Dallas Won 6-5, but Its Bench Minor Helped Washington Back In
The Stars survived a power-play ledger that favored Washington, but two second-period penalties gave the Capitals exact chances to turn a rout into a tense finish.
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Daniel Gafford and Zaccharie Risacher combined for four points in Dallas’s 112-111 loss at San Antonio, but their passing and defense were real contributions. The Mavericks’ reserves then carried the comeback to the doorstep.
The Stars survived a power-play ledger that favored Washington, but two second-period penalties gave the Capitals exact chances to turn a rout into a tense finish.
Damarion Dennis scored 22 points as No. 19 Texas Tech Red Raiders overwhelmed Jackson State Tigers 76-42 in their season opener Monday night at United Supermarkets Arena.
The Texas Longhorns opened their season with a commanding 109-59 victory over the visiting Chicago State Cougars at the Moody Center on Monday.
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Utah Jazz 119-97 on Monday at Frost Bank Center. Dylan Harper tallied 17 points and eight assists, while Victor Wembanyama secured 11 rebounds to lead the home victory.
Alperen Sengun orchestrated a dominant home performance as the Houston Rockets defeated the Boston Celtics 109-93 on Monday. Houston improved to 7-1, while Boston fell to 5-2 at Toyota Center.
Darius Acuff Jr. scored 25 points as the Sacramento Kings defeated the Dallas Mavericks 115-100 on Monday. The visitors led the final quarter, securing their first win of the season.
Walter Clayton Jr. turned a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit into an 8-0 Dallas burst, but his efficient scoring could not overcome Sacramento's immediate answers in a 115-100 Mavericks loss.
Portland Timbers secured a 3-1 victory over Houston Dynamo FC on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, with three second-half goals sealing the win at Providence Park.
Gardner Minshew II threw three touchdown passes and Chad Ryland kicked the game-winner as the Arizona Cardinals defeated the Dallas Cowboys 33-30 on Sunday.
Jaden Craig’s 17-yard run and successful two-point conversion gave the TCU Horned Frogs a 22-16 win over the Kansas Jayhawks, improving the home team's record to 4-4.
Texas Tech overcame a second-half deficit with a fourth-quarter explosion, as J'Koby Williams and Thomas Castellanos led the offense to a 34-26 victory over Arizona in Lubbock.
Arch Manning threw three touchdowns as Texas dominated Mississippi State at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, securing a 31-3 victory to improve their record to 6-2.
LA Galaxy secured a 4-1 victory over Austin FC on Saturday, with four different scorers finding the net before the final whistle.
Herman Johansson opened the scoring for the visitors, but Jansen Miller equalized late in the first half to secure a 1-1 draw at Sporting Park.
Dallas defeated Columbus 3-1 on Saturday at American Airlines Center. Thomas Harley and Arttu Hyry scored key goals as the Stars improved their record.
Jabari Smith Jr. scored 30 points as the Houston Rockets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-98 on Saturday, improving their record to 6-1.
Victor Wembanyama scored 43 points as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-111 at Frost Bank Center on Saturday.
The Stars took one minor penalty, killed it cleanly and converted Columbus’ first infraction in a disciplined 3-1 victory.
DJ Lagway threw for four touchdowns and 319 yards as the visiting Baylor Bears dominated the home defense of UCF, securing a decisive 41-9 victory at Acrisure Bounce House.
Kyrie Irving scored 35 points and dished nine assists as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Houston Rockets 116-111 on Friday night at American Airlines Center.

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