Cowboys score twice on defense in 38-3 blowout of Patriots, who bench Mac Jones

The Cowboys spoiled former star running back Ezekiel Elliott’s Dallas homecoming with their 10th consecutive home victory. ARLINGTON, Texas — DaRon Bland returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown, Leighton Vander Esch scooped up a fumble for a score and the Dallas Cowboys beat the New England Patriots 38-3 on Sunday. Mac Jones … Read more

Tim Wakefield, who revived his career and Red Sox trophy case with knuckleball, has died at 57

The Red Sox announced his death in a statement Sunday. BOSTON — Tim Wakefield, the knuckleballing workhorse of the Red Sox pitching staff who bounced back after giving up a season-ending home run to the Yankees in the 2003 playoffs to help Boston win its curse-busting World Series title the following year, has died. He … Read more

JJ Watt inducted into Texans Ring of Honor

Watt becomes the third person in franchise history to receive the honor. It happened during halftime of the Steelers-Texans game. HOUSTON — .J. Watt was inducted into the Houston Texans’ Ring of Honor on Sunday, bringing the defensive end back to the place where he became a superstar. “I’m back with all my family,” Watt … Read more

AP Top 25: Georgia’s hold on No. 1 loosens, but top seven unchanged. Kentucky, Louisville enter poll

The top seven teams were unchanged while Kentucky and Louisville entered the AP Top 25 and Florida and Kansas dropped out. WASHINGTON — Georgia’s hold on No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll loosened Sunday as the Bulldogs received a season-low 35 first-place votes out of possible 62 while extending their streak atop … Read more

Ryder Cup in Rome stays right at home for the Europeans. The US loses its seventh straight in Europe

Europe had a big lead at Marco Simone outside Rome and made sure it capped off a dominant week. GUIDONIA, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital — Europe won back the the Ryder Cup on Sunday, just like it always does before its raucous crowd, with Rory McIlroy leading the way and Tommy Fleetwood delivering the decisive … Read more

Jonathon Brooks runs for over 200 yards, big second half gives Longhorns dominant victory over Kansas

Sophomore running back Jonathon Brooks rushed for 218 yards and two touchdowns, while the offense racked up 661 yards in the win. AUSTIN, Texas — An insane, 661-yard offensive explosion led to yet another dominant victory for the Texas Longhorns over a Big 12 foe, as the men in burnt orange blew out the No. 24 … Read more