Houston Rockets’ questionable bad luck got lottery system off the ground
Late-season losing streaks landed twin towers Sampson, Olajuwon in Houston in back-to-back years.
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Profar provides Rangers’ only runs in a 9-2 loss to Oakland
Texas’ top prospect goes hitless but has two RBIs against Athletics.
Rangers notes: Veteran right-hander Derek Lowe designated for assignment
- Josh Lindblom optioned to Round Rock
- Rangers notes: Ron Washington on the difficult decision to let Derek Lowe go
- Monday's A's-Rangers lineups: Jurickson Profar batting ninth
- Rangers designate Derek Lowe for assignment to clear spot for Josh Lindblom
- Rangers' Colby Lewis wants more velocity after rehab start
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| Oakland « | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 0 |
| Texas | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
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NFL notes: Miami, San Francisco to learn Tuesday if they will host 50th Super Bowl
The 49ers’ new stadium in Santa Clara appears to be the frontrunner.
Arlington interested in luring Cowboys practice facility
- Cowboys release A&M's Dustin Harris, sign Langston corner
- Cowboys release A&M's Dustin Harris, sign Langston corner
- DE Anthony Hargrove of Saints bounty gate infamy signs one-year deal with Cowboys for $840,000
- Tackle Doug Free agrees to pay cut to stay with Cowboys; $7M over next years, $3.5M guaranteed in 2013
- Free decision coming soon, possibly early next week
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A&M QB Johnny Manziel is working hard to be the best he can be, which might be the best ever
The Heisman Trophy winner says it’s “scary” to imagine what he could be like in three years.
TCU catcher enjoying defensive turnaround since terse meeting with coach
TCU’s path to the postseason starts with Oklahoma State at Big 12 tournament
- Bus carrying TCU baseball team finally arrives in OKC after six-hour, storm-affected trip
- TCU PA Jeff Smith named NCAA announcer of the year
- Baylor guard Rose to transfer to another school #Baylor
- Kentucky, Kansas given best odds to win 2014 NCAA men's BKB title in Cowboys Stadium #kentucky, #kansas
- May 31 deadline approaching for fans to apply for tickets to 2014 Final Four at Cowboys Stadium
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Softball Insider: Reinforcements help Mansfield Legacy fight through injury bug
The Broncos have relied on their depth to advance to the Class 4A Region II finals.
UIL baseball and softball pairings
Wind-aided single sends Flower Mound Marcus past Keller into softball regional final
Hurst L.D. Bell bunts its way past Colleyville Heritage into regional baseball semifinals
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Draft lottery brings back memories for Dallas Mavericks center Brand
Elton Brand recalls his eager moments during the NBA Draft Lottery
Houston Rockets’ questionable bad luck got lottery system off the ground
Lots of luck has to be riding with Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday
