Jones scores 27, Sun hand Wings 9th straight loss
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) - Jonquel Jones had 27 points and 10 rebounds, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Dallas Wings 96-76 on Tuesday night to spoil the head-coaching debut of Taj McWilliams-Franklin. McWilliams-Franklin was named interim coach on Sunday after Fred Williams was fired. Connecticut (19-13) has won seven of eight, and it is fourth in the playoff standings.
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) - Jonquel Jones had 27 points and 10 rebounds, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Dallas Wings 96-76 on Tuesday night to spoil the head-coaching debut of Taj McWilliams-Franklin. McWilliams-Franklin was named interim coach on Sunday after Fred Williams was fired. Connecticut (19-13) has won seven of eight, and it is fourth in the playoff standings.
Back from drug ban, Cowboys' Gregory speaks of deeper issues
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) - Randy Gregory understands the prevailing view that repeated use of marijuana is the reason the Dallas Cowboys defensive end has been suspended for 30 of the past 32 games. Now that he's on the verge of playing after a year away from the NFL, the former Nebraska standout wants people to know there are deeper issues of mental health that Gregory isn't comfortable...
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) - Randy Gregory understands the prevailing view that repeated use of marijuana is the reason the Dallas Cowboys defensive end has been suspended for 30 of the past 32 games. Now that he's on the verge of playing after a year away from the NFL, the former Nebraska standout wants people to know there are deeper issues of mental health that Gregory isn't comfortable...
Beltre out of Rangers lineup after hurting hamstring again
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre is out of the lineup a day after the active career hits leader re-aggravated the left hamstring injury that already has put him on the disabled list twice this season. Manager Jeff Banister said before Tuesday's game against Arizona that Beltre would get a couple of days down before getting another evaluation. Texas has a day...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre is out of the lineup a day after the active career hits leader re-aggravated the left hamstring injury that already has put him on the disabled list twice this season. Manager Jeff Banister said before Tuesday's game against Arizona that Beltre would get a couple of days down before getting another evaluation. Texas has a day...
Free-agent receiver Dez Bryant set to visit Browns camp
BEREA, Ohio (AP) - Free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant is set to visit the Browns. The three-time Pro Bowler was released by Dallas in April. The Browns say he will be at their training camp Thursday. Bryant has shown interest in signing with Cleveland, and receiver Jarvis Landry said Monday the team would welcome him with "open arms."
BEREA, Ohio (AP) - Free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant is set to visit the Browns. The three-time Pro Bowler was released by Dallas in April. The Browns say he will be at their training camp Thursday. Bryant has shown interest in signing with Cleveland, and receiver Jarvis Landry said Monday the team would welcome him with "open arms."
Redskins release veteran cornerback Orlando Scandrick
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The Washington Redskins made a surprise move three weeks into training camp by releasing veteran cornerback Orlando Scandrick.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The Washington Redskins made a surprise move three weeks into training camp by releasing veteran cornerback Orlando Scandrick.
Chirinos drives in 4, Colon wins again as Rangers top D-backs 5-3
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Bartolo Colon won his first start since setting the record for victories by a Latin American pitcher, going five innings to help the Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 on Monday night. Robinson Chirinos hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the fourth inning to end Arizona right-hander Zack Greinke's streak of nine straight starts allowing two runs or...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Bartolo Colon won his first start since setting the record for victories by a Latin American pitcher, going five innings to help the Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 on Monday night. Robinson Chirinos hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the fourth inning to end Arizona right-hander Zack Greinke's streak of nine straight starts allowing two runs or...
Cowboys G Marcus Martin out, DT Maliek Collins set to return
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys have placed guard Marcus Martin on injured reserve with a toe ailment and taken defensive tackle Maliek Collins off the physically unable to perform list following offseason surgery for a broken foot. Martin was injured in the preseason opener at San Francisco on Thursday. The fifth-year pro was among those battling for a backup job after signing a...
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys have placed guard Marcus Martin on injured reserve with a toe ailment and taken defensive tackle Maliek Collins off the physically unable to perform list following offseason surgery for a broken foot. Martin was injured in the preseason opener at San Francisco on Thursday. The fifth-year pro was among those battling for a backup job after signing a...
