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Wood's Grand Slam Lifts Nationals Past Astros 12-11
Washington Nationals catcher James Wood hit a four-run homer in the fifth inning as the Nationals defeated the Houston Astros 12-11 on Monday.
Cody EsparzaJuly 7, 20262 min read
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Five-Star OT Camara Commits to Texas, Continuing Strong Recruiting Run
Five-star OT Ismael Camara chose Texas on July 4, adding the No. 20 national recruit to the 2027 class.
Cody EsparzaJuly 7, 20261 min read
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Mavericks Bring in Aldama and Sasser to Reshape Rotation
Dallas added Aldama and Sasser in a pair of July 6 trades, boosting scoring and perimeter depth.
Cody EsparzaJuly 7, 20261 min read
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Five DFW Coaches Named to MaxPreps National Top 100 Coaching List
MaxPreps named five Dallas-Fort Worth high school coaches to its High School Coaching 100 list for the 2025-26 school year, recognizing them among the nation's elite across all sports.
Cody EsparzaJuly 7, 20262 min read
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Dallas Stars Map Out Preseason: Two Home Games Highlight Four-Contest Slate
The Dallas Stars released a four-game preseason schedule featuring two home dates at American Airlines Center, with training camp opening September 17 in Frisco.
Cody EsparzaJuly 6, 20261 min read
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McKinney Fans Get Nearby Big 12 Media Days Spotlight
The Big 12 returns to Frisco?s Ford Center at The Star for two days of college football interviews and national coverage.
Cody EsparzaJuly 6, 20261 min read
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Stars Keep Robertson in the Fold: Arbitration Filing Blocks Rival Offer-Sheet Bids
By filing for salary arbitration ahead of Sunday's NHL deadline, Jason Robertson guaranteed that no rival team can submit an offer sheet for his services, giving the Dallas Stars breathing room as the
Cody EsparzaJuly 6, 20261 min read
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Rangers' Latz Earns First All-Star Berth After Record-Setting June
Jacob Latz of the Texas Rangers was named to his first MLB All-Star Game on Saturday, the club's only selection for the American League squad. The 30-year-old left-handed reliever will represent...
Cody EsparzaJuly 5, 20261 min read
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Stars Re-Sign Captain Benn: Dallas Brings Back Franchise Cornerstone
The Dallas Stars ensured their captain would remain in the fold, re-signing Jamie Benn to a one-year contract on Friday. The agreement includes an $850,000 base salary and up to $1.15 million in...
Cody EsparzaJuly 5, 20261 min read
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Alvarez’s Late Homer Caps Houston’s 10-8 Win Over Tampa Bay
Alex Alvarez hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning to lift the Houston Astros past the Tampa Bay Rays, 10-8, at Daikin Park on Saturday.
Cody EsparzaJuly 5, 20262 min read
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Shutout Win: Tigers Edge Rangers 3-0 Behind Greene's Hammer
Greene's first-inning homer and a complete shutout effort by Detroit's pitching staff secured a 3-0 victory over the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on Saturday.
Cody EsparzaJuly 5, 20262 min read
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Texas Longhorns Secure Commitment from Five-Star French-Born Lineman Ismael Camara
Five-star offensive tackle Ismael Camara of Gilmer, Texas committed to the Texas Longhorns on July 4, choosing the Longhorns over Oregon, SMU, LSU, and Alabama in a major win for the 2027 recruiting class.
Cody EsparzaJuly 5, 20262 min read
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Mavericks Swing Trade for Aldama, Sending Johnson and Draft Capital to Grizzlies
The Dallas Mavericks acquired forward-center Santi Aldama from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for AJ Johnson, a protected 2030 first-round pick, and two future second-round picks, continuing an offseason roster overhaul under new head coach Dusty May.
Cody EsparzaJuly 5, 20262 min read
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Pro Bowl Linebacker and Aggies Great Keith Mitchell Dies Suddenly at 51
Keith Mitchell, a Texas A&M Hall of Fame linebacker and NFL Pro Bowler, has died at age 51. Mitchell was a cornerstone of the Aggies' 'Wrecking Crew' defense and ranks fourth in school history with 34 career sacks.
Cody EsparzaJuly 4, 20261 min read
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Mavericks Announce Summer League Roster Built Around Draft Picks and Global Talent
The Dallas Mavericks announced their 2026 NBA Summer League roster Friday, headlined by first-round picks Morez Johnson Jr. and Sergio De Larrea. The squad features international talent from five countries and begins play Thursday in Las Vegas.
Cody EsparzaJuly 4, 20261 min read
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Fortes, Caminero Power Rays Past Astros in Four-Homer Affair
Tampa Bay secured its ninth consecutive victory with a 3-1 win over Houston, driven by home runs from Fortes and Caminero on Saturday at Daikin Park.
Cody EsparzaJuly 4, 20262 min read
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Salary Cap Drives Stars' Opening Day: Bourque, Lyubushkin Traded; Robertson Priority
McKinney, Texas — The Dallas Stars entered NHL free agency Tuesday in cost-cutting mode, trading Mavrik Bourque and Ilya Lyubushkin to Nashville to free cap space for what the franchise hopes will be
Cody EsparzaJuly 3, 20261 min read
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Knockout World Cup Arrives at AT&T Stadium: Australia-Egypt Friday, Portugal-Spain Monday, Semifinal July 14
McKinney, Texas — The FIFA World Cup's Arlington residency reaches its crescendo starting Friday, when AT&T Stadium hosts the final day of Round of 32 play followed by a Portugal-Spain Round of 16 and
Cody EsparzaJuly 3, 20261 min read
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Bueckers' Record Fan Vote Headlines Wings' Two-All-Star Starter Day
McKinney, Texas — No WNBA player received more fan votes this season than Paige Bueckers. On Thursday, the Dallas Wings guard and teammate Jessica Shepard were officially named starters for the 2026 A
Cody EsparzaJuly 3, 20261 min read
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Rangers Power Past Tigers 10-4 Behind Eovaldi’s Dominance
Nathan Eovaldi struck out nine batters over five innings as the Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers 10-4 at Globe Life Field on Friday.
Cody EsparzaJuly 3, 20262 min read
Bradley Strikes Out 11 as Twins Rally Past Astros 8-3
Minnesota Twins pitcher Taj Bradley dominated with 11 strikeouts, while home runs from Bell, Clemens, and Keaschall fueled an eight-run victory over the Houston Astros at Daikin Park.
Cody EsparzaJuly 2, 20262 min read