Royals score early, blow out Rangers 11-5 in series opener
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Hunter Dozier drove in three runs, top prospect Nicky Lopez had an RBI single in his big league debut, and the Kansas City Royals routed the Texas Rangers 11-5 on Tuesday night. Alex Gordon and Jorge Soler also drove in two runs apiece for the Royals, who scored nine times in the first two innings while quickly knocking Rangers starter Shelby Miller from the game.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Hunter Dozier drove in three runs, top prospect Nicky Lopez had an RBI single in his big league debut, and the Kansas City Royals routed the Texas Rangers 11-5 on Tuesday night. Alex Gordon and Jorge Soler also drove in two runs apiece for the Royals, who scored nine times in the first two innings while quickly knocking Rangers starter Shelby Miller from the game.
Mavs' Dirk Nowitzki honored by governor, Texas lawmakers
Retired Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki has been honored by Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas lawmakers for his outstanding 21-year career with the same NBA team.
Retired Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki has been honored by Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas lawmakers for his outstanding 21-year career with the same NBA team.
Draft lottery may decide Williamson's first NBA stop
CHICAGO (AP) - Zion Williamson's immediate future is likely to be decided by the bounce of 14 pingpong balls. The NBA draft lottery is Tuesday night in Chicago, where some team will be awarded the No. 1 pick in the June 20 draft - and, presumably, the chance to grab Williamson with that selection.
CHICAGO (AP) - Zion Williamson's immediate future is likely to be decided by the bounce of 14 pingpong balls. The NBA draft lottery is Tuesday night in Chicago, where some team will be awarded the No. 1 pick in the June 20 draft - and, presumably, the chance to grab Williamson with that selection.
Mavs: Video shows Kristaps Porzingis after being 'jumped and assaulted' in Latvia
A video circulating on social media shows Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis bloodied after he was involved in an altercation in his home country of Latvia.
A video circulating on social media shows Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis bloodied after he was involved in an altercation in his home country of Latvia.
Rookie Trysten Hill building on 1st impression with Cowboys
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Trysten Hill spent part of his 21st birthday talking football with Dallas defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli, about a month before the Cowboys made the former Central Florida defender their first pick of the draft in the second round.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Trysten Hill spent part of his 21st birthday talking football with Dallas defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli, about a month before the Cowboys made the former Central Florida defender their first pick of the draft in the second round.
Cowboys rookies seek roles behind star RB Ezekiel Elliott
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Tony Pollard returned kicks and caught passes while growing up admiring Reggie Bush, making it easy to believe the former Memphis running back would be a change-of-pace option behind two-time NFL rushing champion Ezekiel Elliott for the Dallas Cowboys.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Tony Pollard returned kicks and caught passes while growing up admiring Reggie Bush, making it easy to believe the former Memphis running back would be a change-of-pace option behind two-time NFL rushing champion Ezekiel Elliott for the Dallas Cowboys.
Springer 5 hits, 2 homers as Astros romp 15-5, sweep Rangers
HOUSTON (AP) - George Springer started the Houston Astros' barrage and didn't let up. Springer was 5 for 5 with four RBIs and a pair of home runs that increased total to an AL-high 15, leading the Astros to a 15-5 rout over Texas on Sunday and a four-game sweep of the Rangers.
HOUSTON (AP) - George Springer started the Houston Astros' barrage and didn't let up. Springer was 5 for 5 with four RBIs and a pair of home runs that increased total to an AL-high 15, leading the Astros to a 15-5 rout over Texas on Sunday and a four-game sweep of the Rangers.
Kang rallies again at Byron Nelson for 1st PGA Tour victory
DALLAS (AP) - Sung Kang was a teenager when his father started sending him from South Korea to North Texas in the winters and summers to work on his golf game. The 31-year-old Kang, who now lives in the area while playing on the PGA Tour, got to call his father Sunday to tell him, "I did it," after his getting his first victory in his 159th career start. Kang closed the Byron...
DALLAS (AP) - Sung Kang was a teenager when his father started sending him from South Korea to North Texas in the winters and summers to work on his golf game. The 31-year-old Kang, who now lives in the area while playing on the PGA Tour, got to call his father Sunday to tell him, "I did it," after his getting his first victory in his 159th career start. Kang closed the Byron...
Cole's 12 Ks, Díaz's slam help Astros top Rangers 11-4
Gerrit Cole couldn't help but linger on a recent rocky outing against the Texas Rangers. It became fuel for the right-hander that ignited one of his best starts this season.
Gerrit Cole couldn't help but linger on a recent rocky outing against the Texas Rangers. It became fuel for the right-hander that ignited one of his best starts this season.
Third round of the Byron Nelson underway after delayed start because of rain
The start of third round at the AT&T Byron Nelson was delayed because of rain.
The start of third round at the AT&T Byron Nelson was delayed because of rain.
Nealis, White help Red Bulls past FC Dallas 3-1
Sean Nealis and Brian White scored in the second half to help the New York Red Bulls pull away from FC Dallas for a 3-1 win on Saturday.
