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Adolis Garcia #53 of the Texas Rangers celebrates his three-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at Globe Life Field on May 9, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (Ron Jenkins/Getty Images/TNS)

Adolis Garcia joined Texas Rangers’ roster a month ago. It’s been an ‘amazing’ ride.

Four weeks ago Monday, the Texas Rangers were on the road at Tampa Bay. Ronald Guzman was the left fielder. His knee would last two outs on the Tropicana Field turf. Adolis Garcia was … more

Jeff Wilson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TNS) | 5/12/21

Trainer Bob Baffert of Medina Spirit, raises the trophy after winning the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby with Medina Spirit, his seventh career Kentucky Derby win, at Churchill Downs on May 01, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images/TNS)

Bob Baffert reaches agreement to run Medina Spirit in the Preakness Stakes

Medina Spirit will be allowed to race in the Preakness. “I am pleased to report that we have reached an agreement that will allow Medina Spirit and Concert Tour to run in the Preakness … more

John Clay, Lexington Herald-Leader (TNS) | 5/12/21

Round Rock Express starting pitcher Wes Benjamin (39) on the mound during a Minor League Baseball game between the Round Rock Express and the Oklahoma City Dodgers on Opening Day, May 6, 2021 in Round Rock, Texas. Round Rock won, 6-0.

Express match best start in franchise history as Triple-A season gets underway

Come for the baseball, stay for the fireworks.The Round Rock Express matched the best start in franchise history this season with wins in the first four games against the Oklahoma City Dodgers. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 5/12/21

Jordan Spieth of the United States walks to the 18th green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/TNS)

Jordan Spieth is ready for AT&T Byron Nelson after positive COVID tests last month

Jordan Spieth revealed he tested positive for COVID-19, which has sidelined him from participating in PGA Tour events for a month. But Spieth said he is back to full … more

Drew Davison, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TNS) | 5/12/21

Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks reacts during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in Memphis, Tenn. (Justin Ford/Getty Images/TNS)

‘That game is on me’: Mavs’ Luka Doncic shoulders blame for loss to Grizzlies

Rick Carlisle tried to warn everyone before tip-off. “This thing is far from over,” he cautioned of the Mavericks’ apparent inside track to a top-six finish in the West. “A … more

Brad Townsend, The Dallas Morning News (TNS) | 5/11/21

Preakness entry Medina Spirit is bathed following a walk on the Pimlico track during workouts Tuesday morning. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun/TNS)

Medina Spirit will be allowed to run in Preakness despite failed drug test after Kentucky Derby victory, is 9-5 favorite

Medina Spirit will be allowed to run in Saturday’s Preakness Stakes despite a failed drug test that could cost him his victory in the Kentucky Derby. W. Craig Robertson … more

Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun (TNS) | 5/11/21

Will Zalatoris walks off the 4th tee during the third round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on Saturday, April 10, 2021. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/TNS)

Third time’s the charm? Will Zalatoris hopes to take advantage of familiar territory at AT&T Byron Nelson

Will Zalatoris had been to every single AT&T Byron Nelson tournament since he was 9 years old. His favorite place at TPC Four Seasons was right off the green at No. 18, … more

Scott Bell, The Dallas Morning News (TNS) | 5/11/21

A general view of Chris Bassitt #40 of the Oakland Athletics pitching against the Houston Astros in the first inning of their Opening Day game at RingCentral Coliseum on April 1, 2021 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images/TNS)

MLB to A’s: Consider moving out of Oakland

Major League Baseball has directed the Oakland Athletics to consider moving out of town, the latest step in the team’s decades-long search for a new ballpark. Less than … more

Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times (TNS) | 5/11/21

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (6) is congratulated on his fourth quarter play by teammate Maxi Kleber (42) at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Thursday, April 8, 2021. The Maverick defeated the Bucks, 116-101.

