Houston Astros send relief pitcher Ken Giles to Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies
The Houston Astros have optioned reliever Ken Giles to Triple-A Fresno, a night after he appeared to curse at manager A.J. Hinch when he lifted him from the game.
The Houston Astros have optioned reliever Ken Giles to Triple-A Fresno, a night after he appeared to curse at manager A.J. Hinch when he lifted him from the game.
Justin Timberlake to play England-Croatia on O2 Arena big screens before London concert
Justin Timberlake has joined the English bandwagon.
Justin Timberlake has joined the English bandwagon.
Former UCLA basketball player Billy Knight dies at age 39
PHOENIX (AP) - Authorities say former UCLA basketball player Billy Knight has died in Phoenix. The Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office hasn't released a cause of death. Phoenix police say Knight's body was found on a roadway early Sunday near downtown and there was no evidence of foul play. The 39-year-old Knight was a guard/forward at UCLA from 1998-2002, averaging 14.1...
PHOENIX (AP) - Authorities say former UCLA basketball player Billy Knight has died in Phoenix. The Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office hasn't released a cause of death. Phoenix police say Knight's body was found on a roadway early Sunday near downtown and there was no evidence of foul play. The 39-year-old Knight was a guard/forward at UCLA from 1998-2002, averaging 14.1...
WORLD CUP SEMIFINAL PREVIEW: Croatia vs England
A capsule look at Wednesday's World Cup semifinal match between Croatia and England in Moscow (2 p.m. EDT, 9 p.m. local): WHY CROATIA WILL WIN A generation of players in their primes, or just past their primes, led by a strong midfield with Ivan Pericic (29), Ivan Rakatic (30) and Luka Modric (32), with Mario Mandzukic (32) heading the attack. WHY ENGLAND WILL WIN
A capsule look at Wednesday's World Cup semifinal match between Croatia and England in Moscow (2 p.m. EDT, 9 p.m. local): WHY CROATIA WILL WIN A generation of players in their primes, or just past their primes, led by a strong midfield with Ivan Pericic (29), Ivan Rakatic (30) and Luka Modric (32), with Mario Mandzukic (32) heading the attack. WHY ENGLAND WILL WIN
Tenoroc high football coach, former NFL player arrested on drug charges
The head coach for the Tenoroc High School football team was arrested Friday in Lakeland for alleged possession of cocaine and marijuana.
The head coach for the Tenoroc High School football team was arrested Friday in Lakeland for alleged possession of cocaine and marijuana.
With World Cup conflict looming, Wimbledon loosens mobile phone restrictions
Facing continuing conflicts with England's run through the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Wimbledon has decided to relax its rules about mobile phones.
Facing continuing conflicts with England's run through the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Wimbledon has decided to relax its rules about mobile phones.
WORLD CUP SEMIFINAL PREVIEW: France vs Belgium
A capsule look at Tuesday's World Cup semifinal between France and Belgium in St. Petersburg, Russia (2 p.m. EDT, 9 p.m. local): WHY FRANCE WILL WIN Kylian Mbappe, just 19, has been the most dynamic player in the tournament, and Belgium's defenders have struggled at times. WHY BELGIUM WILL WIN Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne are a more potent offensive trio than any other...
A capsule look at Tuesday's World Cup semifinal between France and Belgium in St. Petersburg, Russia (2 p.m. EDT, 9 p.m. local): WHY FRANCE WILL WIN Kylian Mbappe, just 19, has been the most dynamic player in the tournament, and Belgium's defenders have struggled at times. WHY BELGIUM WILL WIN Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne are a more potent offensive trio than any other...
Houston Astros lease at Minute Maid Park extended to 2050
The Harris County-Houston Sports Authority formally voted on Monday to extend the Houston Astros' lease for Minute Maid Park until 2050.
The Harris County-Houston Sports Authority formally voted on Monday to extend the Houston Astros' lease for Minute Maid Park until 2050.
