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New York starter Zac Thornton limited Texas to two runs through five innings, but Corey Seager’s sixth-inning homer against Jefry Yan supplied the Rangers’ only extra margin in a 3-1 win.
Kumar Rocker pitched five innings for the win as the Texas Rangers defeated the New York Mets 3-1 at Globe Life Field. The Rangers improved to 79-80, while the Mets fell to 73-86.
South Jones forward Triston Hawthorne has committed to Houston, adding a fourth four-star prospect to the Cougars’ 2027 recruiting group.
Nico Collins’ hamstring injury has left his availability uncertain for Houston’s Week 3 meeting with Indianapolis.
Dallas will be without four defensive players when it faces Baltimore in Rio de Janeiro.
Baylor has offered five-star 2029 basketball prospect Bear Acy, who is ranked seventh nationally.
Trent Brown practiced Thursday while Nico Collins remained sidelined ahead of Houston’s Week 3 game against Indianapolis.
The Cowboys and Ravens are scheduled to travel thousands of miles to Rio before playing again in Week 4.
The Dallas Stars defeated the Minnesota Wild 2-0 on Thursday at American Airlines Center. Kyle Capobianco recorded two assists in the shutout victory.
Houston Astros lost to Seattle Mariners 6-5 on the road in MLB action on September 24, 2026.
The Rangers erased an early 2-0 deficit, but their one-out, bases-loaded chance in the fifth produced only the tying run before New York won 7-2.
Texas Rangers lost to New York Mets 7-2 at home in MLB action on September 24, 2026.
Jacob Fields has been charged with aggravated assault following a locker room incident.
The Texans had five injured players unavailable at Wednesday's practice, while three defensive players were limited.
Caleb Downs and Jaishawn Barham are expected to start, while Malachi Lawrence is slated for a defensive rotation role Sunday.
Texas defensive lineman Hero Kanu is among the semifinalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy.
Nico Collins missed Houston's Wednesday practice viewing period for the third consecutive session before the Texans' Week 3 game against Indianapolis.
The Cowboys are evaluating their defense and roster options before facing Baltimore in Rio de Janeiro on Sept. 27.
The Dallas Stars secured a 2-1 victory over the visiting St. Louis Blues at American Airlines Center. Nils Lundkvist and Thomas Harley scored for Dallas, while Jonatan Berggren found the net for St. Louis in the third period.
Houston's pitching staff shut out Seattle 7-0 on Wednesday, with Yordan Alvarez driving in three runs and hitting his 37th home run of the season.
Sean Manaea struck out nine batters over six innings as the New York Mets defeated the Texas Rangers 6-3 at Globe Life Field on Wednesday.
