Tackle this: NFL players benefit from regular yoga practice
NEW YORK (AP) - Without stretching, New York Giants offensive lineman Chad Wheeler folds his 6-foot-7, 317-pound frame over far enough to place his palms flat on the ground. His knees are straight but not fully locked, because that's poor form, and he can comfortably hold himself there - he's that flexible. That's nothing for Wheeler. Like many NFL players, he does yoga.
NEW YORK (AP) - Without stretching, New York Giants offensive lineman Chad Wheeler folds his 6-foot-7, 317-pound frame over far enough to place his palms flat on the ground. His knees are straight but not fully locked, because that's poor form, and he can comfortably hold himself there - he's that flexible. That's nothing for Wheeler. Like many NFL players, he does yoga.
AP source: Browns, Dez Bryant still talking but no deal
CLEVELAND (AP) - Dez Bryant and the Browns are in a holding pattern. The free agent wide receiver concluded his visit with Cleveland on Friday without agreeing to a contract, but "conversations continue" between the sides, a person familiar with negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the talks.
CLEVELAND (AP) - Dez Bryant and the Browns are in a holding pattern. The free agent wide receiver concluded his visit with Cleveland on Friday without agreeing to a contract, but "conversations continue" between the sides, a person familiar with negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the talks.
Profar starts triple play and homers, Rangers rally past Angels
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Triple plays are rare enough to begin with. Jurickson Profar and the Texas Rangers turned one that was especially unusual Thursday night. In fact, it had been more than a century since there was another one like it in the majors. "It was an all-around heads-up play by Profar," Texas manager Jeff Banister said. "Very slow heartbeat in that moment."
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Triple plays are rare enough to begin with. Jurickson Profar and the Texas Rangers turned one that was especially unusual Thursday night. In fact, it had been more than a century since there was another one like it in the majors. "It was an all-around heads-up play by Profar," Texas manager Jeff Banister said. "Very slow heartbeat in that moment."
Browns, Bryant meet as sides try to see if there's a future
CLEVELAND (AP) - Dez Bryant and the Browns are still in the courtship phase. Their future together is uncertain. The three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver and his agent, Kim Maile, met with team officials at the Browns' headquarters in Berea, Ohio, on Thursday. The sides got to know each other better, and they are expected to meet again Friday to discuss a potential contract for Bryant with...
CLEVELAND (AP) - Dez Bryant and the Browns are still in the courtship phase. Their future together is uncertain. The three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver and his agent, Kim Maile, met with team officials at the Browns' headquarters in Berea, Ohio, on Thursday. The sides got to know each other better, and they are expected to meet again Friday to discuss a potential contract for Bryant with...
Foles leaves preseason game with shoulder strain
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles left Thursday's exhibition game against the New England Patriots with a shoulder strain. His return was questionable, the team said. The Super Bowl MVP appeared to be in pain when he was hit by Patriots defensive lineman Adrian Clayborn in the right arm as he reared back to throw in the first half. The ball popped loose,...
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles left Thursday's exhibition game against the New England Patriots with a shoulder strain. His return was questionable, the team said. The Super Bowl MVP appeared to be in pain when he was hit by Patriots defensive lineman Adrian Clayborn in the right arm as he reared back to throw in the first half. The ball popped loose,...
Baylor has to learn how to win after progress under Rhule
Baylor made a lot of progress in coach Matt Rhule's first season despite that 1-11 record. "We're tackling issues and tackling character development. We're mentoring, developing, educating and I'm proud of the things we're doing as a college football program," Rhule said. "I know we're trying to move away from the past and learn from the past, but part of...
Baylor made a lot of progress in coach Matt Rhule's first season despite that 1-11 record. "We're tackling issues and tackling character development. We're mentoring, developing, educating and I'm proud of the things we're doing as a college football program," Rhule said. "I know we're trying to move away from the past and learn from the past, but part of...
Kingsbury not nervous about Texas Tech's QB uncertainty
Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury was asked if he was nervous about the uncertainty at quarterback for the Red Raiders. "Just because they're young or inexperienced, to me you never know how they're going to respond," Kingsbury said. "I wouldn't say nervous. I think excited to not really know who it is and be able to work with those guys and try to have one guy really...
Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury was asked if he was nervous about the uncertainty at quarterback for the Red Raiders. "Just because they're young or inexperienced, to me you never know how they're going to respond," Kingsbury said. "I wouldn't say nervous. I think excited to not really know who it is and be able to work with those guys and try to have one guy really...
TCU's new QB will have talented skill players around him
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Shawn Robinson won his only start last season, making the sophomore TCU's most experienced quarterback. Coach Gary Patterson has always said he judges quarterbacks by what they do on Saturdays. Robinson, filling in that mid-November day at Texas Tech for injured Kenny Hill, got a key victory that helped the Horned Frogs get into the Big 12 championship game on way...
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Shawn Robinson won his only start last season, making the sophomore TCU's most experienced quarterback. Coach Gary Patterson has always said he judges quarterbacks by what they do on Saturdays. Robinson, filling in that mid-November day at Texas Tech for injured Kenny Hill, got a key victory that helped the Horned Frogs get into the Big 12 championship game on way...
High expectations face Fisher in 1st season at Texas A&M
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Texas A&M lured Jimbo Fisher away from Florida State with a huge contract to bring the Aggies their first national title since Franklin Roosevelt was president. Fans won't have to wait long to see how the team stacks up against college football's elite with 2016 national champion Clemson visiting College Station on Sept. 8 and the Aggies trekking to...
