Hall of Fame to "honor" absent Owens as part of 2018 class
Despite his decision to not attend Saturday's Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, Terrell Owens will be "honored" by the hall for his NFL career. Hall President David Baker tells The Associated Press on Monday that the Canton, Ohio, shrine's mission statement begins with the goal "to honor the heroes of the game."
Despite his decision to not attend Saturday's Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, Terrell Owens will be "honored" by the hall for his NFL career. Hall President David Baker tells The Associated Press on Monday that the Canton, Ohio, shrine's mission statement begins with the goal "to honor the heroes of the game."
Rangers become 1st team to sweep Astros this year, win 4-3
HOUSTON (AP) - Jurickson Profar had just taken a cleat to the face and blood was trickling down his left cheek when Texas manager Jeff Banister went out to check on him in the sixth inning Sunday. Before Banister could say anything, his young shortstop spoke. "He told me he wasn't coming out of the game," Banister said.
HOUSTON (AP) - Jurickson Profar had just taken a cleat to the face and blood was trickling down his left cheek when Texas manager Jeff Banister went out to check on him in the sixth inning Sunday. Before Banister could say anything, his young shortstop spoke. "He told me he wasn't coming out of the game," Banister said.
Kyle Busch wins 6th race of the season at Pocono
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) - Kyle Busch had no one to bump him out of the lead this week and stormed from the bottom half of the field Sunday at Pocono Raceway on the way to his sixth NASCAR Cup victory of the season. Busch was set to start second but his No. 18 Toyota was one of 13 cars dumped to back of the pack for flunking post-qualifying inspection. That was nothing but a minor bump for the Joe...
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) - Kyle Busch had no one to bump him out of the lead this week and stormed from the bottom half of the field Sunday at Pocono Raceway on the way to his sixth NASCAR Cup victory of the season. Busch was set to start second but his No. 18 Toyota was one of 13 cars dumped to back of the pack for flunking post-qualifying inspection. That was nothing but a minor bump for the Joe...
Odor hits two home runs, Rangers beat Astros 7-3
HOUSTON (AP) - Rougned Odor seems to have found his swagger again for the Rangers just as the Astros placed Jose Altuve on the disabled list for the first time in his career. Odor hit two home runs, including one inside-the-park, and went 5-for-5 as the Texas Rangers beat Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros 7-3 on Saturday.
HOUSTON (AP) - Rougned Odor seems to have found his swagger again for the Rangers just as the Astros placed Jose Altuve on the disabled list for the first time in his career. Odor hit two home runs, including one inside-the-park, and went 5-for-5 as the Texas Rangers beat Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros 7-3 on Saturday.
Barrios' hat trick helps FC Dallas beat Sporting KC 3-2
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) - Michael Barrios had his first MLS hat trick to help FC Dallas beat Sporting Kansas City 3-2 on Saturday night. Dallas (12-3-6) is unbeaten in its last three games and has four wins in its last six. Barrios, who scored for the first time since Oct. 22 and matched his goal total from last season, opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, tapping it over goalkeeper Tim Melia...
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) - Michael Barrios had his first MLS hat trick to help FC Dallas beat Sporting Kansas City 3-2 on Saturday night. Dallas (12-3-6) is unbeaten in its last three games and has four wins in its last six. Barrios, who scored for the first time since Oct. 22 and matched his goal total from last season, opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, tapping it over goalkeeper Tim Melia...
Cowboys add yoga sessions to training camp program
After a hectic first few days of training camp that included a renewed national anthem discussion and a Dez Bryant Twitter tirade, the Dallas Cowboys may have picked the perfect time to add yoga to their program.
After a hectic first few days of training camp that included a renewed national anthem discussion and a Dez Bryant Twitter tirade, the Dallas Cowboys may have picked the perfect time to add yoga to their program.
Bruce Lietzke, fun-loving PGA Tour winner, dies at 67
ATHENS, Texas (AP) - Bruce Lietzke, the fun-loving, draw-hitting PGA Tour winner whose practice regime - or lack of one - spawned an often-told spoiled banana story, died Saturday of brain cancer. He was 67. Lietzke's family said he died at his Athens ranch.
ATHENS, Texas (AP) - Bruce Lietzke, the fun-loving, draw-hitting PGA Tour winner whose practice regime - or lack of one - spawned an often-told spoiled banana story, died Saturday of brain cancer. He was 67. Lietzke's family said he died at his Athens ranch.
