Cowboys' Bryant to miss finale over lingering foot issues
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Dallas receiver Dez Bryant will miss the finale against Washington on Sunday and is likely to have another procedure on the right foot he broke in the season opener. Bryant missed five games after surgery on the broken foot and came back following another procedure to speed the healing. The 2014 All-Pro played in eight straight games before sitting last weekend...
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Dallas receiver Dez Bryant will miss the finale against Washington on Sunday and is likely to have another procedure on the right foot he broke in the season opener. Bryant missed five games after surgery on the broken foot and came back following another procedure to speed the healing. The 2014 All-Pro played in eight straight games before sitting last weekend...
Matthews' late 3-pointers help Mavericks top Bucks 103-93
DALLAS (AP) — The Mavericks took care of the ball and Wesley Matthews made the big shots. Matthews scored 22 points, including two clutch 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, and Dallas held off the Milwaukee Bucks 103-93 Monday night. Matthews snapped an 89-all tie with a 3 from the right wing with 4:25 to play, then followed Giannis Antetokounmpo's runner at the other end with another...
DALLAS (AP) — The Mavericks took care of the ball and Wesley Matthews made the big shots. Matthews scored 22 points, including two clutch 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, and Dallas held off the Milwaukee Bucks 103-93 Monday night. Matthews snapped an 89-all tie with a 3 from the right wing with 4:25 to play, then followed Giannis Antetokounmpo's runner at the other end with another...
Spurs 18-0 at home after 101-95 win over Timberwolves
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs started the game minus an injured Tim Duncan and were soon without coach Gregg Popovich following a fiery ejection. The Spurs needed an emotional and physical lift against the tenacious Minnesota Timberwolves, and they got it on the massive shoulders of 7-foot-3 rookie Boban Marjanovic. Marjanovic scored 17 points on 7-for-7 shooting, helping San...
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs started the game minus an injured Tim Duncan and were soon without coach Gregg Popovich following a fiery ejection. The Spurs needed an emotional and physical lift against the tenacious Minnesota Timberwolves, and they got it on the massive shoulders of 7-foot-3 rookie Boban Marjanovic. Marjanovic scored 17 points on 7-for-7 shooting, helping San...
Weeden, Texans closer to AFC South with 34-6 rout of Titans
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Houston can clinch the AFC South title and a playoff berth Monday night if Cincinnati wins at Denver. The Texans prefer to focus only on their regular season finale. A division title is nice. Going into the postseason with both a victory and a winning record would be even better.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Houston can clinch the AFC South title and a playoff berth Monday night if Cincinnati wins at Denver. The Texans prefer to focus only on their regular season finale. A division title is nice. Going into the postseason with both a victory and a winning record would be even better.
Packers fall flat in NFC showdown, lose 38-8 to Cardinals
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers dropped back and cocked his arm, ready to throw the ball downfield. Instead of flinging to his intended target, the Green Bay quarterback was flung to the ground, causing the ball to break loose from his grip. Arizona defensive lineman Cory Redding scooped it up, tossed Packers running back Eddie Lacy to the ground and rumbled 36 yards for a touchdown....
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers dropped back and cocked his arm, ready to throw the ball downfield. Instead of flinging to his intended target, the Green Bay quarterback was flung to the ground, causing the ball to break loose from his grip. Arizona defensive lineman Cory Redding scooped it up, tossed Packers running back Eddie Lacy to the ground and rumbled 36 yards for a touchdown....
WATCH: LeBron catches woman calling him a crybaby, and she changes her tune
If you call LeBron James a crybaby at a game, just make sure he's nowhere near the scene. One Golden State Warriors fan found this out the hard way.
If you call LeBron James a crybaby at a game, just make sure he's nowhere near the scene. One Golden State Warriors fan found this out the hard way.
