Kobe Bryant not planning to play in BIG3 league next year
NEW YORK (AP) - Kobe Bryant won't be coming out of retirement to play in the BIG3 next year. A spokesperson for the longtime Los Angeles Lakers star said Tuesday that Bryant isn't playing next season in the 3-on-3 league of former NBA players.
NEW YORK (AP) - Kobe Bryant won't be coming out of retirement to play in the BIG3 next year. A spokesperson for the longtime Los Angeles Lakers star said Tuesday that Bryant isn't playing next season in the 3-on-3 league of former NBA players.
Davis homers in jersey signed by fan, A's top Rangers 9-0
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - On a night they both homered - and Ramon Laureano for the first two times in his career - the rookie learned far more about teammate Khris Davis than just his ability to clear fences. Davis' heart shined through as far as that 438-foot home run he hit sandwiched between Laureano's two longballs.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - On a night they both homered - and Ramon Laureano for the first two times in his career - the rookie learned far more about teammate Khris Davis than just his ability to clear fences. Davis' heart shined through as far as that 438-foot home run he hit sandwiched between Laureano's two longballs.
Adrian Peterson signs with running back-depleted Redskins
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- The Washington Redskins have signed four-time All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson. The team announced the deal Monday after meeting with Peterson. Jamaal Charles and Orleans Darkwa also visited the Redskins the past two days after several injuries at the position, with the team opting to sign Peterson and De'Veon Smith.
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- The Washington Redskins have signed four-time All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson. The team announced the deal Monday after meeting with Peterson. Jamaal Charles and Orleans Darkwa also visited the Redskins the past two days after several injuries at the position, with the team opting to sign Peterson and De'Veon Smith.
Texas pays $600,000 to settle Kearney discrimination lawsuit
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Documents show the University of Texas agreed to pay $600,000 to settle former women's track coach Bev Kearney's race and gender discrimination lawsuit. Kearney and the school agreed to settle her nearly five-year-old lawsuit in June, but terms weren't released until Monday. The financial total was released under public records requests from The Associated Press...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Documents show the University of Texas agreed to pay $600,000 to settle former women's track coach Bev Kearney's race and gender discrimination lawsuit. Kearney and the school agreed to settle her nearly five-year-old lawsuit in June, but terms weren't released until Monday. The financial total was released under public records requests from The Associated Press...
Ohio State trustees set Wednesday meeting on Meyer's future
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio State trustees have set a private Wednesday meeting to talk about the future of football coach Urban Meyer. Meyer has been the subject of an investigation into the handling of domestic-abuse allegations against a former assistant coach.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio State trustees have set a private Wednesday meeting to talk about the future of football coach Urban Meyer. Meyer has been the subject of an investigation into the handling of domestic-abuse allegations against a former assistant coach.
TCU checks in at No. 16, Texas at No. 23 in AP preseason Top 25
Alabama will begin its quest for a second consecutive national championship with a rare three-peat. The Crimson Tide is just the second team to be ranked No. 1 in the preseason Associated Press Top 25 poll for three straight seasons. Alabama received 42 out of 61 first-place votes. No. 2 Clemson received 18 first-place votes. Georgia is No. 3 and Wisconsin is fourth. The Badgers received one...
Alabama will begin its quest for a second consecutive national championship with a rare three-peat. The Crimson Tide is just the second team to be ranked No. 1 in the preseason Associated Press Top 25 poll for three straight seasons. Alabama received 42 out of 61 first-place votes. No. 2 Clemson received 18 first-place votes. Georgia is No. 3 and Wisconsin is fourth. The Badgers received one...
Nun from Minnesota goes viral for impressive first pitch at White Sox game
A nun from Minnesota is gaining notoriety after delivering a first pitch with some flair at an MLB game Saturday.
A nun from Minnesota is gaining notoriety after delivering a first pitch with some flair at an MLB game Saturday.
Cowboys optimistic Zack Martin will be ready for week 1
It appears the Cowboys can breathe a huge sigh of relief.
It appears the Cowboys can breathe a huge sigh of relief.
