Stephen Hawkins

2 months ago | apnews.com | Stephen Hawkins

The Dallas Stars have skidded into the playoffs on a seven-game losing streak. Mason Marchment and other players say that skid doesn’t matter, and coach Pete DeBoer knows that the Stars will ultimately be judged on what they do in the playoffs. “No concern,” Marchment said. “We’re not going to worry about the regular season. It’s behind us now. ...

2 months ago | apnews.com | Stephen Hawkins

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Tyler Mahle struck out nine over six sharp innings, and the Texas Rangers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night. Mahle (3-0) limited the Angels to three singles and walked two batters before four relievers finished off the third shutout win for Texas already this year. The right-hander, who missed most of the past two seasons after Tommy John surgery in May 2023, has a 0.92 ERA in four starts.

2 months ago | apnews.com | Stephen Hawkins

▶Follow AP’s full coverage of March Madness. ▶Get the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Auburn’s season began with some real turbulence on its first trip. While it is unclear exactly what happened in the air on Nov. 8, other than there was some kind of in-flight disturbance between players, the plane carrying the Tigers returned home and left two players there.

Mar 26, 2025 | apnews.com | Stephen Hawkins

Betts, Lee and Prince are posting up in women’s March Madness. There are fewer players like them 1 of 6 |  UCLA coach Cori Close talks with center Lauren Betts (51) during the second half of a game against Richmond in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Los Angeles.

Mar 22, 2025 | apnews.com | Stephen Hawkins

▶ Follow AP’s full coverage of March Madness. ▶ Get the AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Hailey Van Lith and Madison Conner are among eight TCU players who have been on teams that advanced past the opening weekend of the women’s NCAA Tournament. Collectively, all of those NCAA-experienced transfers are now trying to get the Horned Frogs to their first Sweet 16.