Nowitzki passes Shaq, helps Mavs pull out OT win over Nets
NEW YORK (AP) — Dirk Nowitzki talked about how much it meant to him, after working so hard, so long to get it. The victory, not the milestone. Nowitzki moved past Shaquille O'Neal into sixth place on the NBA's career scoring list, then made the go-ahead basket with 19.2 seconds left in overtime in the Dallas Mavericks' 119-118 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
NEW YORK (AP) — Dirk Nowitzki talked about how much it meant to him, after working so hard, so long to get it. The victory, not the milestone. Nowitzki moved past Shaquille O'Neal into sixth place on the NBA's career scoring list, then made the go-ahead basket with 19.2 seconds left in overtime in the Dallas Mavericks' 119-118 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
Vucevic scores 21 to help Magic hold off Rockets 104-101
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Maybe it's a mark of the Orlando Magic's progress that they weren't particularly happy with the way they played in a victory against one of the hottest teams in the NBA. Evan Fournier hit a short bank shot with 14.2 seconds left and Tobias Harris made two free throws with 1.1 seconds remaining to help the Magic hold off the Houston Rockets 104-101 on...
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Maybe it's a mark of the Orlando Magic's progress that they weren't particularly happy with the way they played in a victory against one of the hottest teams in the NBA. Evan Fournier hit a short bank shot with 14.2 seconds left and Tobias Harris made two free throws with 1.1 seconds remaining to help the Magic hold off the Houston Rockets 104-101 on...
Leonard, Spurs beat up Wolves for 7th straight win, 108-83
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kawhi Leonard's expression never changed, from stretching in pregame warmups to shutting down prized Minnesota Timberwolves youngster Andrew Wiggins to stepping out of the shower and getting ready to head back home. "Just another day for me," he said. And for the San Antonio Spurs, who are running roughshod over the rest of the NBA.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kawhi Leonard's expression never changed, from stretching in pregame warmups to shutting down prized Minnesota Timberwolves youngster Andrew Wiggins to stepping out of the shower and getting ready to head back home. "Just another day for me," he said. And for the San Antonio Spurs, who are running roughshod over the rest of the NBA.
Texas State head football coach Dennis Franchione retires
Five years ago when he made his second stop as Texas State's head football coach Dennis Franchione said that's where he wanted to end his career. Well that time has finally come.
Five years ago when he made his second stop as Texas State's head football coach Dennis Franchione said that's where he wanted to end his career. Well that time has finally come.
Jeremy Lin goes 1-on-1 with FOX 26's Howard Chen
Now with the Hornets, former Rocket Jeremy Lin sat down with FOX 26's Howard Chen Monday morning at the Toyota Center with the Hornets preparing to play the Rockets later in the evening.
Now with the Hornets, former Rocket Jeremy Lin sat down with FOX 26's Howard Chen Monday morning at the Toyota Center with the Hornets preparing to play the Rockets later in the evening.
Texas APSE Class 5A all-state football team
The 2015 Texas Associated Press Sports Editors Class 5A all-state high school football team, released Wednesday. Voting based on regular-season performance. Players are listed in alphabetical order at each position. FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE Linemen: — HOLTON GREENFIELD, Austin Vandegrift, Jr. -- 93 percent grade, 39 pancakes, 67 knockdown blocks, 2 sacks allowed
The 2015 Texas Associated Press Sports Editors Class 5A all-state high school football team, released Wednesday. Voting based on regular-season performance. Players are listed in alphabetical order at each position. FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE Linemen: — HOLTON GREENFIELD, Austin Vandegrift, Jr. -- 93 percent grade, 39 pancakes, 67 knockdown blocks, 2 sacks allowed
Pete Rose's plea for reinstatement rejected by Rob Manfred
CINCINNATI (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred rejected Pete Rose's plea for reinstatement on Monday, citing his continued gambling and evidence that he bet on games when he was playing for the Cincinnati Reds. Manfred said in a letter sent to Rose and made public that baseball's hits king hasn't been completely honest about his gambling on games. Manfred also noted that...
CINCINNATI (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred rejected Pete Rose's plea for reinstatement on Monday, citing his continued gambling and evidence that he bet on games when he was playing for the Cincinnati Reds. Manfred said in a letter sent to Rose and made public that baseball's hits king hasn't been completely honest about his gambling on games. Manfred also noted that...
