Steelers and Cowboys are hurting in different ways heading into prime-time showdown
Dallas (2-2) at Pittsburgh (3-1) Sunday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, NBC BetMGM NFL Odds: Steelers by 2 Series record: Cowboys lead 17-16 Against the spread:…
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The US could have seen shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike had dragged on
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. ports from Maine to Texas shut down this week when the union representing about 45,000 dockworkers went on…
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No. 22 Louisville hosts ACC newcomer SMU in matchup of teams seeking a share of first place
SMU (4-1, 1-0 ACC) at No. 22 Louisville (3-1, 0-0), Saturday, 12 p.m. ET (ESPN). BetMGM College Football Odds: Louisville by 6½. Series record: SMU…
Continue Reading TikTok personality ‘Mr. Prada’ charged in the killing of a Louisiana therapist
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A TikTok personality known as Mr. Prada is charged in the bludgeoning death of a Louisiana therapist whose body…
Continue Reading Animal welfare advocates will plead with Texas lawmakers to help cities control stray pet population
The Texas Tribune McALLEN, Texas (AP) — The phone calls at Yaqui Animal Rescue were non-stop. On the other end of the phone were requests to help…
Continue Reading TCU looks to beat Houston again with Cougars reeling over back-to-back shutout losses
Houston (1-4, 0-2 Big 12) at TCU (3-2, 1-1), Friday, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) BetMGM College Football Odds: TCU by 16 1/2. Series record: Tied 13-13.…
Continue Reading Simone Biles’ post-Olympic tour is helping give men’s gymnastics a post-Olympic boost
AP National Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Simone Biles simply wanted to mix it up when the gymnastics superstar invited some of the top American men to…
Continue Reading No. 16 Iowa State, out to best start since 2000, looks to go 5-0 when Baylor visits
Baylor (2-3, 0-2 Big 12) at No. 16 Iowa State (4-0, 1-0), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (Fox) BetMGM College Football Odds: Iowa State by 12 1/2. Series…
Continue Reading A 5th recall for Tesla Cybertruck within a year, the latest due to rearview display
Tesla is recalling more than 27,000 Cybertrucks because the rearview camera image may not activate immediately after shifting into reverse, the fifth…
Continue Reading Hernán López scores twice as Earthquakes end playoff hopes of Dallas with 3-2 victory
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Rookie Hernán López scored a goal in each half and the San Jose Earthquakes eliminated FC Dallas from playoff contention…
Continue Reading Dani Pereira scores a goal, Brad Stuver has 11 saves as Austin beats Timbers 1-0
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Dani Pereira scored a goal in the 42nd minute, 33-year-old Brad Stuver had a career-high 11 saves and Austin FC beat the…
Continue Reading Mormon faith pushes ahead with global temple building boom despite cool reception in Las Vegas
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A historic building boom of big, bright Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temples — beacons to the…
Continue Reading Sviatchenko scores his first career MLS goal and the Dynamo beat the Revolution 2-1
HOUSTON (AP) — Ezequiel Ponce scored in the 50th minute, Erik Sviatchenko added his first career MLS goal, and the Houston Dynamo beat the New…
Continue Reading Astros face uncertain future with Bregman and Verlander after early playoff exit
AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s early playoff exit means Alex Bregman and Justin Verlander might have played their last games for the…
Continue Reading Bills place emphasis on defensive backups in wake of NFL’s 4-game suspension of Von Miller
AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills cornerback Rasul Douglas didn’t think anything of Von Miller’s absence at practice on…
Continue Reading Bally Sports owner could have rights to only Atlanta Braves in baseball next season
AP Sports Writer Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, could be down to broadcasting only one Major League Baseball…
Continue Reading Gritty Tigers close out playoff sweep of Astros with 5-2 victory in Game 2 of Wild Card Series
AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Manager A.J. Hinch wanted his Detroit Tigers to embody their home city. Hard-working with a never-give-up attitude,…
Continue Reading The Detroit Tigers sweep the Houston Astros in their AL Wild Card Series with a 5-2 victory in Game 2
HOUSTON (AP) — The Detroit Tigers sweep the Houston Astros in their AL Wild Card Series with a 5-2 victory in Game…
Continue Reading Texas prison system’s staffing crisis and outdated technology endanger guards and inmates
The Texas Tribune Texas’ sprawling prison and criminal justice system is facing a dangerous staffing crisis that puts inmates and staff at risk —…
Continue Reading Pete Rose still not going into Hall of Fame. His MLB ban was permanent not ‘lifetime’
AP Baseball Writer Pete Rose still isn’t going into the Baseball Hall of Fame. While the career hits leader’s banishment from baseball 35…
Continue Reading The largest carbon capture project in the U.S. could be in West Texas. Do residents want it?
The Texas Tribune ODESSA, Texas (AP) — West Texans will have their say this week regarding a proposed carbon dioxide injection site when the…
Continue Reading Mavs star Luka Doncic injures calf in preseason practice, will be evaluated in a week
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic injured a calf during preseason practice and will be re-evaluated in a week. The Mavericks are…
Continue Reading Dockworkers join other unions in trying to fend off automation, or minimize the impact
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The massive port workers’ strike that has shut down all the major dockyards on the Eastern seaboard of the…
Continue Reading Fabulous freshmen in the SEC are delivering the big plays from Alabama to Texas
AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The kids in the SEC are more than alright. From quarterbacks to pass catchers and pass rushers, from…
Continue Reading Receiver Cooks out for Cowboys against Steelers, joining injured starters Parsons and Lawrence
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys receiver Brandin Cooks will miss the game against Pittsburgh with a knee injury, the third starter set to be…
Continue Reading SMU gets quick ACC validation as Cal, Stanford also try to find their way in new league
AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — A giddy Eric Dickerson visited the SMU locker room after the Mustangs made their Atlantic Coast Conference debut…
Continue Reading Jamie Benn and the Dallas Stars seem to be in a good spot with their captain and some kids
AP Sports Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn is 35 years old, going into the final season of his contract and surrounded…
Continue Reading Zack Steffen returns to US national team in Mauricio Pochettino’s first roster
AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Mauricio Pochettino’s first player move as U.S. coach was to bring back goalkeeper Zack Steffen, who started…
Continue Reading Tesla posts first quarterly increase in deliveries, but shares slump with investors hoping for more
Low interest financing, sweet lease deals, price cuts and free charging boosted Tesla’s global deliveries in the third quarter, the first increase…
Continue Reading Tesla’s global deliveries rose in the third quarter, the first increase this year for the electric vehicle maker
NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla’s global deliveries rose in the third quarter, the first increase this year for the electric vehicle…
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