Cambage dunks, Diggins-Smith scores 17 in WNBA All-Star game
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Lynx star Maya Moore won her third straight All-Star MVP award to lead Team Parker past Team Delle Donne 119-112 in the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday. Moore scored 18 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and dished out six assists to win the MVP award on her home court. She joined Lisa Leslie as the only three-time MVP of the game and became the all-time scoring leader in...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Lynx star Maya Moore won her third straight All-Star MVP award to lead Team Parker past Team Delle Donne 119-112 in the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday. Moore scored 18 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and dished out six assists to win the MVP award on her home court. She joined Lisa Leslie as the only three-time MVP of the game and became the all-time scoring leader in...
Doocy: 4 thoughts from a crazy Friday at Cowboys camp
After digesting a crazy Friday at Cowboys camp... four thoughts.
After digesting a crazy Friday at Cowboys camp... four thoughts.
Chirinos hits 2-run homer as Rangers beat Astros 11-2
HOUSTON (AP) - Robinson Chirinos hit a two-run homer and Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Jurickson Profar added solo shots as the Texas Rangers romped to a lopsided 11-2 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night. The victory snapped a franchise-long eight-game losing streak to the Astros and ended a four-game skid overall.
HOUSTON (AP) - Robinson Chirinos hit a two-run homer and Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Jurickson Profar added solo shots as the Texas Rangers romped to a lopsided 11-2 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night. The victory snapped a franchise-long eight-game losing streak to the Astros and ended a four-game skid overall.
Dez Bryant calls out Cowboys, Sean Lee in Twitter tirade
Former Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant went on a Friday afternoon Twitter tirade, calling Jerry Jones “clueless” and team captain Sean Lee a “snake.”
Former Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant went on a Friday afternoon Twitter tirade, calling Jerry Jones “clueless” and team captain Sean Lee a “snake.”
Dak Prescott: I won't protest during anthem, not the right time or place to do so
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has no plans to protest during the national anthem this season – or any season.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has no plans to protest during the national anthem this season – or any season.
Rangers trade pitcher Cole Hamels to Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are gambling a change of scenery will help Cole Hamels return to form.
The Chicago Cubs are gambling a change of scenery will help Cole Hamels return to form.
Trump applauds Cowboys owner Jerry Jones for anthem stance
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump congratulated Jerry Jones, the owner of the Dallas Cowboys football team, for saying his players will be required to stand for the playing of the national anthem. Trump tweeted Friday: "Way to go Jerry. This is what the league should do!" Jones was the first owner to publicly say that his players would not be allowed to stay off the field...
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump congratulated Jerry Jones, the owner of the Dallas Cowboys football team, for saying his players will be required to stand for the playing of the national anthem. Trump tweeted Friday: "Way to go Jerry. This is what the league should do!" Jones was the first owner to publicly say that his players would not be allowed to stay off the field...
A's finish off sweep of Rangers 7-6
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Trevor Cahill ended a nine-start winless streak, Bartolo Colon failed for his fourth consecutive outing to become the winningest major league pitcher born in Latin America and the Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 7-6 Thursday night to complete a four-game sweep.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Trevor Cahill ended a nine-start winless streak, Bartolo Colon failed for his fourth consecutive outing to become the winningest major league pitcher born in Latin America and the Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 7-6 Thursday night to complete a four-game sweep.
Report: Devin Harris returning to the Mavericks
A friendly face is returning to the Dallas Mavericks.
A friendly face is returning to the Dallas Mavericks.
Michael Irvin named in sexual harassment suit against NFL Network
Former Dallas Cowboys receiver and Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin has been named in another sex harassment lawsuit against the NFL Network.
Former Dallas Cowboys receiver and Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin has been named in another sex harassment lawsuit against the NFL Network.
Stephen Jones: players will stand for anthem 'if they want to be a Dallas Cowboy'
Stephen Jones reiterated his father’s zero-tolerance stance on Cowboys players protesting during the national anthem on Thursday.
Stephen Jones reiterated his father’s zero-tolerance stance on Cowboys players protesting during the national anthem on Thursday.
#FOXNARD 2018 - Gregory rejoins teammates for first camp walk-through
OXNARD, Calif - For the first time since the end of the 2016 season, Randy Gregory is back on the football field with his teammates.
OXNARD, Calif - For the first time since the end of the 2016 season, Randy Gregory is back on the football field with his teammates.
Dolphins' Kenny Stills would prefer NFL had no anthem policy
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) - Miami Dolphins receiver Kenny Stills, a protester during the national anthem last season, says he would prefer the NFL had no policy on the divisive issue so players could do as they wished. Following the first practice of training camp Thursday, Stills said he'll wait until a policy is announced to decide what he'll do during the anthem this season.
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) - Miami Dolphins receiver Kenny Stills, a protester during the national anthem last season, says he would prefer the NFL had no policy on the divisive issue so players could do as they wished. Following the first practice of training camp Thursday, Stills said he'll wait until a policy is announced to decide what he'll do during the anthem this season.