Texans star JJ Watt's Hurricane Harvey effort raises $41.6M
HOUSTON (AP) - Houston Texans star J.J. Watt said Monday that he has distributed the $41.6 million his foundation raised to help rebuild the Texas Gulf Coast after Hurricane Harvey. An online fundraiser Watt launched after the storm hit Texas last year went viral and far exceeded his original goal of raising $200,000.
HOUSTON (AP) - Houston Texans star J.J. Watt said Monday that he has distributed the $41.6 million his foundation raised to help rebuild the Texas Gulf Coast after Hurricane Harvey. An online fundraiser Watt launched after the storm hit Texas last year went viral and far exceeded his original goal of raising $200,000.
'We good?' Herman says blame him if Texas offense bad again
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Tom Herman spent an entire offseason swatting away questions about who will call the plays for Texas, him or beleaguered offensive coordinator Tim Beck. His latest answer came Monday "We'll all be calling plays," Herman said, and he will have veto power. "The responsibility of the offense and its performance ultimately lies with me."
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Tom Herman spent an entire offseason swatting away questions about who will call the plays for Texas, him or beleaguered offensive coordinator Tim Beck. His latest answer came Monday "We'll all be calling plays," Herman said, and he will have veto power. "The responsibility of the offense and its performance ultimately lies with me."
Manu Ginobili, a 4-time champion with Spurs, retires at 41
Manu Ginobili has played his final game, and with that a new era awaits the San Antonio Spurs. Ginobili announced his decision to retire Monday, the 41-year-old wrapping up what he called a "fabulous journey" in which he helped the Spurs win four NBA championships in 16 seasons with the club.
Manu Ginobili has played his final game, and with that a new era awaits the San Antonio Spurs. Ginobili announced his decision to retire Monday, the 41-year-old wrapping up what he called a "fabulous journey" in which he helped the Spurs win four NBA championships in 16 seasons with the club.
Reports: Beckham Jr agrees to 5-year deal with Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Odell Beckham Jr. of the New York Giants is now the NFL's highest-paid wide receiver. The Giants on Monday announced they have signed Beckham to a five-year contract extension that will keep the three-time Pro Bowler with the franchise for another six seasons.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Odell Beckham Jr. of the New York Giants is now the NFL's highest-paid wide receiver. The Giants on Monday announced they have signed Beckham to a five-year contract extension that will keep the three-time Pro Bowler with the franchise for another six seasons.
Peterson, Cards take 27-3 preseason win as Cowboys stars sit
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Patrick Peterson hasn't faced a starting quarterback in the preseason. The three-time All-Pro cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals is getting himself in regular-season form anyway. Peterson returned an interception 30 yards for a touchdown after Dallas decided to sit quarterback Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott in what was supposed to be the dress...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Patrick Peterson hasn't faced a starting quarterback in the preseason. The three-time All-Pro cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals is getting himself in regular-season form anyway. Peterson returned an interception 30 yards for a touchdown after Dallas decided to sit quarterback Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott in what was supposed to be the dress...
DeChambeau sails to victory in FedEx Cup playoff opener
PARAMUS, N.J. (AP) - To his right was the silver trophy Bryson DeChambeau won Sunday at The Northern Trust, a victory that felt comfortable to everyone but him. To his left was the silver FedEx Cup trophy, a reminder of the ultimate prize in the PGA Tour season. Missing was the gold Ryder Cup trophy. DeChambeau took a giant step toward playing for that, too.
PARAMUS, N.J. (AP) - To his right was the silver trophy Bryson DeChambeau won Sunday at The Northern Trust, a victory that felt comfortable to everyone but him. To his left was the silver FedEx Cup trophy, a reminder of the ultimate prize in the PGA Tour season. Missing was the gold Ryder Cup trophy. DeChambeau took a giant step toward playing for that, too.
Holland, 3 relievers pitch Giants past Rangers 3-1
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Derek Holland got a little extra pleasure out of beating the Texas Rangers, a team he believes gave up on him two years ago. The veteran left-hander pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning against his original club, Steven Duggar hit a two-run triple and the San Francisco Giants topped Texas 3-1 on Sunday.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Derek Holland got a little extra pleasure out of beating the Texas Rangers, a team he believes gave up on him two years ago. The veteran left-hander pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning against his original club, Steven Duggar hit a two-run triple and the San Francisco Giants topped Texas 3-1 on Sunday.
Prescott, Elliott out for Cowboys-Cardinals game
Even though week 3 of the NFL preseason is dubbed as a dress rehearsal for the regular season, the Dallas Cowboys have decided to rest quarterback Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott for Sunday night's games against the Arizona Cardinals.
Even though week 3 of the NFL preseason is dubbed as a dress rehearsal for the regular season, the Dallas Cowboys have decided to rest quarterback Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott for Sunday night's games against the Arizona Cardinals.
Giants nearly blow another big lead, hold off Rangers 5-3
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Less than 24 hours after blowing a six-run lead in an extra-innings loss, Mark Melancon prevented the San Francisco Giants from letting another big advantage slip away. The former closer did it on a day when the Giants celebrated their 2010 World Series championship, a team that had more than its fair share of tight finishes.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Less than 24 hours after blowing a six-run lead in an extra-innings loss, Mark Melancon prevented the San Francisco Giants from letting another big advantage slip away. The former closer did it on a day when the Giants celebrated their 2010 World Series championship, a team that had more than its fair share of tight finishes.
