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STILLWATER, Okla. -- An explosive offense was a key component of No. 22 Oklahoma States season-opening 61-7 blowout over Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday.The Cowboys also received significant contributions from their special teams unit and defense.The bonus for Oklahoma State is that most observers expected the offense, which ranked 22nd in the nation with 480 yards per game last season, to be potent. There was considerably less optimism about the other aspects of the game, particularly the defense, which surrendered 439.1 yards per game in 2015, 99th in the country.Getting contributions from all three phases was in line with coach Mike Gundys pre-game wish list.Weve talked about todays football, in our opinion, is the offense being able to get big plays; trying to find a way to establish some sort of a run; control the ball as best you can; be sound in special teams; try to get one big play in special teams; and defensively, try to force turnovers, Gundy said. Defenses are going to give up yards, defenses are going to give up points, so you minimize it and try to force turnovers to give yourself more opportunities for your offense to be on the field. Thats really the direction that were moving as a team.On special teams, freshman Madre Harper scored the first touchdown 1:45 into the contest, when he recovered a fumble by Southeastern Louisiana punt returner Javon Tillman in the end zone.A true freshman, playing his first play, in a defensive role, scores an offensive touchdown, Gundy said. That may be one for the record books.That set the tone for the rest of the contest, with the defense pitching in just three plays later. Cole Walterscheid forced Lions quarterback DShaie Landors fumble, with OSUs Tre Flowers recovering. Four plays on offense after that, Oklahoma State led 14-0 when Chris Carson scored on a 14-yard rush.That was the first of three fumbles forced and recovered by the Oklahoma State defense, all of which ultimately resulted in touchdowns. One was a highlight-reel play forced by Devante Averette, who dived to keep to keep the ball in bounds before Ramon Richards grabbed it and carried it the remaining 9 yards into the end zone 22 seconds into the second half.Turnovers are really important, especially in the Big 12, when you have 70-80 plays a game, Richards said. We have to give our offense the maximum opportunities as possible. In practice, we stress turnovers a lot, so going into the game, thats something that we have in our heads.The defense also limited Southeastern Louisiana to 203 yards, yielding one touchdown on a 26-yard run by Kaelyn Henderson after OSU was already ahead 31-0. The Cowboys also had three sacks and 12 tackles for loss.In addition to Harpers opening touchdown, the special teams effort included a 57-yard punt return by Barry J. Sanders late in the first quarter. He was forced out of bounds at the 1-yard-line.The Cowboys special teams came up with another big play when Vincent Taylor blocked a field goal attempt early in the third quarter.While Gundy claimed credit for Sanders near-TD punt return, he also praised new special teams coordinator Steve Hauser.Coach Hauser does a great job, Gundy said. Weve been very lucky that weve had young coaches that have come in here and taken our special teams over. Great commitment and dedication to what they do, very intelligent guys. Hauser did a nice job.The combined result of the defensive and special teams excellence was an average field position start at the OSU 47 yard-line, with seven drives beginning in Lions territory and four inside the red zone.Four turnovers, those fourth-down stops are huge, and the blocked kick -- really, there were eight instances where we had instant field position change for our offense, said OSU defensive coordinator Glenn Spencer. Thats big. Its all about what we can do for this team.Oklahoma State would like a repeat performance next Saturday at home against Central Michigan (1-0), a team it fought hard to defeat 24-13 a year ago on the road.---AP college football website: www.collegefootball.ap.org Ultra Boost Kaufen Schweiz . Parker had 26 points and eight assists and San Antonio beat Toronto 112-99 Monday night. "We won that game because of Tony Parkers aggressiveness," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. "His juice; his aggression all night long. Nmd Schweiz Kaufen . 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Coupled with the Houston Astros loss to the New York Yankees, the Rangers upped their lead in the American League West to 3 1/2 games.The Rangers and the As play the middle game of a three-game series Tuesday night at Globe Life Park.Texas (58-42) hadnt increased its lead on Houston since June 26.Its nice. Better than staying stagnant, Rangers manager Jeff Banister said. Better than losing ground. The thing that we have to pay attention to is how we play our baseball game, the way we go out, how we prepare and the energy that we use on the baseball field to play the game correctly.The victory celebration was somewhat limited after the Rangers learned earlier in the day that designated hitter Prince Fielder is likely done for the season. Fielder, who has a herniated disk in his neck, probably will undergo surgery in the next week, general manager Jon Daniels said.Fielder last played on July 18.Its kind of sad to know that hes going to be out for the year and knowing how he wants to play, Beltre said after his two-homer performance. Its tough news, but we have to get through it and find a way to be more consistent winning ballgames. Hopefully he can come back next year.While it hasnt been the best season for Fielder, who was hitting .212 with eight home runs and 44 RBI, his loss impacts the offense. Daniels diid add that the club likely wont look to fill Fielders loss via trade, instead electing to do it internally.ddddddddddddI felt like one of the strengths on the club was the offensive depth, Daniels said, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. We can go to (minor-leaguer Joey Gallo) at some point if theres an opening and there are at-bats. Weve still primarily been focused on the pitching side.Fielders career, however, could hang in the balance. The 32-year-old veteran had season-ended neck surgery in 2014 in an area just below the current injury.Spinal surgery is a very real deal, Daniels said. He rehabbed once from it and came back. With each additional surgery in that area, it increases the risk involved and overall his ability to get back, but its not for me to speculate about that today.The As (45-55) had their three-game winning streak snapped Monday, but they are still tied for the best record in the majors since the All-Star break at 7-4.The Tuesday starter for Oakland is right-hander Sonny Gray, who has been mentioned as a potential trade target by Texas. Gray (4-9, 5.49 ERA) is 1-8 with a 6.45 ERA in his past 14 starts, a span that was interrupted by a stay on the disabled list from May 21-June 4 due to a strained right trapezius.Texas is calling up Nick Martinez (1-2) from Triple-A Round Rock to make the start. The righty owns a 6.45 ERA in six games, four of them starts, over two stints with the Rangers this year. ' ' '