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Tim Duncan returning to Spurs as an assistant coach

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Tim Duncan is back with the San Antonio Spurs, this time as an assistant coach under Gregg Popovich. Duncan, the Spurs’ all-time leader in points, rebounds and blocked shots — and the only player to be on all five of San Antonio’s NBA championship teams — officially returned to the franchise

Lynn strikes out 12, Rangers lose 5-3 to Astros

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HOUSTON (AP) – Michael Brantley homered twice, Jose Altuve also went deep and the Houston Astros beat the struggling Texas Rangers 5-3 on Sunday for their fifth straight victory. Rogelio Armenteros pitched five solid innings in his first major league start, sending Texas to its seventh loss in a row. Brantley put

Choo hits home run to break up no-hit bid, Rangers lose to Astros

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HOUSTON (AP) – José Urquidy threw seven dominant innings for his first major league win and Yuli Gurriel hit a three-run homer, sending the Houston Astros to a 6-1 victory over the skidding Texas Rangers on Saturday night. Making his third career start, Urquidy (1-0) held the Rangers to two baserunners

Minor Strikes Out 10 in Rangers 4-3 loss against Astros

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HOUSTON (AP) – Justin Verlander struck out 12 in six solid innings, four Houston players hit solo home runs and the Astros held on to beat the Texas Rangers 4-3 on Friday night. Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman and Yordan Alvarez led off the third inning with consecutive home runs to extend