Little Elm: Spears Jr. Becomes a Texas Basketball Signee
Before reclassifying, Spears was the nation’s top-rated 2027 prospect, Texas said. ESPN ranks him No. 4 in the 2026 class.
Tessa EsparzaJuly 11, 20261 min read
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Little Elm: FC Dallas Adds Contract Years for Farrington
In 14 matches this season, Farrington has six goals and four assists. FC Dallas identifies the four assists as its team lead.
Tessa EsparzaJuly 11, 20261 min read
FC Dallas Brings Daniel to North Texas
FC Dallas acquired goalkeeper Daniel from San Jose in a trade worth up to $1 million in allocation money.
Tessa EsparzaJuly 10, 20261 min read
Angels Dominate Rangers 13-1 Behind Adell's Two Homers
Mike Trout returned to the lineup and Adell launched two home runs as the Los Angeles Angels cruised to a 13-1 victory over the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field.
Tessa EsparzaJuly 9, 20262 min read
Nationals Rout Astros 8-2 Behind Abrams, Garcia Homers
CJ Abrams and Luis Garcia Jr. each launched a home run as the Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros 8-2 at Nationals Park on Wednesday.
Tessa EsparzaJuly 9, 20262 min read
Osuna's Homer Caps Five-Run Eighth as Rangers Beat Angels 8-3
Josh Jung and the Texas Rangers overcame a deficit with a decisive eighth inning, fueled by a three-run home run from Osuna, to secure an 8-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels at Globe Life Field.
Tessa EsparzaJuly 8, 20262 min read
Houston Astros beat Washington Nationals 6-3
Houston Astros beat Washington Nationals 6-3 on the road in MLB action on July 7, 2026.
Tessa EsparzaJuly 8, 20261 min read
Wood’s Four-Run Blast Lifts Nationals Past Astros 12-11
James Wood’s grand slam in the fifth inning proved decisive as the Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros 12-11 at Nationals Park on Monday.
Tessa EsparzaJuly 7, 20262 min read
Gilmer's Camara, Five-Star Tackle, Commits to Texas
Gilmer's Camara, a five-star tackle, committed to Texas.
Tessa EsparzaJuly 7, 20261 min read
Dallas Brings in Aldama and Sasser in Two Official Deals
The Mavericks brought in Aldama and Sasser in two July 6 deals.
Tessa EsparzaJuly 7, 20261 min read
Five DFW Coaches Named to MaxPreps National Top 100 Coaching List
MaxPreps named five Dallas-Fort Worth high school coaches to its High School Coaching 100 list for the 2025-26 school year, recognizing them among the nation's elite across all sports.
Tessa EsparzaJuly 7, 20262 min read
Stars Preseason Schedule Released: Blues and Wild Visit American Airlines Center
The Dallas Stars released a four-game preseason schedule featuring two home dates at American Airlines Center, with training camp opening September 17 in Frisco.
Tessa EsparzaJuly 6, 20261 min read
Little Elm Fans Are Next Door to Big 12 Media Days in Frisco
The Big 12?s football media event comes to The Star, just a short drive from Little Elm.
Tessa EsparzaJuly 6, 20261 min read
Robertson Files for Arbitration: Stars Keep Key Scorer While Talks Continue
**Little Elm, Texas** — Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson filed for salary arbitration ahead of Sunday's NHL deadline, a step that prevents rival clubs from submitting an offer sheet and keeps the f
Tessa EsparzaJuly 6, 20261 min read
Alvarez Powers Astros Past Rays 10-8 in Saturday Thriller
Yordan Alvarez hit two home runs, including a late two-run blast, as the Houston Astros defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 10-8 at Daikin Park on Saturday.
Tessa EsparzaJuly 5, 20262 min read
Tigers Pitching Staff Shuts Down Rangers for 3-0 Victory
Detroit's pitchers held Texas scoreless through nine innings, while Greene's first-inning homer provided the only runs in a 3-0 win at Globe Life Field.
Tessa EsparzaJuly 5, 20261 min read
Fortes, Caminero Power Rays Past Astros 3-1
Tampa Bay's back-to-back home runs in the sixth inning set the tone as the Rays defeated the Houston Astros 3-1 at Daikin Park on Saturday.
Tessa EsparzaJuly 4, 20262 min read
Stars Send Bourque, Lyubushkin to Nashville; Robertson Priority Remains
Little Elm, Texas — The cap-clearing moves reflect the tight financial position the Stars built after consecutive deep playoff runs and a roster loaded with high-priced talent. Nill acknowledged the d
Foster TrappJuly 4, 20261 min read
World Cup Knockout Phase Reaches Arlington With Three Blockbuster Matchups
Little Elm, Texas — The July 4th weekend overlap has triggered a visitor surge across DFW, with hotels, restaurants and transit systems reporting peak occupancy as fans from dozens of countries conver
Foster TrappJuly 4, 20261 min read
Wings Place Bueckers, Shepard in All-Star Starting Lineup
Little Elm, Texas — Rookie guard Azzi Fudd also finished fourth among guards in fan balloting, reflecting the breadth of national enthusiasm around a Wings franchise that missed the playoffs a year ag
Foster TrappJuly 4, 20261 min read
Eovaldi, Rangers Rally Past Tigers 10-4 in Arlington
Nathan Eovaldi earned the win as the Texas Rangers overcame an early deficit to defeat the Detroit Tigers 10-4 at Globe Life Field on Friday.
Tessa EsparzaJuly 3, 20262 min read