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.

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.

Pole dancing may soon be an Olympic sport

Pole dancing has come a long way. From gentlemen’s clubs to gyms and now worldwide competitions.

Annika Sörenstam chats about women at Augusta, Tiger Woods

From 1993 to 2008, Annika Sörenstam amassed 89 victories worldwide including 72 on the LPGA and 10 Major Championships.

Stars even series with 5-1 win over Predators after 4 in 1st

DALLAS (AP) - The bounce-back effort by Ben Bishop after a tough game didn't surprise Dallas Stars coach Jim Montgomery. Dallas also got a power boost to go with Bishop's 34 saves, scoring three power-play goals in the first period on the way to a 5-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Wednesday night to even the best-of-seven series at two games each. "It was nice to see the...

Choo's 3B helps Rangers finish sweep of Angels with 5-4 win

Shin-Soo Choo delivered a tiebreaking two-run triple while reaching base his first three times from the leadoff spot, and the Texas Rangers finished a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with a 5-4 victory Wednesday night.

Minor's 3-hitter is 1st career shutout, Rangers top Angels 5-0

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Mike Minor got to finish what he started, something the lefty never got a chance to do for the Texas Rangers last season in his return to a rotation. Minor threw a three-hitter for his first career shutout, limiting the Los Angeles to three singles in his 103 pitches as the Rangers got drastically different two-run homers from Joey Gallo and Asdrubal Cabrera in a 5-0 win...

Predators take 2-1 series lead over Stars with 3-2 victory

DALLAS (AP) - Nashville goalie Pekka Rinne withstood a flurry of shots when the Dallas Stars had an extended power play in the second period, including a 5-on-3 advantage. Then came his incredible save with the game tied midway through the third before the Predators got the game-winner.

Gallo stops slump, beats shift as Rangers top Angels 12-7

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Joey Gallo homered and grounded a tiebreaking single to the vacant spot at shortstop against the shift, helping the Texas Rangers beat the Angels 12-7 on Monday night in Mike Trout's return after the Los Angeles star missed three games with a groin injury.

Stars, Predators tied 1-1 heading into game 3

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, 9:30 p.m. EDT WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: series tied 1-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars and the Nashville Predators are in a 1-1 series tie in the Western Conference first round.

Santana keys 8th-inning rally, Rangers stun A's 8-7

Danny Santana had a two-run, pinch-hit triple and scored the go-ahead run during a four-run eighth inning, lifting the Texas Rangers over the Oakland Athletics 8-7 Sunday.

Predators beat Stars 2-1 in OT, even series 1-1

Craig Smith has a knack for timely goals in the playoffs, and he helped the Nashville Predators avoid a very big hole heading to Dallas.

Athletics-Rangers game postponed after long day of rain

Oakland slugger Khris Davis had to wait another day for the chance to homer again against the Texas Rangers, who were rained out at home for the first time in three years.

FC Dallas hand Timbers 5th straight loss, 2-1

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Jesus Ferreira and Reto Ziegler scored and FC Dallas handed the Portland Timbers their fifth straight loss, 2-1 on Saturday night. The Timbers' Diego Chara deflected Michael Barrios' back pass toward goal, and Ferreira took advantage, slotting the loose ball under goalkeeper Jeff Attinella in the ninth minute.

Molinari builds 2-shot lead over Woods, Finau in Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - Francesco Molinari blocked out the buzz from Tiger Woods charging up the leaderboard Saturday at the Masters and produced solid golf that looks spectacular only on the scorecard.