Herman says he'll talk to NCAA if asked about strip club
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas football coach Tom Herman said he's willing to talk to the NCAA about a visit to a Florida strip club with Zach Smith when both were Ohio State assistants. Ohio State this week identified Herman as the assistant with Smith at the club, a visit that was revealed in an Ohio State investigation into how Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer handled domestic abuse...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas football coach Tom Herman said he's willing to talk to the NCAA about a visit to a Florida strip club with Zach Smith when both were Ohio State assistants. Ohio State this week identified Herman as the assistant with Smith at the club, a visit that was revealed in an Ohio State investigation into how Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer handled domestic abuse...
Fisher makes debut with Texas A&M against Demons
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Coach Jimbo Fisher makes his debut at Texas A&M on Thursday night against Northwestern State in what will be his team's only tuneup before a huge test against second-ranked Clemson. Fisher left Florida State for a 10-year, $75 million contract with the Aggies that comes with the expectation that he'll elevate Texas A&M into college football's...
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Coach Jimbo Fisher makes his debut at Texas A&M on Thursday night against Northwestern State in what will be his team's only tuneup before a huge test against second-ranked Clemson. Fisher left Florida State for a 10-year, $75 million contract with the Aggies that comes with the expectation that he'll elevate Texas A&M into college football's...
Jerry Jones wants to cut down preseason to prevent injuries
Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones is making news this week by repeating something he has said before: shorten the tedious NFL preseason from four games to two but add two more games in the regular season.
Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones is making news this week by repeating something he has said before: shorten the tedious NFL preseason from four games to two but add two more games in the regular season.
Michigan State: NCAA finds no violations in Nassar scandal
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State University says the NCAA has cleared it of any rules violations in the Larry Nassar sexual-assault scandal. Athletic director Bill Beekman says the university "cooperated fully with the inquiry" and welcomes the NCAA's conclusion. The school says it got a letter this week from the NCAA's vice president for enforcement, Jonathan Duncan.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State University says the NCAA has cleared it of any rules violations in the Larry Nassar sexual-assault scandal. Athletic director Bill Beekman says the university "cooperated fully with the inquiry" and welcomes the NCAA's conclusion. The school says it got a letter this week from the NCAA's vice president for enforcement, Jonathan Duncan.
No. 23 Texas seeks revenge in another opener vs Maryland
No. 23 Texas (7-6 last season) vs. Maryland (4-8) at Landover, Maryland, noon ET (FS1) Line: Texas by 13?. Series record: Texas leads 3-1. WHAT'S AT STAKE?
No. 23 Texas (7-6 last season) vs. Maryland (4-8) at Landover, Maryland, noon ET (FS1) Line: Texas by 13?. Series record: Texas leads 3-1. WHAT'S AT STAKE?
No. 7 Oklahoma faces dangerous Florida Atlantic in opener
Florida Atlantic (11-3 last year) at Oklahoma (12-2), Noon ET (Fox) Line: Oklahoma by 21. Series Record: First meeting. WHAT'S AT STAKE
Florida Atlantic (11-3 last year) at Oklahoma (12-2), Noon ET (Fox) Line: Oklahoma by 21. Series Record: First meeting. WHAT'S AT STAKE
No. 16 TCU looks for 17th consecutive home-opening win
Southern University (7-4 last season) at No. 16 TCU (11-3), noon ET (FSN). Line: None. Series record: First meeting. WHAT'S AT STAKE? TCU is looking to win its 17th consecutive home opener. This is the third time in seven seasons the Horned Frogs will open against a Southwestern Athletic Conference team. They had lopsided shutout victories against the last two, beating Jackson State 63-0...
Southern University (7-4 last season) at No. 16 TCU (11-3), noon ET (FSN). Line: None. Series record: First meeting. WHAT'S AT STAKE? TCU is looking to win its 17th consecutive home opener. This is the third time in seven seasons the Horned Frogs will open against a Southwestern Athletic Conference team. They had lopsided shutout victories against the last two, beating Jackson State 63-0...
