'No pass, no play' rule part of Ross Perot's legacy in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Part of late billionaire H. Ross Perot's legacy is a clear-cut rule about Texas high school sports: If a student can't pass class, they can't play. The law, with its catchy "No Pass, No Play" nickname, has been in place since 1984. When first signed by Gov. Mark White, coaches and communities worried their best players, most notably in football, would...

Mets' Alonso outlasts fellow rookie Vlad Jr to win HR Derby

CLEVELAND (AP) - Mets rookie Pete Alonso has a million-dollar swing. New York's newest slugger outlasted a worn-down Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the final round of the All-Star Home Run Derby on Monday night to win $1 million - nearly double his 2019 salary. Alonso somehow had enough to edge Guerrero, who hit 91 homers but ran out of gas in the last round following an epic semifinal...

NYC to host ticker-tape parade honoring Women's World Cup winners

New York City will hold a ticker-tape parade to celebrate the United States women’s national soccer team’s victory in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Gauff loses at Wimbledon, while Williams wins again

Coco Gauff's Wimbledon run is over. The 15-year-old American lost to former No. 1 Simona Halep 6-3, 6-3 in the fourth round.

Mavs finalize sign-and-trade with Grizzlies to add Wright

DALLAS (AP) - A person with direct knowledge of the deal says the Dallas Mavericks have acquired guard Delon Wright from the Memphis Grizzlies in a sign-and-trade agreement that could make the restricted free agent a starter alongside rookie of the year Luka Doncic.

US men fail to follow women, lose Gold Cup final to Mexico

CHICAGO (AP) - U.S. men failed to follow the example of American women, showing just how far they are from success. Jonathan Dos Santos scored in the 73rd minute, and Mexico beat the United States 1-0 Sunday night to win its record eighth title in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Despite missing their top three forwards, El Tri dominated possession against an American team playing its first...

Odor's homer sends Rangers past Twins 4-1 in 11 innings

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Texas Rangers were going to count on their bullpen Sunday after deciding to give All-Star pitcher Mike Minor extra rest heading into the break. The relievers handled the job, even with added duty tacked on in the form of extra innings. Rougned Odor's three-run homer in the 11th inning gave Texas a 4-1 win against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday and four relievers...

Twins beat Rangers 7-4

Michael Pineda struck out a season-high nine over six efficient innings, Jason Castro had two hits and three RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Texas Rangers 7-4 on Saturday.

Megan Rapinoe slams scheduling of Women's World Cup final on same day as men's soccer events

As the U.S. Women’s National Team heads into what could be a historic fourth win in the final round of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, some are voicing concerns about the broadcast schedule — two major men’s soccer event finals will also be occurring on Sunday.

US takes aim at fourth Women's World Cup title in final match against Netherlands

The U.S. Women’s National Team will seek the ultimate glory Sunday during the final match of the Women’s World Cup when it squares off against the Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon for its fourth tournament title.

Mosquera, Badji lead FC Dallas over DC United 2-0

Santiago Mosquera and Dominique Badji scored and FC Dallas beat 10-man D.C. United 2-0 on Thursday night.

New warrant issued for ex-Cowboy Josh Brent for probation violation

A new arrest warrant has been issued for ex-Dallas Cowboys lineman Josh Brent for allegedly violating the terms of his probation.

Odor hits 2 HR, Rangers beat Angels 9-3 in series finale

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Lance Lynn matched the major league lead with his 11th win and the Texas Rangers avoided a series sweep with a 9-3 victory over the grieving Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night, the Fourth of July game that the late Tyler Skaggs had been scheduled to start. The Angels won the first two games of the series after the 27-year-old Skaggs was found dead in his hotel room...

Rangers agree to terms with top 2 draft picks Jung, Wendzel

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers have agreed to terms with their top two draft picks, Big 12 Conference third basemen Josh Jung and Davis Wendzel. Jung was the eighth overall pick out of Texas Tech in last month's draft, while Wendzel from Baylor was taken 41st overall. Jung and Wendzel were the co-Big 12 players of the year this season.

Trout, Barria and bullpen lead Angels past Rangers 6-2

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Mike Trout homered twice and Jaime Barria, filling the roster spot of the late Tyler Skaggs, struck out a career-high eight batters in five innings as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 6-2 on Wednesday night. Trout hit a three-run homer in the third inning and a solo shot leading off the sixth. He has hit 24 home runs this season, tied for the American...

Megan Rapinoe fires back at critics: I'm ‘uniquely and deeply American'

Soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe of the U.S. Women’s National Team, has a message for those calling her anti-American: “I think that I’m particularly and uniquely and very deeply American.”

2019 FIFA Women's World Cup schedule: How to watch on FOX, FS1 and FOX Sports App

The United States is going for back-to-back titles in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The U.S. won its third Women’s World Cup in 2015 when the tournament was in Canada. This year, the competition takes place in France and all games will be shown on either FOX or FS1. You can also stream all 52 matches on the FOX Sports App. The tournament begins June 7 and concludes with the final on July 7.