Cowboys surprisingly cut kicker Dan Bailey

NFL rules required teams to trim their rosters to 53 players by 3 p.m. on Saturday, and there was one rather surprising name on the Dallas Cowboys' list of players released -- kicker Dan Bailey.

Mosquera scores twice, FC Dallas beats Dynamo 4-2

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Santiago Mosquera scored a quick pair of goals early in the second half and FC Dallas won the Texas Derby with a 4-2 victory over the Houston Dynamo on Saturday night. Mosquera scored his first in the 48th minute and made it 3-0 for FC Dallas (14-6-7) three minutes later when he completed a give-and-go with Victor Ulloa with a low hard shot. Reto Ziegler made it 4-1 with a...

Carter injured early in Texas Tech's 47-27 loss to Ole Miss

HOUSTON (AP) - Just after Mississippi piled up more than 500 yards in a blowout of Texas Tech on Saturday quarterback Jordan Ta'amu was asked about his group of receivers led by A.J. Brown, DaMarkus Lodge and D.K. Metcalf. "They're so talented," he said. "They're the best in the nation. I believe that in my heart. I'm grateful they're on my side and I can...

Robinson 5 TDs for No. 16 TCU in 55-7 win over Southern

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Shawn Robinson is in a much different position for No. 16 TCU this season. He will remain the No. 1 quarterback as long as he is producing on the field. The dual-threat sophomore, who won his only start last year filling in for an injured senior, is now 2-0. Robinson threw touchdowns to three different receivers and ran for two more scores while playing only the first...

Murray leads No. 7 Oklahoma past Florida Atlantic 63-14

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Kyler Murray wasn't worried about replacing Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield as Oklahoma's quarterback. The junior passed for 209 yards and two touchdowns to lead the seventh-ranked Sooners past Florida Atlantic 63-14 on Saturday.

Maryland stuns No. 23 Texas 34-29 for interim coach Canada

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) - It was one of those rare occurrences when the sequel proved even more impressive than the original. Maryland emerged from a trying offseason with an emotionally charged 34-29 upset of No. 23 Texas on Saturday, shaking off a lengthy weather delay to provide Matt Canada a satisfying victory in his debut at the Terrapins' interim coach.

Tony Romo advances in Web.com Tour qualifying

LANTANA, Texas (AP) - Tony Romo advanced through pre-qualifying in the Web.com Tour Qualifying Tournament, shooting a 2-over 74 on Friday at Lantana Golf Club. One of 39 players to advance from Lantana, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback moved on to the first stage as he attempts to secure Web.com Tour membership. Romo finished at 2-over 218 after openings with two 72s.

Rangers blow 6-run lead, lose to Twins 10-7

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Jake Cave hit a tiebreaking homer in an eight-run fifth inning that erased a six-run deficit, sending the Minnesota Twins to a 10-7 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night. Tyler Austin started the fifth with his 15th home run and Mitch Garver's three-run double pulled the Twins even after Nomar Mazara's 435-foot drive for a three-run shot had given the...

You Click The Game: Waxahachie vs Ennis

This week in You Click The Game, we highlighted Waxahachie vs. Ennis. Here are some of the highlights.

Rangers trade Gearrin to A's for two minor league pitchers

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - The Oakland Athletics have acquired right-handed reliever Cory Gearrin from the Texas Rangers for minor league right-handers Abdiel Mendoza and Teodoro Ortega. The teams announced the deal Friday, the last day that players can be traded and be eligible for the postseason.

Williams has 240 yards rushing as A&M routs Northwestern St.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Coach Jimbo Fisher has preached about the importance of explosive plays since he took over at Texas A&M. On Thursday night, Trayveon Williams gave his new coach exactly that when he ran 73 yards for a touchdown on the team's third offensive play to get things going in what ended as a 59-7 rout of Northwestern State in Fisher's debut at the school.

No. 16 TCU not looking past opener vs SWAC team Southern

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - TCU coach Gary Patterson is doing his best to keep everyone from looking ahead to a much-anticipated game in Week 3. The message has at least gotten through to his players before the 16th-ranked Horned Frogs play their season opener Saturday against SWAC team Southern University.

Ohio St's Meyer pushes back on reasons for suspension

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer is pushing back on the reasons for his three-game suspension with claims that don't fully square with details laid out in the investigation that led to his punishment. Meyer tweeted a statement Friday that he says intends to clarify what he calls incorrect media reports about his suspension.

Cowboys, Chiefs finalize swap of CB Ward for OL Ehinger

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs had been searching for help at cornerback and had a surplus of talented offensive lineman, while the Dallas Cowboys were in precisely the opposite situation. So they decided to make a deal.

Backup quarterbacks sloppy as Texans beat Cowboys 14-6

HOUSTON (AP) - Trying to make a strong impression for a chance of playing in the NFL, Houston Texans rookie running back Terry Swanson said he saw an opening and never looked back. Swanson had a 37-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter to lift the Texans to a 14-6 win over the Dallas Cowboys in their preseason finale Thursday night.

Cornelius throws 5 TDs in 1st start; Oklahoma St. rolls

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - Taylor Cornelius passed for 295 yards and five touchdowns in his first career start to help Oklahoma State defeat Missouri State 58-17 on Thursday night. Cornelius had been Mason Rudolph's backup for most of his career, but Rudolph now is with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cornelius, a fifth-year senior, seized his opportunity by completing 24 of 34 passes and rushing...

McKinney ISD opens new $70 million high school football stadium

The $70 million McKinney ISD Stadium -- one of the most expensive high school facilities in the nation -- hosted its first football game on Thursday.