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RGV Capsules: Dodds talks Big 12, Longhorn Network on visit to Valley

By DAVID HINOJOSA, The Monitor

McALLEN — While there may be speculation swirling about possible expansion in the Big 12 Conference, Texas men’s athletic director DeLoss Dodds said the league is a model of stability at the moment. Dodds points to a huge TV deal the con... Full story

RGV Capsules: Dodds talks Big 12, Longhorn Network on visit to Valley

By DAVID HINOJOSA, The Monitor

McALLEN — While there may be speculation swirling about possible expansion in the Big 12 Conference, Texas men’s athletic director DeLoss Dodds said the league is a model of stability at the moment. Dodds points to a huge TV deal the con... Full story

MLB Capsules - AL: Texas drops two of three in Seattle

By TIM BOOTH, The Associated Press

SEATTLE (AP) — In Ron Washington's view, Texas pitcher Scott Feldman did an adequate job making a fill-in start after Neftali Feliz ended up on the disabled list and the Rangers were left with limited options. Except for one poorly placed ... Full story

MLB Capsules - NL: Astros hand Cubs ninth straight loss

By KRISTIE RIEKEN, The Associated Press

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston starter Wandy Rodriguez didn't have his best stuff Wednesday night. The way the Chicago Cubs are playing lately, it was still good enough for a win. J.D. Martinez had three hits and three RBIs to back up seven sol... Full story

NBA Playoff Capsules: Parker says Westbrook hasn't faced PG like him yet

By PAUL J. WEBER, The Associated Press

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — It's the main event of the Western Conference finals: Tony Parker and Russell Westbrook, All-Star point guards having their best seasons yet. One going for a fourth NBA championship, the other still chasing his first. This... Full story

NFL Capsules - NFC: Garrett says Cowboys have no plans to trade CB Jenkins

By STEPHEN HAWKINS, The Associated Press

IRVING (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. Jenkins has remained home in Florida while rehabilitating from sho... Full story

NFL Capsules - AFC: Thomas, Decker building rapport with Manning

By ARNIE STAPLETON, The Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Peyton Manning's two biggest targets are a pair of promising young receivers who have already made their mark in the NFL despite spending lots of time on the sideline. Neither Demaryius Thomas nor Eric Decker has put ... Full story

MLB Capsules - Overall: Segui could be forced to testify against Clemens

By JOSEPH WHITE, The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Prosecutors finally have some momentum in their perjury case against Roger Clemens, even if it means dragging in former major leaguer David Segui, a witness who is apparently so reluctant to testify that the judge threatened f... Full story

Golf Capsules: Dufner confident in game heading to Colonial

By STEPHEN HAWKINS, The Associated Press

FORT WORTH (AP) — Jason Dufner has won twice in the last four weeks after never winning before on the PGA Tour, yet has struggled at the Colonial. With the confidence in his game right now, after wins at New Orleans and the Byron Nelson Cham... Full story

Auto Racing Capsules: Wallace heads NASCAR Hall of Fame group

By PETE IACOBELLI, The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Sprint Cup champion Rusty Wallace hated running second to anyone and doesn't plan to start now that he's part of the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Wallace, the 1989 series champion who won 55 races, headed the group of five picke... Full story

NHL Playoff Capsules: Devils outlast Rangers, take 3-2 series lead

By IRA PODELL, The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — The Devils turned a stellar first nine minutes and an opportunistic final five into a stirring victory over the Rangers that moved New Jersey within one win of a trip to the Stanley Cup finals. Suddenly, No. 1 seed New York i... Full story

College Baseball Capsules: Texas A&M opens Big 12 tourney with win over Kansas

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jacob House and Scott Arthur had two hits and three RBIs apiece and Daniel Mengden pitched 6 2-3 strong innings, leading two-time defending champion Texas A&M to a 10-4 victory over Kansas in the Big 12 tournament Wedne... Full story

College Football Capsules: Three arrested Ark football players not part of team

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas coach John L. Smith said three players who were suspended indefinitely after being arrested earlier this month for burglary are currently not part of the team or enrolled in summer school. Receivers Marquel... Full story

College Basketball Capsules: Former UCLA player Nelson sues S.I. for $10 million

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former UCLA player Reeves Nelson is suing Sports Illustrated for $10 million, citing defamation, false light and intentional infliction of emotional distress over its recent article about problems in the school's basketball p... Full story

Other College Sports Capsules: Alabama pads team lead, Pancake is individual leader

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) — Alabama grabbed an 11-stroke lead, and Crimson Tide senior Brooke Pancake shot a 2-under 70 on Wednesday to top the individual leaderboard after the second round of the NCAA Division I women's golf championship. The Cr... Full story

Soccer Capsules: Grazzini, Pappa rally Fire past FC Dallas

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) — Sebastian Grazzini and Marco Pappa scored and goalkeeper Sean Johnson stopped a penalty kick as the Chicago Fire rallied for a 2-1 victory over FC Dallas on Wednesday night. The Fire (5-3-3) won for the third time in ... Full story

