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Emmanuel Gigliotti, right, and Toluca beat Santos Laguna 4-2 in penalties in a Liga MX friendly Sunday at Dell Diamond in Round Rock.

Toluca downs Santos Laguna in friendly at Dell Diamond

Mexican professional soccer returned to Dell Diamond for the fifth year in a row on Sunday. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/9/19

Neil Graham was appointed as the new assistant coach with the Texas Stars. He spent the last four seasons as head coach of the Idaho Steelheads, the ECHL affiliate of the Dallas Stars.

Neil Graham hired as Texas Stars assistant coach

The Dallas Stars announced Monday that Neil Graham has been appointed as assistant coach of the Texas Stars next season. more

STAFF REPORTS | 7/9/19

Round Rock Express second baseman Jack Mayfield (8) during a Minor League Baseball game between Round Rock and Memphis on April 15, 2019 at Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas.

Express down Storm Chasers in walk-off fashion, win fourth straight

The last series before the Fourth of July had its fair share of fireworks for the Express. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/3/19

Round Rock Express third baseman Nick Tanielu (21) during a Minor League Baseball game between Round Rock and Memphis on April 15, 2019 at Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas.

Express infielder Nick Tanielu grinding his way to success

Nick Tanielu knows full well he’s not at the top of any of the Astros’ prospect lists, and that’s just the way he likes it. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/3/19

Round Rock pitcher Cy Sneed lives with his wife just outside Anchorage, Alaska, and has made the long trek home from wherever he has been based.

There's more than meets the eye about Express pitcher Cy Sneed

Cy Sneed is a stereotypical outdoorsman, with a 6-foot-4 frame and thick beard, it’s not hard to envision the Round Rock pitcher sitting on a ridge in the middle of nowhere for hours admiring every single detail. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 6/27/19

Austin Bold FC forward Andre Lima, left, scored a goal and the Bold beat Rio Grande Valley FC 1-0 on Saturday night to extend their winning streak to four games.

Bold down RGV Toros to continue regular season run

Austin Bold FC stretched its regular-season unbeaten streak to four games with a 1-0 win over Rio Grande Valley Toros on the road on Sunday night. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 6/24/19

The Texas Stars signed goaltender Tomas Sholl to an AHL contract for the 2019-20 season beginning in October.

Stars sign goalie Tomas Sholl to AHL contract

The Stars added goalie Tomas Sholl to the AHL roster for the upcoming 2019-20 season. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 6/19/19

Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors celebrates his team&apos;s 114-110 win against the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 to capture the NBA championship at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, June 13, 2019.

Raptors win first NBA championship as Leonard leads way

OAKLAND, Calif. – It's why you miss birthdays and anniversaries, why you know hotel beds better than your own. It's why it feels like you spend more time in the air than on the ground, why you have … more

By Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times | 6/14/19

Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors celebrates his team's 114-110 win against the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 to capture the NBA championship at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, June 13, 2019. ()

Raptors dethrone injury-plagued Warriors with 114-110 Game 6 victory

OAKLAND, Calif. – The gasps became audible on the court, from the bench and near the rafters.The Warriors lost another All-Star once again with an injury. Klay Thompson clutched his left leg in … more

By Mark Medina, The Mercury News | 6/14/19

Tiger Woods waves to the crowd during the first round of the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links on Thursday, June 13, 2019, in Pebble Beach, Calif.

Tiger Woods begins his hunt at Pebble Beach

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – Tiger Woods' pumped his fist once his putt dropped. The crowd roared its approval. Then he marched to the next tee box as his playing partners cleaned up their putts.Classic … more

By Cam Inman, The Mercury News | 6/14/19

Rouse starter Jared Southard was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the 20th round of the MLB draft last week. We will forgo the big leagues and suit up for Texas next season.

Rouse's Jared Southard drafted by Los Angeles Angels, stays committed to Texas

Jared Southard got used to seeing the stands at Rouse filled with more than just fans every Friday night when he took the mound. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 6/13/19

Kleber and Austin Bold FC lost to the Houston Dynamo 3-2 in the fourth round of the U.S. Open Cup Tuesday night at BBVA Stadium in Houston.

