‘Together for Texas’: Rangers, Astros will wear t-shirt in support of flood victims

The Rangers and Astros will wear “Together for Texas” t-shirts, featuring both teams’ logos, during batting practice Friday. DALLAS — Some things really are bigger than sports, and that’s no cliche in this instance. The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros — heated rivals on the field, and sometimes off it — are teaming up Friday … Read more

American Taylor Fritz credits girlfriend’s influence amid Wimbledon semis run

The 27-year-old girlfriend of Wimbledon semifinalist Taylor Fritz has been featured in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and the New York Times’ Style section. LONDON, UK — Morgan Riddle’s effect on Wimbledon semifinalist Taylor Fritz’s rise in the rankings has been significant. He says so himself. Riddle has been at the All England Club this year and others in … Read more

NCAA committees consider changes to March Madness. Here’s what they’re discussing

The idea of expanding the tournament picked up steam in the spring when NCAA President Charlie Baker said it could add value. WASHINGTON — The committees for men’s and women’s Division I basketball met this week to discuss possible expansion of the March Madness tournaments, but made no immediate decisions or recommendations. “The still viable … Read more

MMA star reveals he ‘only died four times’ in first update since double lung transplant

The former Olympic wrestler revealed he remembers little from a 45-day ordeal between late May and early July. MILWAUKEE — Former Olympic wrestler and MMA star Ben Askren, who has been hospitalized in Wisconsin after a severe case of pneumonia, said in a post on social media Wednesday that he had undergone a double lung … Read more

Joe Coleman, No. 3 pick in the first MLB draft who pitched for Senators and Tigers, dies at 78

The son and father of major leaguers, Coleman became the No. 3 pick in baseball’s inaugural amateur draft in 1965 when he was selected by the Washington Senators. Joe Coleman, a lanky right-hander who won 142 games in 15 major league seasons and was an All-Star in 1972 with Detroit, died Wednesday morning, his son … Read more