Wings fall in regular season finale, will play Mercury in first round of playoffs
SEATTLE (AP) - Breanna Stewart and Crystal Langhorne had 15 points each to help the Seattle Storm beat the Dallas Wings 84-68 in the regular-season finale for both teams Sunday. Sue Bird sat out the game and Stewart played just 13 minutes in the game that had no effect on the Storm's No. 1 playoff seed.
SEATTLE (AP) - Breanna Stewart and Crystal Langhorne had 15 points each to help the Seattle Storm beat the Dallas Wings 84-68 in the regular-season finale for both teams Sunday. Sue Bird sat out the game and Stewart played just 13 minutes in the game that had no effect on the Storm's No. 1 playoff seed.
Viktor Hovland becomes 1st Norwegian to win US Amateur
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) - Viktor Hovland's week at the U.S. Amateur went so well that even when he made rare mistakes with drives into hazards, it didn't end up hurting him at all. Hovland recovered from one to take the lead for good on the fourth hole of the 36-hole final and another to halve the final hole of the morning round and maintain a four-stroke lead.
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) - Viktor Hovland's week at the U.S. Amateur went so well that even when he made rare mistakes with drives into hazards, it didn't end up hurting him at all. Hovland recovered from one to take the lead for good on the fourth hole of the 36-hole final and another to halve the final hole of the morning round and maintain a four-stroke lead.
Odor HR sends Rangers past Angels 4-2 to cap soggy weekend
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Rougned Odor didn't let a little rain get in the way of his torrid August. The Texas second baseman connected on a go-ahead, three-run homer with rain falling in the seventh inning, and the Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 on Sunday to wrap up a soggy weekend.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Rougned Odor didn't let a little rain get in the way of his torrid August. The Texas second baseman connected on a go-ahead, three-run homer with rain falling in the seventh inning, and the Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 on Sunday to wrap up a soggy weekend.
Figueroa, Barrios help FC Dallas beat Minnesota 2-0
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Maynor Figueroa and Michael Barrios scored in FC Dallas' 2-0 victory over Minnesota United on Saturday night. The kickoff was delayed more than 2 1/2 hours because of lightning in the area. FC Dallas (13-5-6) remained three points ahead of Sporting Kansas City for the Western Conference lead.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Maynor Figueroa and Michael Barrios scored in FC Dallas' 2-0 victory over Minnesota United on Saturday night. The kickoff was delayed more than 2 1/2 hours because of lightning in the area. FC Dallas (13-5-6) remained three points ahead of Sporting Kansas City for the Western Conference lead.
Pujols has season-high 4 RBIs, Angels beat Rangers 11-7
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Albert Pujols keeps climbing up the career hits list and hurting the Texas Rangers in their home park. Pujols drove in a season-high four runs, Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Angels beat Texas 11-7 on a rainy Saturday night. Pujols went 3 for 4 to tie 19th-century star Cap Anson for 23rd with 3,081 hits. His 633rd homer was his 16th in 59 games...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Albert Pujols keeps climbing up the career hits list and hurting the Texas Rangers in their home park. Pujols drove in a season-high four runs, Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Angels beat Texas 11-7 on a rainy Saturday night. Pujols went 3 for 4 to tie 19th-century star Cap Anson for 23rd with 3,081 hits. His 633rd homer was his 16th in 59 games...
Prescott solid, Martin injured in Cowboys' 21-13 loss to Bengals
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys had another efficient preseason showing. Andy Dalton bogged down a bit with his Cincinnati Bengals. Prescott led a pair of scoring drives in three possessions, capped by a scrambling 6-yard scoring pass to Terrance Williams, before the Bengals rallied after halftime for a 21-13 exhibition victory Saturday night.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys had another efficient preseason showing. Andy Dalton bogged down a bit with his Cincinnati Bengals. Prescott led a pair of scoring drives in three possessions, capped by a scrambling 6-yard scoring pass to Terrance Williams, before the Bengals rallied after halftime for a 21-13 exhibition victory Saturday night.