Second-half surge not enough as Austin Bold FC falls to Houston Dynamo in U.S. Open Cup

HOUSTON — It took Austin Bold FC until halftime to realize exactly where they were. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 6/11/19

Round Rock Express left fielder Yordan Alvarez (45) at bat during a Minor League Baseball game between Round Rock and Memphis on April 15, 2019 at Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas.

Alvarez's first major league homer powers Astros to win

HOUSTON - The Orioles' desire to model themselves after the Houston Astros ties strongly to the draft-and-develop model that turned Houston into a championship franchise. Sunday's series finale showed that the prospects acquired through trades could prove as valuable as the ones Baltimore adds via the draft. more

By NATHAN RUIZ, The Baltimore Sun | 6/11/19

Houston Texans outside rusher Jadeveon Clowney isn't expected to report to the team's mandatory minicamp this week as he holds out for a long-term contract. The Texans will hold training camp in early July.

Texans' Clowney won't report to mandatory minicamp

Texans edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney isn’t expected to report to Houston's mandatory minicamp, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.Houston handed the former first overall pick with the franchise tag … more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 6/10/19

Portland Timbers 2 forward Marvin LorÃa (44) works against Austin Bold FC defender Amobi Okugo (15) during a USL Championship soccer game between Austin Bold FC and the Portland Timbers 2 on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Bold Stadium in Austin, Texas.

Bold, Timbers 2 play to frustrating draw

Kris Tyrpak threw his headgear down in frustration while many other Bold FC players felt to the turf with a mixture of frustration and exhaustion. Despite a 25-10 advantage in shots and getting … more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 6/9/19

USA midfielder Megan Rapinoe (15) controls the ball during the game between the USA and Mexico at Red Bull Arena on May 26, 2019 in Harrison, N.J.

Everything you need to know about the 24 Women's World Cup teams and group previews

The 2019 World Cup in France opens June 7 with many intriguing storylines. Will powerhouse and defending champion United States win a fourth trophy? Can host France repeat what their men's … more

By Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald | 6/5/19

Andy Ruiz Jr. punches Anthony Joshua after their IBF/WBA/WBO heavyweight title fight at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, June 1, 2019 in New York City, N.Y.

Andy Ruiz Jr.'s victory a breakthrough moment for trainer Manny Robles

NEW YORK – Andy Ruiz Jr.'s historic triumph over Anthony Joshua seemed like a dream to Ruiz's trainer, Manny Robles, until he was asked to reflect on how it happened. Then, the tears flowed. … more

By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times | 6/4/19

Round Rock Express left fielder Yordan Alvarez (45) makes a catch during a Minor League Baseball game between the Round Rock Express and the Nashville Sounds on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas.

Express split home series with Cubs

The Express settled for a series split in their most recent homestand against the Iowa Cubs that finished up Sunday afternoon. more

By ZACH SMTH, HCN Sports Editor | 6/3/19

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) walks off the field after a 30-22 loss against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL Divisional Round at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on January 12, 2019.

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott explains how he's been 'more stern' as a leader this offseason

FRISCO, Texas – Last Wednesday marked 1,000 days since Tony Romo suffered a compression fracture in his L1 vertebra and Dak Prescott became the Cowboys' starting quarterback. Prescott has gone … more

By Jon Machota, The Dallas Morning News | 5/30/19

Sonny Guadarrama scored a goal and had two assists as Austin Bold FC beat San Antonio FC 4-2 on Wednesday night in the third round of the U.S. Open Cup.

Austin Bold FC dominates San Antonio FC in third round of Open Cup

Sonny Guadarrama lofted the ball into the box, where Klèber headed it up and smashed it off the volley past a diving San Antonio FC keeper to give Austin Bold FC an early lead on Thursday night. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 5/30/19

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