Rhule deserves a pass in Year 1
Matt Rhule will try to implement schematic changes to an already divided locker room. A step backward would be understandable.
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Adrián Beltré progresa en su recuperación
Está más cerca de debutar esta temporada con los Rangers de Texas , tras someter sus lastimadas pantorrillas a una prueba de alta resistencia en el fin de semana.
Todd Archer ESPN Staff Writer
An NFL spokesman said the league's investigation into Ezekiel Elliott's domestic violence case from July 2016 that did not lead to any criminal charges remains under review. The league said Monday Darrelle Revis, who saw charges for felony assault dismissed in March after a February arrest, would not face league-imposed discipline. Why is Elliott's case still ongoing? "Every matter is different," the spokesman said via e-mail.
Cowboys' OTAs offer chance for questions and answers
The Cowboys will get a good look at the progress of second-year LB Jaylon Smith during OTAs; Dak Prescott is ready for a bigger leadership role.
ESPN Staff
Six players were in attendance for a pre-draft workout held by the Raptors on Monday: Oregon's Dillon Brooks and Tyler Dorsey, Arizona guard Kobi Simmons, Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams, SMU forward Semi Ojeleye and Wichita State's Markis McDuffie. Toronto owns just one pick (23rd overall) in this year's draft.
Marc Stein ESPN Senior Writer
The Warriors can become just the third team in the Pop Era to eliminate the Spurs on their home floor, joining Dallas (twice) and Phoenix.
Longhorns G Jones withdraws from NBA draft
Andrew Jones will return for his sophomore season at Texas after announcing his withdrawal from the NBA draft on Monday.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Big few days for Texas. First Mohamed Bamba commits and then Andrew Jones returns. The key next season could be Tulane transfer Dylan Osetkowski, who will start in the frontcourt alongside Bamba. Can do a little bit of everything on the offensive end.
NBA free agent rankings: Noel among top restricted names
Nerlens Noel would surely play more as a starting center elsewhere, but he could get more time filling in for Dirk Nowitzki if he stays with the Mavericks.
Revisiting preseason questions: Rangers
In mid-February, we wondered if Texas had enough pitching depth, but the Rangers have thrived despite getting little from Cole Hamels and Martin Perez.
Strong and weak: Baylor Bears
Baylor has talent atop the depth chart at running back, but WR departures could leave the Bears needing big contributions from incoming freshman.
BBTN: Chirinos On Darvish, Managing His Pitches
Buster Olney talks to Rangers C Robinson Chirinos about working with Yu Darvish, Darvish's arsenal of pitches and much more.
ESPN Stats and Information
Mike Napoli's 452-foot home run was not only the deciding run in the Rangers' win, but it was comfortably the longest hit on Sunday. Mitch Moreland, Brandon Moss and a pair of Cubs players round out the list, with Kris Bryant making his second top-five appearance in four days.
Most painful Big 12 recruiting misses of 2017
Many of the top recruits in the Big 12 were committed to other Big 12 programs, including four-star wide receiver Jalen Reagor of TCU.
Cowboys' starting five -- yes, five -- could be fairly imposing
What would a basketball starting five made up of Dallas Cowboys look like? We break it down.
Which first-year coaches need to win right away?
Not all new jobs are created equally. While some first-year coaches will be given time to turn things around, others will be expected to win big right now with no excuses accepted.
Power Rankings: Astros still rule, but new challengers emerge
The Astros retain their grip on No. 1, but the Rockies and Rangers make big moves in the rankings. How high did they climb, and who else went up and down?
Rangers use long ball to top Tigers (0:59)
Darvish tops Tigers again, Napoli homers as Texas rolls 5-2
Mike Napoli homered to the camera platform beyond center field, and Yu Darvish beat Detroit yet again, helping the Texas Rangers to a 5-2 victory over the Tigers on Sunday night.
ESPN Stats and Information
Rangers 1B Mike Napoli's go-ahead home run in the top of the fifth inning on Sunday night traveled 452 feet. That's his ninth homer to go 450 feet or longer in the past five seasons.
Napoli stakes claim to longest homer of the day (0:18)
Kozma's homer eludes Upton's reach (0:28)
Napoli breaks tie with mammoth homer (0:27)
Kinsler homers off Darvish (0:32)
Is Yu Darvish Elite?
ESPN's Mark Simon analyzes whether or not Yu Darvish is elite.
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NBA: 2016-17 Southwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 61 | 21 | .744 | - | L3 |
| Houston | 55 | 27 | .671 | 6 | W1 |
| Memphis | 43 | 39 | .524 | 18 | L2 |
| New Orleans | 34 | 48 | .415 | 27 | W1 |
| Dallas | 33 | 49 | .402 | 28 | W1 |
MLB: 2017 AL West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 29 | 15 | .659 | - | L3 |
| Texas | 24 | 21 | .533 | 5.5 | W1 |
| Los Angeles | 23 | 23 | .500 | 7 | W1 |
| Oakland | 20 | 24 | .455 | 9 | L1 |
| Seattle | 20 | 25 | .444 | 9.5 | L3 |