MLB Rumor Central: Will Colby Lewis start for Rangers in the postseason?
Colby Lewis, who has struggled since returning from the DL earlier this month, is an option to start in Game 4 of the AL Division Series.
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Comparing the dismissals of Les Miles and Art Briles (5:54)
Todd Archer ESPN Staff Writer
Cowboys left guard La'el Collins said the plan is for him to rest his injured right big toe for two weeks before making a decision on surgery. He said several doctors have looked at his toe and there are signs it could heal on his own.
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
Harrison Barnes on his limited Team USA role: "It was one of those situations where you have to sacrifice. Obviously when you make the Olympic team, you want to show what you can do on the world's biggest stage. At the same time, winning gold took precedent. We didn't want to be the team that either lost the win streak or didn't come home with the gold. Those are the things that we as a team said we were going to put everything to the side and focus on that, and we came through."
Lineup: Rangers (92-65) vs. Brewers (71-86)
- 1. Carlos Gomez, LF (R)
- 2. Ian Desmond, CF (R)
- 3. Carlos Beltran, RF (S)
- 4. Adrian Beltre, DH (R)
- 5. Rougned Odor, 2B (L)
- 6. Jonathan Lucroy, C (R)
- 7. Mitch Moreland, 1B (L)
- 8. Jurickson Profar, 3B (S)
- 9. Elvis Andrus, SS (R)
- SP: A.J. Griffin, RHP
Cowboys' Ronald Leary will get chance he wanted with La'el Collins injury
Cowboys offensive lineman Ronald Leary could be back in the starting lineup for the foreseeable future because of La'el Collins' toe injury.
Five-star DE and Georgia commit Beal to visit Alabama
Robert Beal, the nation's No. 1 defensive end, committed to Georgia in July, but he might not be a lock as he plans to take all five official visits.
Will Wentz outplay Prescott for the next five years? (1:19)
Hard to see Baylor as a contender (0:56)
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
Mark Cuban, the Mavs' owner who has been outspoken politically during this election cycle, ruled out a presidential run in 2020. "There is no way. There is no possible way," Cuban said on 105.3 The Fan's Ben and Skin Show. "And put up with that shinola show? There is no way."
La'el Collins seeking treatment options for injured toe (0:41)
Bears are last team standing in Big 12
After an offseason of turmoil, Baylor is 4-0 following a 35-24 win over Oklahoma State. Under interim coach Jim Grobe, the defense has improved. Eliminator
Big 12 mailbag: The conference's best defenses and presidential candidates
The latest Big 12 mailbag looks at West Virginia's contender status, where things stand at Oklahoma State and Texas, and the Big 12's top defenses.
Should Dallas stick with Dak over Romo?
Dak Prescott's numbers so far make a compelling case. His completion percentage and yards per attempt are about equal to Tony Romo's career averages, while his QBR is much higher.
First-year QBs playing like veterans
The six quarterbacks who've made their starting debuts this season have gone a combined 11-2 so far. One loss (Cody Kessler vs. the Dolphins) came in overtime, while the other (Dak Prescott vs. the Giants) came by one point.
How Vegas handicappers rank top 25 CFB teams
How do Vegas handicappers rank the top 25 teams in college football? Houston and Ole Miss move up after dominant Week 4 performances.
The importance of Dez Bryant
On the 30 snaps the Cowboys' offense has played without Bryant this season, the team has thrown just twice, per ESPN Stats & Info. With Bryant present, Dallas has been much more willing to throw.
ESPN Stats and Information
Dez Bryant has caught 11-of-23 targets this season, continuing a trend from last year. Bryant's reception percentage of 44 percent is lowest in the NFL since the start of the 2015 season (minimum 75 targets). Besides Romo's absence being a factor, he has the 15th-longest average target depth in the league at 13.2 air yards per attempt.
Which Rangers have mastered spin rate?
Spin rate is a relatively new factor of pitching being explored, but those who do it best are finding success. Yu Darvish and Matt Bush are among pitchers with the highest spin rate on four-seam fastballs. Why spin rate matters (Insider)
Take Two: Who has the Big 12's best defense?
It's still early in the season, but in a discussion of the Big 12's best defenses, a pair of ESPN reporters make cases for Kansas State and Baylor.
Week 4 Preview, Fantasy Play & Pick'em
Cowboys NFL Nation reporter Todd Archer and 49ers NFL Nation reporter Nick Wagoner preview the Week 4 matchup, discuss their top potential fantasy play and make their game predictions.
First-year QB progress report: Jared Goff sits as Carson Wentz, Trevor Siemian shine
Jared Goff might have been the No. 1 pick, but other first-time quarterbacks are playing -- and thriving -- while the Rams rookie sits on the bench.
Prescott, Cowboys moving up the rankings
A convincing win over the Bears moved Dak Prescott & Co. up a whopping seven spots this week. The Cowboys haven't ranked this high since Week 4 of last season. Power Rankings
Mystery continues around Dez Bryant's knee injury
Jerry Jones said the Cowboys "may" do an MRI later Tuesday on Dez Bryant's right knee, which was injured in Sunday's win over the Bears.
Kellerman: Cowboys have 'punchers chance to win' with Dez (2:18)
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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 | 92 | 65 | .586 | - | L2 |
| Seattle | 83 | 73 | .532 | 8.5 | W2 |
| Houston | 82 | 75 | .522 | 10 | L1 |
| Los Angeles | 70 | 87 | .446 | 22 | W1 |
| Oakland | 67 | 89 | .429 | 24.5 | L1 |
NCAAF: 2016 Big 12 Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor | 1-0 | 4-0 |
| TCU | 1-0 | 3-1 |
| Oklahoma State | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Iowa State | 0-1 | 1-3 |
| West Virginia | -- | 3-0 |
| Kansas State | -- | 2-1 |
| Texas | -- | 2-1 |
| Texas Tech | -- | 2-1 |
| Kansas | -- | 1-2 |
| Oklahoma | -- | 1-2 |