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Ezequiel Durán’s Winter Ball Showing Helped Earn Everyday Texas Rangers Role, Skip Schumaker Says
ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said the club’s bench coach watched Ezequiel Durán in winter ball and pushed for him to get more playing time. Schumaker spoke to Rangers Sports Network before Friday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Globe Life Field. “And obviously Zeke Durán. He had a limited playing time […]
‘The Right Guys At The Right Time’: Skip Schumaker Credits Texas Rangers For Adding Elias Díaz
ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker credited the front office for adding catcher Elias Díaz off the free agent market after injuries hit the position. Schumaker spoke to Rangers Sports Network before Friday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Globe Life Field. “Well, it’s a credit to the front office. I think they […]
‘Every Win Matters’: Skip Schumaker Explains Rangers’ Trevor Williams Opener Plan Against Tampa Bay Rays
ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said the club used Trevor Williams as an opener on Friday because it is looking for different ways to beat the Tampa Bay Rays. Kumar Rocker was lined up to follow Williams. Schumaker confirmed the arrangement to Rangers Sports Network before first pitch at Globe Life Field. […]
You Have To Find Different Patterns’: Skip Schumaker Explains Cal Quantrill’s Adjustment Against Tampa Bay Rays
ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Cal Quantrill and catcher Elias Diaz had to find different patterns against a Tampa Bay Rays lineup that had faced him five weeks earlier. Schumaker spoke to Rangers Sports Network before Friday’s game at Globe Life Field, a day after Quantrill allowed 2 hits and 2 […]
Tony Romo Unlikely To Return To CBS As Former Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Remains On Leave
DALLAS — Puck sports business reporter John Ourand said this week that there is a 95% chance former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo does not return to CBS Sports. Ourand made the comment on Puck’s The Powers That Be podcast with Peter Hamby. Brendon Kleen of Awful Announcing transcribed the remarks Friday. “I think it’s […]
Texas Rangers No. 2 Prospect Caden Scarborough Shut Down 4-6 Weeks With Elbow Strain
ARLINGTON, Texas — Caden Scarborough, the Texas Rangers’ No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has a right elbow strain and will be shut down for the next four to six weeks, MLB.com’s Kennedi Landry reported Friday afternoon. Scarborough was in the Rangers’ pitching lab this week and did not recover well from the work, according […]
George Pickens Ranks No. 2 Among 2027 NFL Free Agents As Dallas Cowboys Face Contract Decision
DALLAS — Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens is the second-ranked player on NFL.com‘s way-too-early list of the top 25 free agents for 2027, published Friday by Gregg Rosenthal. Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua holds the No. 1 spot. Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown is one of 10 players listed as also receiving votes. The […]
San Antonio Spurs Blockbuster Trade Idea Sends De’Aaron Fox To New Orleans Pelicans
The proposed deal would move De'Aaron Fox and significant draft capital to New Orleans for Trey Murphy III and Dejounte Murray, giving San Antonio a different roster structure around Victor Wembanyama, Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle.
Dallas Stars Land 13 National TV Games For 2026-27 Season
DALLAS — The NHL released its 2026-27 national broadcast schedule on Aug. 26, and the Dallas Stars will appear on national television 13 times. Four of those games will air on ESPN, five on TNT, three on ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu, and one on ABC, according to the team. The first of the 13 is […]
Dallas Stars Announce 22-Player Roster For 2026 NHL Prospect Tournament
DALLAS — The Dallas Stars announced their 2026 NHL prospect tournament roster on Friday, a 22-player group of 12 forwards, eight defensemen, and two goaltenders. The tournament runs from Saturday, Sept. 12, through Tuesday, Sept. 15, at BELFOR Training Center inside Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, with the Detroit Red Wings, Columbus Blue Jackets, and […]
Kyle Higashioka Begins Texas Rangers Rehab Assignment With Triple-A Round Rock
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers sent catcher Kyle Higashioka to Triple-A Round Rock on an injury rehab assignment Friday. He is scheduled to bat second as the Round Rock Express’ designated hitter Friday night against the Oklahoma City Comets at Dell Diamond, with first pitch at 7:05 p.m. CT. Higashioka has been on the 10-day […]
Michael Irvin Predicts 13-4 Dallas Cowboys Season, Splits New York Giants Series Over John Harbaugh Effect
DALLAS — Michael Irvin picked the Dallas Cowboys to beat the New York Giants in the Sept. 13 season opener at MetLife Stadium and picked the Giants to win the Week 17 rematch at AT&T Stadium on Jan. 3. Irvin made both picks on The Rich Eisen Show, in an appearance. Irvin has Dallas at 13-4, […]
TCU Restores Fort Worth Star-Telegram Media Credentials After 12-Day Ban
FORT WORTH, Texas —TCU Athletics restored the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s media credentials Friday. The ban had run 12 days, and it grew out of the newspaper’s coverage of an assault inside the Horned Frogs football locker room. The announcement carried a Fort Worth dateline and went up on GoFrogs.com. “In a series of productive discussions, […]
Kevin Love, Minnesota Timberwolves Have Mutual Interest In Reunion
Kevin Love and the Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly have mutual interest in a reunion. Here is the latest on Minnesota’s potential pursuit.
