McCaffrey leads Stanford's 45-16 Rose Bowl romp over Iowa
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The first time Christian McCaffrey touched the ball in the 102nd Rose Bowl, he took it 75 yards for a spectacular touchdown. A few hundred yards later, Stanford's sophomore star had smashed the oldest bowl game's record for all-purpose offense while leading the Cardinal to a blowout win over Iowa. Sure, McCaffrey didn't win the Heisman Trophy, and...
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The first time Christian McCaffrey touched the ball in the 102nd Rose Bowl, he took it 75 yards for a spectacular touchdown. A few hundred yards later, Stanford's sophomore star had smashed the oldest bowl game's record for all-purpose offense while leading the Cardinal to a blowout win over Iowa. Sure, McCaffrey didn't win the Heisman Trophy, and...
Whiteside scores 25, Heat roll past Mavericks 106-82
MIAMI (AP) — Hassan Whiteside had 25 points and 19 rebounds, Gerald Green added 19 points off the bench and the Miami Heat rolled past the Dallas Mavericks 106-82 on Friday night. Chris Bosh scored 16 points, Goran Dragic finished with 15 points and seven assists and Dwyane Wade shook off an illness to score 10 points for the Heat. Wade didn't start because he wasn't feeling well,...
MIAMI (AP) — Hassan Whiteside had 25 points and 19 rebounds, Gerald Green added 19 points off the bench and the Miami Heat rolled past the Dallas Mavericks 106-82 on Friday night. Chris Bosh scored 16 points, Goran Dragic finished with 15 points and seven assists and Dwyane Wade shook off an illness to score 10 points for the Heat. Wade didn't start because he wasn't feeling well,...
Tennessee routs No. 12 Northwestern 45-6 in Outback Bowl
Tennessee capped its best season in eight years with a dominating performance in the Outback Bowl.
Tennessee capped its best season in eight years with a dominating performance in the Outback Bowl.
Alabama knocks out Michigan State 38-0 in Cotton Bowl
The loss still stung. It burned Alabama so badly to be beaten in the College Football Playoff semifinals last year that the Crimson Tide was determined to handle its business differently this time around.
The loss still stung. It burned Alabama so badly to be beaten in the College Football Playoff semifinals last year that the Crimson Tide was determined to handle its business differently this time around.
Sooners lose to Clemson 37-17 in Orange Bowl semifinal game
The Oklahoma Sooners were fooled by a fake punt, and stuffed on fourth down when they tried some trickery of their own.
The Oklahoma Sooners were fooled by a fake punt, and stuffed on fourth down when they tried some trickery of their own.
Ward powers Houston past Florida State 38-24 in Peach Bowl
ATLANTA (AP) — Greg Ward Jr. showed off his dual-threat talents on a national stage as he ran for two touchdowns and threw for another, leading Houston past turnover-plagued Florida State 38-24 in the Peach Bowl on Thursday. Ward, the nation's only player to run and throw for 1,000 yards this season, threw for 238 yards and ran for 67 yards as No. 14 Houston (13-1) scored the most...
ATLANTA (AP) — Greg Ward Jr. showed off his dual-threat talents on a national stage as he ran for two touchdowns and threw for another, leading Houston past turnover-plagued Florida State 38-24 in the Peach Bowl on Thursday. Ward, the nation's only player to run and throw for 1,000 yards this season, threw for 238 yards and ran for 67 yards as No. 14 Houston (13-1) scored the most...
Browns want Johnny Manziel to work on off-field issues
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Johnny Manziel's footwork, decision making and grasp of a pro offense improved significantly in his second season. But now that it's over, the Browns want him to concentrate on his off-field issues. After Manziel was ruled out of Sunday's season finale against Pittsburgh because of a concussion, coach Mike Pettine and offensive coordinator John DeFilippo...
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Johnny Manziel's footwork, decision making and grasp of a pro offense improved significantly in his second season. But now that it's over, the Browns want him to concentrate on his off-field issues. After Manziel was ruled out of Sunday's season finale against Pittsburgh because of a concussion, coach Mike Pettine and offensive coordinator John DeFilippo...
Good, bad and weird of NFL season
While the NFL generally avoided the alarming off-field episodes that plagued it a year ago, the product on the field rarely was memorable. Except when officials were making incorrect calls, perhaps. Or when a standout receiver was losing control and drawing three personal fouls (and a subsequent suspension). Or when the Packers got even for the "Fail Mary" of a few years back with...
While the NFL generally avoided the alarming off-field episodes that plagued it a year ago, the product on the field rarely was memorable. Except when officials were making incorrect calls, perhaps. Or when a standout receiver was losing control and drawing three personal fouls (and a subsequent suspension). Or when the Packers got even for the "Fail Mary" of a few years back with...
TCU's Boykin charged with assaulting officer, suspended
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Police charged star TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin with felony assault of a police officer stemming from a bar fight early Thursday and he was suspended for this weekend's Alamo Bowl game against No. 15 Oregon. The decision by coach Gary Patterson effectively ends Boykin's college career, since he is a senior. Patterson said Boykin and junior wide receiver...
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Police charged star TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin with felony assault of a police officer stemming from a bar fight early Thursday and he was suspended for this weekend's Alamo Bowl game against No. 15 Oregon. The decision by coach Gary Patterson effectively ends Boykin's college career, since he is a senior. Patterson said Boykin and junior wide receiver...
Horford leads Hawks to 121-115 win over the Rockets
HOUSTON (AP) — With their star 3-point sharpshooter stuck in an 0-for-18 slump, the other four Atlanta Hawks starters carried the load on Tuesday night. In the 121-115 road win over the Houston Rockets, Atlanta overcame both a 19-point deficit and the detrimental shooting woes of Kyle Korver.
HOUSTON (AP) — With their star 3-point sharpshooter stuck in an 0-for-18 slump, the other four Atlanta Hawks starters carried the load on Tuesday night. In the 121-115 road win over the Houston Rockets, Atlanta overcame both a 19-point deficit and the detrimental shooting woes of Kyle Korver.
Aldridge's double-double helps Spurs rout Suns 112-79
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs successfully rang out an eventful 2015 with yet another blowout victory to extend their franchise record home winning streak. It was a year that saw them add LaMarcus Aldridge in free agency after being bounced from the opening round of the playoffs by the Los Angeles Clippers and the 6-foot-10 forward continued to show why he was so highly sought...
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs successfully rang out an eventful 2015 with yet another blowout victory to extend their franchise record home winning streak. It was a year that saw them add LaMarcus Aldridge in free agency after being bounced from the opening round of the playoffs by the Los Angeles Clippers and the 6-foot-10 forward continued to show why he was so highly sought...
Curry-less Warriors blown out by Barea, Mavs 114-91
DALLAS (AP) — Even if Klay Thompson had been making shots with Stephen Curry sidelined by a leg injury, the other half of the Splash Brothers knew Golden State would have a hard time winning. With Thompson not hitting, the Warriors got blown out in just their second loss of the season.
DALLAS (AP) — Even if Klay Thompson had been making shots with Stephen Curry sidelined by a leg injury, the other half of the Splash Brothers knew Golden State would have a hard time winning. With Thompson not hitting, the Warriors got blown out in just their second loss of the season.
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...