Dampier's Dual Threat Caps 21-13 Win Over Houston
Devon Dampier rushed for two touchdowns and passed for 204 yards as the No. 10 Utah Utes defeated the No. 14 Houston Cougars 21-13 on Saturday.
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Devon Dampier rushed for two touchdowns and passed for 204 yards as the No. 10 Utah Utes defeated the No. 14 Houston Cougars 21-13 on Saturday.
Cincinnati’s defense forced a critical turnover in the third quarter, setting the stage for a dramatic comeback. JC French IV threw for 172 yards and four touchdowns, while Cole Tabb rushed for 173 yards in the 37-24 victory.
Arch Manning threw for 212 yards and two touchdowns as Texas held off a late Ole Miss surge to win 34-27 on Saturday.
Myrto Uzuni scored twice in the final 30 minutes to lead Austin FC to a 2-1 victory over host Sporting Kansas City on Saturday.
Houston Dynamo FC and Minnesota United FC played to a 0-0 draw at home in MLS action on October 24, 2026.
Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs to a decisive 122-106 victory over the Mavericks on Saturday, securing a win at the American Airlines Center.
San Antonio secured its first win of the season on Saturday, October 24, defeating Dallas 122-106. Victor Wembanyama and Dylan Harper powered a dominant offensive effort against a depleted Mavericks roster at the American Airlines Center.
Clayton’s five assists without a turnover brought order to Dallas’ offense, even as the Mavericks’ 21 giveaways helped San Antonio pull away 122-106.
Tyler Guyton’s upgrade to a full Friday practice improves Dallas’ preparation picture, but Broderick Jones’s new wrist limitation and Drew Shelton’s absence keep continuity unsettled.
Dallas overcomes a slow start to dominate Indiana with a 44-point first quarter, led by Kyrie Irving’s 24 points as the teams split their early season series at 1-1.
One Van Alstyne team was in action this week. Every local result from Thursday through Saturday, with rankings where they apply.
Roope Hintz scored the game-winner in overtime to lead the Dallas Stars past the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 at American Airlines Center on Thursday.
George Pickens and Tyler Guyton were limited Thursday, leaving Dallas to balance encouraging defensive returns with unresolved questions about its passing and protection picture before visiting Philadelphia.
Kevin Durant and Fred VanVleet led a dominant Houston offense that overwhelmed Dallas, securing a 128-110 victory in front of a sold-out crowd at Toyota Center.
The Houston Rockets dominated the Dallas Mavericks, winning 128-110 on Wednesday. Kevin Durant scored 30 points, while Fred VanVleet dished out 11 assists in a convincing home victory at Toyota Center.
Cornell Green earned recognition at cornerback and safety. The change of assignment is an essential part of remembering the Cowboys defender who died Wednesday.
Dallas promoted safety Juanyeh Thomas and waived cornerback Caelen Carson Tuesday, a necessary roster move that leaves the Cowboys’ cornerback depth more dependent on Cobie Durant’s unconfirmed status.
Mikko Rantanen scored three goals, including the overtime winner, as the Dallas Stars defeated the Boston Bruins 3-2 at American Airlines Center on Tuesday.
Brian Schottenheimer’s Monday suggestion to move George Pickens around is credible because defensive attention can be made more complicated—provided Dallas measures the change by what it creates for the entire offense.
Green Bay held the ball for only 1:42 longer than Dallas, yet its extended possessions repeatedly produced points. The Packers’ 23-13 victory was decided by possession value, not clock ownership.
The Dallas Stars dominated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 on Saturday, with Arttu Hyry scoring twice and Jason Robertson adding an assist. Dallas improved to 4-3-1 while Chicago fell to 3-6-0.