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Joseph's Rangers thoughts: The Mariners series (5/24)
WFAA Blogger Joseph Ursery makes the most of the Rangers' off day, penning his thoughts on the current slump, who should really be the Texas closer, and why he doesn't expect Roy Oswalt to walk through that door.
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Zach Johnson hold one-stroke lead after Colonial first round
Johnson opened his round with a 40-foot birdie putt on his first hole, No. 10. After blasting from a greenside bunker at No. 12 to save par, he had four birdies in a row on a day when gusty wind whipped through the big oaks lining the fairways.
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Golf is the greatest game
Golf is the greatest game. I'll play with you if you're 12 or 82 ... if you shoot 72 or 102.
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Colonial preview: Who are the tournament's big contenders?
The PGA is coming to Colonial Country Club this weekend, and we're previewing it for you with a look at the golfers with the best shot at coming out on top.
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Liddi's slam leads Seattle past Texas 5-3
Alex Liddi hit the first major league grand slam by an Italian-born player in half-century, Kevin Millwood threw six shutout innings and the Seattle Mariners took two of three from AL West-leading Texas with a 5-3 win over the Rangers on Wednesday.
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Cowboys swing for the fences (and fall short) at charity home run derby
The Dallas Cowboys were out at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington Wednesday to take their best hacks at a charity home run derby benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters.
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White Rock race name runs into history
Big changes are coming to the longest-running marathon in the State of Texas. It will no longer be called the "White Rock" Marathon. And runners will take in two new Dallas landmarks along the revised route.
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Matt Harrison shuts down Seattle in 3-1 Texas win
It took Matt Harrison nearly three dozen pitches just to get the first three outs, only to cruise through the next six innings. Two of Texas' four hits all night came in a two-pitch sequence.
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Handicapped amateur golfer becomes ambassador for the game
Manuel De Los Santos is a 28-year-old golfer who lost his left leg during a motorcycle accident in the Dominican Republic eight years ago. He does motivation appearances for Callaway golf. When you see him swing, you understand why.
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Garrett: Cowboys no plans to trade CB Jenkins
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Cornerback Mike Jenkins has been the notable absence for the Dallas Cowboys throughout offseason workouts and into this first week of organized team activities.
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Selig: No need for more MLB replay for now
DE PERE, Wis. (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig says he doesn't think more video review of umpires' calls is needed, at least not right now.
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Frisco girl one of five wrestlers invited to Olympic training center
In a few short years, Kennon Henderson has gone from being a student at Frisco Centennial High School to a member of Junior US Olympic team.
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NFL wins salary cap fight with Cowboys, Redskins
An arbitrator has upheld the salary cap reductions the NFL placed on the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins for this and next season.
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AP source: Sun Belt adding UT-Arlington
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A person familiar with the decision says Texas-Arlington has accepted an invitation to become a non-football playing member of the Sun Belt Conference in 2013.
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Darvish roughed up in Rangers' 6-1 loss to Mariners
Seattle became the first team Rangers ace Yu Darvish (6-2) had to face a second time, and for the second time he struggled to solve the Mariners.
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Thunder top Lakers 106-90 to reach West finals
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Ramon Sessions did the best he could to keep Russell Westbrook from making a high-flying dunk that would energize the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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J.J. Henry puts Sunday's Byron Nelson double bogey behind him
Jason Dufner won the HP Byron Nelson Championship with his birdie putt at 18, but for J.J. Henry, the shot he remembers most was the over-cooked seven iron at 17.
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New questions about Kimball's championship team
NEWS 8 INVESTIGATES News 8 has learned that star player Keith Frazier is not the only player on this year's championship team to transfer to Kimball from an outside school, city or even state.
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Dale interviews local golf standout Jordan Spieth
Dallas Jesuit alum and University of Texas freshman Jordan Spieth is one of three finalists for the Ben Hogan Award - the Heisman Trophy of college golf, and he took a moment before the banquet to talk to Dale Hansen about his future.
