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‘Crunch Time’: Texas Rangers Pull Even With Houston Astros Atop AL West With 10 Games Left
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers are tied for first place in the American League West with 10 games left after beating the Boston Red Sox 7-3 on Wednesday night at Globe Life Field. The Houston Astros lost 5-2 at home to the Kansas City Royals. Both teams are 76-76. Houston holds the tiebreaker. Texas […]
‘A Giant Hit’: Brandon Nimmo, Ezequiel Durán Spark Texas Rangers’ 3-Run Seventh In 7-3 Win Over Boston
ARLINGTON, Texas — Brandon Nimmo doubled off Boston left-hander Erik Miller in the seventh inning Wednesday night to give the Texas Rangers their first lead. Ezequiel Durán followed with a two-run single, and Texas beat the Boston Red Sox 7-3 at Globe Life Field. Nimmo’s double scored Corey Seager for a 4-3 lead. Durán’s single […]
‘The Guy To Take Us To The End’: Skip Schumaker Explains Nathan Eovaldi’s 4-Inning Texas Rangers Relief Role
ARLINGTON, Texas — Rangers manager Skip Schumaker did not have closer Jacob Latz or Robert Garcia available Wednesday night, so he gave Nathan Eovaldi the final 4 innings. Eovaldi held the Boston Red Sox to 1 hit, and the Texas Rangers won 7-3 at Globe Life Field. Eovaldi (11-9) entered with the game tied 3-3 […]
Skip Schumaker Said Cody Bradford Would Start, But Texas Rangers List Tyler Alexander vs. Boston Red Sox
ARLINGTON, Texas — Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said after Wednesday night’s 7-3 win that Cody Bradford would start Thursday’s series finale. Later that night, the Texas Rangers announced left-hander Tyler Alexander as their scheduled starter against the Boston Red Sox. Schumaker made the comment immediately after the game, Jeff Wilson of DLLS Sports reported. After […]
‘I’ll Take Care Of His Fine’: Kyrie Irving Offers To Pay Azeez Al-Shaair’s $11,492 NFL Fine Over Hind Rajab Eye Black
DALLAS — Kyrie Irving said Wednesday that he will pay the NFL fine issued to Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, who wrote the name of Hind Rajab, a 5-year-old Palestinian girl killed in Gaza in 2024, on his eye black during Sunday’s season opener. The Dallas Mavericks guard made the offer in a post on […]
‘Not The Actual Shoulder’: Skip Schumaker Details MacKenzie Gore Muscle Spasms In Texas Rangers Win Over Boston
ARLINGTON, Texas — MacKenzie Gore pitched through muscle spasms in his back and the area under his shoulder Wednesday night, Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said. The Texas Rangers went on to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-3 at Globe Life Field. Gore did not record an out in the fifth inning. He was charged with […]
Cody Bradford Gets Texas Rangers’ AL West Test Against 17-Game Winner Sonny Gray
ARLINGTON, Texas — Cody Bradford will start Thursday night for the Texas Rangers in the finale of their three-game series against the Boston Red Sox at Globe Life Field. First pitch is 7:05 p.m. CT on Rangers Sports Network. Boston has right-hander Sonny Gray (17-5, 2.76 ERA) scheduled. Texas had not named its Thursday starter […]
‘The Guy To Take Us To The End’: Nathan Eovaldi Delivers 4 Scoreless Innings As Texas Rangers Beat Boston Red Sox 7-3, Tie For AL West Lead
ARLINGTON, Texas — Nathan Eovaldi came out of the bullpen with the game tied 3-3 in the sixth inning Wednesday night and held the Boston Red Sox to 1 hit the rest of the way. The Texas Rangers scored 3 runs in the seventh and beat Boston 7-3 at Globe Life Field. Texas (76-76) has […]
‘The Rally Guy’: Jim Nill Explains Why Dallas Stars Brought Joel Kiviranta Back
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill said Wednesday that Joel Kiviranta fit Dallas both as a player and under the salary cap. Nill also called Kiviranta the rally guy in the dressing room. Kiviranta signed a one-year, $1 million contract on July 1. Kiviranta’s first professional season in North America was with […]
‘Trained As Hard As He’s Ever Trained’: Jim Nill Sees Different Jamie Benn Entering Dallas Stars Camp
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill said Wednesday that captain Jamie Benn trained as hard as he ever has this summer and can play left or right wing. Training camp opens Thursday at Comerica Center. Nill said Benn’s role will depend on where everybody slots. “We know how important he is on […]
‘Not Worried About It’: Jim Nill Says Stars Cannot Discuss Jason Robertson Extension Until Jan. 1
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill said Wednesday that Dallas has had no extension talks with Jason Robertson’s camp. Under league rules, the two sides cannot talk until Jan. 1. “No, no. We weren’t allowed to talk until January 1st, so there’s been nothing,” Nill said. Nill has talked with Robertson and […]
‘Expecting Him To Bounce Back’: Jim Nill Says Tyler Seguin Cleared For Contact After ACL Surgery
FRISCO, Texas — Tyler Seguin has been cleared by his surgeon for contact, Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill said Wednesday. Nill added that Dallas expects Seguin to be 100% again after ACL surgery. Training camp opens Thursday at Comerica Center. Seguin’s next step is contact in camp. How he feels afterward will guide the […]
‘Get His Hands On A Few Power Plays’: Glen Gulutzan Picks Matt Duchene As Future Coach
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Stars coach Glen Gulutzan picked Matt Duchene on Wednesday when Jordan, a junior reporter at the team’s media day, asked which Stars player would make the best coach someday. Her two questions closed out the availability. Gulutzan’s answer came down to power plays. “That’s a great question. I’m going to have […]