FOX 7 Friday Football final scores: Playoffs Week 5
High school football has kicked off week five of playoffs! FOX 7 Friday Football has your final scores and highlights. FINAL SCORES: Westlake: 23, 4Q Allen: 3, 4Q Vista Ridge: 17, 4Q George Ranch: 42, 4Q
High school football has kicked off week five of playoffs! FOX 7 Friday Football has your final scores and highlights. FINAL SCORES: Westlake: 23, 4Q Allen: 3, 4Q Vista Ridge: 17, 4Q George Ranch: 42, 4Q
Rome to host 2022 Ryder Cup
ROME (AP) — The Ryder Cup is headed to Italy for the first time, with the Marco Simone club in Rome chosen Monday to host golf's biggest team event in 2022. Italy beat rival bids from Germany, Spain and Austria to secure hosting rights for the 44th edition of the biennial competition between Europe and the United States. It will be the third time the event is staged in continental...
ROME (AP) — The Ryder Cup is headed to Italy for the first time, with the Marco Simone club in Rome chosen Monday to host golf's biggest team event in 2022. Italy beat rival bids from Germany, Spain and Austria to secure hosting rights for the 44th edition of the biennial competition between Europe and the United States. It will be the third time the event is staged in continental...
Tony Sipp, Houston Astros agree to $18 million, 3-year deal
HOUSTON (AP) — Tony Sipp has agreed to an $18 million, three-year contract to remain with the Houston Astros. A 32-year-old left-hander, Sipp had a career-best 1.99 ERA in 60 games last season. He was 3-4 with 62 strikeouts in 54 1/3 innings. Over the last two seasons, Sipp has held opponents to a .184 batting average. He pitched 5 1-3 scoreless innings of one-hit relief in this...
HOUSTON (AP) — Tony Sipp has agreed to an $18 million, three-year contract to remain with the Houston Astros. A 32-year-old left-hander, Sipp had a career-best 1.99 ERA in 60 games last season. He was 3-4 with 62 strikeouts in 54 1/3 innings. Over the last two seasons, Sipp has held opponents to a .184 batting average. He pitched 5 1-3 scoreless innings of one-hit relief in this...
Texas high school football playoff pairings
CLASS 6A DIVISION I State Semifinals Allen (14-0) vs. Austin Westlake (13-1), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Waco ISD Stadium Galena Park North Shore (11-3) vs. Converse Judson (13-1), 5 p.m. Saturday, Houston's NRG Stadium State Championship Semifinal winners, 4 p.m. Dec. 19, Houston's NRG Stadium ___ CLASS 6A DIVISION II State Semifinals Mansfield (12-2) vs. Lake Travis (14-0), 2 p.m. Saturday,...
CLASS 6A DIVISION I State Semifinals Allen (14-0) vs. Austin Westlake (13-1), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Waco ISD Stadium Galena Park North Shore (11-3) vs. Converse Judson (13-1), 5 p.m. Saturday, Houston's NRG Stadium State Championship Semifinal winners, 4 p.m. Dec. 19, Houston's NRG Stadium ___ CLASS 6A DIVISION II State Semifinals Mansfield (12-2) vs. Lake Travis (14-0), 2 p.m. Saturday,...
Worker killed in fall at World Cup stadium in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — A worker has been killed in a fall at the construction site for a World Cup stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia, a week after another died in similar circumstances. The stadium's general contractor, Transstroy, told The Associated Press in an emailed statement that the man slipped and fell while fitting sheet steel to the roof of the stadium.
MOSCOW (AP) — A worker has been killed in a fall at the construction site for a World Cup stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia, a week after another died in similar circumstances. The stadium's general contractor, Transstroy, told The Associated Press in an emailed statement that the man slipped and fell while fitting sheet steel to the roof of the stadium.
Heisman Finalists in Atlanta for College Football Awards
Monday night the Heisman finalists came down to three: Christian McCaffrey from Stanford, Derrick Henry from Alabama, and Deshaun Watson from Clemson.
Monday night the Heisman finalists came down to three: Christian McCaffrey from Stanford, Derrick Henry from Alabama, and Deshaun Watson from Clemson.
Westlake High School state SF playoff game rescheduled
Eanes ISD officials have announced that the Westlake High School state semi-final playoff game against Allen High School has been rescheduled for Friday (12/11) at 7:30 p.m. at Waco ISD stadium.
Eanes ISD officials have announced that the Westlake High School state semi-final playoff game against Allen High School has been rescheduled for Friday (12/11) at 7:30 p.m. at Waco ISD stadium.