Sean Nealis and Brian White scored in the second half to help the New York Red Bulls pull away from FC Dallas for a 3-1 win on Saturday.
Verlander allows 1 hit in 7 innings, Astros beat Rangers 3-0
Justin Verlander pitched one-hit ball for seven dominant innings, right fielder Josh Reddick made another leaping catch and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Friday night.
Justin Verlander pitched one-hit ball for seven dominant innings, right fielder Josh Reddick made another leaping catch and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Friday night.
Kang 10-under 61 for the Nelson lead, matches course record
Sung Kang matched the Trinity Forest course record with a 10-under 61 on an unseasonably cool day Friday in the second round at the Byron Nelson.
Sung Kang matched the Trinity Forest course record with a 10-under 61 on an unseasonably cool day Friday in the second round at the Byron Nelson.
Reddick, Miley lead Astros to 4-2 win over Rangers
HOUSTON (AP) - Josh Reddick hit the tiebreaking RBI single and preserved Houston's lead with a leaping grab over the wall in right field, and Wade Miley struck out seven in six solid innings as the Astros beat the Texas Rangers 4-2 Thursday for their fifth victory in six games. Reddick's single with two outs in the sixth scored Yuli Gurriel and gave the Astros a 3-2 lead.
HOUSTON (AP) - Josh Reddick hit the tiebreaking RBI single and preserved Houston's lead with a leaping grab over the wall in right field, and Wade Miley struck out seven in six solid innings as the Astros beat the Texas Rangers 4-2 Thursday for their fifth victory in six games. Reddick's single with two outs in the sixth scored Yuli Gurriel and gave the Astros a 3-2 lead.
Spieth in mix, Romo near bottom after 1st round at Byron Nelson
DALLAS (AP) - Denny McCarthy has some loose connections to Jordan Spieth and Tony Romo, the Trinity Forest members in the local spotlight. The former University of Virginia player is on top of the leaderboard after one round at the Byron Nelson.
DALLAS (AP) - Denny McCarthy has some loose connections to Jordan Spieth and Tony Romo, the Trinity Forest members in the local spotlight. The former University of Virginia player is on top of the leaderboard after one round at the Byron Nelson.
Matters of politics, race accompany Red Sox to White House
For decades, championship teams have visited the White House in a moment of ritual and tradition. Athletic excellence is celebrated, lame jokes are told and the president is given yet another jersey bearing his name. Under President Donald Trump, though, the visits often have become politicized, featuring athlete protests and, in the case of the Boston Red Sox, raising questions about a racial...
For decades, championship teams have visited the White House in a moment of ritual and tradition. Athletic excellence is celebrated, lame jokes are told and the president is given yet another jersey bearing his name. Under President Donald Trump, though, the visits often have become politicized, featuring athlete protests and, in the case of the Boston Red Sox, raising questions about a racial...
Dallas Stars in good place despite season finish
DALLAS (AP) - Goaltender Ben Bishop talked somberly about the end of the season. Defenseman John Klingberg described his emotions as pretty empty. After a double-overtime loss in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals, it was hard for the Dallas Stars to reflect on just how far they had come in coach Jim Montgomery's first season and the positive effect it should have moving on to...
DALLAS (AP) - Goaltender Ben Bishop talked somberly about the end of the season. Defenseman John Klingberg described his emotions as pretty empty. After a double-overtime loss in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals, it was hard for the Dallas Stars to reflect on just how far they had come in coach Jim Montgomery's first season and the positive effect it should have moving on to...
Wednesday's AT&T Byron Nelson Pro-Am cancelled due to rain
Wednesday’s Hilton Anatole Pro-Am was pushed initially pushed back and eventually cancelled due to heavy rain in the area.
Wednesday’s Hilton Anatole Pro-Am was pushed initially pushed back and eventually cancelled due to heavy rain in the area.
Pence pinch-hit slam, Rangers rally past Pirates 9-6
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Hunter Pence connected for a pinch-hit grand slam in the eighth inning and Isiah Kiner-Falefa drove in the go-ahead run in the ninth as the Texas Rangers rallied past the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-6 on Wednesday. The Rangers trailed 6-2 before three walks by reliever Michael Feliz loaded the bases for Pence. He sent the first pitch off the foul pole in left field to the tie it.
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Hunter Pence connected for a pinch-hit grand slam in the eighth inning and Isiah Kiner-Falefa drove in the go-ahead run in the ninth as the Texas Rangers rallied past the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-6 on Wednesday. The Rangers trailed 6-2 before three walks by reliever Michael Feliz loaded the bases for Pence. He sent the first pitch off the foul pole in left field to the tie it.
Texas Rangers' Joey Gallo is fastest to 100 home runs in American League history
Texas Rangers slugger Joey Gallo made history on Wednesday by becoming the fastest player in American League history to hit 100 career home runs.
Texas Rangers slugger Joey Gallo made history on Wednesday by becoming the fastest player in American League history to hit 100 career home runs.