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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The roof at the home of the Dallas Cowboys opened without incident and stayed that way for Monday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Cowboys lost 27-20 in the first game with the roof open at AT&T Stadium since Oct. 30, 2022, a 49-29 Dallas victory over Chicago. The roof

LAREDO, Texas (AP) — Guatemalan and US officials say 6 people arrested over deadly 2021 Mexico truck crash that killed more than 50 migrants.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The deadly crash of two vintage military planes at a 2022 air show in Texas was caused by a lack of proper planning to keep aircraft separated and relying instead on a “see-and-avoid strategy” by pilots, federal investigators said Monday. A Bell P-63F fighter was descending and banking to the left when

Las Vegas Bowl: Texas A&M (8-4) vs. USC (6-6), Dec. 27 at 10:30 p.m. EST. BetMGM College Football Odds: Texas A&M by 2.5 KEY MATCHUP The Aggies average 4.8 yards per rushing attempt (41st in the FBS), and the Trojans give up 4.5 per carry (84th in college football). USC averages 291.7 passing yards per

New Mexico Bowl: Louisiana-Lafayette (10-3) vs. TCU (8-4), Dec. 28 at 2:15 p.m. EST. BetMGM College Football Odds: TCU by 9.5 KEY MATCHUP The Horned Frogs have the 114th-ranked rushing offense in the FBS (114.3 yards per game). They take on the Ragin’ Cajuns’ 81st-ranked rushing defense, which allows 157.6 on the ground per game.

First Responder Bowl: North Texas (6-6) vs. Texas State (7-5), Jan. 3 at 4 p.m. EST. BetMGM College Football Odds: Texas State by 8.5 KEY MATCHUP The Mean Green’s defense ranks 127th in yards allowed per game (456.6), while the Bobcats’ offense is fifth in college football at 474.3 yards per game. Texas State’s defense

Liberty Bowl: Texas Tech (8-4) vs. Arkansas (6-6), Dec. 27 at 7 p.m. EST. BetMGM College Football Odds: Arkansas by 2.5 KEY MATCHUP The Razorbacks average 269.1 passing yards per game, 21st in the FBS. They’ll face a Red Raiders pass defense that has struggled, giving up 306.2 per game and ranking 133rd. Arkansas’ defense

New Orleans Bowl: Georgia Southern (8-4) vs. Sam Houston (9-3), Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. EST. BetMGM College Football Odds: Georgia Southern by 5.5. KEY MATCHUP The Eagles average 364.1 yards per game to rank 92nd in the FBS. They play a Bearkats defense ranked 19th, allowing 315.6 yards per game. Sam Houston’s running game

Myrtle Beach Bowl: Coastal Carolina (6-6) vs. UTSA (6-6), Dec. 23 at 11 a.m. EST. BetMGM College Football Odds: UTSA by 6.5. BOTTOM LINE The Myrtle Beach Bowl will feature UTSA against Coastal Carolina. KEY MATCHUP The Roadrunners have the 17th-ranked offense in the FBS in yards per game (447.4). They will be up against

Texas Bowl: Baylor (8-4) vs. LSU (8-4), Dec. 31 at 3:30 p.m. EST. BetMGM College Football Odds: LSU by 3. KEY MATCHUP The 315 passing yards per game the Tigers average ranks them eighth in the FBS, while the 227.6 the Bears allow ranks them 84th in college football. LSU gives up 4.5 yards per

The college football transfer portal opened on Monday, a day after the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff field was released. The portal period closes on Dec. 28. Oklahoma quarterback Jackson Arnold, Texas State running back Ismail Mahdi, Miami (Ohio) wide receiver Reggie Virgil and Georgia Tech wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. were among the players

AP Airlines Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — David Seymour’s job over the next few weeks is making sure that American Airlines flights take off on time and fly safely during one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Seymour is American’s chief operating officer, which means he oversees flight and airport operations for

The Associated Press national player of the week in college football for Week 15 of the season: Cam Skattebo, Arizona State Cam Skattebo continued his late-season tear with 170 yards rushing, 208 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns in Arizona State’s 45-19 win over Iowa State in the Big 12 championship game. The senior running back

