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The Texas Stars added Minnesota-Duluth captain ad two-time national champion Parker MacKay for the 2019-20 season.

Texas Stars sign two-time national champion Parker MacKay

The Texas Stars added Minnesota-Duluth captain Parker MacKay for the 2019-20 season. more

STAFF REPORTS | 5/7/19

Round Rock catcher Jamie Ritchie and the Express lost to the New Orleans Baby Cakes 11-7 on Sunday afternoon.

Express fall to Baby Cakes, lose first series of season

On Sunday afternoon, a baseball game turned into an all-out home run derby. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 4/28/19

Express outfielder Kyle Tucker hit a 430-foot home run and Round Rock beat the New Orleans Baby Cakes 11-7 on Saturday night.

Alvarez, Tucker go yard as Express beat Baby Cakes 11-7

Kyle Tucker is starting to find this swing in Round Rock. Yordan Alvarez clearly already has a good handle on his. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 4/27/19

Representatives from Austin FC, the City of Austin, Foundation Communities, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo broke ground on the newest affordable housing development last week.

Austin FC donates $500,000 to fund affordable housing

Part of the deal with the city for chairman and CEO Anthony Precourt to get Austin FC to town was a substantial investment in affordable housing. Precourt took the first step towards that goal last week. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 4/27/19

Dallas Stars defenseman John Klingberg (3) celebrates with Esa Lindell (23), Tyler Seguin (91) and Alexander Radulov (47) after scoring the game winner during overtime of Game 6 of the first round of Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Dallas Stars and the Nashville Predators on Monday, April 22, 2019 at American Airlines Center in Dallas. The Dallas Stars won the game 3-2, and won the series. They will advance to the conference finals to play the St. Louis Blues.

Stars top Predators in OT to advance to second round of Stanley Cup playoffs

DALLAS - The playoffs are a minefield, scattered with ways to fail on the path to the Stanley Cup.There's off nights from goaltenders and more from power plays, a dominant top line or a dormant one. … more

By Matthew DeFranks, Dallas Morning News | 4/24/19

Round Rock pitcher Cy Sneed and the Express won four of six games on the road. They return home for a five-game series against the New Orleans Baby Cakes beginning on Wednesday.

Home run-happy Express win four of six on the road

Round Rock continued to blast home runs and Express won four of six games on their most recent road trip they wrapped up on Monday. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 4/23/19

Austin Bold FC forward Isaac Promise (11) and El Paso Locomotive FC midfielder SebastiÃ¡n Contreras (10) for possession during a United Soccer League game between Austin Bold FC and El Paso Locomotive FC on April 21, 2019 at Bold Stadium in Austin, Texas.

Austin Bold FC stretch home shutout streak to three games with draw against El Paso Locomotive FC

Austin Bold FC head coach Marcelo Serrano said it isn’t uncommon for a team’s style to take two or three years to fully develop. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 4/21/19

Top pitching prospect Forrest Whitley allowed seven runs on eight hits and lost both games his started, his first Triple-A appearances and first with the Round Rock Express.

Express win four of seven to start home slate

The Express returned to Round Rock last week, opening up the season with seven games against the Nashville Sounds and Memphis Redbirds. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 4/14/19

Denis Gurianov, left, and the Texas Stars lost to the San Antonio Rampage 3-1 on Saturday night in the regular season. The Stars missed the playoffs for the third time in franchise history this season.

Stars drop season finale to San Antonio, miss out on playoffs

The Stars were in the locker room, presumably planning how to break a tie after two periods against the San Antonio Rampage when their season officially came to an end. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 4/13/19

Jake Oettinger made 23 saves in his first start at the HEB Center in the Stars' 2-1 shootout win over the IceHogs on Friday night. Texas is on the outside of the playoffs looking in with three games left in the regular season.

Stars fighting for playoff lives with regular season winding down

If the playoffs started today, the Stars would be on the outside looking in. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 4/9/19

The Round Rock Express is once again affiliated with the Houston Astros, are loaded with top prospects and begin their home season this week against the Texas Rangers' affiliate Nashville Sounds.

Expectations high for top pitching prospect Whitley, Express

Forrest Whitley was pitching in the state semifinals at Dell Dimond the night he was drafted 17th overall in 2016. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 4/9/19

Kevin Kisner beat Matt Kuchar 3 and 2 in the championship match of the Dell Match Play on Sunday. He finished second in the event at Austin Country Club one year ago.

Kevin Kisner beats Matt Kuchar in final of Dell Match Play

The second time around for Kevin Kisner was even sweeter. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 3/31/19

Austin Bold FC forward Promise Isaac (11) moves the ball during a USL soccer game between Austin Bold FC and San Antonio FC at Bold Stadium on Saturday, March 30, 2019 in Austin, Texas. Austin won 1-0.

Austin Bold FC open new stadium with win over San Antonio FC

Austin Bold FC head coach Marcelo Serrano joked with his team before Saturday's match that they'd never forget the first time. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 3/30/19

Tiger Woods watches his tee shot on the No. 12 hole at the 2019 World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at the Austin Country Club.

Tiger Woods catches fire on Thursday to set up showdown with Rory McIlroy at Dell Match Play

When Tiger Woods started the back nine on Friday, the crowd following him was as large as just about any other that regularly follows the superstar around at every golf tournament he's in. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 3/29/19

Tiger Woods reacts after missing a putt on the No. 11 green at the 2019 World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at the Austin Country Club.

Woods stumbles, Spieth rallies on second day of Dell Match Play

Tiger Woods has always been one of the most creative golfers on the PGA Tour. He took that to a new level on Thursday afternoon. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 3/28/19

Jordan Spieth halved his first match at the Dell Match Play against Billy Horschel on Wednesday afternoon.

Jordan Spieth grinds out tie at Dell Match Play

Jordan Spieth was battling more than just his opponent on Wednesday. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 3/27/19

Tiger Woods played a practice round at Austin Country Club with Bryson DeChambeau Tuesday ahead of the Dell Match Play. Woods faces Aaron Wise in the first match Wednesday at 1 p.m.

Tiger Woods confident ahead of return to Dell Match Play

Most people, especially on Tuesday, the final day of practice rounds ahead of the Dell Match Play, marveled at the stretch of holes that swings down just under the Pennybacker Bridge and hugs the Colorado River. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 3/26/19

Guard Lonnie Walker IV averaged 16.6 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 29 games in Austin this season. As he recovered from an injury, he spent most of this season bouncing between the G League and NBA.

Spurs finish season with back-to-back losses

The Spurs’ season came to end with back-to-back losses. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 3/25/19

The Texas Stars lost to the Grand Rapids Griffins 3-2 on Saturday night, their second loss of the home weekend series.

Stars lose two weekend games in tight playoff race

The Stars dropped both of their weekend games at HEB Center, falling 4-1 to the Chicago Wolves on Friday and 3-2 to the Grand Rapids Griffins on Saturday. more

By TOM DORSA, HCN Sports Contributor | 3/23/19

Landon Bow, right, and the Texas Stars lost to the Chicago Wolves 4-1 at home on Friday night.

Stars fall to Chicago Wolves, fail to make up ground in playoff race

The Stars continued their struggles with coming back from deficits on Friday night, dropping a 4-1 decision to the Chicago Wolves at HEB Center. more

By TOM DORSA, HCN Sports Contributor | 3/22/19

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