Astros second baseman Jose Altuve was replaced by Mauricio Dubón after apparently injuring himself on a swing. HOUSTON — Astros second baseman Jose Altuve was pulled from Wednesday night’s game against the Oakland A’s after an at-bat in the fifth inning. In a 2-1 count to lead off the fifth, Altuve took a swing and … Read more
Klay Thompson, J.J. Barea and Steve Nash are all set to play at the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Tennis Classic. DALLAS — Klay Thompson will join Dirk Nowitzki and other former Dallas Mavericks in a celebrity tennis match on Saturday. Thompson will make his second public appearance as a Dallas Maverick since his introductory press conference … Read more
Even after months of posturing between Jerry Jones and his franchise quarterback, Dak Prescott’s re-signing for record-breaking dollars was the only eventual outcome DALLAS — After months of frustration and trying to work out a new contract for Dak Prescott, the Dallas Cowboys finally found a way to extend their All-Pro quarterback just hours before … Read more
Raygun, a 37-year-old university lecturer from Sydney, failed to score any points at the Paris Olympics in routines that included a “kangaroo” dance. Australian breaker Rachael Gunn, or “b-girl Raygun,” holds the top spot in her sport’s latest world rankings despite Olympic performances that led to online ridicule. On Tuesday, the sport’s governing body issued a … Read more
In all, five people, including a minor, were arrested on suspicion of involvement in the three foiled plots against the Summer Games. PARIS, France — French authorities foiled three plots to attack the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris and other cities that hosted the summer events, the national counterterrorism prosecutor said on Wednesday. Olivier Christen … Read more
Ed Werder explains how Dallas’ defensive performance against the Cleveland Browns showcased the differences between Zimmer and previous Cowboys DC Dan Quinn. FRISCO, Texas — The anxiety Mike Zimmer experienced as he stood on the sideline after a year removed from the NFL subsided the instant he made his first defensive call. In the end, … Read more
An Indiana orchard is celebrating the Indiana Fever’s historic rookie with a special corn maze this fall. HOBART, Ind. — The Indiana Fever are a lock for the WNBA playoffs, thanks to great play by Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston and rookie sensation Caitlin Clark. An orchard in Hobart, Indiana, is honoring Clark’s incredible play with … Read more