The Texas Rangers took the 3rd game in a row against the Minnesota Twins. The win is the 4th straight overall for Texas, which has an 8 1/2 game lead over Oakland in the American League West.
Rangers starting pitcher C.J. Wilson earned his 13th win of the year with six quality innings. Wilson is 6-0 since the All-Star break.
Josh Hamilton opened the scoring on the day with his 30th home run of the season, a two-run shot in the first inning.
Vladimir Guerrero closed out the game with a home run to left field that finished the scoring. For the second straight night, Rangers win 4-3.
The Texas Rangers renewed commitment to fan outreach continued this past weekend with "A Message For Texas Rangers Fans Everywhere" from the team's new ownership group.
The letter from Managing Partner & CEO Chuck Greenberg and President Nolan Ryan was published as full page advertisements from the club in Sunday editions of the Dallas Morning News and Fort Worth Star-Telegram as well as newspapers in the team's regional market area. That included Austin, Abilene, Oklahoma City, Longview, Shreveport, Tyler, Waco, and Wichita Falls.
In the letter, Greenberg and Ryan welcomed fans to a "new beginning" and welcomed suggestions and input on how "the Rangers cam better serve you".
"Nolan and I and our entire ownership group truly believe that this franchise belongs to the fans," commented Greenberg. "Towards that end, we plan to be more aggressive in our efforts to market the team and touch our fans, not only in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, but also in our extended community within hundreds of miles of Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. We will be reaching out to our great fans throughout Rangers Country."
Extended market plans for the 2011 season will include increased advertising exposure, an expansion of the team's winter caravan and other appearances, and sales initiatives to include community nights. More details will be announced as plans are formulated in the coming months.
"As we indicated in the letter, we want our fans to feel connected to this team," added Greenberg. "We plan to listen and respond and we thank everyone for their support."
FORT WORTH, Texas (August 17, 2010) – Texas Motor Speedway unveiled dynamic and historic changes to two of its marquee races during a special 2011 race schedule announcement extravaganza Tuesday night before a standing-room only crowd of more than 1,600 at the House of Blues in Dallas.
In an effort to enhance the entertainment value and add variety for its fans, Texas Motor Speedway made its most dramatic changes to the Samsung Mobile 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race in April and the Firestone 550k IZOD IndyCar Series event in June.
The Samsung Mobile 500 will become the first Saturday evening NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race in the 15-year history of Texas Motor Speedway when the event runs on April 9. The event also will be the first night race of the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season.
Top-ranked Serena Williams has officially withdrawn from the 2010 US Open as she continues to recover from a cut to her right foot.
Williams cut her foot on a piece of broken glass in July, which required surgery, and has not competed on the WTA Tour since winning her 13th career Grand Slam tournament title at Wimbledon. She is a three-time US Open champion. "It is with much frustration and deep sadness that I am having to pull out of the US Open," Williams said in a statement released by her publicist. "My doctors have advised against my playing so that my foot can heal."
She called missing the tournament "one of the most devastating moments of my career."
US Open Tournament Director Jim Curley released the following statement regarding Williams' withdrawal:
"We regret that Serena Williams is unable to play the US Open and wish her a speedy recovery. She will be missed, but the tournament is about the competition and the players on the court. This year's US Open will be a memorable event, as it has been every year."
DALLAS—The Dallas Mavericks announced their 2010-11 season schedule today, which includes 10 games on ESPN, six on TNT and eight on NBATV.
Dallas begins its 31st season on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at home as they take on the Charlotte Bobcats. It also marks the 10th season at American Airlines Center.
The Mavericks 10 ESPN telecasts include Nov. 19 vs. Chicago, Dec. 3 at Utah, Dec. 15 vs. Portland, Dec. 17 vs. Phoenix, Jan. 14 at San Antonio, Jan. 19 vs. L.A. Lakers, Feb. 4 at Boston, Mar. 16 at Golden State, Mar. 27 at Phoenix and Apr. 6 vs. Denver.
The Texas Rangers took the 3rd game in a row against the Minnesota Twins. The win is the 4th straight overall for Texas, which has an 8 1/2 game lead over Oakland in the American League West.
DALLAS—The Dallas Mavericks announced their 2010-11 season schedule today, which includes 10 games on ESPN, six on TNT and eight on NBATV.