Mavericks hope Kristaps Porzingis will return for Wednesday’s game vs. New Orleans

Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said following Monday’s practice in Memphis that Kristaps Porzingis will not play on Tuesday against the Grizzlies, but that the plan is for him return and play … more

Brad Townsend, The Dallas Morning News (TNS) | 5/10/21

Canelo Alvarez punches Billy Joe Saunders during their fight for Alvarez's WBC and WBA super middleweight titles and Saunders' WBO super middleweight title at ATandT Stadium on Saturday, May 8, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Al Bello/Getty Images/TNS)

After scoring knockout over Saunders, Canelo Alvarez now has a ‘problem’

Billy Joe Saunders made it interesting for eight, but all it took was one well placed right hand by Canelo Alvarez to end it before the ninth. The biggest indoor boxing … more

Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TNS) | 5/10/21

Austin FC midfielder Alex Ring (8) heads the ball during a Major League Soccer match between LAFC and Austin FC on April 17, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

Austin FC goes down a man, can't hold off surging Sporting Kansas City

Austin FC and head coach Josh Wolff have worked a lot on game model and structure in the five months they’ve been together. Playing with 10 men? Not so much. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 5/9/21

Austin FC forward Jon Gallagher (17) gestures in frustration after a missed shot on goal during a Major League Soccer match between LAFC and Austin FC on April 17, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

Five observations from Austin FC vs. Sporting Kansas City

Five observations from Austin FC’s 2-1 loss against Sporting Kanas City on Sunday: more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 5/9/21

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates winning on the 18th green during the final round of the 2021 Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club on Sunday, May 9, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images/TNS)

‘Rory! Rory!’ McIlroy’s 3rd Wells Fargo championship delighted golf fans in Charlotte

You wouldn’t necessarily think that Northern Ireland and Charlotte would have a lot in common. They do share one thing, though — an affection for golfer Rory McIlroy, who came from the … more

Scott Fowler, The Charlotte Observer (TNS) | 5/9/21

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) smiles during action against the Indiana Pacers on March 8, 2020, at American Airlines Center in Dallas. (Ashley Landis/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Mavericks’ Luka Doncic ejected for flagrant-2 foul vs. Cavs, avoids automatic one-game suspension

Take a deep breath, Mavericks fans. Luka Doncic’s ejection early in the second half of Dallas’ 124-97 win over the Cavaliers won’t affect his already perilous standing with fouls … more

Callie Caplan, The Dallas Morning News (TNS) | 5/9/21

Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #19 Auto-Owners Insurance Toyota, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway on Sunday, May 9, 2021 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Sean Gardner/Getty Images/TNS)

Martin Truex Jr. wins Cup race at Darlington Raceway

Martin Truex Jr. held off a late charge from Kyle Larson to win the Goodyear 400. Truex led 248 of 293 laps in a dominant performance, becoming the first stage winner to also … more

Alex Adnrejev, The Charlotte Observer (TNS) | 5/9/21

DK Metcalf impresses in 100 with a 10.37 but falls short of Olympic Trials

Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf might not have qualified for the Olympic Trials in the 100 meters Sunday. But he proved something to a lot skeptics anyway by running a 10.37 at the USA Track and … more

Bob Condotta, The Seattle Times (TNS) | 5/9/21

Chris Paddack (59) of the San Diego Padres pitches against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning at Oracle Park on Sunday, May 9, 2021 in San Francisco, California. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images/TNS)

Padres, Paddack get throwback win over Giants in final game of series

The Padres went all 2020 on offense, and they got 2019 Chris Paddack. An 11-1 victory over the Giants on Sunday (box score) salvaged the finale of a three-game series at … more

Kevin Acee, The San Diego Union-Tribune (TNS) | 5/9/21

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 02: Canelo Alvarez celebrates his victory over Sergey Kovalev after their WBO light heavyweight title fight at MGM Grand Garden Arena on November 2, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Alvarez won with an 11th-round knockout. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)

Record crowd watches Canelo Alvarez score a TKO over Billy Joe Saunders at AT&T Stadium

With indoor fireworks, three national anthems and a mariachi band, you could have easily forgotten the reason why everyone was here was a boxing match. But when ring … more

Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TNS) | 5/9/21

Medina Spirit, with John Velazquez up, crosses the finish line to win the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Louisville, Kentucky. (Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images/TNS)

Kentucky Derby champion Medina Spirit fails drug test; Bob Baffert still plans to run him in Preakness

Medina Spirit tested positive for the anti-inflammatory drug betamethasone after his victory in the Kentucky Derby, trainer Bob Baffert said Sunday morning, a result that could … more

Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun (TNS) | 5/9/21

Austin FC midfielder Jared Stroud (20) is fouled during an MLS preseason club friendly match between FC Dallas and Austin FC on April 7, 2021 in Frisco, Texas.

Jared Stroud settling into key role as Austin FC continues to gain momentum

There have been a lot of positive things to take from the first three games of Austin FC’s history, but one of the brightest spots has been Jared Stroud. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 5/9/21

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