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Bowness happy to be second choice to coach competitive Jets

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Rick Bowness doesn't mind being the second choice. The Winnipeg Jets' new head coach was introduced Monday, a little more than a week after the team's first choice, Barry Trotz, declined an offer because he wanted to spend more time with his family. "If I'm in

Jul 05

O's beat Rangers 7-6 on a hit batter, 37-44 at midpoint

BALTIMORE (AP) — Jorge Mateo limped to first base when Matt Moore hit him near the left knee with the bases loaded in the 10th inning, and the Baltimore Orioles reached the season's halfway point by coming from behind late to beat the Texas Rangers 7-6 Monday. Rookie Adley Rutschman,

Jul 04

Heim homers 2 consecutive days, Texas falls to New York

NEW YORK (AP) — Eduardo Escobar homered for the third straight game, Carlos Carrasco rebounded from a pair of poor starts and the New York Mets topped the Texas Rangers 4-1 on Sunday. Starling Marte went deep for the second consecutive day and Jeff McNeil hit an RBI double to

Jul 03

Calhoun 2 HRs, Pérez wins 7th straight as Rangers beat Mets

NEW YORK (AP) — Kole Calhoun homered twice and drove in four runs, Martín Pérez won his seventh straight decision and the Texas Rangers beat the New York Mets 7-3 on Saturday. Calhoun hit a three-run shot off spot starter Trevor Williams in the second inning and third-year catcher Jonah

Jul 02

AP sources: Williamson agrees to 5-year, $193M extension

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson agreed to a five-year, $193 million extension Saturday that has the potential to be worth as much as $231 million, two people familiar with the situation said. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because NBA rules do not allow

Jul 02

Escobar HRs as Mets end 3-game skid, rally past Rangers 4-3

NEW YORK (AP) — Eduardo Escobar hit a tiebreaking three-run homer, expectant father David Peterson tied a career high with 10 strikeouts in six innings and the New York Mets beat the Texas Rangers 4-3 Friday night to stop a season-high three-game losing streak. Mark Canha hit a tying RBI

Jul 02

Escobar, Peterson lead Mets past Rangers 4-3

NEW YORK (AP) — Eduardo Escobar hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer, expectant father David Peterson tied a career high with 10 strikeouts in six innings and the New York Mets beat the Texas Rangers 4-3 Friday night to stop a season-high three-game losing streak. Mark Canha hit a tying RBI

Jul 02

Young Dallas Wings learning how to win

ARLINGTON, Texas — During shootaround before playing the Phoenix Mercury, Dallas Wings head coach Vickie Johnson had her players’ attention as she broke down the strengths and weaknesses of the opponent. Johnson discussed each key Phoenix player — Skylar Diggins-Smith, Diamond DeShields, Diana Taurasi, Sophie Cunningham — and sometimes she

Jul 01

NBA free agency opens Thursday, starting deal-making season

Let the talking begin. The trading, too, and eventually the signing. Free agency officially opens Thursday in the NBA, with teams able to begin negotiating at 6 p.m. Eastern with players who are not under contract — although, in reality, free agency and the slew of offseason movement is already

Jun 29

Done deal: Celtics' Hardy takes over as Jazz's new coach

As the Utah Jazz spent time talking to candidates to become their next coach, Will Hardy quickly rose to the top of their list. And that's where he stayed. Hardy was announced as the new coach of the Jazz on Tuesday, a day after the sides came to an agreement

Jun 29

Semien, Gray send Rangers to 8-3 win over struggling Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Marcus Semien homered and drove in four runs, Jon Gray pitched seven effective innings and the Texas Rangers beat the Kansas City Royals 8-3 on Tuesday night. Corey Seager hit a two-run double as the Rangers handed last-place Kansas City its fourth consecutive defeat. They've

Jun 29

Garver, Calhoun power Rangers to 10-4 win over Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mitch Garver and Kole Calhoun each had two hits, two runs and two RBIs, leading the Texas Rangers to a 10-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night. Garver's two RBIs came on his eighth homer of the season in the fifth inning.

Jun 28

Bell, Cruz lead Tetreault, Nationals over Rangers 6-4

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jackson Tetreault allowed one run in six-plus innings in his third major league start, Josh Bell had his second three-hit game of the weekend and Nelson Cruz drove in three runs as the Washington Nationals beat the Texas Rangers 6-4 Sunday. The Nationals scored three runs

Jun 26

García's walk-off homer gives Rangers 3-2 win over Nationals

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Give Adolis García a bat late for the Texas Rangers, and there’s a good chance he’ll do something to change the game. Exhibit 13 came Saturday. The Cuban slugger homered leading off the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Rangers a 3-2 victory over the

Jun 26

Thunder GM Presti hopes Holmgren is latest star draft pick

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Thunder general manager Sam Presti has a stunningly successful history with high draft picks. Back when the Thunder were still the Seattle SuperSonics, Presti made Kevin Durant the No. 2 overall pick in 2007 and Russell Westbrook No. 4 overall in 2008. The team moved to

Jun 25