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.
NFL reinstates Cowboys DE Gregory from yearlong suspension
FRISCO, Texas (AP) -- The NFL has reinstated Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory, who was suspended all of last season over multiple violations of the league's substance-abuse policy. The league said Tuesday that Gregory can join the Cowboys at training camp in California next week and will be eligible for games as long as he continues to meet the terms of his reinstatement.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) -- The NFL has reinstated Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory, who was suspended all of last season over multiple violations of the league's substance-abuse policy. The league said Tuesday that Gregory can join the Cowboys at training camp in California next week and will be eligible for games as long as he continues to meet the terms of his reinstatement.
Woods says British Open becomes best shot at a major
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) - Tiger Woods doesn't feel as old at the oldest championship in golf. Back at the British Open for the first time in three years, Woods broke from his tradition on Tuesday morning. Instead of being among the first on the tee for practice, he didn't show up at Carnoustie until his news conference just before lunch. Then, he played nine holes with Masters...
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) - Tiger Woods doesn't feel as old at the oldest championship in golf. Back at the British Open for the first time in three years, Woods broke from his tradition on Tuesday morning. Instead of being among the first on the tee for practice, he didn't show up at Carnoustie until his news conference just before lunch. Then, he played nine holes with Masters...
Hometown hero Harper wins thrilling HR Derby over Schwarber
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Bryce Harper thrilled the home crowd and surely made his father proud, winning the All-Star Home Run Derby on Monday night with an exceptional display of power that carried him past Kyle Schwarber of the Chicago Cubs 19-18.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Bryce Harper thrilled the home crowd and surely made his father proud, winning the All-Star Home Run Derby on Monday night with an exceptional display of power that carried him past Kyle Schwarber of the Chicago Cubs 19-18.
TCU surprises with QB at Big 12 media day; Sooner stays home
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - TCU coach Gary Patterson didn't bring Shawn Robinson to Big 12 media days to declare the young quarterback a starter. "Superstitious reasons," Patterson said Monday about having the sophomore with one career start as one of five players there for the Horned Frogs. "I kidded I didn't bring Kenny (Hill) the first year and we went 6-7, then you bring him...
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - TCU coach Gary Patterson didn't bring Shawn Robinson to Big 12 media days to declare the young quarterback a starter. "Superstitious reasons," Patterson said Monday about having the sophomore with one career start as one of five players there for the Horned Frogs. "I kidded I didn't bring Kenny (Hill) the first year and we went 6-7, then you bring him...
2018 Home Run Derby: Here's who's competing in the Home Run Derby at the All-Star Game in DC
Washington Nationals slugger Bryce Harper will take on Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman in an all-NL East matchup in the first round of the Home Run Derby on Monday night.
Washington Nationals slugger Bryce Harper will take on Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman in an all-NL East matchup in the first round of the Home Run Derby on Monday night.
Houston, Phoenix among future Final Four sites
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Final Four is headed back to Houston, Phoenix, San Antonio and Indianapolis. The NCAA announced the sites for 2023-2026 on Monday, with all four cities recently hosting the finale of the NCAA Tournament. Houston, site of Villanova's last-second win over North Carolina in 2016, will host the Final Four in 2023. Phoenix will get the Final Four for the second time in...
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Final Four is headed back to Houston, Phoenix, San Antonio and Indianapolis. The NCAA announced the sites for 2023-2026 on Monday, with all four cities recently hosting the finale of the NCAA Tournament. Houston, site of Villanova's last-second win over North Carolina in 2016, will host the Final Four in 2023. Phoenix will get the Final Four for the second time in...
Fisher's new challenge: Make Aggies tough, SEC champions
ATLANTA (AP) - Jimbo Fisher introduced himself to his new Texas A&M team with some insults and frank challenges. Right off the bat, the new coach told the Aggies they were soft in 2017, according to one of his players. Fisher also told his new players they better do things his way, or otherwise they'd be gone. Welcome to College Station, coach.
ATLANTA (AP) - Jimbo Fisher introduced himself to his new Texas A&M team with some insults and frank challenges. Right off the bat, the new coach told the Aggies they were soft in 2017, according to one of his players. Fisher also told his new players they better do things his way, or otherwise they'd be gone. Welcome to College Station, coach.
Bowlsby has reasons to feel bullish about Big 12 Conference
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Bob Bowlsby never bought into the negative perceptions some have about the Big 12, and these days the commissioner has plenty of reasons to feel bullish about his league. Even more money is coming into the Big 12, the smallest of the Power Five conferences with only 10 schools, and there are fewer contentious issues around the league.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Bob Bowlsby never bought into the negative perceptions some have about the Big 12, and these days the commissioner has plenty of reasons to feel bullish about his league. Even more money is coming into the Big 12, the smallest of the Power Five conferences with only 10 schools, and there are fewer contentious issues around the league.
Fisher says tough schedule 'gets your attention'
Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher inherited a tough, early schedule in his first season. The Aggies host Clemson, the national champion two seasons ago, in their second game and visit defending national champion Alabama in their fourth.
Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher inherited a tough, early schedule in his first season. The Aggies host Clemson, the national champion two seasons ago, in their second game and visit defending national champion Alabama in their fourth.
Kingsbury not ready to name Texas Tech's next QB
Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury isn't ready to name a starting quarterback, and he says he's not keeping the decision to himself either. Kingsbury, himself a former Red Raiders quarterback, says he doesn't have a starter in mind before McLane Carter, Jett Duffey and Alan Bowman report for fall workouts next month.
Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury isn't ready to name a starting quarterback, and he says he's not keeping the decision to himself either. Kingsbury, himself a former Red Raiders quarterback, says he doesn't have a starter in mind before McLane Carter, Jett Duffey and Alan Bowman report for fall workouts next month.