5 Astros players make 2018 MLB All-Star Game roster
Five players from the Houston Astros made the roster for the 2018 MLB All-Star Game.
Five players from the Houston Astros made the roster for the 2018 MLB All-Star Game.
Kyle Tucker debuts as Astros win 12-6 over White Sox
Yuli Gurriel and Alex Bregman each homered and Charlie Morton won his 11th as the Houston Astros beat the Chicago Wihite Sox 12-6 Saturday for their fifth straight win.
Yuli Gurriel and Alex Bregman each homered and Charlie Morton won his 11th as the Houston Astros beat the Chicago Wihite Sox 12-6 Saturday for their fifth straight win.
Former NBA player found dead inside home after police standoff
A man who was involved in an armed standoff with police late Friday and was later found dead inside a Southern California home was a former NBA player, his family said.
A man who was involved in an armed standoff with police late Friday and was later found dead inside a Southern California home was a former NBA player, his family said.
Tony Parker leaving San Antonio for Charlotte
Tony Parker's time in San Antonio is over, after 17 seasons and four NBA championships.
Tony Parker's time in San Antonio is over, after 17 seasons and four NBA championships.
McCullers, Gattis lead Astros to 11-4 rout of White Sox
Lance McCullers struck out a career-high 12 in seven strong innings, Evan Gattis hit a three-run homer in Houston's seven-run eighth and the Astros beat the Chicago White Sox 11-4 on Friday night.
Lance McCullers struck out a career-high 12 in seven strong innings, Evan Gattis hit a three-run homer in Houston's seven-run eighth and the Astros beat the Chicago White Sox 11-4 on Friday night.
France reaches World Cup semifinals, beats Uruguay 2-0
A shot that flew directly at the hands of the opposing goalkeeper turned into a World Cup goal for Antoine Griezmann.
A shot that flew directly at the hands of the opposing goalkeeper turned into a World Cup goal for Antoine Griezmann.
Belgium eliminates Brazil, advances to World Cup semifinals
Neymar used Brazil's famed yellow jersey to shield his anguish. The Belgians, clad in red and dancing in a celebratory circle nearby, couldn't hide their relief.
Neymar used Brazil's famed yellow jersey to shield his anguish. The Belgians, clad in red and dancing in a celebratory circle nearby, couldn't hide their relief.
Astros looking for 20-year extension on lease at Minute Maid Park
The board of directors of the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority will vote Monday on a proposal to extend the Astros lease at Minute Maid Park for 20 years, from 2030 to 2050.
The board of directors of the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority will vote Monday on a proposal to extend the Astros lease at Minute Maid Park for 20 years, from 2030 to 2050.
Youth soccer players practice dramatic diving, screaming in 'Neymar' drill
A video of young soccer players doing their best impressions of Brazil’s Neymar flopping is going viral online.
A video of young soccer players doing their best impressions of Brazil’s Neymar flopping is going viral online.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: First World Cup quarterfinals feature familiar foes
MOSCOW (AP) - What to watch for in Friday's matchups at the World Cup quarterfinals: TEAMMATES VS. TEAMMATES
MOSCOW (AP) - What to watch for in Friday's matchups at the World Cup quarterfinals: TEAMMATES VS. TEAMMATES
Pierre-Paul shares gruesome photos, warning about fireworks
Three years after a tragic accident involving fireworks left Jason Pierre-Paul with a mangled hand, the NFL defensive end shared never-before-seen-- and very graphic-- images of his injuries.
Three years after a tragic accident involving fireworks left Jason Pierre-Paul with a mangled hand, the NFL defensive end shared never-before-seen-- and very graphic-- images of his injuries.
Texas Fishing Report
The weekly fishing report as compiled for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for July 4 and also available on the internet at http://www.txfishing.com
The weekly fishing report as compiled for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for July 4 and also available on the internet at http://www.txfishing.com