Dodgers win 5th in a row with 3 solo HRs in 3-1 win at Texas
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Alex Wood pitched seven scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers hit three solo homers while stretching their winning streak to five games with a 3-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night. Cody Bellinger and Manny Machado hit first-pitch homers off Mike Minor (10-7). Yasmani Grandal also went deep for the defending National League champion Dodgers.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Alex Wood pitched seven scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers hit three solo homers while stretching their winning streak to five games with a 3-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night. Cody Bellinger and Manny Machado hit first-pitch homers off Mike Minor (10-7). Yasmani Grandal also went deep for the defending National League champion Dodgers.
Browns release LB Kendricks following insider trading charges
Cleveland Browns linebacker Mychal Kendricks was released by the NFL team Wednesday night, hours after he was charged by federal prosecutors in Philadelphia with insider trading. Kendricks, who signed a one-year contract with the Browns in June after winning a Super Bowl title last season with the Eagles, allegedly used tips from an acquaintance to make about $1.2 million in illegal profits on...
Cleveland Browns linebacker Mychal Kendricks was released by the NFL team Wednesday night, hours after he was charged by federal prosecutors in Philadelphia with insider trading. Kendricks, who signed a one-year contract with the Browns in June after winning a Super Bowl title last season with the Eagles, allegedly used tips from an acquaintance to make about $1.2 million in illegal profits on...
Johnny Manziel out of concussion protocol
MONTREAL (AP) - Johnny Manziel is out of the Canadian Football League's concussion protocol and is expected to back up Antonio Pipkin in the Montreal Alouettes' game Friday night at Ottawa. Manziel was cleared to come off concussion protocol Tuesday. The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback has missed two games after taking a hard hit at the goal line in his second game with Montreal...
MONTREAL (AP) - Johnny Manziel is out of the Canadian Football League's concussion protocol and is expected to back up Antonio Pipkin in the Montreal Alouettes' game Friday night at Ottawa. Manziel was cleared to come off concussion protocol Tuesday. The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback has missed two games after taking a hard hit at the goal line in his second game with Montreal...
Aaron Rodgers get his new deal: $134 million extension
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Aaron Rodgers is getting another big deal. The two-time NFL MVP and Green Bay Packers agreed to terms Wednesday on a four-year extension that would keep Rodgers under contract through the 2023 season. The four-year deal is worth $134 million, with more than $100 million in guaranteed money. Rodgers' former teammate, NFL Network analyst James Jones, first reported the...
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Aaron Rodgers is getting another big deal. The two-time NFL MVP and Green Bay Packers agreed to terms Wednesday on a four-year extension that would keep Rodgers under contract through the 2023 season. The four-year deal is worth $134 million, with more than $100 million in guaranteed money. Rodgers' former teammate, NFL Network analyst James Jones, first reported the...
Prescott, Elliott lead revamped Cowboys in playoff pursuit
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott dealt with the uncertainty of running back Ezekiel Elliott's looming six-game suspension last year when the Dallas Cowboys slid from an NFC-best 13 wins to out of the playoffs. Now the star quarterback faces the unknown of a revamped and largely unproven group of receivers after the departures of Jason Witten and Dez Bryant.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott dealt with the uncertainty of running back Ezekiel Elliott's looming six-game suspension last year when the Dallas Cowboys slid from an NFC-best 13 wins to out of the playoffs. Now the star quarterback faces the unknown of a revamped and largely unproven group of receivers after the departures of Jason Witten and Dez Bryant.
Cowboys 2018 season preview
DALLAS COWBOYS (9-7) New faces: LB Leighton Vander Esch, G Connor Williams, WR Allen Hurns, WR/KR Tavon Austin, WR Michael Gallup, LB Joe Thomas, DT Jihad Ward, T Cameron Fleming, TE Dalton Schultz, WR Deonte Thompson. Key losses: TE Jason Witten, WR Dez Bryant, LB Anthony Hitchens, CB Orlando Scandrick, WR Brice Butler, WR/KR Ryan Switzer, TE James Hanna, RB Alfred Morris.
DALLAS COWBOYS (9-7) New faces: LB Leighton Vander Esch, G Connor Williams, WR Allen Hurns, WR/KR Tavon Austin, WR Michael Gallup, LB Joe Thomas, DT Jihad Ward, T Cameron Fleming, TE Dalton Schultz, WR Deonte Thompson. Key losses: TE Jason Witten, WR Dez Bryant, LB Anthony Hitchens, CB Orlando Scandrick, WR Brice Butler, WR/KR Ryan Switzer, TE James Hanna, RB Alfred Morris.
