Dallas Stars vs St. Louis Blues second round playoff series schedule released
The Dallas Stars will face the St. Louis Blues in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Stars are coming off a first round series win (4-2) over the Nashville Predators.
The Dallas Stars will face the St. Louis Blues in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Stars are coming off a first round series win (4-2) over the Nashville Predators.
Pinder's two-out single in 9th lifts A's past Rangers 6-5
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - With an impressive diving catch and the first game-ending hit of his career, Chad Pinder is making a strong case for more playing time. It's a point that Oakland manager Bob Melvin is finding increasingly difficult to argue. Pinder's two-out RBI single in the ninth inning lifted the Athletics to a 6-5 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - With an impressive diving catch and the first game-ending hit of his career, Chad Pinder is making a strong case for more playing time. It's a point that Oakland manager Bob Melvin is finding increasingly difficult to argue. Pinder's two-out RBI single in the ninth inning lifted the Athletics to a 6-5 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.
Draft expert sees Kyler Murray and then linemen in NFL draft
Kyler Murray and then a bunch of defensive linemen. That's how NFL draft expert Ross Tucker sees things going down this week when the picks start coming in Nashville for this year's version of the draft. Tucker says he sees the Arizona Cardinals picking Murray, the quarterback from Oklahoma. After that, he told PodcastOne Sports Now co-hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg, defensive linemen...
Kyler Murray and then a bunch of defensive linemen. That's how NFL draft expert Ross Tucker sees things going down this week when the picks start coming in Nashville for this year's version of the draft. Tucker says he sees the Arizona Cardinals picking Murray, the quarterback from Oklahoma. After that, he told PodcastOne Sports Now co-hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg, defensive linemen...
Cowboys pick up 5th-year option on Ezekiel Elliott contract
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys have picked up the fifth-year option on Ezekiel Elliott's rookie contract, keeping the star running back with the club at least through 2020. The two-time NFL rushing champion is set to make $3.9 million this season and $9.1 million in his fifth year unless Elliott and the team agree on a contract before then. The Cowboys have said they want a...
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys have picked up the fifth-year option on Ezekiel Elliott's rookie contract, keeping the star running back with the club at least through 2020. The two-time NFL rushing champion is set to make $3.9 million this season and $9.1 million in his fifth year unless Elliott and the team agree on a contract before then. The Cowboys have said they want a...
Drew Smyly sidelined by nerve tightness in pitching arm
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - The Texas Rangers placed left-hander Drew Smyly on the 10-day injured list Tuesday because of nerve tightness in his pitching arm, pausing his return from elbow surgery that caused him to miss the past two seasons. Smyly, who turns 30 in June, is 0-2 with a 7.80 ERA in four starts this season. He had surgery on July 6, 2017.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - The Texas Rangers placed left-hander Drew Smyly on the 10-day injured list Tuesday because of nerve tightness in his pitching arm, pausing his return from elbow surgery that caused him to miss the past two seasons. Smyly, who turns 30 in June, is 0-2 with a 7.80 ERA in four starts this season. He had surgery on July 6, 2017.
Turnabout for Stars, Blues complete with 2nd-round showdown
DALLAS (AP) - When first-year Dallas Stars coach Jim Montgomery called out his team over a "culture of mediocrity" in January, the St. Louis Blues weren't too far removed from having the worst record in the NHL. Now the Central Division rivals will meet in the second round of the playoffs - and Montgomery is ready to move on from his scathing critique, while declaring that the...
DALLAS (AP) - When first-year Dallas Stars coach Jim Montgomery called out his team over a "culture of mediocrity" in January, the St. Louis Blues weren't too far removed from having the worst record in the NHL. Now the Central Division rivals will meet in the second round of the playoffs - and Montgomery is ready to move on from his scathing critique, while declaring that the...
2020 NHL Winter Classic at Cotton Bowl officially a sellout
The 2020 NHL Winter Classic is officially a sellout, league officials announced on Tuesday.
The 2020 NHL Winter Classic is officially a sellout, league officials announced on Tuesday.
Klingberg's OT goal pushes Stars over Preds to advance
DALLAS (AP) - John Klingberg scored from the left circle 17:02 into overtime and the Dallas Stars beat the Nashville Predators 2-1 to wrap up their first-round Western Conference playoff series in six games. Klingberg's first goal of the playoffs came on a cross-ice pass from Alexander Radulov.
DALLAS (AP) - John Klingberg scored from the left circle 17:02 into overtime and the Dallas Stars beat the Nashville Predators 2-1 to wrap up their first-round Western Conference playoff series in six games. Klingberg's first goal of the playoffs came on a cross-ice pass from Alexander Radulov.
