Mavs SG Wesley Matthews looks sleek compared to last season. "I'm down probably eight pounds, and a lot of it is just being able to train," said Matthews, who was recovering from a ruptured Achilles' tendon a year ago. "You've got to understand that at this time last year, I wasn't able to run, wasn't able to move around."
Baylor is among a group of teams crashing the College Football Playoff picture in what Ryan McGee calls the "The Rise of the Other Guys." These teams are a rung below the big brand names that can and will push them in the playoff hunt. Flipping the field
Andrew Bogut said he "would have asked for a buyout" if traded to a team other than the Mavs. ESPN.com reported in July that the Warriors presented the big man the option of being traded to the Mavs or Rockets. Bogut declined to specifically discuss the Houston possibility. "I like Dallas," he said
Andrew Bogut dismisses concerns about increasing his minutes. "I've never had an injury from playing too many minutes," Bogut said. "It's always been car-wreck type of collisions. I've walked under too many ladders, I guess."
How much will Harrison Barnes watch the Warriors this season? "Zero," he said, emphasizing the point by forming an O with his right hand.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant and Texas State Senator Royce West have settled their disputes "amicably" and withdrawn all claims and counterclaims against each other, according to Trey Crawford, the attorney for West.
Harrison Barnes on Mark Cuban's involvement in the presidential campaign: "He's probably going to run in 2020, I think."
There's a long way to go in this and every other division, but the only thing we ever know about the NFC East is that we have no idea what will happen.
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott threw just five incomplete passes against Chicago and he was not that far from having a perfect game.
Dirk Nowitzki on Harrison Barnes: "We think the sky's the limit for him. We want him to do a lot on offense. ... I think it's going to be fun to play with him, and he's definitely going to put in the work. There's been tons of guys who have told me they're gym rats and I've never seen them in there at nights. He's always in there."
Dirk Nowitzki: "We should be able to have a great defensive lineup once I'm out."
Mavs coach Rick Carlisle and owner Mark Cuban met with their team to discuss social issues and potential protests of the national anthem. "We're going to be 100 percent supportive of our guys with whatever they decide to do," Carlisle said. "My feeling is that our right to protest can bring important attention to the necessity to change. My further view is that protest backed by persistence and action always provides the best chance for meaningful change."
Rick Carlisle on increased expectations for Harrison Barnes that come along with his max contract: "I talked to him this summer a lot about that. Bottom line is that it's a challenge that he's got to love to take on. The important thing is that an elevation in responsibility comes at the right rate."
The Rangers clinched the AL West on Friday and will now turn their attention toward trying to wrap up the best record in the American League. Cole Hamels and Yu Darvish looked ready to go for the postseason over the weekend. Week 25 Power Rankings
The Mavs will proceed deliberately with Dirk Nowitzki, Andrew Bogut and Devin Harris early in camp, coach Rick Carlisle said. The team is being cautious with Nowitzki and Bogut, who will be held out of contact work, and Harris is recovering from offseason toe surgery.
The Cowboys rookie tallied 140 rushing yards on Sunday night, bringing his season total to 274. Per ESPN Stats & Info, that's the second-highest total through a player's first three games in team history.
Aaron Rodgers threw four first half TDs, Ryan Fitzpatrick had six INTs. Check out the best and worst QBs in Week 3 so far, according to Total QBR.
Texas starting offensive lineman Kent Perkins will serve a one-game suspension following his arrest last week on a charge of driving while intoxicated, Longhorns coach Charlie Strong announced.
Texas coach Charlie Strong said after a week of "self-evaluation," he determined he did not need to make any staff changes. Defensive coordinator Vance Bedford is still running his defense. Strong said he has faith in Bedford and didn't think a coordinator change would accomplish much.
Texas starting OG Kent Perkins received a one-game suspension for his DWI arrest last week and will receive counseling, perform community service and face further internal discipline. He'll miss the Longhorns' game against Oklahoma State this week.
Cowboys equipment people saved the football from Dak Prescott's first touchdown pass, but it also was Dez Bryant's 60th touhdown catch.
This Week In 1995: NFL sues Jerry Jones for $300 million for undermining league sponsorship deals. Jones had signed a deal with Pepsi when league had deal with Coke. Jones eventually was granted the right to do individual deals and today is the only team that controls the distribution of its own merchandise.
Ezekiel Elliott ran wild against the Bears and left a strong impression with his highlight-reel leap over Bears safety Chris Prosinski.
Baylor's thrilling duel with Oklahoma State pushed the Bears atop the Big 12, but its hold is tenuous with so many good-but-not-great teams ahead.
Dallas had lost eight home games in a row before beating Chicago on Sunday, but Jason Garrett wants his squad to be prepared to win on any field.
| 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 |
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 92 | 64 | .590 | - | L1 |
| Seattle | 82 | 73 | .529 | 9.5 | W1 |
| Houston | 82 | 74 | .526 | 10 | W1 |
| Los Angeles | 69 | 87 | .442 | 23 | L1 |
| Oakland | 67 | 88 | .432 | 24.5 | W1 |
| 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 |