Texas Rangers Release 2027 Spring Training Schedule With 29 Cactus League Games
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers announced their 2027 spring training schedule on Friday. It includes 29 Cactus League games, starting Friday, Feb. 19, against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium. Major League Baseball put out the full 2027 spring schedule the same day. All 30 clubs in the Cactus League and the Grapefruit […]
‘It’s Hard To Strike Them Out’: Cal Quantrill Compares Tampa Bay Rays, Milwaukee Brewers After Texas Rangers Shutout
ARLINGTON, Texas — Cal Quantrill said the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays are both difficult to strike out from top to bottom in the order. Quantrill made the comparison after holding the Rays to 2 singles and 2 walks over 7 scoreless innings in a 6-0 Texas Rangers win on Thursday night at […]
‘He Doesn’t Get The Credit He Deserves’: Justin Foscue Praises Cal Quantrill’s Texas Rangers Surge
ARLINGTON, Texas — Justin Foscue said Cal Quantrill does not get the credit he deserves. Foscue drove in the first run of a 6-0 Texas Rangers win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday night at Globe Life Field, and Quantrill allowed 2 singles and 2 walks over 7 scoreless innings. “No, I definitely don’t […]
‘Acting Like He’s An Everyday Center Fielder’: Skip Schumaker Praises Ezequiel Durán’s Versatility
ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Ezequiel Duran ran down a ball in the gap in the first inning like an everyday center fielder. Schumaker was reviewing a 6-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday night at Globe Life Field in which the Rangers scored in three separate innings. “That’s […]
‘He’s Pitched Like An Ace’: Skip Schumaker Praises Cal Quantrill’s Texas Rangers Rotation Surge
ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Cal Quantrill has pitched like an ace since injuries to Jack Leiter and Nathan Eovaldi opened rotation spots. Schumaker spoke after Quantrill allowed 2 singles and 2 walks over 7 scoreless innings in a 6-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday night at Globe […]
‘Nothing Left In The Tank’: Cal Quantrill Sets September Tone For Texas Rangers Playoff Push
ARLINGTON, Texas — Cal Quantrill said the Texas Rangers are frustrated with how they have played on the road, and that he does not want anything left in the tank in September. Quantrill spoke after allowing 2 singles and 2 walks over 7 scoreless innings in a 6-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on […]
‘Something Stopped Dallas’: Mike Tomlin Questions Dallas Cowboys’ Long-Term Commitment To George Pickens
DALLAS — Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Thursday that something has stopped the Dallas Cowboys from making a long-term commitment to George Pickens, the receiver Pittsburgh traded to Dallas in May 2025 rather than pay on a second contract. Tomlin made the comments on The Rich Eisen Show during a media run ahead […]
Texas Rangers Name Trevor Williams Opener For Friday, Replacing Kumar Rocker As Probable Starter
ARLINGTON, Texas — Trevor Williams will open Friday’s game for the Texas Rangers against the Tampa Bay Rays. Texas announced Williams as the opener at 10:12 p.m. CT Thursday, shortly after beating Tampa Bay 6-0 at Globe Life Field. Kumar Rocker had been lined up to start Friday. He is 5-10 with a 4.44 ERA […]
‘Some Skin On The Game’: Brendan Sorsby Opens Up On Gambling Addiction That Ended Texas Tech Career
DALLAS — Former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby discussed the gambling addiction that ended his college career in a Paramount+ docuseries premiering Friday. Justin Williams of The Athletic viewed advance copies of the four-part series and published Sorsby’s comments Thursday. It marked Sorsby’s first public comments on the case since his April leave of absence. […]
‘We’re Not Having To Teach These Guys How To Win’: Dusty May Praises Dallas Mavericks’ New Additions
DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May said Thursday that most of the players Dallas acquired this offseason already understand what it takes to win, so the staff won’t need to teach them. May was in studio at 105.3 The Fan on “K&C Masterpiece,” on the day the Mavericks named the station their flagship radio […]
112 NBA Players Pick Between LeBron James And Michael Jordan In GOAT Debate
A survey of 112 current and former NBA players produced a near-even GOAT vote between LeBron James and Michael Jordan, with major generational splits.
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