Cowboys LT Flozell Adams fined for the third time in 3 gamesIRVING, Texas — Cowboys left tackle Flozell Adams was fined by the NFL for the third straight week, the latest for kicking at Carolina defensive end Julius Peppers. Memories of classic Oklahoma-Miami games gone by still persevere _ just not with playersCORAL GABLES, Fla. — Like most Miami and Oklahoma players of this generation, Sooners offensive lineman Brian Simmons had no idea how fierce the schools’ rivalry once was. Texas Tech players banned from Twitter after linebacker’s tweet on coach’s tardinessLUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech players have been banned from having Twitter pages. After tough summer, Rockets’ Tracy McGrady says rehab from knee surgery ahead of scheduleHOUSTON — Houston Rockets forward Tracy McGrady said Monday he’s “far ahead of schedule” in his recovery from knee surgery and wants to show that he’s still got a few good years left in him. Cowboys finally get first takeaway and sack, lead Panthers 10-7 after 3rd quarterARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas finally got its first takeaway and first sack of the season, Felix Jones had several explosive plays in his first career start and the Cowboys led the Carolina Panthers 10-7 after three quarters on Monday night. Cowboys-Panthers scoreless after first quarter; Felix Jones boosting Dallas in first startARLINGTON, Texas — Felix Jones kept picking up yards in his first career start for the Dallas Cowboys, who still were unable to get any points and were in a scoreless tie with Carolina after the first quarter Monday night. Baylor still waiting to find out the extent of standout QB Griffin’s knee injuryWACO, Texas — Baylor is still waiting to find out the extent of quarterback Robert Griffin’s right knee injury. Texas Tech’s Leach bans players from tweeting after 1 player reveals coach is late for meetingLUBBOCK, Texas — Tweeting is out of bounds for football players at Texas Tech. Tech Tech all atwitter as coach bans Twitter, suspends tweeting playersLUBBOCK, Texas — Tweeting is out of bounds for football players at Texas Tech. Yankees sweep Red Sox with 4-2 win to clinch AL East and home-field throughout playoffsNEW YORK — Even before Mariano Rivera fielded the final ball, the party started for the New York Yankees. Angels celebrate Nick Adenhart’s memory after routing Rangers 11-0 to clinch AL West crownLOS ANGELES — With a departed teammate in their thoughts and celebrations, the Los Angeles Angels ended the AL West race with one emphatic win — followed by one cathartic party. Panthers lead Cowboys 7-0 at halftime even after Dallas finally gets first takeaway of seasonARLINGTON, Texas — Mike Jenkins had an interception for the Cowboys’ first takeaway of the season and Felix Jones had some explosive plays in the first start of his career, yet Dallas trailed the Carolina Panthers 7-0 at halftime Monday night. Dirk Nowitzki looks refreshed, ready for Mavs’ season after soap opera conclusion to last yearDALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki strolled back onto the scene Monday looking like a carefree surfer, his long, curly blond hair framing a wide smile. Angels eliminate Rangers from playoff picture with 5-2 win, clinching wild card for Red SoxANAHEIM, Calif. — Bobby Abreu homered, fill-in starter Sean O’Sullivan earned his first win in two months and the Los Angeles Angels eliminated the Texas Rangers from playoff contention with a 5-2 victory Tuesday night. Dominant second-half performance by Cowboys’ D shows they can stop run, pass in the same gameIRVING, Texas — They were solid against the pass, weak against the run in the opener. Then the roles were reversed in the second game. Latest Twitter trending topic in sports: Knock it off, U Guys!david clowney Rex is watching. Jones-Drew’s 3 TDs give Jaguars first win, 31-24 over Houston TexansHOUSTON — Maurice Jones-Drew finally got going and led the Jacksonville Jaguars to their first win. Cowboys finally get first takeaway and sack, lead Panthers 10-7 after 3 quartersARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas finally got its first takeaway and first sack of the season, Felix Jones had several explosive plays in his first career start and the Cowboys led the Carolina Panthers 10-7 after three quarters on Monday night. BC-FBC–T25-Texas Tech-Houston Stats, FBCNewman’s interception return for touchdown caps Dallas’ 21-7 win over CarolinaARLINGTON, Texas — Terence Newman dove into the end zone, threw the ball into the air and exhaled. The Dallas Cowboys were headed to victory and their maligned defense was the main reason for it. Texas QB McCoy stays healthy, so are Heisman hopes as senior stays off out of training roomAUSTIN, Texas — Texas quarterback Colt McCoy has a key factor going for him in the chase for the Heisman Trophy: He’s injury-free through four games. Cowboys RB Felix Jones has sprained left knee; Barber’s thigh healingIRVING, Texas — Cowboys running back Felix Jones has a sprained ligament in his left knee and his status for the upcoming game at Denver is uncertain. Rays 7, Rangers 6
Baylor QB Griffin to miss rest of season after tearing ligament in right kneeWACO, Texas — Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin will miss the rest of the season with a right knee injury, a huge blow to a team that had big expectations based largely on the standout sophomore. Wandy Rodriguez pitches Astros to 3-2 victory, ending Reds’ winning streak at 6HOUSTON — Wandy Rodriguez pitched six solid innings, Humberto Quintero homered and the Houston Astros beat Cincinnati 3-2 on Sunday to snap the Reds’ six-game winning streak. Angels 11, Rangers 0
Romo plays mistake-free as Cowboys beat Panthers 21-7 for 1st win in new $1.15 billion stadiumARLINGTON, Texas — Leading, but not by much, Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys were desperately in need of a big play. Jake Delhomme helped them make several. Duncan, Ginobili return healthy for overhauled Spurs on eve of training campSAN ANTONIO — Tony Parker didn’t see many familiar faces Monday when he returned to work after an unusually long summer for the San Antonio Spurs. Preseason NBA Standings
Oldest and still going: Rangers’ 42-year-old Vizquel says he plans to play another seasonARLINGTON, Texas — The oldest position player in the major leagues is planning to play another season. Upsets shake up AP poll, but Florida, Texas and Alabama hold firm at topNEW YORK — After a weekend in which four top-10 teams lost, The Associated Press college football poll received a major makeover. Nebraska volleyball team hopes for a strong finish after surprisingly slow startLINCOLN, Neb. — The leaves are yet to turn colors here, and the Nebraska volleyball team already has lost four matches. Rangers’ playoff hopes even slimmer after Tampa Bay rallies for 7-6 victoryARLINGTON, Texas — Fernando Perez drove home the go-ahead run with a squeeze bunt in the ninth inning for Tampa Bay, which overcame a six-run deficit to beat Texas 7-6 on Sunday, spoiling the Rangers’ home finale and hurting their already slim playoff hopes. Angels wrap up 3rd straight AL West title with 11-0 rout of 2nd-place RangersANAHEIM, Calif. — Kendry Morales homered and drove in three runs, and the Los Angeles Angels wasted no time clinching their third straight AL West title with an 11-0 victory over the second-place Texas Rangers on Monday night. No. 17 Houston holds on to beat Texas Tech 29-28HOUSTON — Case Keenum ran 4 yards with a quarterback keeper for a touchdown with 49 seconds left to give No. 17 Houston a 29-28 comeback win over Texas Tech on Saturday night. |