Maximum Security out of Preakness; Derby DQ appeal denied
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Taken down as the Kentucky Derby winner, Maximum Security is now out of the Preakness. Maximum Security's co-owner said Monday he will not run the horse in the middle jewel of the Triple Crown. The announcement came hours before his appeal of the horse's disqualification as Derby winner was denied by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Taken down as the Kentucky Derby winner, Maximum Security is now out of the Preakness. Maximum Security's co-owner said Monday he will not run the horse in the middle jewel of the Triple Crown. The announcement came hours before his appeal of the horse's disqualification as Derby winner was denied by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.
Truex wins 2nd career Monday NASCAR race at Dover
DOVER, Del. (AP) - Martin Truex Jr. stood next to the 60-pound metallic gold Monster trophy on the victory lane stage and was uncertain about how many fingers he should flash for his celebratory photo. "Two for the season or three for Dover?" Truex asked. How about one of each?
DOVER, Del. (AP) - Martin Truex Jr. stood next to the 60-pound metallic gold Monster trophy on the victory lane stage and was uncertain about how many fingers he should flash for his celebratory photo. "Two for the season or three for Dover?" Truex asked. How about one of each?
Construction underway on Globe Life Field's retractable roof
The retractable roof is going in and work is progressing on the new Texas Rangers ballpark. It’s still on scheduled to open before the start of the 2020 season.
The retractable roof is going in and work is progressing on the new Texas Rangers ballpark. It’s still on scheduled to open before the start of the 2020 season.
Blues force Game 7 with 4-1 win over Stars, stunned Bishop
DALLAS (AP) - Colton Parayko was shooting to score for the St. Louis Blues, and delivered a stunning blow to the Dallas Stars even without getting the puck in the net.
DALLAS (AP) - Colton Parayko was shooting to score for the St. Louis Blues, and delivered a stunning blow to the Dallas Stars even without getting the puck in the net.
Odor, Cabrera go deep, Rangers beat Blue Jays 10-2
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Rougned Odor, Asdrúbal Cabrera and Drew Smyly all found reasons to exhale. Odor and Cabrera each homered and combined for seven RBIs, Smyly came off the injured list to pitch four strong innings and the Texas Rangers rolled past the Toronto Blue Jays 10-2 on Sunday.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Rougned Odor, Asdrúbal Cabrera and Drew Smyly all found reasons to exhale. Odor and Cabrera each homered and combined for seven RBIs, Smyly came off the injured list to pitch four strong innings and the Texas Rangers rolled past the Toronto Blue Jays 10-2 on Sunday.
NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover postponed to Monday
DOVER, Del. (AP) - Jimmie Johnson posed for a photo with Hall of Famers Bobby Allison and Richard Petty from an appearance this weekend and wrote the caption "367 and counting." His combined win total has been stuck on that number since June 4, 2017, when Johnson won the last of his 83 NASCAR Cup races. Mired in the worst slump of his career, the seven-time NASCAR champion was back...
DOVER, Del. (AP) - Jimmie Johnson posed for a photo with Hall of Famers Bobby Allison and Richard Petty from an appearance this weekend and wrote the caption "367 and counting." His combined win total has been stuck on that number since June 4, 2017, when Johnson won the last of his 83 NASCAR Cup races. Mired in the worst slump of his career, the seven-time NASCAR champion was back...
Kiner-Falefa's career-high 4 RBIs lift Rangers over Jays 8-5
Hitting has taken something of a backseat for Isiah Kiner-Falefa as he works at being a full-time catcher for the first time in his professional baseball career. So a night like Saturday was a welcome reward.
Hitting has taken something of a backseat for Isiah Kiner-Falefa as he works at being a full-time catcher for the first time in his professional baseball career. So a night like Saturday was a welcome reward.
Country House wins 145th Kentucky Derby after Maximum Security disqualified
Maximum Security led all the way in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, only to become the first winner disqualified for interference in the race's 145-year history. After a long wait, Long shot Country House was declared the winner.
Maximum Security led all the way in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, only to become the first winner disqualified for interference in the race's 145-year history. After a long wait, Long shot Country House was declared the winner.
Manotas scores twice, Dynamo beats FC Dallas 2-1
Mauro Manotas scored twice to help the Houston Dynamo beat FC Dallas 2-1 on Saturday in the Texas Derby.
Mauro Manotas scored twice to help the Houston Dynamo beat FC Dallas 2-1 on Saturday in the Texas Derby.
Spezza, Lindell score as Stars edge Blues for 3-2 series lead
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Jason Spezza scored and Ben Bishop made 38 saves as the Dallas Stars beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 Friday night to take a 3-2 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series. Esa Lindell also scored for the Stars, who can advance with a win in Game 6 at home on Sunday. Jaden Schwartz scored and Jordan Binnington made 25 saves for the Blues, including stops on three...
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Jason Spezza scored and Ben Bishop made 38 saves as the Dallas Stars beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 Friday night to take a 3-2 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series. Esa Lindell also scored for the Stars, who can advance with a win in Game 6 at home on Sunday. Jaden Schwartz scored and Jordan Binnington made 25 saves for the Blues, including stops on three...
