Spieth shares lead heading into Sunday at The Open
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) - The Latest on the British Open (all times local): 8:10 p.m. Americans Jordan Spieth, Xander Schauffele and Kevin Kisner share the lead on 9-under par heading into the final round of the British Open, with Tiger Woods four shots back in his bid for a first major title in 10 years. Schauffele and Kisner are going for their first victory in a major, while Spieth is...
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) - The Latest on the British Open (all times local): 8:10 p.m. Americans Jordan Spieth, Xander Schauffele and Kevin Kisner share the lead on 9-under par heading into the final round of the British Open, with Tiger Woods four shots back in his bid for a first major title in 10 years. Schauffele and Kisner are going for their first victory in a major, while Spieth is...
Rangers let one slip away in 11-inning loss to Indians
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Both of Cleveland's new relievers got into the game before the Indians closer had a rare blown save. Manager Terry Francona had to go deep into his bullpen - using seven relievers after All-Star starter Trevor Bauer's early exit - before the big hitters in the heart of the lineup finally put Cleveland ahead to stay.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Both of Cleveland's new relievers got into the game before the Indians closer had a rare blown save. Manager Terry Francona had to go deep into his bullpen - using seven relievers after All-Star starter Trevor Bauer's early exit - before the big hitters in the heart of the lineup finally put Cleveland ahead to stay.
Vandersloot has triple-double to help Sky beat Wings
CHICAGO (AP) - Courtney Vandersloot became the seventh player to have a triple-double in WNBA history, finishing with 13 points, 10 rebounds and a career-best 15 assists in the Chicago Sky's 114-99 victory over the Dallas Wings on Friday night. Vandersloot set a franchise record with 10 first-half assists and tied her team mark of 14 midway through the third quarter. Ticha Penicheiro holds...
CHICAGO (AP) - Courtney Vandersloot became the seventh player to have a triple-double in WNBA history, finishing with 13 points, 10 rebounds and a career-best 15 assists in the Chicago Sky's 114-99 victory over the Dallas Wings on Friday night. Vandersloot set a franchise record with 10 first-half assists and tied her team mark of 14 midway through the third quarter. Ticha Penicheiro holds...
Rangers put OF Mazara on disabled list, call up OF Calhoun
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers are going to get another big league look at the top prospect they got in the trade for Yu Darvish last summer. Outfielder Willie Calhoun was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday for his first stint in the majors this season after the Rangers put outfielder Nomar Mazara on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right thumb.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers are going to get another big league look at the top prospect they got in the trade for Yu Darvish last summer. Outfielder Willie Calhoun was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday for his first stint in the majors this season after the Rangers put outfielder Nomar Mazara on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right thumb.
Texas heat: Hottest home game for Rangers in 25 seasons
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Mother Nature is bringing the heat at the home ballpark of the Texas Rangers. The temperature was 107 degrees for the first pitch just after 7 p.m. Friday, when the Rangers played the Cleveland Indians in their first game after the All-Star break. It was the highest temperature ever at the start of a game at the Texas ballpark, which is in its 25th season - and the...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Mother Nature is bringing the heat at the home ballpark of the Texas Rangers. The temperature was 107 degrees for the first pitch just after 7 p.m. Friday, when the Rangers played the Cleveland Indians in their first game after the All-Star break. It was the highest temperature ever at the start of a game at the Texas ballpark, which is in its 25th season - and the...
Woods has mixed bag and another 71 at The Open
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) - Tiger Woods didn't entirely hurt his chances in the British Open. Better yet, he didn't hurt anyone in the gallery. Woods still walked away Friday realizing he made it a little tougher on the weekend at Carnoustie if he wants to end a decade without winning a major. A rugged start, a strong recovery, a few putts for birdie, a few he missed for par, and it...
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) - Tiger Woods didn't entirely hurt his chances in the British Open. Better yet, he didn't hurt anyone in the gallery. Woods still walked away Friday realizing he made it a little tougher on the weekend at Carnoustie if he wants to end a decade without winning a major. A rugged start, a strong recovery, a few putts for birdie, a few he missed for par, and it...
Spieth shoots up leaderboard, 3 shots off lead at The Open
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) - A light rain in the morning that gave way to soft sunlight in the afternoon took some of the sting out of Carnoustie. Just not all of it.
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) - A light rain in the morning that gave way to soft sunlight in the afternoon took some of the sting out of Carnoustie. Just not all of it.
Dolphins owner says he was keeping options open on anthem
Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross said he hadn't decided whether to actually discipline players who protest during the national anthem when he formally told the team that the demonstrations could be punishable.
Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross said he hadn't decided whether to actually discipline players who protest during the national anthem when he formally told the team that the demonstrations could be punishable.
NFL, NFLPA agree to freeze new anthem policy
The NFL and National Football League Players Association have agreed to halt enforcement of rules regarding the new national anthem policy while the two sides work on a resolution. The league and its players union issued a joint statement late Thursday, hours after The Associated Press reported that Miami Dolphins players who protest on the field during the anthem could be suspended for up to...
The NFL and National Football League Players Association have agreed to halt enforcement of rules regarding the new national anthem policy while the two sides work on a resolution. The league and its players union issued a joint statement late Thursday, hours after The Associated Press reported that Miami Dolphins players who protest on the field during the anthem could be suspended for up to...
