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...
Gruezo, Acosta help FC Dallas beat Fire 3-1
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Carlos Gruezo scored his second MLS goal to help FC Dallas beat the Chicago Fire 3-1 on Saturday night. FC Dallas (10-3-5) is unbeaten in 11 home matches this season and has won three of its last four overall. Gruezo, a 23-year-old midfielder, side-footed a volley, off a cross from Reggie Cannon, to give FC Dallas a 1-0 lead in the 27th minute.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Carlos Gruezo scored his second MLS goal to help FC Dallas beat the Chicago Fire 3-1 on Saturday night. FC Dallas (10-3-5) is unbeaten in 11 home matches this season and has won three of its last four overall. Gruezo, a 23-year-old midfielder, side-footed a volley, off a cross from Reggie Cannon, to give FC Dallas a 1-0 lead in the 27th minute.
PREVIEW: France vs Croatia 2018 FIFA World Cup final
A capsule look at Sunday's World Cup final between France and Croatia in Moscow (11 a.m. EDT, 6 p.m. local): WHY FRANCE WILL WIN
A capsule look at Sunday's World Cup final between France and Croatia in Moscow (11 a.m. EDT, 6 p.m. local): WHY FRANCE WILL WIN
A youthful France faces veteran-laden Croatia for World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) - France is the established power with a young team full of speed and skill. Croatia has the veterans that have shown they can never be counted out. The two sides will meet on Sunday in the World Cup final, with France going for its second title in its third final in 20 years. Croatia, a country that only gained independence in 1991, will be playing in its first.
MOSCOW (AP) - France is the established power with a young team full of speed and skill. Croatia has the veterans that have shown they can never be counted out. The two sides will meet on Sunday in the World Cup final, with France going for its second title in its third final in 20 years. Croatia, a country that only gained independence in 1991, will be playing in its first.
Serena Williams set to 'be a contender to win Grand Slams'
LONDON (AP) - For someone who already owns 23 Grand Slam titles, seven at Wimbledon, Serena Williams sure sounds like a tennis player who is just starting her career. After losing the final at the All England Club to Angelique Kerber 6-3, 6-3 on Saturday , Williams was ready to look ahead.
LONDON (AP) - For someone who already owns 23 Grand Slam titles, seven at Wimbledon, Serena Williams sure sounds like a tennis player who is just starting her career. After losing the final at the All England Club to Angelique Kerber 6-3, 6-3 on Saturday , Williams was ready to look ahead.
Belgium finishes 3rd at World Cup, beats England 2-0
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) - For Belgium and England, the third-place match at the World Cup was more like a dress rehearsal for future finals. At least they hope. The Belgians earned their best World Cup finish by beating England 2-0 on Saturday in a match both saw as the start of a push for the European Championship title in 2020 or the World Cup in 2022.
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) - For Belgium and England, the third-place match at the World Cup was more like a dress rehearsal for future finals. At least they hope. The Belgians earned their best World Cup finish by beating England 2-0 on Saturday in a match both saw as the start of a push for the European Championship title in 2020 or the World Cup in 2022.
Texas Rangers, FC Dallas suspend Papa John's promotions in wake of racist slur use by founder
The Texas Rangers and FC Dallas have suspended all promotions involving Papa John's in the wake of the fallout from the company’s founder using a racial slur.
The Texas Rangers and FC Dallas have suspended all promotions involving Papa John's in the wake of the fallout from the company’s founder using a racial slur.
Rua's HR in 7th leads Rangers to 5-4 win over Orioles
BALTIMORE (AP) - Ryan Rua had a tiebreaking, pinch-hit three-run homer in the seventh inning and the Texas Rangers held on to beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Cole Hamels (5-8) won for the first time in almost a month, allowing four runs and five hits with three strikeouts and one walk over 6 1/3 innings in a matchup of last-place teams.
BALTIMORE (AP) - Ryan Rua had a tiebreaking, pinch-hit three-run homer in the seventh inning and the Texas Rangers held on to beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Cole Hamels (5-8) won for the first time in almost a month, allowing four runs and five hits with three strikeouts and one walk over 6 1/3 innings in a matchup of last-place teams.
Here's the catch: NFL refs thought they were right all along
PLANO, Texas (AP) - Walt Coleman doesn't see the revamped catch rule as a big change for NFL game officials because the veteran referee believes they've already been calling catches the new way. If anything, Coleman figures there will be fewer reviews of their rulings.
PLANO, Texas (AP) - Walt Coleman doesn't see the revamped catch rule as a big change for NFL game officials because the veteran referee believes they've already been calling catches the new way. If anything, Coleman figures there will be fewer reviews of their rulings.
Anderson tops Isner 26-24 at Wimbledon; other SF suspended
LONDON (AP) - To say that Kevin Anderson won this interminable Wimbledon semifinal, and that John Isner lost it, didn't really seem fair. To Anderson, anyway.
LONDON (AP) - To say that Kevin Anderson won this interminable Wimbledon semifinal, and that John Isner lost it, didn't really seem fair. To Anderson, anyway.