International Capsules: Doha and Baku cut from 2020 Olympic bid field

By STEPHEN WILSON, The Associated Press

QUEBEC CITY (AP) — The race for the 2020 Olympics will come down to a contest between Madrid, Tokyo and Istanbul after the IOC trimmed the field Wednesday, once again rejecting Doha's bid to take the games to tiny Qatar. Doha and Baku, capit... Full story

Horse Racing Capsules: Kentucky Derby-winning trainer O'Neill faces hearing

By BETH HARRIS, The Associated Press

ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Doug O'Neill could be facing up to a six-month suspension when the California Horse Racing Board meets to discuss a case involving one of his horses testing for a high level of total carbon ... Full story

Boxing Capsules: Commentary - Gay marriage flap may sell Pacquiao fight

By TIM DAHLBERG, The Associated Press

The guy he really should be boxing will be in a jail cell when Manny Pacquiao enters the ring next, not that it's the furious little fighter's fault. Neither was the faux uproar that erupted when shoddy journalism and the rush to judgment collided wi... Full story

Tennis Capsules: Isner struggles past Malisse at Open de Nice

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

NICE, France (AP) — Top-seeded John Isner advanced to the Open de Nice quarterfinals Wednesday, beating Belgium's Xavier Malisse 7-6 (3), 7-6 (5) in the clay-court event. The hard-serving American had 13 aces in the match. He will face Nikol... Full story

MLB Capsules - AL: Texas' Harrison shuts down Seattle

By TIM BOOTH, The Associated Press

SEATTLE (AP) — 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. Josh Hamilton's biggest contribution ... Full story

RGV Capsules: Saenz closing in on Olympic spot

By BRIAN SANDALOW, The Monitor

Stephen Saenz isn’t officially headed to the Olympic Games. He’s just really close. In March at the NCAA Indoor National Championships in Boise, Idaho, Saenz finished fourth in the shot put with a throw of 20.08 meters. That throw exceed... Full story

MLB Capsules - NL: Astros hand Cubs eighth straight loss

By KRISTIE RIEKEN, The Associated Press

HOUSTON (AP) — J.D. Martinez has had a bad month at the plate. The Houston Astros hope his big hit on Tuesday night will help turn things around. Martinez had the go-ahead RBI single in the sixth inning and Jose Altuve had a solo homer to gi... Full story

NBA Playoff Capsules: Spurs latest of West's best to face Thunder

By JEFF LATZKE, The Associated Press

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder haven't found any shortcuts as they try to climb to the top of the Western Conference. The Thunder's path through the postseason lined up so their first three opponents have been the only three ... Full story

NFL Capsules - Teams and Players: Texans rebuilding O-line after losses

By CHRIS DUNCAN, The Associated Press

HOUSTON (AP) — The free agency period was a sobering epilogue to the best season in Houston Texans' history. Career sacks leader Mario Williams signed with Buffalo, and Houston also bid farewell to All-Pro linebacker DeMeco Ryans and veteran... Full story

NFL Capsules - Overall: League wins salary cap fight with Redskins, Cowboys

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

ATLANTA (AP) — An arbitrator upheld the NFL's salary cap reductions on the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins for this season and next. Stephen Burbank ruled Tuesday in favor of the league and dismissed the grievances by both teams. The ... Full story

MLB Capsules - Overall: Clemens jurors lob questions

By JOSEPH WHITE, The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Among the 29 questions the Roger Clemens jury wanted to ask the pitcher's chief accuser, Brian McNamee, one cut to the heart of the case. "Why should we believe you when you have shown so many inconsistencies in your testimon... Full story

NHL Playoff Capsules: Kings edge Coyotes in OT to win West

By JOHN MARSHALL, The Associated Press

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Skating between the circles, Dustin Penner saw the puck bouncing his way. A scrum of players thrashing in front of him, he fired a shot through the crowd and between Phoenix goalie Mike Smith's pads. Fortunate? Maybe a... Full story

Golf Capsules: Woods the only one who can measure progress

By DOUG FERGUSON, The Associated Press

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The trouble with trying to measure the progress of Tiger Woods is that by his own definition, he never really gets there. Even when he was at his best, Woods always thought he could get better. So while winning tour... Full story

Auto Racing Capsules: Franchitti, Johnson follow each other from afar

By JENNA FRYER, The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — They've got nine championships between them and a combined five victories on the single most prolific day of racing of the year. Dario Franchitti and Jimmie Johnson also share a friendship, even if it's from afar. They f... Full story

College Baseball Capsules: Champion Baylor gets top Big 12 baseball honors

By JEFF LATZKE, The Associated Press

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Just a few short years ago, the Big 12's baseball product was so strong that even a team that couldn't qualify for the conference tournament was able to make it into the NCAA tournament. That's certainly not the case in ... Full story

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