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Tokyo Olympics 15 mins ago

Report: Hotel Will House Olympic Athletes With COVID-19

Athletes at the Tokyo Olympics who come down with minor symptoms of COVID-19 could be isolated in a hotel lined up by local organizers of the games, according to Japan’s Kyodo news agency, which...

Rangers 7 hours ago

Padres Follow Up 1st No-No With 7-4 Victory Over Rangers
umass 8 hours ago

UMass Wins Its First NCAA Hockey Championship in Dominant Frozen Four Final

Rangers 11 hours ago

Rangers' Bush Early Setback in Comeback From Elbow Surgery

Texas Rangers reliever Matt Bush was put on the 10-day injured list Friday with right elbow inflammation, a potentially concerning move for the hard-throwing pitcher only three games into his comeback...
female jockey 13 hours ago

Fantasy No More: Blackmore 1st Woman to Win Grand National

Rachael Blackmore has broken down one of the biggest gender barriers in sports by becoming the first female jockey to win the grueling Grand National horse race
MLB Apr 10

Musgrove Pitches 1st No-Hitter in San Diego Padres History

El Cajon native and Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove held the Texas Rangers without a hit in Friday night’s game, the first no-hitter in franchise history.
no-hitter Apr 10

Musgrove Throws First No-Hitter in Padres History in Win Over Rangers

San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove pitched the first no-hitter in the history of his hometown team, allowing only one baserunner in a 3-0 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night....

deshaun watson Apr 9

Hearings Result in 13 of Texans QB Deshaun Watson's Accusers Being ID'd

The names of 13 of the 22 women who have filed lawsuits accusing Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual assault and harassment will be made public following court hearings
Tokyo Olympics Apr 9

Olympic Gold: Men's Gymnastics Struggling to Survive

The cutback in NCAA athletic programs because of the pandemic is being felt acutely in men’s gymnastics.
Dallas Cowboys Apr 9

Newy: Jerry Jones Needs to Be Infatuated With Drafting Defensive Difference-Makers

Newy Scruggs has seen the reports about Jerry Jones’ infatuation with Florida tight end Kyle Pitts. But NBC 5’s sports director believes Jones needs to focus on improving the Cowboys’ defense in this month’s draft.
Wingstop Scholar Athlete Apr 9

April's Wingstop Scholar Athlete: Akin White

When Young Men’s Leadership Academy senior Akin White isn’t focused on his studies or basketball, he’s locked in on his other passion: fashion design.
Mavericks Apr 9

Doncic, Porzingis Lead Bounce-Back Mavs Over Bucks 116-101

Luka Doncic scored 27 points, Kristaps Porzingis had 26 points and 17 rebounds playing on consecutive days for the first time in two months and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 116-101 on Thursday night. Porzingis scored 11 points in the fourth quarter, including eight in a row while giving Dallas the lead for good. The big finish for&...
Stars Apr 9

Comeau, Hintz Lead Stars Past Blackhawks, 5-1

Blake Comeau scored twice, Roope Hintz had a goal and three assists and the Dallas Stars beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-1 on Thursday to end a two-game slide. Jason Robertson and Miro Heiskanen also scored to help Dallas pull closer in the battle for the fourth place and the final playoff spot in the Central Division. The Stars (14-14-10)...
Rangers Apr 9

Texas Rangers May and June Single Game Tickets On-Sale Friday

Single-game tickets for Texas Rangers May and June games will be available Friday at 9 a.m.
Texas Motor Speedway Apr 8

Infield Camping Returns to Texas Motor Speedway Next Month

Infield camping is returning to Texas Motor Speedway for upcoming INDYCAR and NASCAR races.
Atlanta Apr 8

Shaq Caught on Video in Act of Kindness Paying Off Engagement Ring Balance

Shaquille O’Neal paid off the remaining balance of an engagement ring inside an Atlanta Zales jewelry store where he happened to be shopping
French Open Apr 8

French Open Postponed by 1 Week Because of Pandemic

The traditional French Open schedule is being disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic for the second year in a row
Mavericks Apr 8

Wall Scores 31, Rockets End Skid With 102-93 Win Over Mavs

John Wall had 31 points and seven assists in his return from injury, and the Houston Rockets snapped a five-game skid with a 102-93 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. Wall had missed the previous four games with swelling in his right knee. Christian Wood added 22 points and 10 rebounds for the Rockets. The game was tied…...
Rangers Apr 8

Gibson Strong Rebound for Rangers in 2-1 Win Over Blue Jays

Kyle Gibson rebounded from a horrendous opening day start for Texas by striking out eight over six scoreless innings, and the Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 in the rubber game of their three-game series Wednesday. Gibson (1-0) scattered six hits with one walk while throwing 55 of 82 pitches for strikes. “It was just nice for Gibby to&...
fc dallas Apr 8

FC Dallas Signs New Player from MTK Budapest in Three Year Contract

FC Dallas welcomes new Hungarian Winger Szabolcs Schön to the team on a three year contract, with options for the 2024 and 2025 seasons as well.

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