Cowboys
McCarthy brings an ‘edge’ to Cowboys offense with return to play-calling
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — As coach Mike McCarthy takes over the play-calling for the Dallas Cowboys, All-Pro guard Zack Martin senses an edginess to the offense.
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Collegiate
Stanford wallops Texas A&M, 13-5, forces Monday showdown for Stanford Regional title
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Malcolm Moore hit a two-run home run and Tommy Troy belted a grand slam, both in the seventh inning, as Stanford beat Texas A&M 13-5 Sunday night to force a winner-take-all […]
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Texas bans gender-affirming care for minors after governor signs bill
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas has become the most populous state to ban gender-affirming care for minors after Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation on Friday.
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Arkansas beats Santa Clara 13-6 in regional opener
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Kendall Diggs had a three-run single in a five-run fourth inning and top-seeded Arkansas never looked back in a 13-6 victory over Santa Clara to begin the Fayetteville Regional on Friday.
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Just days to spare, Senate gives final approval to debt ceiling deal, sending it to Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate gave final approval late Thursday to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, grinding into the night to wrap up work on the bipartisan deal […]
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Grant Anderson wins in relief in MLB debut, Rangers beat Tigers 10-6
DETROIT (AP) — Reliever Grant Anderson won in an overpowering major league debut and the Texas Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 10-6 on Tuesday night to improve to 35-19, the best record in franchise history […]
Astros
Bregman, McCormick homer to help Astros beat Twins 5-1
HOUSTON (AP) — Minnesota’s Joe Ryan hadn’t allowed a home run since April 19 and had given up just four all season.
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Stricker wins Senior PGA in playoff over Harrington, goes 2-for-2 in 2023 majors
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Steve Stricker squeezed daughter and temporary caddie Izzi just a little harder after finishing a comeback and winning the Senior PGA Championship.
Astros
Alvarez hits 2 of Astros’ 7 HRs in 10-1 win over A’s, who fall to 10-45
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Yordan Alvarez hit two of Houston’s seven home runs, and the surging Astros beat Oakland 10-1 on Sunday to complete another series sweep and hand the Athletics their 11th consecutive loss.
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Biden and McCarthy reach a final deal to avoid US default and now must sell it to Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — With days to spare before a potential first-ever government default, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached final agreement Sunday on a deal to raise the nation’s debt ceiling and […]
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Hays’ tie-breaking single helps Orioles avoid sweep with 3-2 win over Rangers
BALTIMORE (AP) — Frustrated after losing two straight at home, the Baltimore Orioles won another close game to regain some of the momentum they had before the Texas Rangers came to town.
High School
Leopards sweep Chaparrals and advance to regional final against Celina
The Liberty-Eylau Leopards swept the Aubrey Chaparrals 2-games to none in the regional semifinals. They advanced to the regional final where they’ll play the Celina Bobcats.
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Josef Newgarden gives Roger Penske his 19th win in dramatic Indianapolis 500
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Josef Newgarden ended 11 years of frustration and finally won the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday to extend team owner Roger Penske’s record to 19 victories — but first since buying Indianapolis Motor […]
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GOP-controlled Texas House impeaches Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, triggering suspension
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas’ Republican-led House of Representatives impeached state Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday on articles including bribery and abuse of public trust, a sudden, historic rebuke of a GOP official who […]
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Texas’ GOP-held House set for impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Ken Paxton
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas’ GOP-led House of Representatives was set to hold historic impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday as the scandal-plagued Republican called on supporters to protest a vote that […]
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GOP-led Texas House panel issues 20 impeachment counts against state Attorney General Ken Paxton
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Following years of scandal, criminal charges and corruption accusations, Texas’s Republican Attorney General, Ken Paxton, finds himself on the brink of impeachment, and a GOP-led panel is heading the charge.
High School
Hawks season ends after 7-1 loss to Celina in game 2 of regional semi final
The Pleasant Grove hawks baseball season ended Thursday. The Hawks were defeated by the Celina Bobcats 7-1 in game 2 of their regional semifinal series in Winnsboro, Tx. The Bobcats swept the series 2-games-to-none.
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Bobcats beat Hawks 5-3 in game 1 of regional semi-final
The Celina Bobcats beat the Pleasant Grove Hawks 5-3 in game 1 of their regional semifinal playoff series win Winnsboro, Tx., Wednesday. The game was played in front of a massive crowd of over 1,000 […]
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Liberty-Eylau Leopards sweep Brownsboro and advance to round 4
The Liberty-Eylau Leopards beat the Brownsboro Bears 5-4 Saturday in game 2 of the regional quarterfinals, sweeping the series 2-games to none. The Leopards advanced to round 4 of the 4A high school baseball playoffs. […]
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Baffert back from ban, wins Preakness with National Treasure after another horse euthanized
BALTIMORE (AP) — Bob Baffert choked back tears and his voice cracked while he tried to juggle the conflicting feelings of seeing one of his horses win the Preakness Stakes hours after another was euthanized […]