
Guzman, Gallo, Minor lead Rangers past Angels to stop skid
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Ronald Guzman homered, Joey Gallo drove in three runs and Mike Minor threw six solid innings to help the Texas Rangers end a four-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night. Guzman hit a two-run homer, his 15th, in a four-run second. After starter Jaime Barria walked Adrian Beltre and Jurickson Profar, Gallo doubled them in for a 2-0...
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Ronald Guzman homered, Joey Gallo drove in three runs and Mike Minor threw six solid innings to help the Texas Rangers end a four-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night. Guzman hit a two-run homer, his 15th, in a four-run second. After starter Jaime Barria walked Adrian Beltre and Jurickson Profar, Gallo doubled them in for a 2-0...
Garrett stays course for Cowboys as Prescott's slump deepens
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott's difficulties in the passing game go back further than a loss in the opener at Carolina for the Dallas Cowboys. Now that the slump has extended into a new season, coach Jason Garrett and his staff must weigh the factors and when or whether to make changes to try to fix them. Six sacks of Prescott and little running room early for star back Ezekiel Elliott...
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott's difficulties in the passing game go back further than a loss in the opener at Carolina for the Dallas Cowboys. Now that the slump has extended into a new season, coach Jason Garrett and his staff must weigh the factors and when or whether to make changes to try to fix them. Six sacks of Prescott and little running room early for star back Ezekiel Elliott...
Governing body defends umpire after Serena Williams flap
LONDON (AP) - The International Tennis Federation is defending the chair umpire who gave Serena Williams three code violations during the U.S. Open final, saying his "decisions were in accordance with the relevant rules." Williams was cited by Carlos Ramos three times Saturday during her 6-2, 6-4 loss to Naomi Osaka: for getting coaching signals; for breaking her racket, which cost...
LONDON (AP) - The International Tennis Federation is defending the chair umpire who gave Serena Williams three code violations during the U.S. Open final, saying his "decisions were in accordance with the relevant rules." Williams was cited by Carlos Ramos three times Saturday during her 6-2, 6-4 loss to Naomi Osaka: for getting coaching signals; for breaking her racket, which cost...