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LISBON, Portugal (AP) - Cristiano Ronaldo was left off Portugal's national team squad for a pair of upcoming matches, the decision coming Thursday as the soccer great fights rape allegations in the United States.

(FOX NEWS) - In a true display of human kindness, a New Orleans Saints fan helped a disabled New York Giants fan stand for the national anthem before Sunday night's football game. Geordie Brower took a trip to New York over the weekend to visit his mother, Lauren, and see his hometown team battle the Giants at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey, NOLA.com reported.

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner hosted a public rally to support the Houston Astros as they start their playoff run in pursuit of a second straight World Series championship.

Parker Gerault is a seven-year-old kid from Austin, Texas who’s obsessed with the New England Patriots and star tight end Rob Gronkowski. He’s also fighting a rare tumor on his brain stem. He’s been backed in his struggle by not just family and his community, but also by video messages and calls from several members of the Patriots. 

The NCAA has reportedly completed its investigation into Baylor University’s handling of sexual assault allegations.

Tennessee State linebacker Christion Abercrombie collapsed on the sideline late in the first half against Vanderbilt on Saturday and was in critical condition after emergency surgery for a head injury.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Ka'imi Fairbairn took advantage of his second chance on a 37-yard field goal attempt Sunday, making it as time expired in overtime to give the Houston Texans a 37-34 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.

The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched baseball's final playoff berth and gave themselves a chance to still win the NL West, getting a go-ahead triple from Manny Machado in the eighth inning Saturday and beating the San Francisco Giants 10-6.

Justin Verlander looked playoff-ready in a 10-strikeout performance, Carlos Correa homered and hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the ninth inning, and the Houston Astros beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 Saturday in the opener of a doubleheader.

Gerrit Cole knows the 2018 season will ultimately be judged on how he performs in the playoffs.

Do you believe in fate? One dog who was near death on the side of a road is now headed home with a Houston sports celebrity.

From the halls of Lamar High School in Houston to playing professional football with the Minnesota Vikings, Holton Hill put in the hard work, but was kept on track by his mentors and coaches who knew he had something special.