Astros star Jose Altuve removed from game after suffering apparent injury while swinging

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, former Mavs to play in celebrity match at Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Tennis Classic

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

Dak’s back: What Prescott’s new contract means for Cowboys

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 is the top ranked breaker in the world? The sport’s governing body explains

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