DeChambeau builds 4-shot lead at Northern Trust
PARAMUS, N.J. (AP) - Bryson DeChambeau described himself as a "man on a mission," and he sure played like one Saturday in The Northern Trust. Now it's a matter of which mission he's on. DeChambeau made four birdies in a five-hole stretch around the turn to pull away from a fading collection of stars, closed with two more birdies and had an 8-under 63 to build a four-shot lead...
PARAMUS, N.J. (AP) - Bryson DeChambeau described himself as a "man on a mission," and he sure played like one Saturday in The Northern Trust. Now it's a matter of which mission he's on. DeChambeau made four birdies in a five-hole stretch around the turn to pull away from a fading collection of stars, closed with two more birdies and had an 8-under 63 to build a four-shot lead...
Odor HR, Chirinos BB rally Rangers over Giants 7-6
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The potential final out bounced off Joe Panik's glove, and the San Francisco Giants couldn't recover after that. Rougned Odor hit a tying two-run homer in the ninth inning, Robinson Chirinos drew a bases-loaded walk in the 10th and the Texas Rangers rallied from six runs down to beat San Francisco 7-6 on Friday night.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The potential final out bounced off Joe Panik's glove, and the San Francisco Giants couldn't recover after that. Rougned Odor hit a tying two-run homer in the ninth inning, Robinson Chirinos drew a bases-loaded walk in the 10th and the Texas Rangers rallied from six runs down to beat San Francisco 7-6 on Friday night.
French Open says 'Non!' to Serena's black catsuit
Serena Williams will no longer be allowed to wear her skin-tight black catsuit at the French Open.
Serena Williams will no longer be allowed to wear her skin-tight black catsuit at the French Open.
Bartolo Colon goes on disabled list with back strain
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Texas Rangers right-hander Bartolo Colon has been put on the 10-day disabled list because of a strained lower back. The 45-year-old Colon is 7-11 with a 5.45 ERA. The Rangers made the move before Friday night's game at San Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Texas Rangers right-hander Bartolo Colon has been put on the 10-day disabled list because of a strained lower back. The 45-year-old Colon is 7-11 with a 5.45 ERA. The Rangers made the move before Friday night's game at San Francisco.
Adrian Peterson impresses in Redskins debut vs. Broncos
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) - Adrian Peterson didn't mind a healthy diet of action in the preseason 12 years into an NFL career that hasn't included much exhibition work. "So many years I begged to play in the preseason and was shut down," Peterson said. "They didn't have to beg me at all to play this week."
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) - Adrian Peterson didn't mind a healthy diet of action in the preseason 12 years into an NFL career that hasn't included much exhibition work. "So many years I begged to play in the preseason and was shut down," Peterson said. "They didn't have to beg me at all to play this week."
Meyer tweets apology to former assistant's ex-wife
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Amid withering criticism of his failing to more directly address domestic abuse issues at a news conference earlier this week, suspended coach Urban Meyer issued an apology Friday to the ex-wife of a former assistant coach who was suspected of abusing her.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Amid withering criticism of his failing to more directly address domestic abuse issues at a news conference earlier this week, suspended coach Urban Meyer issued an apology Friday to the ex-wife of a former assistant coach who was suspected of abusing her.
Rangers players pick unique nicknames for jerseys
You may do a double take if you watch baseball over the weekend. MLB allowed players to choose their own nicknames for their jerseys and some of them got pretty creative with the idea.
You may do a double take if you watch baseball over the weekend. MLB allowed players to choose their own nicknames for their jerseys and some of them got pretty creative with the idea.
Dynamo, FC Dallas tie 1-1 in Texas Derby
HOUSTON (AP) - Ronaldo Pena scored his first MLS goal in the 88th minute, helping the Houston Dynamo tie FC Dallas 1-1 on Thursday night in the Texas Derby. Houston (7-11-7) ended a club-record five-game losing streak, but its winless stretch was extended to eight matches. Dallas (13-5-7) remains atop the Western Conference standings, four points ahead of Sporting Kansas City and Los Angeles FC.
HOUSTON (AP) - Ronaldo Pena scored his first MLS goal in the 88th minute, helping the Houston Dynamo tie FC Dallas 1-1 on Thursday night in the Texas Derby. Houston (7-11-7) ended a club-record five-game losing streak, but its winless stretch was extended to eight matches. Dallas (13-5-7) remains atop the Western Conference standings, four points ahead of Sporting Kansas City and Los Angeles FC.
Fisher says Texas A&M 'very open' in inquiry of allegations
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - New Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher said Thursday his program will be "very open" to any inquiry into allegations of possible NCAA violations, but he is confident in how things have been handled since he arrived from Florida State.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - New Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher said Thursday his program will be "very open" to any inquiry into allegations of possible NCAA violations, but he is confident in how things have been handled since he arrived from Florida State.
Ohio State probe shows Meyer allowed bad behavior for years
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Urban Meyer may have weathered scandal at Ohio State, but not without a lasting stain as an exhaustive report detailed behavior that could easily have taken down a coach of lesser stature.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Urban Meyer may have weathered scandal at Ohio State, but not without a lasting stain as an exhaustive report detailed behavior that could easily have taken down a coach of lesser stature.
Cowboys move on at center with ill Frederick on their mind
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - A year ago, Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Joe Looney grabbed the spotlight during training camp as the prankster who took the field in star running back Ezekiel Elliott's jersey, his cover blown by the gut sticking out under No. 21. Now that Looney has become the starting center under the serious circumstances of Travis Frederick's battle against a rare...
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - A year ago, Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Joe Looney grabbed the spotlight during training camp as the prankster who took the field in star running back Ezekiel Elliott's jersey, his cover blown by the gut sticking out under No. 21. Now that Looney has become the starting center under the serious circumstances of Travis Frederick's battle against a rare...