Badji scored twice in FC Dallas' 3-0 win over Toronto FC

Dominique Badji scored twice, Bressan added another and FC Dallas beat Toronto FC 3-0 on Saturday night.

White Sox go small to beat Rangers 5-4 in 10 after 2 big HRs

After two impressive home runs - Zack Collins' first big league hit for the White Sox after Texas slugger Nomar Mazara with the longest recorded by MLB's relatively new system - Chicago won with small ball late.

Rangers 3B Cabrera suspended for hitting ump with equipment

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers third baseman Asdrúbal Cabrera never left the dugout and says he wasn't trying to hit an umpire with the equipment he threw onto the field after being ejected from a game. Cabrera is appealing a four-game suspension and undisclosed fine from Major League Baseball that was handed down Friday, a day after umpire crew chief Bill Miller was hit on...

World Cup's top teams enter knockout stage on a roll

While it may be tempting to look ahead to the quarterfinals and a possible clash with France, the defending champion U.S. has thrived at the Women's World Cup by keeping its focus on the present.

Andrus helps Rangers, Minor to 4-2 victory over Indians

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - When Elvis Andrus scored on a wild pitch after his RBI triple in the first inning, the Texas Rangers already were feeling pretty good because they had Mike Minor on the mound at home. Minor limited the Cleveland Indians to one run and three singles over eight innings after they had scored 10 runs each of the last two nights, and Texas earned a series split with a 4-2...

Mavericks get forward Roby after trade with Pistons

DALLAS (AP) - The Dallas Mavericks traded down in the second round of the NBA draft on Thursday night, ending up with Nebraska forward Isaiah Roby at No. 45.

USWNT defeats Sweden 2-0 in final group game of Women's World Cup

USWNT defeated Sweden 2-0 Thursday in their third and final group-stage game of the Women's World Cup. Both teams will advance to the knockout round of the tournament.

USWNT soccer games generate more revenue than men's games, audit report shows

Audited financial reports show that the U.S. Women's National Team games have generated more revenue than the U.S. men's games over the last three years.

Smyly gone when Rangers designate vet pitcher for assignment

Veteran left-hander Drew Smyly has been designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers after losing his spot in the rotation and allowing three consecutive home runs in his last relief appearance.

Kipnis homers twice in Indians' 10-4 win over Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Jason Kipnis is finding it difficult not to get excited after struggling at the plate for much of the season. The veteran second baseman hit two home runs, going back-to-back with Roberto Pérez during a five-run first inning, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Texas Rangers 10-4 on Wednesday night.

What you need to know before the US faces off against Sweden in Group F's last match in the WWC

One of the biggest rivalries in Women’s World Cup history is finally upon us, as Sweden and the U.S. meet on the field Thursday, June 20 in the one of the most-anticipated matches of the tournament.

Texas Tech's 4-1 CWS win sends FSU's Martin into retirement

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Brian Klein hit the tiebreaking home run for Texas Tech, and the Red Raiders beat Florida State 4-1 at the College World Series on Wednesday night to close the 40-year coaching career of NCAA all-time wins leader Mike Martin. Klein's homer, his second of the CWS and third of the season, came in the sixth inning and stood up because of the Seminoles' inability to...

NHL awards recap: Bishop finishes 2nd in Vezina Trophy voting

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Nikita Kucherov gratefully accepted the Hart Trophy and the Ted Lindsay Award on Wednesday night in recognition of his spectacular 128-point regular season in Tampa Bay. He might even be able to enjoy the trophies someday, whenever the sting of the Lightning's first-round postseason loss has faded.

US wants win vs Swedes, even if it would mean tougher path

LE HAVRE, France (AP) - Victory is the goal for the United States in its group stage finale against Sweden, even though a loss might give the Americans an easier path through the knockout rounds of the Women's World Cup. "I think it's in our team's DNA to want to win and do really well," defender Abby Dahlkemper said Tuesday, two days ahead of the Group F finale.

Indians hit 3 straight HRs, Plesac shuts down Rangers, 10-3

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Cleveland rookie Zach Plesac allowed only two hits pitching into the eighth inning and the Indians had four home runs, including three in a row for the first time in nearly 15 years, to overwhelm the Texas Rangers 10-3 on Tuesday night.

Rangers spoil Clevinger's return with 7-2 win over Indians

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Lance Lynn had another quality start, Danny Santana homered and the Texas Rangers beat Cleveland 7-2 on Monday night to spoil Mike Clevinger's return from the injured list. Lynn (8-4) struck out nine without a walk and gave up one run over seven innings. The veteran right-hander, in his first season with Texas, has gone at least six innings in 10 consecutive...