Author: Steve Gardner, USA TODAY

The Governor’s Cup is on the line as Texas’ NFL teams renew their rivalry. Cowboys WR Amari Cooper could see first action since January ankle surgery.

White Sox pitcher Lance Lynn, the American League ERA leader, gets the thumb during mandatory mid-inning substance check vs. A’s after throwing belt.

Washington State football coach Nick Rolovich could be fired if he does not get vaccinated under new order announced by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.

The women’s gymnastics all-around title is suddenly wide-open with Team USA star Simone Biles not taking part in the competition.

The Pittsburgh Pirates take Henry Davis as the top selection in the 2021 MLB draft, the second time in three years a catcher has gone No. 1 overall.

Right-hander Pablo Lopez broke mark for consecutive strikeouts to start a game previously held by Jim Deshaies, Jacob deGrom and German Marquez.

Journeyman pitcher Daniel Camarena, in just his second major league appearance, hit a grand slam off Max Scherzer in the Padres’ comeback win.

One of the nation’s top eighth-grade girls basketball players, Zaila Avant-garde is now the Scripps National Spelling Bee champion.

Collin McHugh and four relievers combine to hold Cleveland hitless for seven innings and finish off doubleheader sweep.