Rangers activate Nathan Eovaldi to start World Series rematch instead of pitching rehab game

Rookie outfielder Wyatt Langford was also activated by the Rangers. The Texas Rangers activated Nathan Eovaldi from the 15-day injured list to start their World Series rematch against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night, rather than have the right-hander pitch in a rehab game. Eovaldi, an All-Star last season in his Rangers debut, had been … Read more

Lexi Thompson, a 15-time winner on the LPGA Tour, is retiring from full-time golf at 29

Thompson was 12 when she qualified for the 2007 U.S. Women’s Open at Pine Needles, at the time the youngest ever to qualify. LANCASTER, Pa. — Lexi Thompson is retiring this year from full-time competition, ending a career filled with a powerful game, an appeal to young fans and plenty of star-crossed moments in the … Read more

Josh Gibson takes over multiple MLB records as Negro Leagues statistics are added to historical records

Negro Leagues records for more than 2,300 players were incorporated into MLB records after a three-year research project. NEW YORK — Josh Gibson became Major League Baseball’s career leader with a .372 batting average, surpassing Ty Cobb’s .367, when Negro Leagues records for more than 2,300 players were incorporated Tuesday after a three-year research project. … Read more

Robo nets a hatty! Stars come back to beat Oilers 5-3 in Game 3, take 2-1 Western Conference Final lead

After a mostly quiet playoffs, star Dallas forward Jason Robertson came to life in a big way in Game 3 against the Edmonton Oilers. EDMONTON, AB — Jason Robertson, have yourself a game! The All-Star Dallas Stars forward registered a hat trick in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final, leading his team to a … Read more