DALLAS (AP) — Hard-throwing Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki was posted to Major League Baseball teams and will be available to sign as a free agent from Tuesday through 5 p.m. Eastern on Jan. 23. The Chiba Lotte Marines said Nov. 9 that they planned to make the 23-year-old Sasaki available but waited until less than

AP Sports Writer Miami quarterback Cam Ward is The Associated Press offensive player of the year and newcomer of the year in the Atlantic Coast Conference, while Boston College defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku was voted the league’s top defensive player for the 2024 season. SMU coach Rhett Lashlee, whose bid for an ACC title in

Associated Press An auction company executive involved in the liquidation of Alex Jones’ conspiracy theory platform Infowars testified for nearly five hours Monday, as a bankruptcy judge in Texas began a hearing into whether The Onion satirical news outlet was properly named the winning bidder over a company affiliated with Jones. Jeff Tanenbaum, president of

AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Jalen Green scored 31 points, Amen Thompson added 22 and the Houston Rockets defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 117-106 on Sunday night. The Rockets ended a two-game skid without starter Fred VanVleet, who missed his first game of the season because of a right knee contusion. Bones Hyland

DALLAS (AP) — Roope Hintz scored the first in a four-goal third-period for Dallas, including two from Thomas Harley, and the Stars beat the Calgary Flames 6-2 on Sunday night. Hintz tipped the puck just past Dustin Wolf’s right skate on a give-and-go with Esa Lindell at 5:13 of the period. Jason Robertson had a

AP Baseball Writer DALLAS (AP) — Star outfielder Juan Soto and the New York Mets agreed Sunday to a record $765 million, 15-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press, a deal that could escalate to $805 million and is believed to be the largest pact in team sports history. The

Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Chris Paul moved into second place on the NBA’s career assists list, Victor Wembanyama came back from an injury scare to score 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 121-116 on Sunday night. Paul had 10 assists, giving him 12,099 for

AP Baseball Writer DALLAS (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a $17 million, one-year contract to add outfielder Michael Conforto and a $22 million, two-year deal to retain right-hander Blake Treinen, people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The people spoke on condition of anonymity on Sunday night because the agreements

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio Spurs point guard Chris Paul moved to second on the NBA’s all-time assists list against the New Orleans Pelicans, the franchise where his 20-year career began, on Sunday The 39-year-old Paul collected his 12,092nd assist on a 3-pointer from Victor Wembanyama with 7:06 remaining in the first half. Paul

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama left the floor three minutes in to the San Antonio Spurs’ game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night after apparently aggravating a lower back injury, but checked back into the game a few minutes later. The 7-foot-3 center signaled for a timeout and clutched at his lower

AP Baseball Writer DALLAS (AP) — Having waited for the call from Cooperstown for nearly three decades, Dave Parker burst into tears Sunday when he was elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame along with the late Dick Allen. “Yeah, I cried,” Parker said after receiving the news from Hall chair Jane Forbes Clark. “It only

Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Alex Karaban returned to the UConn lineup after missing two games with a concussion, had 21 points and 11 rebounds and led the No. 25 Huskies past Texas 76-65 on Sunday. Solo Ball scored 16 points and made four 3s as UConn (7-3) won its first true road game

DALLAS (AP) — Dick Allen and Dave Parker have been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by a classic era committee.

SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Tyler Morgan had 20 points and 10 rebounds to help Texas State defeat Rice 75-66 on Sunday night. Tylan Pope and Coleton Benson added 13 points apiece for the Bobcats (7-3). Caden Powell finished with 14 points and six rebounds for the Owls (7-3). Trae Broadnax added 13 points and

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Josh Hubbard scored 14 of his team-high 25 points in the final 10 minutes and Mississippi State pulled away late to post a 91-84 win over a road-weary Prairie View A&M on Sunday afternoon. Prairie View A&M, playing its eighth straight road game after a season-opening win over a non-NCAA opponent,