Rangers will be tough out in playoffs (0:58)
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Jake Trotter ESPN Staff Writer
Gorgeous day for football in Stillwater as the Pokes and Longhorns get ready to square off in a key Big 12 matchup.
Twitter mailbag: Any trades on horizon for Cowboys?
The Cowboys aren't in a position to give away draft picks, so It would be surprising if they pulled off a mid-season trade.
Dr. Jerry Punch ESPN Commentator
Coming up on Gameday and SC, we visit w Texas HC Charlie Strong about his young QB and his struggling defense.
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
Dirk Nowitzki, Andrew Bogut, Wesley Matthews, Deron Williams and Devin Harris will not travel with the Mavs for their first preseason game. Those veterans will remain in Dallas and work out at the team facility, coach Rick Carlisle said.
Best of the unis: Texas A&M channels Bear Bryant, TCU's 'Liquid Steel'
Texas A&M's throwbacks recall the Aggies' undefeated team from 1956 while TCU has a new helmet, and Miami remembers Jose Fernandez.
Biggest Week 4 NFL questions, stats and predictions
Can the Seahawks get by with a hobbled Russell Wilson? What will the Texans look like without J.J. Watt? Here's what to watch for in Week 4.
What does home-field advantage mean for the Rangers?
The Rangers have home field throughout the playoffs. That could make a big difference for Ian Desmond and Yu Darvish.
Stars' Janmark diagnosed with knee disorder
Dallas Stars forward Mattias Janmark could miss the entire season because of a joint disorder in a knee called osteochondritis dissecans.
Andrus flies for great grab (0:30)
Home on the range: Texas clinches advantage
Yu Darvish looked playoff-ready with a season-high 12 strikeouts in six innings as the Texas Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Friday night and clinched home-field advantage.
Phil Steele's College football Week 5 bets (0:56)
Cowboys' Jason Garrett 'disappointed' Randy Gregory hasn't played much
Coach Jason Garrett said he's saddened that talented DE Randy Gregory has missed so much time due to off-field woes since entering the NFL in 2015.
Beltran blasts homer to right (0:20)
Ramirez surprises Beltre at second base (0:20)
Rape survivor who spoke at Baylor left 'defeated'
An alleged rape survivor who visited Baylor football players in July to discuss sexual assault prevention spoke out Friday about an assistant coach who questioned her visit.
Lineup: Rangers (94-65) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (66-93)
- 1. Carlos Gomez, LF (R)
- 2. Ian Desmond, CF (R)
- 3. Carlos Beltran, DH (S)
- 4. Adrian Beltre, 3B (R)
- 5. Rougned Odor, 2B (L)
- 6. Jonathan Lucroy, C (R)
- 7. Shin-Soo Choo, RF (L)
- 8. Mitch Moreland, 1B (L)
- 9. Elvis Andrus, SS (R)
- SP: Yu Darvish, RHP
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
Nicolas Brussino, a 23-year-old small forward from Argentina, has generated some buzz with his play early in Mavs camp. Brussino is among a group of players fighting for the final two roster spots. The favorites entering camp were guard Jonathan Gibson and forward Dorian Finney-Smith.
Cowboys are the underdog without Bryant
FPI gives the 49ers the slight edge at home against the Cowboys this weekend as Dez Bryant will miss the game.
Big 12 stat crunch: The weird Oklahoma State-Texas road trend
A deeper dive into the stats shows that we should expect the unexpected in the Oklahoma State-Texas matchup and more.
Tyron Smith questionable vs. San Francisco
The Cowboys could be without starting left tackle Tyron Smith, who is dealing with tightness in his back, for the second straight game.
Pokes favored over Horns in Stillwater
The road team has won the past seven meetings, and Texas has won eight straight in Stillwater dating to 1997. FPI gives Oklahoma State a 67 percent chance to end both of those streaks. Week 5's top games (Insider)
Big 12 mailbag: Patrick Mahomes, Boone Pickens and expansion
Baylor's expectations, Patrick Mahomes' status, West Virginia's respect and Bob Stoops' hot seat are included in this week's Big 12 mailbag.
Dirk: Barnes praise wasn't meant to dis Parsons
Dirk Nowitzki insists he didn't intend to disrespect Chandler Parsons while praising his replacement on the Dallas Mavericks.
Sooners favored to bounce back
Oklahoma comes off a much-needed bye week. FPI still has confidence in the unranked Sooners after two losses to quality opponents, and favors them at No. 21 TCU by about 3.5 points. Week 5's top games (Insider)
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NFL: 2016 NFC East Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 92 | 27 |
| New York | 2 | 1 | 0 | .667 | 63 | 61 |
| Dallas | 2 | 1 | 0 | .667 | 77 | 60 |
| Washington | 1 | 2 | 0 | .333 | 68 | 92 |
MLB: 2016 AL West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 95 | 65 | .594 | - | W3 |
| Seattle | 86 | 74 | .538 | 9 | W3 |
| Houston | 83 | 77 | .519 | 12 | L2 |
| Los Angeles | 73 | 87 | .456 | 22 | W4 |
| Oakland | 67 | 93 | .419 | 28 | L5 |
NCAAF: 2016 Big 12 Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor | 1-0 | 4-0 |
| TCU | 1-0 | 3-1 |
| Texas Tech | 1-0 | 3-1 |
| Oklahoma State | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Iowa State | 0-1 | 1-3 |
| Kansas | 0-1 | 1-3 |
| West Virginia | -- | 3-0 |
| Kansas State | -- | 2-1 |
| Texas | -- | 2-1 |
| Oklahoma | -- | 1-2 |