Houston Rockets pull off blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant | Here’s who they gave up for him

The former University of Texas star and two-time NBA Finals MVP is Houston-bound. HOUSTON — The Houston Rockets have pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Phoenix Suns for two-time NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant, ESPN senior NBA insider Shams Charania reports. The Rockets are reportedly giving up guard Jalen Green, guard-forward Dillon Brooks and … Read more

DeGrom pitches 6 strong innings, Seager snaps homer drought in Rangers’ 6-2 victory over Pirates

DeGrom (7-2) retired the first 11 batters and allowed two runs and five hits in six innings with one walk. PITTSBURGH — Jacob deGrom struck out seven in six strong innings, Corey Seager hit his first home run since May 10 and the Texas Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2 on Friday night. DeGrom (7-2) … Read more

Man with skateboard killed in fatal hit-and-run; Police asking help identifying suspect

The Fort Worth Police Department said the hit-and-run happened Saturday, June 21 sometime prior to 5:50 a.m., when they got a call about an unconscious person. SAGINAW, Texas — Fort Worth police are asking to the public’s help identifying the suspect of a fatal hit-and-run on Saturday morning.  The Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) said … Read more

40 more employees laid off from Dr. Phil’s North Texas-based TV network amid ‘summer hiatus’: Officials

FORT WORTH, Texas — The Dr. Phil Show was placed on a “summer hiatus” this week, North Texas-based network Merit Street Media, confirmed to WFAA. WFAA’s partners at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported a former employee posted about being laid off due to the hiatus. Merit Street Media confirmed to WFAA that “40 employees were … Read more