Friedrich Merz’s bid to become Germany’s 10th chancellor has failed in the first round of voting in parliament by six votes.

BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets host the Dallas Stars to start the Western Conference second round. The teams meet Thursday for the fifth time this season. The Jets went 3-1 against the Stars during ...

The Texas Rangers play the Boston Red Sox after Josh Smith had four hits on Sunday in an 8-1 win over the Mariners.

Houston Astros (17-17, third in the AL West) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (18-18, third in the NL Central) ...