Spieth returns claret jug, faces tough task getting it back
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) - Jordan Spieth figured someone from the R&A would be waiting for him when he pulled into the parking lot at Carnoustie to take back the silver claret jug. Instead, he was part of a ceremony with enough pomp to drive home the point. His reign as British Open champion was over. "The traditions of the Open are very special," Spieth said, "even if...
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) - Jordan Spieth figured someone from the R&A would be waiting for him when he pulled into the parking lot at Carnoustie to take back the silver claret jug. Instead, he was part of a ceremony with enough pomp to drive home the point. His reign as British Open champion was over. "The traditions of the Open are very special," Spieth said, "even if...
Big 12's Bowlsby: 9 league games won't make all things equal
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby would prefer to have every conference playing nine league games, but he says even that wouldn't be enough to make all things equal. The number of conference games is one of the points of discussion related to the Power Five leagues qualifying for the four-team College Football Playoff. The Southeastern Conference and Atlantic Coast have...
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby would prefer to have every conference playing nine league games, but he says even that wouldn't be enough to make all things equal. The number of conference games is one of the points of discussion related to the Power Five leagues qualifying for the four-team College Football Playoff. The Southeastern Conference and Atlantic Coast have...
No doubt: Djokovic wins 4th Wimbledon, 1st Slam in 2 years
LONDON (AP) - Novak Djokovic acknowledged that he was worried. His coach was, too. Could Djokovic ever return to the top of tennis? To the heights he'd already reached? Could he put aside the time lost to a painful right elbow that required surgery and the disappointment of poor-for-him results? Could he end a Grand Slam drought that lasted more than two years?
LONDON (AP) - Novak Djokovic acknowledged that he was worried. His coach was, too. Could Djokovic ever return to the top of tennis? To the heights he'd already reached? Could he put aside the time lost to a painful right elbow that required surgery and the disappointment of poor-for-him results? Could he end a Grand Slam drought that lasted more than two years?
Column: At World Cup final, Mbappe, just 19, joins Pele
MOSCOW (AP) - The ball skidded across the pristine Moscow pitch and time seemed to slow. This was Kylian Mbappe's moment, at just 19, to become the youngest player since Pele to score in a World Cup final. Did he hesitate? Did he wilt under the weight of hundreds of millions of eyes trained on TV screens around the world? Mbappe doesn't do doubt.
MOSCOW (AP) - The ball skidded across the pristine Moscow pitch and time seemed to slow. This was Kylian Mbappe's moment, at just 19, to become the youngest player since Pele to score in a World Cup final. Did he hesitate? Did he wilt under the weight of hundreds of millions of eyes trained on TV screens around the world? Mbappe doesn't do doubt.
France wins 2nd World Cup title, beats Croatia 4-2
MOSCOW (AP) - Taking turns sliding across the rain-soaked turf holding the World Cup trophy tight, teenager Kylian Mbappe and the rest of France's players acted like the youthful bunch they are. Nothing, not a Pussy Riot protest nor a postgame downpour that soaked Russian President Vladimir Putin, was going to stop the party.
MOSCOW (AP) - Taking turns sliding across the rain-soaked turf holding the World Cup trophy tight, teenager Kylian Mbappe and the rest of France's players acted like the youthful bunch they are. Nothing, not a Pussy Riot protest nor a postgame downpour that soaked Russian President Vladimir Putin, was going to stop the party.
Tony Romo rallies to win celebrity golf tournament
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Nev. (AP) - Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo rallied from four points back to win his first American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe on Sunday. Romo, who retired after the 2016 NFL season and is now an NFL analyst, had 27 points on the day to beat three-time defending champion Mark Mulder and San Jose Sharks captain Joe Pavelski, the the leader after the first...
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Nev. (AP) - Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo rallied from four points back to win his first American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe on Sunday. Romo, who retired after the 2016 NFL season and is now an NFL analyst, had 27 points on the day to beat three-time defending champion Mark Mulder and San Jose Sharks captain Joe Pavelski, the the leader after the first...
Rangers enter All-Star break after series loss to Orioles
BALTIMORE (AP) - For well over six seasons, Manny Machado's value to the Baltimore Orioles has been solely his ability to hit and play the field. All that has changed, now that the Orioles are looking to receive a huge return for their All-Star shortstop in a blockbuster trade. Machado homered before being removed on a wet day, Adam Jones hit a three-run double and Baltimore rallied past...
BALTIMORE (AP) - For well over six seasons, Manny Machado's value to the Baltimore Orioles has been solely his ability to hit and play the field. All that has changed, now that the Orioles are looking to receive a huge return for their All-Star shortstop in a blockbuster trade. Machado homered before being removed on a wet day, Adam Jones hit a three-run double and Baltimore rallied past...
Orioles use combined 4-hitter, Schoop RBI to beat Rangers
BALTIMORE (AP) - A huge crowd, a well-pitched game and the appearance of a local legend provided the Baltimore Orioles with a rare feel-good moment during a very unenjoyable season. Rookie Yefry Ramirez and four relievers combined on a four-hitter, Jonathan Schoop drove in a run with a sixth-inning sacrifice fly and the Orioles beat the Texas Rangers 1-0 Saturday night in a matchup of...
BALTIMORE (AP) - A huge crowd, a well-pitched game and the appearance of a local legend provided the Baltimore Orioles with a rare feel-good moment during a very unenjoyable season. Rookie Yefry Ramirez and four relievers combined on a four-hitter, Jonathan Schoop drove in a run with a sixth-inning sacrifice fly and the Orioles beat the Texas Rangers 1-0 Saturday night in a matchup of...