Blue Jays get unearned run in 12th for 1-0 win at Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Brandon Drury led off the 12th inning with a single and eventually scored the game's only run on pitcher Ariel Jurado's throwing error as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Texas Rangers 1-0 on Friday night in a game that featured two outstanding starting performances.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Brandon Drury led off the 12th inning with a single and eventually scored the game's only run on pitcher Ariel Jurado's throwing error as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Texas Rangers 1-0 on Friday night in a game that featured two outstanding starting performances.
Stars, Blues tied 2-2 heading to game 5
Dallas Stars (43-32-7, fourth in the Central Division during the regular season) vs. St. Louis Blues (45-28-9, third in the Central Division during the regular season) St. Louis; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EDT WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Series tied 2-2 BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Blues host the Dallas Stars in game five of the Western Conference second round with the series tied 2-2. The teams meet...
Dallas Stars (43-32-7, fourth in the Central Division during the regular season) vs. St. Louis Blues (45-28-9, third in the Central Division during the regular season) St. Louis; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EDT WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Series tied 2-2 BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Blues host the Dallas Stars in game five of the Western Conference second round with the series tied 2-2. The teams meet...
Trump to present Medal of Freedom to Tiger Woods next week
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump will present the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Tiger Woods next week. White House press secretary Sarah Sanders says an awards ceremony will be held in the Rose Garden on Monday.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump will present the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Tiger Woods next week. White House press secretary Sarah Sanders says an awards ceremony will be held in the Rose Garden on Monday.
Stars switch top lines and beat Blues 4-2 to even series 2-2
DALLAS (AP) - Rookie Roope Hintz scored his fifth goal of the playoffs, Tyler Seguin and Alexander Radulov each had two assists and the Dallas Stars beat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Wednesday night to even the second-round series at two games each.
DALLAS (AP) - Rookie Roope Hintz scored his fifth goal of the playoffs, Tyler Seguin and Alexander Radulov each had two assists and the Dallas Stars beat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Wednesday night to even the second-round series at two games each.
Reynolds keeps rookie run going as Pirates top Rangers 7-5
Rookie Bryan Reynolds kept up his impressive start, hitting a three-run double as the Pittsburgh Pirates completed a two-game sweep in Texas by topping the Rangers 7-5 on Wednesday.
Rookie Bryan Reynolds kept up his impressive start, hitting a three-run double as the Pittsburgh Pirates completed a two-game sweep in Texas by topping the Rangers 7-5 on Wednesday.
Texas student athlete sets world record for 100 meter dash
He’s been referred to by some as "White Lightning". Local track star, 18-year-old Matthew Boling of Strake Jesuit College Prep here in Houston, is now the fastest high school kid in America.
He’s been referred to by some as "White Lightning". Local track star, 18-year-old Matthew Boling of Strake Jesuit College Prep here in Houston, is now the fastest high school kid in America.
Blues prevail in wild 3rd to beat Stars 4-3 for 2-1 lead
DALLAS (AP) - Pat Maroon paused briefly before thrusting both of his arms into the air, unsure if he had gotten the puck into the net to put the St. Louis Blues back in front late in a wild third period. Maroon's flicked shot across the body and over the right shoulder of Ben Bishop was indeed a goal, a game-winner against the Dallas Stars with 1:38 left to give the Blues a 4-3 victory and...
DALLAS (AP) - Pat Maroon paused briefly before thrusting both of his arms into the air, unsure if he had gotten the puck into the net to put the St. Louis Blues back in front late in a wild third period. Maroon's flicked shot across the body and over the right shoulder of Ben Bishop was indeed a goal, a game-winner against the Dallas Stars with 1:38 left to give the Blues a 4-3 victory and...
Banister back in Rangers ballpark, cherished time managing
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - When Jeff Banister was manager of the Texas Rangers, he would come out early in the day and walk around the ballpark, looking up at the seats, the lights and the flags whipping in the wind high above the field. "I cherished it, I took it home with me and I think more than anything else, it's a part of me that I'll never relinquish," Banister said....
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - When Jeff Banister was manager of the Texas Rangers, he would come out early in the day and walk around the ballpark, looking up at the seats, the lights and the flags whipping in the wind high above the field. "I cherished it, I took it home with me and I think more than anything else, it's a part of me that I'll never relinquish," Banister said....
Trump hosts winning Baylor women's basketball team
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Monday hosted the Baylor University women's basketball team in the Oval Office - the team's third visit to the White House as national champions. The Lady Bears, who beat Notre Dame 82-81 earlier this month, were served fast food from Wendy's, McDonald's and Burger King in the State Dining Room - the same spread that other sports teams...
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Monday hosted the Baylor University women's basketball team in the Oval Office - the team's third visit to the White House as national champions. The Lady Bears, who beat Notre Dame 82-81 earlier this month, were served fast food from Wendy's, McDonald's and Burger King in the State Dining Room - the same spread that other sports teams...
Big payday for Beard after Texas Tech's run to title game
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Texas Tech has made Chris Beard one of the nation's top-paid coaches in college basketball after he led the Red Raiders to their first national championship game. Beard, the AP national coach of the year, got a new contract Monday that will pay him an average of $4.575 million annually through the 2024-25 season.
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Texas Tech has made Chris Beard one of the nation's top-paid coaches in college basketball after he led the Red Raiders to their first national championship game. Beard, the AP national coach of the year, got a new contract Monday that will pay him an average of $4.575 million annually through the 2024-25 season.