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Texas A&M lured Jimbo Fisher away from Florida State with a huge contract to bring the Aggies their first national title since Franklin Roosevelt was president. Fans won't have to wait long to see how the team stacks up against college football's elite with 2016 national champion Clemson visiting College Station on Sept. 8 and the Aggies trekking to...
Beltre still out of Texas lineup because of left hamstring
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre is still out of the lineup because of his troublesome left hamstring, but still on the active roster and hoping to avoid a third trip to the disabled list this season. "That's the question right now. We want to wait a couple days," the 39-year-old Beltre said Thursday.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre is still out of the lineup because of his troublesome left hamstring, but still on the active roster and hoping to avoid a third trip to the disabled list this season. "That's the question right now. We want to wait a couple days," the 39-year-old Beltre said Thursday.
Oklahoma coach Riley ready to build on success in 2nd year
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - A year ago, new Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley was scrambling to find his way after Bob Stoops' abrupt retirement put him in command just two months before fall camp. The 34-year-old offensive mastermind now has a season under his belt and the kind of pay increase that often comes with a job well done. He led Oklahoma to a No. 3 final ranking and cashed in with a new...
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - A year ago, new Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley was scrambling to find his way after Bob Stoops' abrupt retirement put him in command just two months before fall camp. The 34-year-old offensive mastermind now has a season under his belt and the kind of pay increase that often comes with a job well done. He led Oklahoma to a No. 3 final ranking and cashed in with a new...
Texas looking for more in Year 2 of Tom Herman's rebuild
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The frustration at Texas is visible in - of all places - the flowing golden curls of senior defensive end Breckyn Hager. Hager was a freshman when he vowed he wouldn't cut his hair until Texas won the Big 12 Conference. His hair now stretches down to his sternum. Yep, it's been that long - much longer, really - since Texas mattered in the Big 12.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The frustration at Texas is visible in - of all places - the flowing golden curls of senior defensive end Breckyn Hager. Hager was a freshman when he vowed he wouldn't cut his hair until Texas won the Big 12 Conference. His hair now stretches down to his sternum. Yep, it's been that long - much longer, really - since Texas mattered in the Big 12.
Snedeker shoots 59 at Wyndham Championship
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - Brandt Snedeker shot an 11-under 59 on Thursday at the Wyndham Championship, falling one shot shy of matching the record. He made a 20-foot putt on his final hole, becoming the 10th player in PGA Tour to break 60. Jim Furyk set the record with a 58 in the final round of the Travelers Championship in 2016.
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - Brandt Snedeker shot an 11-under 59 on Thursday at the Wyndham Championship, falling one shot shy of matching the record. He made a 20-foot putt on his final hole, becoming the 10th player in PGA Tour to break 60. Jim Furyk set the record with a 58 in the final round of the Travelers Championship in 2016.
Arizona not tempering expectations in Sumlin's first season
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Most times when a new coach takes over a program, the expectations are tempered. Arizona is looking to contend for a Pac-12 South title in Kevin Sumlin's first season. The Wildcats are loaded with talent offensively, are led by one of the nation's most dynamic players and have a chance to be much better defensively than they were under Rich Rodriguez. Why not...
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Most times when a new coach takes over a program, the expectations are tempered. Arizona is looking to contend for a Pac-12 South title in Kevin Sumlin's first season. The Wildcats are loaded with talent offensively, are led by one of the nation's most dynamic players and have a chance to be much better defensively than they were under Rich Rodriguez. Why not...
Mansfield HS coach prepares for new football season after battling cancer
Seven months after being diagnosed with cancer, Mansfield High School Head Football Coach Daniel Maberry is preparing his Tigers for the upcoming season.
Seven months after being diagnosed with cancer, Mansfield High School Head Football Coach Daniel Maberry is preparing his Tigers for the upcoming season.
Mansfield HS coach prepares for new football season after battling cancer
Edward Egros reports.
Edward Egros reports.
TCU loses DT Blacklock to season-ending injury
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - TCU has lost standout defensive tackle Ross Blacklock to a season-ending Achilles injury. A person with knowledge of the situation said Wednesday night that Blacklock was injured during non-contact work in a recent practice. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because there was no announcement from the school about the injury.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - TCU has lost standout defensive tackle Ross Blacklock to a season-ending Achilles injury. A person with knowledge of the situation said Wednesday night that Blacklock was injured during non-contact work in a recent practice. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because there was no announcement from the school about the injury.
Johnny Manziel placed under concussion protocol by Alouettes
MONTREAL (AP) - Johnny Manziel was placed under the Canadian Football League's concussion protocol Wednesday. The Montreal Alouettes quarterback was hit at the goal line last weekend in a 24-17 loss at Ottawa.
MONTREAL (AP) - Johnny Manziel was placed under the Canadian Football League's concussion protocol Wednesday. The Montreal Alouettes quarterback was hit at the goal line last weekend in a 24-17 loss at Ottawa.
Goldschmidt homers, Corbin sharp in D-backs 6-4 win at Texas
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Paul Goldschmidt hit his 27th homer to put Arizona ahead to stay, All-Star lefty Patrick Corbin worked seven innings for his 10th victory and the NL West-leading Diamondbacks beat the Texas Rangers 6-4 on Tuesday night.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Paul Goldschmidt hit his 27th homer to put Arizona ahead to stay, All-Star lefty Patrick Corbin worked seven innings for his 10th victory and the NL West-leading Diamondbacks beat the Texas Rangers 6-4 on Tuesday night.