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FRISCO, Texas -- Andrew Jacobson and Walker Zimmerman scored in the final two minutes of regulation to lift FC Dallas into 2-2 tie with Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night. Jacobson scored in the 88th minute and Zimmerman followed with his first career MLS goal in the 90th to cap the stunning comeback for Dallas (8-3-5), which remains unbeaten at home this season at 7-0-2. "Weve had a great run at home here this year and it was something we stressed before the game, to keep that going," said the 25-year-old Zimmerman, who was making just his fourth MLS appearance. "We wanted three points, but obviously we showed a lot of character by coming back from 2-0. It was really special to be part of that comeback and to get a point in that situation." Dallas remains atop the Western Conference standings, despite winning just once in its last five matches (1-2-2). After Kei Kamaras penalty kick goal in the 43rd minute and an own goal in the 58th, Kansas City (6-5-5) seemed to be in good shape, even after going down to 10 men following C.J. Sapongs ejection in the 68th minute. "I thought we were managing the game really well, and at that point, obviously, we got the red card and they were throwing a lot of numbers forward," Kansas City coach Peter Vermes said. "Its disappointing from the perspective that we put a lot of work into the game and I thought we had control of it." KC goalkeeper Jimmy Nielsen made four saves and appeared ready to earn his eighth shutout of the year. "I think we had a good performance, for 88 minutes we did a very good job," Nielsen said. "The last few minutes of the game, they put a lot of pressure on us, dumping balls into the box and anything can happen. Unfortunately, it went their way in the end." Dallas nearly won it in stoppage time, but Kenny Coopers 20-yard blast curled just wide of the right post. "They get a PK, an own goal and where a lot of teams might have folded and disappeared, I thought we kept fighting," Dallas coach Schellas Hyndman said. "We were fortunate to pick up a red card and then our guys just went after them and really showed a lot of character. The players showed a lot of desire and determination to come back and score two late goals." The comeback was started by Ramon Nunez, who entered the game in the 74th minute and was making just his second appearance of the season. Jacobsons header off Nunezs delivery from 15 yards out beat Nielsen over the shoulder, landing in the upper right corner for his third goal of the season. "I knew there was a lot of bodies in the box and someone had to get on the end of it," said Nunez, who had logged just five minutes of action before Saturdays game. "AJ was winning everything all night long and luckily, he got the goal to help us push on." Dallas kept pressing, and after David Ferreiras free kick from near the right sideline sailed into the penalty area, Zimmerman headed it off Nielsens hand and in. "I really had a clear path straight to the ball," Zimmerman said. "A great ball put in by David and I just got my head on it and attacked it." Zimmerman had entered the match as a halftime replacement for defender Matt Hedges, who injured his right calf. Kamaras second goal of the season came in the 43rd minute on a penalty kick. The PK was set up by a foul called on Jacobson, who grabbed Aurelian Collins arm as Graham Zusis free kick sailed into the box. Collin went down and the foul was called, just as Claudio Bieler popped the loose ball into the net. The goal was waved off, but the penalty kick was awarded. Kamara then stepped up to the dot and drilled a shot into the upper left portion of the net, while Dallas goalkeeper Raul Fernandez dove to the right. Kansas Citys 1-0 lead marked just the second time this season Dallas trailed a game at the half. Dallas almost tied it in the 55th minute, when Michels corner kick was re-directed in close by a leaping header from George John, but the ball went just over the crossbar. Sporting went ahead 2-0 three minutes later when Zusis corner kick bounced past several players into the penalty area, hit Dallas defender Je-Vaughn Watson in the chest and ricocheted past Fernandez. FC Dallas continued to press, forcing Nielsen to come up with a big save on Coopers 15-yard blast from the left wing in the 65th minute. The complexion of the match changed three minutes later, when Sapong was shown a red card and ejected after kicking the ball at Jacobsons head, who had just been knocked down and was lying on his back. "Its funny, I was actually trying to stop the ball from hitting him," Sapong said. "The ball was coming really fast to him. I kind of saw it out of the corner of my eye and thought, Oh, hes on the ground. Im going to try to get a touch before it hits him. I didnt get there in time -- it barely flicked my foot, and it hit him. The refs back was toward me."Seattle Mariners Pro Shop .com) - The women will also have a new champion at the Australian Open. Stitched Mariners Jerseys . -- Mike Smith never saw his first NHL goal go in. https://www.cheapmariners.com/ . Vancouver Whitecaps and Toronto FC failed to make the postseason while Montreal Impact fell at the first hurdle losing heavily to Houston Dynamo in the Eastern Conference Knockout Round. Custom Seattle Mariners Jerseys . All of the scoring came in the final 20:04. Lucic scored on a power play at 15:46 of the third period, when he tipped a shot over Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen for a 3-1 lead. Seattle Mariners Gear .Y. - New Orleans forward Anthony Davis was chosen Friday to replace the injured Kobe Bryant in the NBA All-Star game that will be played in his home city.NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Titans have had nearly two weeks since releasing veteran Perrish Cox to figure out who will start opposite cornerback Jason McCourty.Titans coach Mike Mularkey is taking his time to make that decision.Mularkey said Friday will wait until Sunday when the Titans (6-6) host Denver (8-4) before revealing his new starting left cornerback. Those under consideration include Brice McCain, whos been working in the slot as an extra defensive back and veteran Valentino Blake. Rookies LeShaun Sims and Kalan Reed, who could make his NFL debut Sunday, could be part of a rotation.Were still going to talk about that, Mularkey said. Weve got 48 hours to make that decision.Cox led the Titans with three interceptions before being released Nov. 28 , a day after the Titans beat Chicago 27-21 holding off a would-be comeback led by Matt Barkley. The Titans had their bye last week and have practiced four times since returning to work Monday.McCain is an eight-year veteran who has started 36 of his 112 career games in stops with Houston, Pittsburgh and Miami. He has started six games this season for Tennessee and also has two of his 11 career interceptions this season. Blake is in his fifth NFL season and also has been with Jacksonville and Pittsburgh. He has three career interceptions.TThe Titans have divided the practice work among the cornerbacks and also at the fifth defensive back spot.dddddddddddd Mularkey said Blake and McCains experience factors into the decision of who starts. One option could be starting McCain outside and then sliding him over to cover wide receiver in the slot in passing situations.Another game-time decision will be defensive lineman Jurrell Casey who missed his fourth practice Friday with a sprained left foot and is questionable. Casey has missed only one game in his six-year career, the 2013 season finale with a foot injury. He sprained his foot in the second half against Chicago, though the bye has given him nearly two weeks to heal.The Titans are holding out hope Casey can play, even if limited by the injury.Were fortunate to have the depth that we do, but if he can play, hes going to play. We may keep another defensive lineman up, if thats the case. Those are all things that are in the discussion all the way up to till 10:30 Sunday, Mularkey said.Game notesDL Angelo Blackson (illness) did not practice Friday but is expected to play.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL. ' ' '