Sports

Sports

Mitch Moreland turns around early batting woes

Mitch Moreland turns around early batting woes

Manager Ron Washington stuck with him, in part because he wasn’t the only left-handed hitter struggling, and now the Rangers are being rewarded.
Larry Dierker open to return role with Astros after Jim Crane calls

Larry Dierker open to return role with Astros after Jim Crane calls

On the same day the Astros announced team president George Postolos’ departure this week, owner Jim Crane reached out to Larry Dierker, one of the most beloved pitchers, managers and broadcasters in Astros history.
Pump Jacks sign East Texas players

Pump Jacks sign East Texas players

The East Texas Pump Jacks have scoured the country to find the best talent available to defend their TCL title.
TV analyst wonders if UT is ‘tired of being made fun of’

TV analyst wonders if UT is ‘tired of being made fun of’

The Houston Chronicle has picked up this story from the San Antonio Express-News. It's about the Texas Longhorns.
Spurs beat Warriors

Spurs beat Warriors

The San Antonio Express-News covers the Spurs. They have pushed Golden State to the brink of elimination.
Lobos’ Leonard gets new offer

Lobos’ Leonard gets new offer

Where will he go to college? Jimmy Carter of the Longview News-Journal has the latest on a Longview athlete.
BREAKING: Legendary ETX football coach Jerry Bennett announces retirement

BREAKING: Legendary ETX football coach Jerry Bennett announces retirement

Jerry Bennett told Smoaky.com on Tuesday night he will retire from coaching at the end of this school year.
Brandon Belt has big night

Brandon Belt has big night

Toronto (KETK)  He's from Hudson, near Lufkin. Brandon Belt continued his hot hitting Tuesday night in Canada. He had two extra-base hits against Toronto.
Video: Galloway & Big Mac don't miss Josh Hamilton

Video: Galloway & Big Mac don't miss Josh Hamilton

Do you miss Josh Hamilton? The Big Mac Blog doesn't.
Why Tyson Chandler should have been paid

Why Tyson Chandler should have been paid

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram covers the Mavericks. Oh, what might have been.
Longview Lobos backfield duo returns from other sports

Longview Lobos backfield duo returns from other sports

Jimmy Cazrter writes for the Longview News-Journal. Here's the latest on the Lobos.
Nolan Ryan says he is happy, but ......

Nolan Ryan says he is happy, but ......

The Big Mac Blog has the latest on Nolan Ryan. Here's Mac Engel.
Fifth-round pick Joseph Randle signs four-year deal; gets signing bonus of $188,500

Fifth-round pick Joseph Randle signs four-year deal; gets signing bonus of $188,500

The Cowboys have signed one of the draftees. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram has more.
Rangers RHP Colby Lewis slowed by right triceps soreness

Rangers RHP Colby Lewis slowed by right triceps soreness

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram covers the Texas Rangers. Here's the latest on one of the Rangers' pitchers.
East Texas baseball/softball playoff pairings

East Texas baseball/softball playoff pairings

The Longview News-Journal has a list of state playoff matchups. Several area teams are still alive.