Piscotty's 3 RBIs lead A's over Rangers, end 3-game skid
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Stephen Piscotty homered and drove in three to back Chris Bassitt's winning season debut, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 6-1 Monday night to end a three-game skid. Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus left in the seventh inning as a precaution after being hit by a pitch in the first and bruising his right hand.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Stephen Piscotty homered and drove in three to back Chris Bassitt's winning season debut, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 6-1 Monday night to end a three-game skid. Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus left in the seventh inning as a precaution after being hit by a pitch in the first and bruising his right hand.
Kings coach Luke Walton sued for sexual assault
New Sacramento Kings coach Luke Walton has been accused of sexual assault in a lawsuit by a former sports reporter.
New Sacramento Kings coach Luke Walton has been accused of sexual assault in a lawsuit by a former sports reporter.
Kelly Stafford home after 'abnormal vein' during 12-hour brain surgery
Kelly Stafford, who's married to Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, says she is home and recovering after surgery to remove a brain tumor.
Kelly Stafford, who's married to Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, says she is home and recovering after surgery to remove a brain tumor.
Brenda Jackson, mother of Dale Earnhardt Jr., dies at 65
Brenda Jackson, the mother of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kelley Earnhardt Miller, has died after a battle with cancer. She was 65.
Brenda Jackson, the mother of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kelley Earnhardt Miller, has died after a battle with cancer. She was 65.
Gallo gets 1st sac fly, Rangers hold on to beat Astros 11-10
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Joey Gallo's first sacrifice fly in more than 1,300 plate appearances for his career helped Shelby Miller get his first big league win in two years. The problem for the Texas Rangers was needing their closer after leading by nine runs, then having to replace Jose Leclerc to finish off the Houston Astros.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Joey Gallo's first sacrifice fly in more than 1,300 plate appearances for his career helped Shelby Miller get his first big league win in two years. The problem for the Texas Rangers was needing their closer after leading by nine runs, then having to replace Jose Leclerc to finish off the Houston Astros.
Cowboys' focus on defensive line could persist through draft
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys made DeMarcus Lawrence the highest-paid player in franchise history and gave him a pass-rushing partner on the other side in a trade for Robert Quinn. Even after the two biggest offseason moves for owner/general manager Jerry Jones and company, defensive line remains a high priority in the draft. The Cowboys probably won't pick until the second...
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys made DeMarcus Lawrence the highest-paid player in franchise history and gave him a pass-rushing partner on the other side in a trade for Robert Quinn. Even after the two biggest offseason moves for owner/general manager Jerry Jones and company, defensive line remains a high priority in the draft. The Cowboys probably won't pick until the second...
Dirk Nowitzki takes out ad in Dallas Morning News to thank fans
Dirk Nowitzki finished out his playing career for the Mavericks earlier this month, but he's still taking time out to thank his fans.
Dirk Nowitzki finished out his playing career for the Mavericks earlier this month, but he's still taking time out to thank his fans.
Seguin and the Stars look to clinch series against Nashville
Nashville Predators (47-29-6, first in the Central Division during the regular season) vs. Dallas Stars (43-32-7, fourth in the Central Division during the regular season) Dallas; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EDT WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Dallas leads series 3-2
Nashville Predators (47-29-6, first in the Central Division during the regular season) vs. Dallas Stars (43-32-7, fourth in the Central Division during the regular season) Dallas; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EDT WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Dallas leads series 3-2
Stars push Predators to edge of elimination with 5-3 win
The young Dallas Stars have blossomed this postseason, and now their top line of Jamie Benn, Tyler Seguin and Alexander Radulov are showing just how much damage they can do together.
The young Dallas Stars have blossomed this postseason, and now their top line of Jamie Benn, Tyler Seguin and Alexander Radulov are showing just how much damage they can do together.
Ferreira, Gonzalez help FC Dallas beat Atlanta United 2-1
Jesús Ferreira scored for the third time in four games and Jesse Gonzalez had seven saves in FC Dallas' 2-0 victory over Atlanta United 2-0 on Saturday.
Jesús Ferreira scored for the third time in four games and Jesse Gonzalez had seven saves in FC Dallas' 2-0 victory over Atlanta United 2-0 on Saturday.
Verlander, Astros win 7-2 at Rangers after 2 quick homers
Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman homered on consecutive fastballs for the Houston Astros before the game's first out, giving Justin Verlander a three-run lead before he even took the mound.
Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman homered on consecutive fastballs for the Houston Astros before the game's first out, giving Justin Verlander a three-run lead before he even took the mound.
Stars' Ben Bishop named finalist for Vezina Trophy
Dallas Stars goalie Ben Bishop has been name as one of the finalists for the Vezina Trophy.
Dallas Stars goalie Ben Bishop has been name as one of the finalists for the Vezina Trophy.