‘The Next Step’: Glen Gulutzan Says Wyatt Johnston Wants Bigger Leadership Role With Dallas Stars
FRISCO, Texas — Wyatt Johnston is among a group of younger Dallas Stars players who have told coach Glen Gulutzan they want to take a step as leaders, Gulutzan said Wednesday. Johnston is entering his fifth NHL season. Johnston looks bigger and stronger after his longest summer since he was about 19, according to Gulutzan. […]
‘We’re Just Talking Hockey’: Glen Gulutzan On Thomas Harley, Jason Robertson After Eventful Dallas Stars Offseason
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Stars coach Glen Gulutzan said Wednesday that his conversations with Thomas Harley and Jason Robertson are about hockey. This summer, Harley’s name came up in trade talks and Robertson signed a one-year deal. Gulutzan said coaches are not part of contract decisions. “I think everyone’s human, so there’s things that go […]
‘He’ll Be Ready’: Glen Gulutzan Encouraged By Tyler Seguin’s Return From ACL Surgery
FRISCO, Texas — Tyler Seguin has been cleared for contact and full participation in Dallas Stars training camp, Stars general manager Jim Nill said Wednesday. Nill said the decision on whether Seguin’s repaired ACL is ready for NHL games will come down to how Seguin feels. Later Wednesday, Stars coach Glen Gulutzan said Seguin will […]
‘Community Coverage’: Glen Gulutzan Weighs Mikko Rantanen, Tyler Seguin Next To Jason Robertson
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Stars coach Glen Gulutzan said Wednesday that Mikko Rantanen and Tyler Seguin could each spend time with Jason Robertson this season. Dallas traded Mavrik Bourque in July. Dallas sent Bourque and defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin to the Nashville Predators on July 1 for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 third-round pick. […]
‘Trained Like Crazy’: Glen Gulutzan Says Jamie Benn Changed Offseason Approach Before Dallas Stars Camp
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn has spent about the last month training at the team’s facility. On Wednesday, Stars coach Glen Gulutzan said he told Benn it is the skinniest he has seen him. Training camp opens Thursday at Comerica Center. Gulutzan said Benn changed the way he skated and practiced this […]
‘You’ve Still Got To Finish The Catch’: George Pickens Owns Drops After Dallas Cowboys Opener
FRISCO, Texas — George Pickens went back through the film of the Dallas Cowboys’ season opener and came away believing he was open on most of his routes. The receiver said Wednesday at The Star that the part he has to fix is finishing the catch. Pickens caught 3 of 6 targets for 28 yards […]
‘I Hope It’s Really Loud’: Brian Schottenheimer Calls On Dallas Cowboys Fans Before Commanders Home Opener
FRISCO, Texas — Brian Schottenheimer wants AT&T Stadium loud Sunday. The Dallas Cowboys coach said Wednesday at The Star that the fans give Dallas a huge advantage, and that crowd noise matters more to the defense this week than simplifying the plan. The Cowboys open their home schedule against the Washington Commanders after a 28-20 […]
‘Those Were The Two Main Things’: Brian Schottenheimer Updates Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown Injuries
FRISCO, Texas — Safety Malik Hooker and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown did not practice Wednesday for the Dallas Cowboys, according to the team’s first injury report ahead of Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders. Hooker is listed with a forearm injury and Overshown with a hamstring injury. Outside linebacker James Houston was limited with a shoulder […]
‘Tyler’s Playing Really, Really Well’: Brian Schottenheimer Praises Dallas Cowboys Tackle Tyler Guyton
FRISCO, Texas — Tyler Guyton has played well since the Dallas Cowboys put on pads in training camp, coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday at The Star. Guyton played all 58 offensive snaps at tackle in the 28-20 loss to the New York Giants, and Dallas did not allow a sack. Guyton’s play carried through the […]
‘The Game Seems To Have Slowed Down For Him’: Brian Schottenheimer Details Jayden Daniels’ Growth
FRISCO, Texas — Jayden Daniels processes the game faster than he did when he entered the NFL, Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday at The Star. The Washington Commanders quarterback plays at AT&T Stadium on Sunday. Daniels has always been athletic, Schottenheimer said, and the game seems to have slowed down for him. “That’s […]
‘We Had Some Love For Him’: Brian Schottenheimer Explains Dallas Cowboys’ Tyler Goodson Addition
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys had interest in Tyler Goodson at the 53-man cutdown, coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday at The Star, a day after Dallas signed the running back off the Atlanta Falcons practice squad. Dallas waived running back Israel Abanikanda to open the roster spot. Malik Davis went on injured reserve Saturday […]
‘George Will Be Just Fine’: Brian Schottenheimer Backs George Pickens After Week 1 Drops
FRISCO, Texas — Brian Schottenheimer has not said anything to George Pickens about his drops in the season opener. The Dallas Cowboys coach said Wednesday at The Star that Pickens will be just fine. Pickens caught 3 of 6 targets for 28 yards in the 28-20 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday night. […]
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