Real or not? The greatness of Adrian Beltre, the MVP case for Max Scherzer
Every time you count out the Texas Rangers' veteran, he proves you wrong, this time by posting his 450th career home run to seal a victory.
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Beltre is an under-appreciated talent (0:41)
Todd Archer ESPN Staff Writer
The Cowboys have their entire draft class in the fold with third-round pick Jourdan Lewis agreeing to a four-year deal on Tuesday. The Cowboys had eight of their nine draft picks signed before the rookie minicamp in May. Lewis, a cornerback, had a productive offseason program and figures to play in the sub packages to start the season.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
"It's another piece of the legend that is Adrián Beltré" -Rangers manager Jeff Banister on Beltré hitting a 2-out game winning HR in the 9th inning in Cleveland. It was Beltré's 450th career home run, taking sole possession of 39th place in MLB's all-time list, breaking a tie with Vladimir Guerrero and Jeff Bagwell. Beltré now has 2,969 career hits.
Beltre's 9th-inning homer lifts Rangers past Indians 2-1
Adrian Beltre hit his 450th career home run, a solo drive in the ninth inning off Cody Allen that sent the Texas Rangers over the Cleveland Indians 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Beltre crushes go-ahead HR in ninth (0:27)
Free-agent rankings: Noel cracks top 20
Nerlens Noel is a restricted free agent following a season in which he appeared in only 51 games, 22 after heading to Dallas at February's trade deadline, and received limited playing time throughout the season.
Nowitzki shows off shoes on NBA Awards red carpet (0:22)
Bueno deal: Restaurant signs Taco Charlton
Cowboys rookie Taco Charlton has an endorsement deal with restaurant chain Taco Bueno.
NFC East Q&A: Does Carson Wentz give the Eagles an edge for the future?
Second-year quarterback Carson Wentz should solidify the Eagles' offense for years. Does he make Philadelphia the best-positioned team in the NFC East?
Stars make buyout of goalie Niemi official
The Dallas Stars have announced their buyout of the final year of goalie Antti Niemi's contract, a plan that will spread the $3 million payment over two seasons.
Rank 'Em: The best pro sports appearances in pro wrestling
The Ball family put on a show we won't soon forget Monday night at Staples Center, the latest in a long and animated history of popular figures from the professional sports world getting in the squared circle.
Zeke not the No. 1 RB yet (1:09)
Roster rankings: Cowboys in the top 10
The offensive line might have more question marks than in recent years, but it's still clearly a strength. The rest of the lineup isn't too shabby either.
Big 12 Ultimate Road Trip: Week 2
Oklahoma's game at Ohio State and TCU's trip to Arkansas in Week 2 could have a lasting impact the postseason fate of the Big 12's top contenders.
Real or not? Cole Hamels a concern for Rangers, Chris Sale an All-Star certainty
It might be a small sample size, but there is a big, red alert screaming above Texas' starter. Luckily for Boston, the same isn't true of their ace.
Monday's longest home runs
Todd Frazier paced the competition with a 422-foot home run. He was followed by Elvis Andrus and Joey Gallo, who each homered in the fourth inning to give the Rangers a seven-run lead that would disappear in a 15-9 loss to the Indians.
Dirk's impact on the game unmeasurable (3:23)
Down 7 and missing Francona, Indians rally to top Texas 15-9
Francisco Lindor, Lonnie Chisenhall and Carlos Santana each had three RBIs to help the Cleveland Indians rally from a seven-run deficit and beat the Texas Rangers 15-9 on Monday night after Terry Francona left the game ill.
Indians make epic comeback with 13 unanswered runs (0:18)
Ohm Youngmisuk ESPN Staff Writer
Dirk Nowitzki credits learning from the likes of Steve Nash in helping him win the Twyman Stokes Teammate of the Year award.
Beltre launches 3-run HR in Rangers' big 1st inning (0:20)
Andrus sets career high with pair of HRs against Indians (0:44)
Golden Knights send defenseman Methot to Stars
The Stars acquired Marc Methot from the Golden Knights in a trade that sent goaltender Dylan Ferguson and a 2020 draft pick to Vegas. Methot played the past five seasons for the Senators before the Golden Knights took him in last week's expansion draft.
Have Mavs found another hidden gem?
The Mavericks have signed 6-foot-9 Johnathan Motley from Baylor as an undrafted free agent. They signed Dorian Finney-Smith and Yogi Ferrell as undrafed FAs last season; the latter was named to the second team NBA all-rookie team on Monday.
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MLB: 2017 AL West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 52 | 26 | .667 | - | L1 |
| Texas | 39 | 38 | .506 | 12.5 | W1 |
| Los Angeles | 41 | 40 | .506 | 12.5 | L1 |
| Seattle | 39 | 40 | .494 | 13.5 | L3 |
| Oakland | 35 | 42 | .455 | 16.5 | W4 |