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The Texas Rangers erased a deficit and exploded for five runs in the fifth inning to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2 on Sunday at Chase Field. Robert Garcia secured the win.
Nathan Eovaldi threw 2 2/3 innings of one-run relief in his first relief outing since 2019 after coming off the injured list in Texas' 6-2 win at Chase Field.
Houston Astros lost to Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 on the road in MLB action on September 12, 2026.
Former LSU center Kate Koval has committed to Baylor after receiving an NCAA waiver to transfer.
C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans will wait until after the 2026 season to pursue a long-term contract extension.
Malik Davis suffered a hip injury during Friday’s practice and will undergo season-ending injured reserve.
Ukrainian center Kate Koval is transferring to Baylor after leaving LSU over the addition of a Russian player.
An appeal reduced Texans cornerback Jaylin Smith’s preseason fine, and a new NFL policy could make him eligible for reimbursement.
Malik Davis will miss the Cowboys' season opener against the Giants after suffering a hip injury during practice.
Before the Giants opener, Dallas already has Tyler Smith on IR for a thumb injury and now expects Malik Davis on season-ending IR after a hip injury at Friday practice, per DallasCowboys.com.
The TCU product claimed off waivers moves up as Dallas's top backup after Malik Davis heads for hip surgery and expected IR before the Giants opener.
Texas Rangers lost to Arizona Diamondbacks 9-1 on the road in MLB action on September 12, 2026.
23 Fort Worth teams played this week, and the town went 10-13. Every local result from Thursday through Saturday, with rankings where they apply.
Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway is not expected to play Saturday against Prairie View A&M because of an ankle injury suffered against Auburn.
C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans remain about $10 million apart on a contract extension as the quarterback enters the 2026 season.
Dallas signed receiver Ryan Flournoy and tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford to extensions worth up to a combined $24 million.
Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway has been ruled out against Prairie View A&M with a high-ankle sprain, with Nate Bennett set to make his first career start.
Tank Dell can reach $3.645 million in total earnings under a revised Houston Texans contract if he meets availability and playing-time conditions.
Ryan Flournoy and the Dallas Cowboys have agreed to a reported one-year extension that would keep the wide receiver under contract through the 2027 season.
Jacob deGrom left with a 3-0 lead after six scoreless and 12 strikeouts; groin tightness and a four-run Seattle seventh flipped the night as Texas stays two games off a wild card.
Cut before last season and resurrected via the practice squad, Ryan Flournoy earned a one-year extension worth up to $6 million after a 40-catch, four-TD campaign.