Cambage breaks WNBA's two-game scoring record with 88 points
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Elizabeth Cambage had 35 points and 17 rebounds, breaking the WNBA's two-game scoring record, and the Dallas Wings beat the Washington Mystics 90-81 on Thursday night. Coming off a historic 53-point performance Tuesday, Cambage broke Minnesota star Maya Moore's record two-game total of 80 points set in 2014. Cambage also became the first player with back-to-back...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Elizabeth Cambage had 35 points and 17 rebounds, breaking the WNBA's two-game scoring record, and the Dallas Wings beat the Washington Mystics 90-81 on Thursday night. Coming off a historic 53-point performance Tuesday, Cambage broke Minnesota star Maya Moore's record two-game total of 80 points set in 2014. Cambage also became the first player with back-to-back...
Column: Woods close, but mistakes cost him again
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) - Some clouds came in and the wind started blowing - if just a bit - as Tiger Woods played the early holes Thursday, making what had been a warm, sunny day seem a little more like a British Open. As if on cue, Woods' game started looking a little more familiar, too. A birdie on the first hole was just the start he needed. Another on the fourth got even the normally...
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) - Some clouds came in and the wind started blowing - if just a bit - as Tiger Woods played the early holes Thursday, making what had been a warm, sunny day seem a little more like a British Open. As if on cue, Woods' game started looking a little more familiar, too. A birdie on the first hole was just the start he needed. Another on the fourth got even the normally...
Flower Mound's Smart re-signs with Celtics
BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Celtics have re-signed guard Marcus Smart. The 6-foot-4 defensive stalwart is returning to the team that picked him sixth overall in the 2014 draft after finding the market for a restricted free agent wasn't as lucrative as he'd hoped.
BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Celtics have re-signed guard Marcus Smart. The 6-foot-4 defensive stalwart is returning to the team that picked him sixth overall in the 2014 draft after finding the market for a restricted free agent wasn't as lucrative as he'd hoped.
Spieth takes a stumble in his British Open title defense
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) -- Through 14 holes, Jordan Spieth was challenging for the lead in the British Open and making it look easy.
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) -- Through 14 holes, Jordan Spieth was challenging for the lead in the British Open and making it look easy.
Mavericks add Jenny Boucek to coaching staff
DALLAS (AP) - The Dallas Mavericks have added Jenny Boucek to their coaching staff. The club said Wednesday that she will be an assistant to the team's basketball staff and special projects. Boucek spent last season as a player development coach with the Sacramento Kings. She was an assistant with the WNBA's Seattle Storm when they won WNBA championships in 2004 and 2010 and was their...
DALLAS (AP) - The Dallas Mavericks have added Jenny Boucek to their coaching staff. The club said Wednesday that she will be an assistant to the team's basketball staff and special projects. Boucek spent last season as a player development coach with the Sacramento Kings. She was an assistant with the WNBA's Seattle Storm when they won WNBA championships in 2004 and 2010 and was their...
Former Baylor DC Bennett addresses sexual assault scandal
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Former Baylor defensive coordinator Phil Bennett says the review launched by a legal firm after the school's sexual assault scandal included an interview he describes as a "fraud." Bennett told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram in a question-and-answer segment published Wednesday that he met in early 2016 with two investigators from the Pepper Hamilton law firm.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Former Baylor defensive coordinator Phil Bennett says the review launched by a legal firm after the school's sexual assault scandal included an interview he describes as a "fraud." Bennett told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram in a question-and-answer segment published Wednesday that he met in early 2016 with two investigators from the Pepper Hamilton law firm.
Dallas Cowboys are the world's most valuable sports franchise for third straight year
The Dallas Cowboys are the most valuable sports franchise in the world for the third straight year, according to Forbes.
The Dallas Cowboys are the most valuable sports franchise in the world for the third straight year, according to Forbes.
MLB All-Star game special for Colleyville Heritage player
The Major League Baseball All-Star game was special for a North Texas high school player. The Colleyville Heritage High School standout showed off his talents Monday night.
The Major League Baseball All-Star game was special for a North Texas high school player. The Colleyville Heritage High School standout showed off his talents Monday night.
Record 10 homers as AL wins All-Star Game 8-6 in 10 innings
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Houston teammates Alex Bregman and George Springer homered on consecutive pitches from the Los Angeles Dodgers' Ross Stripling to start the 10th inning, part of a record 10 long balls in all, and the American League beat the NL 8-6 Tuesday night to extend its All-Star Game winning streak to six.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Houston teammates Alex Bregman and George Springer homered on consecutive pitches from the Los Angeles Dodgers' Ross Stripling to start the 10th inning, part of a record 10 long balls in all, and the American League beat the NL 8-6 Tuesday night to extend its All-Star Game winning streak to six.
Texas goes from compliant to committed, winning with Herman
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Texas has gone from compliant to committed under coach Tom Herman, and is winning again. When Herman appeared at Big 12 media days for the first time last summer, the Longhorns were coming off three consecutive losing seasons and he had yet to coach a game in Austin.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Texas has gone from compliant to committed under coach Tom Herman, and is winning again. When Herman appeared at Big 12 media days for the first time last summer, the Longhorns were coming off three consecutive losing seasons and he had yet to coach a game in Austin.
Cambage scores WNBA-record 53 points for Wings over Liberty
DALLAS (AP) - Elizabeth Cambage scored a WNBA single-game record 53 points to help the Dallas Wings beat the New York Liberty 104-87 on Tuesday. Cambage reached 50 points on a 3-point play with 2:19 remaining and broke Riquna Williams' WNBA record of 51 points, set Sept. 8, 2013, on a wide open 3-pointer from the top of the key.
DALLAS (AP) - Elizabeth Cambage scored a WNBA single-game record 53 points to help the Dallas Wings beat the New York Liberty 104-87 on Tuesday. Cambage reached 50 points on a 3-point play with 2:19 remaining and broke Riquna Williams' WNBA record of 51 points, set Sept. 8, 2013, on a wide open 3-pointer from the top of the key.