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Austin FC forward Moussa Djitté (2) gestures to the supporters as forward Diego Fagúndez (14) comes over to celebrate after a goal during a Major League Soccer match against Real Salt Lake on September 14, 2022 in Austin, Texas. Austin FC won 3-0.

Austin FC clinches home-field playoff game in second season

There weren’t many people around the league that had Austin FC as a playoff team in its second season of existence. Those inside the locker room used that to their advantage. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 9/24/22

Josh Jung was promoted to the Texas Rangers roster after dominating with the Round Rock Express this season.

Josh Jung promoted to Texas Rangers after successful stint with Round Rock Express

Josh Jung is going to hit a lot of home runs with the Texas Rangers. He can also cook a mean red wine marinara sauce. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 9/19/22

Alex Ring and Austin FC lost 3-0 to the Seattle Sounders on Saturday, the third-straight loss for the team, which needed one win to clinch a spot in the playoffs.

Austin FC loses 'bite' in shut out loss at Seattle Sounders

SEATTLE — The playoff-clinching celebration will have to wait for Austin FC. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 9/10/22

Aaron Rodgers (12) of the Green Bay Packers warms up before playing the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lambeau Field on Jan. 22, 2022, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Stacy Revere/Getty Images/TNS)

NFC predictions: How each team will finish in its division this season

The Rams coach is 5-0 to start seasons, a record as pristine as his haircut. Sean McVay opened the last five seasons with wins over Indianapolis, Oakland, Carolina, Dallas and … more

Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times (TNS) | 9/10/22

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) walks off the field after a 42-36 loss against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on Jan. 23, 2022, in Kansas City, Missouri. (David Eulitt/Getty Images/TNS)

AFC predictions: How each team will finish in its division this season

There was a lot of hand-wringing a few years ago over the quality of quarterbacks and who in the next generation would take the baton from Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Ben … more

Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times (TNS) | 9/10/22

What's new in the NFL? Plenty of coaching newbies and imminent player milestones.

Matt LaFleur is the dean of NFC North coaches. Seasons under his belt as the top man with the Green Bay Packers: Three. Such is the nature of the NFL, where the revolving … more

Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times (TNS) | 9/7/22

Austin FC forward Diego Fagúndez (14) makes a tackle on Portland Timbers forward Yimmi Chará (23) during an MLS match on August 31, 2022, in Austin.

Austin FC trying to end backslide after back-to-back losses

A little more a week after one of the biggest wins in the young history of Austin FC, the Verde & Black are trying to stop the bleeding. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 9/7/22

Dennis Schroder #17 of the Houston Rockets reacts to a foul called on him during the first quarter against the Washington Wizards at Toyota Center on March 21, 2022, in Houston, Texas. (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images/TNS)

Top NBA free agents still available before start of training camp

NBA training camp begins in about three weeks and most teams have almost finished filling their 20-man training camp roster. There are some surprising names, however, that have yet … more

Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News (TNS) | 9/6/22

Erik Jones, driver of the #43 FOCUSfactor Chevrolet, celebrate in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, in Darlington, South Carolina. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images/TNS)

Erik Jones won’t call Cup Series win at Darlington ‘redemption,’ but it felt like it

No one who celebrated at Victory Lane on Sunday night would call this “redemption” for Erik Jones. Not Petty GMS director of competition Joey Cohen. Not crew … more

Alex Zietlow, The Charlotte Observer (TNS) | 9/5/22

USA's Serena Williams gets emotional in a post-match interview after losing against Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic during their 2022 US Open Tennis tournament women's singles third round match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York, on September 2, 2022. (COREY SIPKIN/AFP via Getty Images/TNS)

Helene Elliott: It’s end of an era as tennis legend Serena Williams bows out with loss at US Open

Serena Williams’ trailblazing tennis career ended with one last blast of fire on a cool summer night at the U.S. Open, the scene of her first major triumph in 1999. Williams … more

Helene Elliott, Los Angeles Times (TNS) | 9/3/22

In four starts for the Round Rock Express this season, Dallas Keuchel is 1- with a 2.31 ERA and 22 strikeouts across 23.1 innings.

