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Austin FC midfielder Jhojan Valencia (5) during an MLS preseason match between Austin FC and Toronto FC on February 9, 2022 in Austin, Texas.

Jhojan Valencia ready to lock down defensive midfield for Austin FC

Jhojan Valencia might not show up much in the stat sheet, but he might just be the key piece to help Austin FC take a big jump in the MLS standings. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 2/14/22

Strong second period pushes Stars past Admirals

The Texas Stars saw a second period lead disappear in a 5-3 loss to the Milwaukee Admirals Saturday at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. The Stars struck first for the second straight night when … more

Contributed Report | 2/12/22

Fast start propels Texas Stars to victory over Moose

The Texas Stars scored twice in the first five minutes of regulation and beat the Manitoba Moose 3-1 Wednesday at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. Joel L’Esperance gave Texas an early 1-0 … more

Contributed Report | 2/9/22

Texas Stars extend road point streak to six in 12-point shootout with Manitoba

WINNIPEG, Manitoba – The Texas Stars extended their road point streak to six games Sunday at Canada Life Centre, after falling 2-1 to the Manitoba Moose in a 12-round shootout. Texas … more

Contributed Report | 2/6/22

Austin Spurs forward DEVONTAE CACOK (18) dunks the ball during an NBA G-League game between the Austin Spurs and the Mexico City Capitanes on November 18, 2021 in Cedar Park, Texas.

Austin Spurs searching for consistency as homestand comes to an end

Since 2022 began, the Austin Spurs have been consistently inconsistent. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 2/2/22

Austin FC head coach Josh Wolff during the second half of a Major League Soccer match between Austin FC and the Columbus Crew on June 27, 2021 in Austin, Texas. The teams played to a 0-0 draw.

Josh Wolff, Austin FC feeling renewed sense of optimism as MLS preseason gets underway

As Josh Wolff ran out onto the training field Tuesday morning as preseason of his second year in charge of Austin FC was getting underway, there was a pep in the head coach’s step that wasn’t there at the end of last season. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 1/26/22

Kelley O'Hara and the U.S. Women's National Soccer team held their annual January Camp at Austin FC's St. David's Performance Center.

U.S. Women's team happy to make Austin part of regular stop

Austin has very quickly claimed a spot on the U.S. Soccer rotation, and that shows no signs of slowing down. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 1/25/22

Greg Zuerlein #2 of the Dallas Cowboys removes his helmet on the team bench during the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Nov. 21, 2021, in Kansas City, Missouri. (David Eulitt/Getty Images/TNS)

‘Everything’s at stake.’ Jerry Jones admits Dallas Cowboys’ kicking game is precarious.

Like a golfer, NFL kickers can sometimes fall into a slump. The really good ones snap out of it, especially when the pressure is at an all-time high. That’s what the Dallas Cowboys are … more

Stefan Stevenson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TNS) | 1/14/22

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks up at the scoreboard in the first half, December 1, 2019, at Heinz Field. John Kuntz,

Gerry Dulac: Despite some obvious 'warts,' Steelers are still dancing

It was an astonishing admission by the coach of an NFL team that had just won three of its final four games to get into the postseason. And it wouldn't have been so astonishing if it weren't … more

Gerry Dulac, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) | 1/14/22

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after a touchdown during the 3rd quarter of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on January 02, 2022, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images/TNS)

NFL power rankings: Breaking down Super Bowl contenders

Each week of the NFL season, The Baltimore Sun will rank all 32 NFL teams. The rankings will take into account not just weekly performance, but how well each team measures up as Super Bowl … more

C.J. Doon, Baltimore Sun (TNS) | 1/13/22

NBC "Sunday Night Football" sideline reporter Michele Tafoya speaks during a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on Nov. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images/TNS)

Michele Tafoya confirms she’s leaving the NFL sidelines — but not Minnesota

Michele Tafoya, who has become one of the most famous sideline reporters in broadcasting while remaining based in Minnesota, confirmed Tuesday that she's leaving NBC Sports. And … more

Neal Justin, Star Tribune (TNS) | 1/12/22

LaMelo Ball (2) of the Charlotte Hornets shoots the go-ahead basket in the final seconds of the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Spectrum Center on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images/TNS)

Scott Fowler: Cam Newton has left the throne. There’s a new king of Charlotte. Long live the king.

There was a remarkable symmetry to what happened Monday, an only-in-Charlotte kind of day that marked the ascent of one sports king and the descent of another. On Monday … more

Scott Fowler, The Charlotte Observer (TNS) | 1/12/22

Head Coach Joe Judge of the New York Giants looks on during the fourth quarter of the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on January 02, 2022, in Chicago, Illinois. (Quinn Harris/Getty Images/TNS)

Giants fire coach Joe Judge after two seasons

The Giants have fired Joe Judge, the team said Tuesday. Judge was let go with a 10-23 record in two seasons. He is the third straight coach the Giants have fired either during or … more

Pat Leonard, New York Daily News (TNS) | 1/11/22

Matt Hagen takes over as Round Rock Express manager in 2022

The Texas Rangers announced Matt Hagen as the manager of the Round Rock Express for the 2022 season.Hagen will make his Triple-A coaching debut with the Express. He has been in the Rangers’ … more

Staff Reports | 1/10/22

Tennessee Titans running back D'Onta Foreman (7) is tackled by Houston Texans middle linebacker Christian Kirksey (58) during an NFL game between the Texans and the Titans on Jan. 9, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

Texans comeback falls short to Titans in season finale

The Texans had one of their strongest second halves of the entire 2021-22 season in the second half against the Titans on Sunday. Down three scores at halftime, the Texans mounted a second half … more

By Tyler Tyre, Katy Times | 1/9/22

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) rolls out in the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Philadelphia. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images/TNS)

Dak Prescott has career day as Cowboys stomp Eagles in regular-season finale

Meaningless, huh? How about record-setting and momentum building? Choose how you want to view the Dallas Cowboys’ 51-26 victory against the Philadelphia Eagles in the … more

Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TNS) | 1/8/22

Austin FC adds proven goalscorer in free-agent Maxi Urruti

Austin FC added some much-needed attacking depth with the signing of free-agent striker Maxi Urruti on Tuesday. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 12/28/21

Sep 15, 2021; Kansas City, Kansas, USA; Minnesota United midfielder Ethan Finlay (13) controls the ball against Sporting Kansas City during the first half at Children's Mercy Park. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Austin FC signs veteran midfielder Ethan Finlay to two-year contract

Austin FC announced the signing of free agent midfielder Ethan Finlay to a two-year deal on Monday. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 12/20/21

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd calls out to his players during the second half against the Toronto Raptors on Oct. 23, 2021, in Toronto. (Cole Burston/Getty Images/TNS)

Mavericks win first game without superstar Doncic in four tries

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Mavericks accomplished a feat Sunday night that they’d failed to manage in four other tries this season. They won a game without Luka Doncic. The 103-84 victory … more

Callie Caplan, The Dallas Morning News (TNS) | 12/12/21

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Breshad Perriman (16) works to escape Buffalo Bills middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) to score a 58-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Tom Brady (12) to win the game in overtime on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Douglas R. Clifford/Tampa Bay Times/TNS)

Bucs win in overtime on Tom Brady’s 58-yard TD pass

There was a time when Sunday’s Bucs vs. Bills game was circled as a possible Super Bowl preview. What looked like domination became an abomination Sunday. The Bucs blew a … more

Rick Stroud, Tampa Bay Times (TNS) | 12/12/21

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