Texas AP high school preseason football poll released
Class 6A School Total Points 1. Allen (21) 237 2. Lake Travis (3) 194 3. Katy 176 4. Austin Westlake 174 5. Converse Judson 105 6. Cypress Fairbanks 97 7. Longview 77 8. Galena Park North Shore 73 9.
Class 6A School Total Points 1. Allen (21) 237 2. Lake Travis (3) 194 3. Katy 176 4. Austin Westlake 174 5. Converse Judson 105 6. Cypress Fairbanks 97 7. Longview 77 8. Galena Park North Shore 73 9.
Heisman darkhorses: Can Browning repeat Mayfield's path?
Washington's Jake Browning is hoping to repeat what Baker Mayfield did last year. Mayfield was a Heisman Trophy longshot in the preseason, but ended up winning the award while leading Oklahoma to the College Football Playoff for the second time in three years.
Washington's Jake Browning is hoping to repeat what Baker Mayfield did last year. Mayfield was a Heisman Trophy longshot in the preseason, but ended up winning the award while leading Oklahoma to the College Football Playoff for the second time in three years.
Browns' Landry says team would love to have Dez Bryant
BEREA, Ohio (AP) - Jarvis Landry is friends with Dez Bryant. He'd like to be teammates. With the Browns in the market for another playmaker because of Josh Gordon's absence and uncertainty, Landry said Monday that he hopes Bryant, a three-time Pro Bowler wide receiver in Dallas, joins him in Cleveland. "If he wants to be here then obviously we're open arms and we'd love to...
BEREA, Ohio (AP) - Jarvis Landry is friends with Dez Bryant. He'd like to be teammates. With the Browns in the market for another playmaker because of Josh Gordon's absence and uncertainty, Landry said Monday that he hopes Bryant, a three-time Pro Bowler wide receiver in Dallas, joins him in Cleveland. "If he wants to be here then obviously we're open arms and we'd love to...
Randy Gregory addresses recovery, return to Cowboys
Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory is inching toward his on-field return, and spoke with media on Monday for the first time since his year-long suspension kept him sidelined for all of 2017.
Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory is inching toward his on-field return, and spoke with media on Monday for the first time since his year-long suspension kept him sidelined for all of 2017.
Future bright for Woods after PGA, but Koepka is in the way
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Over an ear-splitting afternoon in which most of the cheers weren't for him, Brooks Koepka got a taste of what golf feels like when Tiger Woods is in the hunt. And in his exhilarating but ultimately futile attempt to catch Koepka at the PGA Championship, Woods got a taste of what it's going to take to get back on top in the majors.
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Over an ear-splitting afternoon in which most of the cheers weren't for him, Brooks Koepka got a taste of what golf feels like when Tiger Woods is in the hunt. And in his exhilarating but ultimately futile attempt to catch Koepka at the PGA Championship, Woods got a taste of what it's going to take to get back on top in the majors.
FC Dallas' Seattle woes continue in 2-1 loss to Sounders
SEATTLE (AP) - The Sounders' season looked all but over on the morning of July 4. Seattle was way out of the playoff hunt and struggling for wins. It hasn't lost since. Nicolas Lodeiro's free-kick goal in the 63rd minute was the winner as the Sounders defeated FC Dallas 2-1 on Sunday night for their franchise-tying fifth straight victory. Seattle (9-9-5) is unbeaten in eight matches...
SEATTLE (AP) - The Sounders' season looked all but over on the morning of July 4. Seattle was way out of the playoff hunt and struggling for wins. It hasn't lost since. Nicolas Lodeiro's free-kick goal in the 63rd minute was the winner as the Sounders defeated FC Dallas 2-1 on Sunday night for their franchise-tying fifth straight victory. Seattle (9-9-5) is unbeaten in eight matches...
Wings lose 8th straight game, 93-80 to Mystics
WASHINGTON (AP) - Ariel Atkins scored 26 points, Elena Delle Donne added 23 and the Washington Mystics won their sixth straight, beating the Dallas Wings 93-80 on Sunday. The Wings announced several hours after the game that coach Fred Williams was being relieved of his duties following an eighth straight loss.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Ariel Atkins scored 26 points, Elena Delle Donne added 23 and the Washington Mystics won their sixth straight, beating the Dallas Wings 93-80 on Sunday. The Wings announced several hours after the game that coach Fred Williams was being relieved of his duties following an eighth straight loss.
