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Cowboys LB Micah Parsons out, CB Trevon Diggs questionable vs. Steelers
Dallas Cowboys All-Pro linebacker Micah Parsons is out Sunday night at Pittsburgh, where injuries are a major storyline for the visitors.,Parsons wore a protective boot and used a knee scooter to motor around the team facility this week, a strong signal he would be a no-go with the injury he sustain...
Terence Crawford nixes deal to fight Conor McGregor, no interest in MMA
Undefeated boxer Terence Crawford said he declined an offer of a two-fight series with Conor McGregor because he was not interested in competing in the Octagon.,Crawford and McGregor each acknowledged in separate interviews that Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment A...
Dak Prescott, injury-riddled Cowboys take aim at Steelers
Quarterback Dak Prescott was midway through his 2016 Offensive Rookie of the Year campaign the last time Dallas played in Pittsburgh. ,A once-classic rivalry that includes three Super Bowl showdowns renews in prime time in Week 5 as the Cowboys (2-2) visit the Steelers (3-1) on "Sunday Night Footbal...
Report: Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks (infection) to miss Week 5
Dallas Cowboys starting wide receiver Brandin Cooks will not play in Sunday's game at Pittsburgh and could miss more time because of an infection in his right knee, ESPN reported Wednesday.,The infection followed a medical procedure Cooks had on the knee while remaining in New York after the Cowboys...
SEC notebook: Sooners savor rest; Florida, Georgia happy to be home
Oklahoma is getting healthy while getting a freshman quarterback ready for No. 2 Texas at the Cotton Bowl.,Sooners coach Brent Venables expects an immense benefit to true freshman Michael Hawkins -- and seven injured starters -- with a bye this week before taking on the rival Longhorns.,"It's a bene...
Potential Davante Adams Trade Destinations After Request Away From Las Vegas Raiders
Davante Adams requested a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders, and it would make sense for these teams to pick up the phone and inquire about him....
Cowboys sign DE K.J. Henry, put DeMarcus Lawrence to IR
The Dallas Cowboys signed K.J. Henry off the Cincinnati Bengals' practice squad on Tuesday after placing fellow defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence on injured reserve.,Lawrence sustained a Lisfranc injury to his right foot in the third quarter of last Thursday's 20-15 road win against the New York Giant...
After firing offensive coordinator, Purdue looks to right ship at Wisconsin
After consecutive blowout losses vs. ranked opponents, Wisconsin hopes to bounce back against visiting Purdue on Saturday in a matchup of Big Ten teams looking to get their season back on track in Madison, Wis.,Wisconsin (2-2, 0-1 Big Ten) is coming off a 38-21 loss in their conference opener at 11t...
Cowboys LB Micah Parsons: 'If I can play, I will play'
Dallas Cowboys All-Pro linebacker Micah Parsons is itching to play, but the knee scooter and protective boot with him as he spoke to reporters Monday gave a clue that his left high-ankle sprain might force him to miss some time.,Parsons sustained the injury in the Cowboys' 20-15 win over the New Yor...
Overhauled Knicks open camp with changes still swirling
Unable to comment on the latest roster addition, New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau played his hand with his facial expression on Monday. ,A pending trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves that would bring Karl-Anthony Towns to New York has yet to be finalized with the NBA's stamp of approval, which ...
Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo dies of brain cancer
Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo died Monday from brain cancer, the NBA announced. He was 58. ,Known for both his shot-blocking and finger-wagging in addition to a pronounced gravelly voice, Mutombo provided a dominating presence at Georgetown before playing for six NBA teams. ,The 7-foot-2 center also...
Report: No surgery for Cowboys’ DeMarcus Lawrence (foot)
The Dallas Cowboys have a good news, bad news situation with injured defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence. Per a report on Sunday from ESPN, the Lisfranc injury in Lawrence's right foot won't require surgery, but he is still looking at being out four to eight weeks.,The four-time Pro Bowl selection has r...
Report: No surgery for Cowboys’ DeMarcus Lawrence (Lisfranc)
The Dallas Cowboys have a good news and bad news situation with injured defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence. Per a report on Sunday from ESPN, the Lisfranc injury in Lawrence's right foot won't require surgery, but he is still looking at being out four to eight weeks.,The four-time Pro Bowler has record...
RB Ashton Jeanty (4 TDs, 259 yards), No. 25 Boise State top Washington State
Ashton Jeanty rushed for 259 yards and four touchdowns on 26 carries to lead No. 25 Boise State to a 45-24 victory over Washington State on Saturday night in nonconference play at Boise, Idaho.,Jeanty scored on runs of 64, 59, 14 and 2 yards while recording the third-best single-game yardage amount ...
No. 23 Kansas State dominates in 42-20 win over No. 20 Oklahoma State
Avery Johnson accounted for five touchdowns as No. 23 Kansas State dismantled No. 20 Oklahoma State 42-20 Saturday in a pivotal Big 12 matchup in Manhattan, Kan. ,Johnson was 19-of-31 for 259 yards and three touchdowns passing. He added two touchdowns on the ground.,DJ Giddens rushed for 187 yards o...
Corey Heim surges late at Kansas Speedway for sixth win
Corey Heim won the Kubota Tractor 200 on Friday night in Kansas City, Kan., in the fastest truck, but he needed help from fellow playoff driver Ty Majeski to secure the victory in the NASCAR Truck Series Round of 10 elimination race at Kansas Speedway., ,Majeski ran out of fuel approaching the white...
Dallas Cowboys Might Be Screwed Without Micah Parsons
Micah Parsons is expected to miss games due to a high ankle sprain suffered on Thursday Night Football, and the Dallas Cowboys could be in trouble if he misses extended time....
Cowboys: Injuries to Micah Parsons, DeMarcus Lawrence 'worse than expected'
Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons and defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence are likely to miss time with injuries that are more severe than the team originally expected.,Head coach Mike McCarthy gave that assessment on Friday but said Parsons would be viewed as "week-to-week" because of the 10 days the Cow...
Report: Cowboys LB Micah Parsons has high ankle sprain; DE could miss weeks
Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons could miss time with a high ankle sprain, the diagnosis received by the two-time All-Pro following an MRI exam on Friday, NFL Network reported. ,Parsons said after the Cowboys defeated the Giants on Thursday night that X-rays on his ankle were negative. He wa...
Cowboys' Micah Parsons, DeMarcus Lawrence headed for MRIs
The Dallas Cowboys were awaiting word on two defensive stalwarts who got injured in their 20-15 win over the New York Giants on Thursday in East Rutherford, N.J.,Linebacker Micah Parsons hurt his left ankle in the fourth quarter. Defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence injured his right foot in the third qu...