Desiree Linden, of Michigan, first American woman to win Boston Marathon in 33 years

Desiree Linden splashed her way through icy rain and a near-gale headwind to a Boston Marathon victory on Monday, the first American woman to win the race since 1985.

Houston Astros lose 3-1 to Texas Rangers

The Houston Astros lost 3-1 to the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park on Sunday, April 15.

Harden scores 44 points, Rockets beat Wolves 104-101

James Harden scored 44 points and powered a big fourth-quarter run that allowed the Houston Rockets to outlast the Minnesota Timberwolves 104-101 on Sunday night in Game 1 of the first-round playoff series.

Home run for Gurriel as Astros lose to Rangers 6-5

  Texas AB R H BI BB SO Avg. Choo rf 5 0 0 0 0 3 .226 Profar ss 3 2 2 0 2 1 .226 Gallo dh 5 1 2 2 0 3 .212 Beltre 3b 4 1 2 1 1 0 .

Gerrit Cole strikes out 14 batters as Astros beat Rangers 3-2

Gerrit Cole was dominant - again. Cole struck out a career-high 14 in seven innings and Derek Fisher scored the go-ahead run on Drew Robinson's error in the eighth, sending the Houston Astros to a 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night. "That was an incredible performance obviously," Houston manager A.J. Hinch said. "A shame that he didn't get the win in that...

Dallas Cowboys release WR Dez Bryant

The Dallas Cowboys released Dez Bryant on Friday, ending the tenure of one of the franchise's most notable players.

Rockets open first round of playoffs against Timberwolves

The Houston Rockets will open the first round of the playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Toyota Center.

Kepler connects in 9th with home run, Twins beat Astros 9-8

Max Kepler hit his second home run of the game, connecting for a solo drive with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Minnesota Twins bounced back from a late collapse to beat the Houston Astros 9-8 on Wednesday. After the Twins blew an 8-1 lead, Kepler homered with two strikes off Brad Peacock (1-1). Kepler hit a two-run homer to cap an eight-run fourth, an inning that included...

Police: Floyd Mayweather's bodyguard shot outside Buckhead hotel

Atlanta Police are investigating a shooting near an upscale hotel in Buckhead early Monday morning that left a bodyguard for Floyd Mayweather in the hospital. 

CP3 leads Rockets past Lakers 105-99 for team's 65th win

Chris Paul scored 22 points, James Harden had 21 points and 10 assists, and the Houston Rockets kept steamrolling toward the playoffs with their 31st victory in 34 games, 105-99 over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Gerald Green scored 16 points as Houston hung on late to avoid its first back-to-back losses since Jan. 6. But in the first half, the Rockets lost backup forward Luc Mbah a...

Odorizzi leads Twins to 4-1 win over Astros

Unhappy with himself after issuing five walks, Jake Odorizzi changed his approach and started pitching from the stretch in the fourth inning Tuesday night. Minnesota's new starter showed he can get himself back on track, even against the defending World Series champions. Odorizzi grinded through six innings for his first win with the Twins, leadoff man Brian Dozier walked a career-high four...

Chipper Jones tours Hall of Fame ahead of July induction

He's considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time and ow his hard work has landed him a seat in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Come July, Chipper Jones will be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Former Texans player charged with crashing into ex-wife

Authorities say former Jacksonville Jaguars safety and assistant coach Marlon McCree was arrested over the weekend following a vehicle chase with his ex-wife and crashing his truck into her SUV.

Patrick Reed wins Masters for 1st major title

Patrick Reed became famous playing for his country. He won for himself on Sunday at the Masters.

Padres 1B Hosmer overruns popup in 10th, Astros win 1-0

Four-time Gold Glove first baseman Eric Hosmer overran a towering popup with two outs in the 10th inning Saturday night, allowing the ball to fall without being touched and giving the Houston Astros a bizarre 1-0 win over the San Diego Padres. A single by Brian McCann and a steal by pinch runner Derek Fisher - ruled safe after a video review flipped the call - set up the unusual ending.

Westbrook and George help Thunder over Rockets 108-102

Russell Westbrook and Paul George each scored 24 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder used a timely fourth-quarter run to pull away for a 108-102 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night. The Thunder were down one with about seven minutes left before scoring the next 11 points.

Los Angeles Rams make history with male cheerleaders

Cheerleaders have been a common sight on NFL sidelines for decades, but this year when the Los Angeles Rams tweeted their announcement of the 2018 Rams cheerleading squad, something was a little different.

UFC star McGregor facing criminal charges in New York City

NEW YORK (AP) - Ultimate fighting star Conor McGregor is facing criminal charges in the wake of a backstage melee he allegedly instigated that has forced the removal of three fights from UFC's biggest card of the year. Video footage appears to show the promotion's most bankable star throwing a hand truck at a bus full of fighters on Thursday after a news conference for UFC 223 at...