Two-time All-Star Dallas Keuchel returning to form with Round Rock Express

The last year has been a rollercoaster for Dallas Keuchel. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 8/29/22

Austin FC forward Sebastián Driussi (7) works against Los Angeles FC midfielder Jose Cifuentes (20) during an MLS match in Austin on August 26, 2022. Austin FC won 4-1.

Austin FC trounces LAFC in top-of-the-table clash at Q2 Stadium

The Austin FC players could feel during warmups that Friday’s showdown with league-leading LAFC wasn’t any ordinary game. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 8/26/22

Texas Rangers owner Ray Davis listens to a question during a press conference after firing team president Jon Daniels at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. Daniels was with the team for 17 years and most recently as president of baseball operations. (Elías Valverde II/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Kevin Sherrington: What the emergence of reclusive owner Ray Davis means for the Rangers

Before firing his president and channeling the typical exasperated Rangers fan in the process, Ray Davis had been a ghost. Just as he promised. He once said he never expected to do … more

Kevin Sherrington, The Dallas Morning News (TNS) | 8/26/22

Kurt Busch, driver of the #45 McDonald's Toyota, works with a crew member during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series M&M's Fan Appreciation 400 at Pocono Raceway on July 23, 2022, in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. ( Logan Riely/Getty Images/TNS)

Kurt Busch to miss NASCAR Cup Series playoffs after withdrawing medical waiver request

Kurt Busch will not compete for a Cup Series championship this season. NASCAR announced Thursday morning that the veteran 23XI driver, who has missed the past five weekends of NASCAR Cup Series … more

Alex Zietlow, The Charlotte Observer (TNS) | 8/25/22

Austin FC head coach Josh Wolff, attacker Emiliano Rigoni and Austin FC chairman and CEP Anthony Precourt at Rigoni's introductory press conference Monday at Q2 Stadium.

Austin FC introduces new DP signing Emiliano Rigoni

Whether it's in Russia, Italy, Spain, Brazil or Argentina, Emiliano Rigoni has had success wherever he’s been. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 8/22/22

Austin FC midfielder Ethan Finlay (13) is fouled by San Jose Earthquakes defender Paul Marie (3) during a Major League Soccer match on August 6, 2022 in Austin, Texas.

Mistakes doom Austin FC in road loss to Minnesota United FC

Ethan Finlay has played many games at Allianz Field in his MLS career. Perhaps the grass was a little longer when he returned on Saturday night. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 8/20/22

Austin FC forward Sebastián Driussi (7) reacts after scoring his league-leading 17th goal of the season in extra time to complete a come-from-behind 4-3 victory over Sporting Kansas City during a Major League Soccer match on August 13, 2022 in Austin, Texas.

Comeback kings: Driussi's late winner lifts Austin FC over Sporting Kansas City

The atmosphere at Q2 Stadium has produced many memorable moments in its short history, but Saturday night might be at the top of the list. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 8/14/22

Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Micah Parsons (11) steps in front of tight end Jake Ferguson (48) for an interception during training camp practice in Oxnard, California, Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.

Cowboys’ Micah Parsons’ intensity rivals that of Kobe, Michael and Iron Mike

Micah Parsons comes across as a fun-loving kid who loves playing football.But make no mistake about it, the Dallas Cowboys star linebacker wants to win . . . at everything.And he doesn’t care whose … more

Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 8/8/22

Austin FC forward Sebastián Driussi (7) reacts after scoring his second goal of the game in the first half of a Major League Soccer match against the San Jose Earthquakes on August 6, 2022 in Austin, Texas.

Driussi shines again as Austin FC settles for draw against San Jose Earthquakes

Austin FC head coach Josh Wolff has been banging the drum for weeks that Sebastian Driussi is the best player in MLS. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 8/6/22

Express pitcher Cole Ragans missed the 2018 and 2019 seasons with two separate Tommy John surgeries. He's thriving in a starting role for the Round Rock Express this season.

No quit: Express starter Cole Ragans staying positive after two elbow surgeries

When Cole Ragans took the mound for the High-A Hickory Crawdads on May 5, 2021, it had been more than 1,300 days since he last threw a pitch in a competitive baseball game. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 8/3/22

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