Tag: Texas
Houston 3B Bregman leaves game with strained quadriceps
HOUSTON — Astros third baseman Alex Bregman left a game Wednesday night against the Texas Rangers with a strained left quadriceps.
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Press, Williams score in US women’s 2-0 victory over Nigeria
AUSTIN, Texas — Christen Press scored late in the first half, Lynn Williams added a goal in the final moments and the U.S. women’s...
Congress approves bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday
WASHINGTON — The United States will soon have a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery.
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EXPLAINER: The story of Juneteenth, the new federal holiday
The U.S. government is catching up with Black people who have been commemorating the end of slavery in the United States for generations with...
This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
June 18
1938 — The Brooklyn Dodgers signed Babe Ruth to...
Altuve slugs way into MLB history as Astros down Rangers 8-4
HOUSTON — Jose Altuve homered twice and made major league history by hitting a leadoff homer one game after belting a walk-off grand slam...
Rangers acquire RHP Santana from Dodgers for minor leaguer
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers acquired right-hander Dennis Santana from the Dodgers in a trade Thursday, sending minor league lefty Kevin Bautista to...
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June 22
1925 — The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis...
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June 18
1938 — The Brooklyn Dodgers signed Babe Ruth to...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
June 18
1910 — Alex Smith wins the U.S. Open by...