Sabathia, Stanton lead Yankees over Rangers 7-2
NEW YORK (AP) - Traded to the Yankees after the 2014 season, Didi Gregorius had the unenviable task of following Derek Jeter as New York's new shortstop. A smooth fit, it's been. Gregorius homered and turned in a pair of nifty defensive plays as the Yankees defeated the Texas Rangers 7-2 on Sunday. Gregorius has been praised by his manager and teammates for his play on the field and his...
NEW YORK (AP) - Traded to the Yankees after the 2014 season, Didi Gregorius had the unenviable task of following Derek Jeter as New York's new shortstop. A smooth fit, it's been. Gregorius homered and turned in a pair of nifty defensive plays as the Yankees defeated the Texas Rangers 7-2 on Sunday. Gregorius has been praised by his manager and teammates for his play on the field and his...
Woods teeters on edge of title in agonizing 2nd place at PGA
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The ball rested on the edge of the cup, its logo peeking into the hole for what felt like forever. Back in the day, that ball dropped for Tiger Woods. On Sunday, it wouldn't budge.
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The ball rested on the edge of the cup, its logo peeking into the hole for what felt like forever. Back in the day, that ball dropped for Tiger Woods. On Sunday, it wouldn't budge.
Dallas Wings coach Fred Williams fired after 8th straight loss
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dallas Wings coach Fred Williams was relieved of his duties Sunday with the club mired in an eight-game losing streak that jeopardized a playoff spot that once seemed secure. Team President and CEO Greg Bibb announced his decision several hours after a 93-80 road loss to Washington. Assistant Taj McWilliams-Franklin was named interim coach. The Wings (14-17) have a...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dallas Wings coach Fred Williams was relieved of his duties Sunday with the club mired in an eight-game losing streak that jeopardized a playoff spot that once seemed secure. Team President and CEO Greg Bibb announced his decision several hours after a 93-80 road loss to Washington. Assistant Taj McWilliams-Franklin was named interim coach. The Wings (14-17) have a...
Harvick wins at Michigan for NASCAR-high 7th victory of year
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) - Kevin Harvick capped off his father-son weekend by dominating a race and putting 6-year-old son Keelan in the passenger seat to hold the flapping, checkered flag out of the window. "That was definitely way up there on the bucket list," Harvick said. Harvick broke a tie atop NASCAR's Big 3 by easily winning at Michigan International Speedway for his Cup-high...
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) - Kevin Harvick capped off his father-son weekend by dominating a race and putting 6-year-old son Keelan in the passenger seat to hold the flapping, checkered flag out of the window. "That was definitely way up there on the bucket list," Harvick said. Harvick broke a tie atop NASCAR's Big 3 by easily winning at Michigan International Speedway for his Cup-high...
Koepka holds off Woods to win PGA Championship
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The roars were unlike anything Brooks Koepka had ever heard, and he knew exactly what they meant. They got louder for each birdie by Tiger Woods that moved him closer to the lead Sunday in the PGA Championship, and Koepka could hear a ripple effect of noise. First, real time. Seconds later, another burst from patrons watching on TV in chalets. Then, distant cheers from every...
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The roars were unlike anything Brooks Koepka had ever heard, and he knew exactly what they meant. They got louder for each birdie by Tiger Woods that moved him closer to the lead Sunday in the PGA Championship, and Koepka could hear a ripple effect of noise. First, real time. Seconds later, another burst from patrons watching on TV in chalets. Then, distant cheers from every...
Putts won't drop, but Woods moves up the board at PGA anyway
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Tiger Woods knew the shot was good. He struck it pure from 240 yards on the 17th hole and started strutting down the fairway, watching the ball land 20 feet from the pin - one good putt away from an eagle that would have vaulted him into second place.
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Tiger Woods knew the shot was good. He struck it pure from 240 yards on the 17th hole and started strutting down the fairway, watching the ball land 20 feet from the pin - one good putt away from an eagle that would have vaulted him into second place.