2014 top offensive player RB DeMarco Murray retires
DeMarco Murray is retiring from the NFL. The 2014 Offensive Player of the Year made the announcement on ESPN on Friday, four months after being released by the Tennessee Titans. Murray, 30, lost his job to Derrick Henry last season and was due to make $6.25 million in 2018 when the Titans let him go. He ran for 659 yards and six touchdowns last season, dealt with a knee injury late in the year,...
DeMarco Murray is retiring from the NFL. The 2014 Offensive Player of the Year made the announcement on ESPN on Friday, four months after being released by the Tennessee Titans. Murray, 30, lost his job to Derrick Henry last season and was due to make $6.25 million in 2018 when the Titans let him go. He ran for 659 yards and six touchdowns last season, dealt with a knee injury late in the year,...
College Football Playoff extends deals with Cotton, Fiesta, Peach through 2026
IRVING, Texas (AP) - The College Football Playoff agreements for the Cotton Bowl Classic, Fiesta Bowl and Peach Bowl have been extended six years through 2026. Bill Hancock, executive director of the College Football Playoff, made the announcement Friday. "The communities of greater Dallas, Phoenix and Atlanta have fully embraced the opportunity to be a part of this very popular event and...
IRVING, Texas (AP) - The College Football Playoff agreements for the Cotton Bowl Classic, Fiesta Bowl and Peach Bowl have been extended six years through 2026. Bill Hancock, executive director of the College Football Playoff, made the announcement Friday. "The communities of greater Dallas, Phoenix and Atlanta have fully embraced the opportunity to be a part of this very popular event and...
England, Belgium to play for 3rd place at World Cup on Saturday
MOSCOW (AP) - England defender Kyle Walker is finding meaning in the game no one wants to play. The third-place match at the World Cup is often dismissed as a pointless way for FIFA to fill TV space with two teams who just want to go home. But for Walker, a bronze medal still has value.
MOSCOW (AP) - England defender Kyle Walker is finding meaning in the game no one wants to play. The third-place match at the World Cup is often dismissed as a pointless way for FIFA to fill TV space with two teams who just want to go home. But for Walker, a bronze medal still has value.
Angry World Cup fan throws beer in reporter's face during live broadcast
Everyone's been mad during a sporting event at one point or another, but one World Cup fan took it a step too far.
Everyone's been mad during a sporting event at one point or another, but one World Cup fan took it a step too far.
SCHEDULE: Channels, times to watch the 2018 FIFA World Cup - Central Time Zone
From the opening match to the exciting final, here are all the game times (CT) and networks for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. All games will either be on FOX or FS1.
From the opening match to the exciting final, here are all the game times (CT) and networks for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. All games will either be on FOX or FS1.
Wheatcroft shoots 9-under for 1-stroke lead in Quad Cities
SILVIS, Ill. (AP) - Steve Wheatcroft shot a career-best 9-under 62 on Thursday to take a one-shot lead in the John Deere Classic. Wheatcroft birdied seven of the last nine holes to finish a shot ahead of Michael Kim. Johnson Wagner, Nick Taylor, Andres Romero and Joel Dahmen shot opening-round 64s. Francesco Molinari, who won the Quicken Loans National two weeks ago, was among a group of...
SILVIS, Ill. (AP) - Steve Wheatcroft shot a career-best 9-under 62 on Thursday to take a one-shot lead in the John Deere Classic. Wheatcroft birdied seven of the last nine holes to finish a shot ahead of Michael Kim. Johnson Wagner, Nick Taylor, Andres Romero and Joel Dahmen shot opening-round 64s. Francesco Molinari, who won the Quicken Loans National two weeks ago, was among a group of...
Sooners the favorite again in Big 12 football preseason poll
For the 3rd straight year, Oklahoma was picked to finish at the top of the Big 12 football standings.
For the 3rd straight year, Oklahoma was picked to finish at the top of the Big 12 football standings.
Cownose rays at Zoo Tampa predict World Cup winner
A couple of cownose rays at Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park have predicted the winner of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
A couple of cownose rays at Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park have predicted the winner of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Wings pull away for 5th straight win, 92-77 over Sparks
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Skylar Diggins-Smith had 22 points and 11 assists, helping the Dallas Wings beat the Los Angeles Sparks 92-77 on Thursday night for their fifth consecutive victory. Dallas (12-8) had its lead cut to 71-70 after the Sparks' Riquna Williams hit a 3-pointer with 7:52 to go. The Wings then went on a 21-2 run before the Sparks (13-9) scored the final five points of the game....
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Skylar Diggins-Smith had 22 points and 11 assists, helping the Dallas Wings beat the Los Angeles Sparks 92-77 on Thursday night for their fifth consecutive victory. Dallas (12-8) had its lead cut to 71-70 after the Sparks' Riquna Williams hit a 3-pointer with 7:52 to go. The Wings then went on a 21-2 run before the Sparks (13-9) scored the final five points of the game....
Norton Cuban, father of Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, dead at 92
Norton Cuban, Mark Cuban’s father, has passed away.
Norton Cuban, Mark Cuban’s father, has passed away.