Texas coach Sarkisian tells No. 2 Longhorns ‘we are entitled to nothing’ after big win at Michigan

If Texas really expects to play for a national title this season they have to stay sharp every week, starting this week against UTSA. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas had barely settled back home after a dominant win at Michigan when coach Steve Sarkisian had a direct message for his No. 2 Longhorns. “We are capable of … Read more

‘7.2 million views in 24 hours’ | A North Texas player celebrated his turnover like Stone Cold Steve Austin and now he’s gone viral

DENTON, Texas — Vibes are high in Denton. The North Texas Mean Green have started their season 2-0 and a celebration from their last game has captured million of eyes on social media. After senior cornerback Ridge Texada picked off Stephen F. Austin quarterback Sam Vidlak in the second quarter, he came to the sideline … Read more

Olympic marathon runner’s ex, accused of setting her on fire, dies of burns

Cheptegei competed in the women’s marathon at the Paris Olympics less than a month before the attack. NAIROBI, Kenya — A man accused of dousing gasoline on an Ugandan Olympic athlete, causing her death days later, has succumbed to burns sustained in the attack, according to the Kenyan hospital where he was treated. Dickson Ndiema was … Read more

Houston-area woman accuses former Texans QB Deshaun Watson of sexual assault in new lawsuit

According to the lawsuit filed Monday in Harris County, the woman is suing the Cleveland Browns quarterback for $1 million in damages. HOUSTON — Former Houston Texans Quarterback Deshaun Watson has been accused of sexual assault in a new civil lawsuit brought by a woman who alleges he forced himself on her four years ago. … Read more

‘Coach Cooks’: How Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks is playing a key role in more than one way

Cooks is still producing numbers — like his touchdown in Sunday’s opener — but he’s also a veteran leader. DALLAS — When veteran players, such as Brandin Cooks, reach the rightful age of 30, coaches are certainly taking note. “You know you want to start being smart with them,” Cowboys Offensive Coordinator Brian Schottenheimer told … Read more