Machado 4 RBIs, Dozier HR for Dodgers in 8-4 win at Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Those midseason additions are doing their part to help the defending NL champion Los Angeles Dodgers in a push to get back into the playoffs. Their closer is struggling. Manny Machado drove in four runs, his most since getting to Los Angeles, and Brian Dozier hit his 20th homer of the season as the Dodgers beat the Texas Rangers 8-4 on Tuesday night for their fourth win...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Those midseason additions are doing their part to help the defending NL champion Los Angeles Dodgers in a push to get back into the playoffs. Their closer is struggling. Manny Machado drove in four runs, his most since getting to Los Angeles, and Brian Dozier hit his 20th homer of the season as the Dodgers beat the Texas Rangers 8-4 on Tuesday night for their fourth win...
Ohio State says Texas' Herman was with Smith at strip club
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Ohio State University has identified Texas head football coach Tom Herman as the Buckeyes assistant who went with Zach Smith to a Florida strip club when they were both Buckeyes assistants in 2014.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Ohio State University has identified Texas head football coach Tom Herman as the Buckeyes assistant who went with Zach Smith to a Florida strip club when they were both Buckeyes assistants in 2014.
Hail Mary: Tony Romo to try Web.com Tour qualifying
Tony Romo received a sponsor's exemption to play an opposite-field event on the PGA Tour this year. His next foray into golf is something he wants to earn. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS football analyst has entered the Web.com Tour qualifying tournament, which starts Wednesday morning at Lantana Golf Club in Texas. This will be the pre-qualifying stage, the start of a long...
Tony Romo received a sponsor's exemption to play an opposite-field event on the PGA Tour this year. His next foray into golf is something he wants to earn. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS football analyst has entered the Web.com Tour qualifying tournament, which starts Wednesday morning at Lantana Golf Club in Texas. This will be the pre-qualifying stage, the start of a long...
Arizona athletes to have prominent roles at McCain service
PHOENIX (AP) - Three of Arizona's most popular athletes will have prominent roles in the funeral for Sen. John McCain. Arizona Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald will speak during Thursday's service in Phoenix, preceding former Vice President Joe Biden. Former Arizona Coyotes captain Shane Doan and former Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Luis Gonzalez will serve as pallbearers.
PHOENIX (AP) - Three of Arizona's most popular athletes will have prominent roles in the funeral for Sen. John McCain. Arizona Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald will speak during Thursday's service in Phoenix, preceding former Vice President Joe Biden. Former Arizona Coyotes captain Shane Doan and former Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Luis Gonzalez will serve as pallbearers.
Dak Prescott continues to honor mom at charity golf tournament
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, Hall of Famer Charles Haley and other sports stars got out their golf clubs for a good cause Monday.
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, Hall of Famer Charles Haley and other sports stars got out their golf clubs for a good cause Monday.
Baylor QB spot still up for grabs between Brewer, McClendon
WACO, Texas (AP) - Baylor's depth chart lists returning starter Charlie Brewer or graduate transfer Jalan McClendon as the quarterback, and coach Matt Rhule still isn't ready to say which one will take the first snap of the season. "I probably won't name a starter until Friday night to the guys. I'm going to see how they prepare all week. I think both guys have been...
WACO, Texas (AP) - Baylor's depth chart lists returning starter Charlie Brewer or graduate transfer Jalan McClendon as the quarterback, and coach Matt Rhule still isn't ready to say which one will take the first snap of the season. "I probably won't name a starter until Friday night to the guys. I'm going to see how they prepare all week. I think both guys have been...
No. 7 Oklahoma defense eager to erase CFP memory
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma's defense has had a lot of time to think about its last outing. The Sooners gave up 527 yards in a 54-48 loss to Georgia in the College Football Playoff semifinal to close last season. The seventh-ranked Sooners still use that embarrassing performance for motivation, yet they look forward to a fresh start Saturday in the season opener against Florida Atlantic.
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma's defense has had a lot of time to think about its last outing. The Sooners gave up 527 yards in a 54-48 loss to Georgia in the College Football Playoff semifinal to close last season. The seventh-ranked Sooners still use that embarrassing performance for motivation, yet they look forward to a fresh start Saturday in the season opener against Florida Atlantic.