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Joseph's Rangers thoughts: The Astros series (5/21)
WFAA Sports Blogger Joseph Ursery gives his thoughts on the happenings on the diamond last weekend in Houston, what's happening in the farm system and why the National League will forever be inferior.
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Rangers send Feliz to DL with elbow inflammation
The Texas Rangers placed closer-turned-starter Neftali Feliz on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow inflammation Monday, three days after wildness cut short a start and cost the right-hander a win.
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Dufner's 25-foot birdie putt on 18 wins Nelson
Jason Dufner made a 25-foot birdie putt on the final hole Sunday for a one-stroke victory in the Byron Nelson Championship, his second win in four weeks.
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Skins QB Griffin says he 'can help this team win'
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The question put to Washington Redskins receiver Santana Moss by a reporter after Monday's first full-squad workout made no reference to Robert Griffin III by name: "What were your impressions of the kid?"
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Lions QB Stafford donates a trip for Mott patient
Detroit Lions quarterback and Dallas native Matthew Stafford has made a $15,000 donation to Mott Children's Hospital, sending a family to Chicago to watch him play in a Monday Night Football game.
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Spurs rally to beat Clippers, win series
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs mowed down another opponent, using their guile under pressure to close out another perfect playoff series.
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Astros can't recover from Rangers' 5-run first
Colby Lewis allowed four hits in eight-plus innings and drove in two runs, and the Rangers took a five-run lead in the first inning before coasting to a 6-1 win over Houston Sunday afternoon.
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Astros beat Rangers 6-5, even Silver Boot series
David Murphy's three-run inside the park homer wasn't enough firepower for the Rangers on Saturday night, as Texas lost in Houston 6-5.
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Dufner carries lead into final round of Nelson
Nine players had or shared the lead during the third round of the Byron Nelson Championship. Yet when play ended Saturday, Jason Dufner was the one alone at the top of the leaderboard for the second day in a row.
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I'll Have Another wins Preakness, Triple try next
I'll Have Another did just that, winning another Triple Crown race with even more flash and dash than he did in the Kentucky Derby.
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Olympic torch begins 8,000-mile journey across UK
British sailing hero Ben Ainslie kicked off the torch relay for the 2012 London Olympics on Saturday with a stroll through teary, flag-waving crowds who cheered the arrival of the flame.
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Beltre homers to lead Rangers over Astros 4-1
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Alabama native in contention at Byron Nelson rekindles old friendship
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Academy makes the most of time for aspiring athletes
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Byron Nelson Round 2: Dufner leads while Mickelson stuggles again
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Joseph's Rangers thoughts: The Royals/A's miniseries (5/18)
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Colleyville golfer leads Byron Nelson after 18 holes
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Mickelson misses chances in round 1, makes Rangers game afterward
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A's escape Texas with 5-4 win in the 10th
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Byron Nelson kicks off with roster of championship players
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SMU fires athletic director Steve Orsini
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New $26 bratwurst named for Texas slugger Hamilton
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Yu wins No. 6 as Rangers beat A's 4-1
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Phil Mickelson returns to Byron Nelson after five years
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Suspended coach Sean Payton plays in Byron Nelson Pro-Am
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Dallas Council approves $25.5 million for Cotton Bowl renovations
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You know what drives me nuts?
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Royals out-slug Rangers for two-game sweep
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Heart recipient makes debut at HP Byron Nelson Championship
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Kuchar ready for the Byron Nelson after last week's big win
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Mavericks, Carlisle agree on new contract
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City of Arlington building bond with Darvish's hometown
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Bats go quiet for Texas in 3-1 loss
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Hamilton's bat headed to Hall of Fame
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Rulebook shows umpire made correct call in controversial softball game
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FSU president lays out pros/cons of Big 12 move
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Controversial softball call raises uproar
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Hamilton on Triple Crown pace after big week
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Joseph's Rangers thoughts: The Angels series (5/14/12)
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Cruz grand slam helps Rangers crush Angels 13-6
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Rangers go pink for breast cancer awareness