Zack Martin, Xavier Woods leave Cowboys game with injuries
Cowboys guard Zack Martin and safety Xavier Woods suffered separate injuries during Saturday night's 21-13 preseason loss to the Bengals. Neither player returned to the game.
Cowboys guard Zack Martin and safety Xavier Woods suffered separate injuries during Saturday night's 21-13 preseason loss to the Bengals. Neither player returned to the game.
Oklahoma State's Hovland, UCLA's Bling advance to US Amateur final
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) - Norway's Viktor Hovland had such an easy time in the quarterfinals and round of 16 at the U.S. Amateur that he didn't even need to play the 13th hole. When he got pushed a bit in the semifinals, Hovland responded. Hovland birdied six of seven holes he played on the back nine Saturday to advance to the U.S. Amateur final at Pebble Beach, where he will take on...
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) - Norway's Viktor Hovland had such an easy time in the quarterfinals and round of 16 at the U.S. Amateur that he didn't even need to play the 13th hole. When he got pushed a bit in the semifinals, Hovland responded. Hovland birdied six of seven holes he played on the back nine Saturday to advance to the U.S. Amateur final at Pebble Beach, where he will take on...
Former Baylor WR Josh Gordon 'humbly' returns to Browns after health absence
CLEVELAND (AP) - Josh Gordon kept his word and "humbly" returned to the Cleveland Browns. All they can do is hope he stays clean. The former Pro Bowl receiver Saturday ended an extended absence from training camp to deal with his health. He has missed most of the past four seasons because of numerous violations of the NFL's substance-abuse policy. He posted a statement on Twitter...
CLEVELAND (AP) - Josh Gordon kept his word and "humbly" returned to the Cleveland Browns. All they can do is hope he stays clean. The former Pro Bowl receiver Saturday ended an extended absence from training camp to deal with his health. He has missed most of the past four seasons because of numerous violations of the NFL's substance-abuse policy. He posted a statement on Twitter...
Rougned Odor drives in 3 for Rangers in 6-4 win over Angels
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Rougned Odor and the Texas Rangers quickly got after yet another new Angels pitcher. Odor's two-run single capped a five-run outburst in the second inning off recently acquired Odrisamer Despaigne, the 14th starting pitcher used by Los Angeles this season, and the Rangers went on to a 6-4 win on Friday night. "Hopefully we keep doing what we're doing right...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Rougned Odor and the Texas Rangers quickly got after yet another new Angels pitcher. Odor's two-run single capped a five-run outburst in the second inning off recently acquired Odrisamer Despaigne, the 14th starting pitcher used by Los Angeles this season, and the Rangers went on to a 6-4 win on Friday night. "Hopefully we keep doing what we're doing right...
Cambage has 43 points, Wings clinch final WNBA playoff spot
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Elizabeth Cambage had 43 points and 13 rebounds and the Dallas Wings beat the Las Vegas Aces 107-102 on Friday night to clinch the final WNBA playoff spot and end a nine-game losing streak. It ended a turbulent stretch for Dallas, giving interim coach Taj McWilliams-Franklin her first victory. The Wings hadn't won since July 19, leading to the firing of coach Fred...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Elizabeth Cambage had 43 points and 13 rebounds and the Dallas Wings beat the Las Vegas Aces 107-102 on Friday night to clinch the final WNBA playoff spot and end a nine-game losing streak. It ended a turbulent stretch for Dallas, giving interim coach Taj McWilliams-Franklin her first victory. The Wings hadn't won since July 19, leading to the firing of coach Fred...
Rangers CF DeShields to DL with fracture in middle finger
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers center fielder Delino DeShields has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a fracture on the tip of his right middle finger. The move was made before Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. DeShields got hurt in the series opener Thursday night when he got hit by a pitch on an attempted bunt. Infielder/outfielder Drew Robinson was recalled...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers center fielder Delino DeShields has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a fracture on the tip of his right middle finger. The move was made before Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. DeShields got hurt in the series opener Thursday night when he got hit by a pitch on an attempted bunt. Infielder/outfielder Drew Robinson was recalled...