Three home runs end Astros' skid against Nationals
HOUSTON (AP) - Alex Bregman hit a three-run homer and Jake Marisnick and Max Stassi added solo shots to help the Houston Astros beat the Washington Nationals 6-1 on Wednesday night. The victory snaps a nine-game losing streak to the Nationals and is just Houston's second win in the last 15 games against Washington.
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UFC: Champ Jon Jones flagged for another failed doping test
Light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has been notified of another potential violation of the UFC's anti-doping policy.
Mavs owner Mark Cuban leads Donald Trump in 2020 poll
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban leads Donald Trump in a hypothetical 2020 presidential poll released Wednesday.
Wieters leads Nationals past Astros 4-3
HOUSTON (AP) - Sean Doolittle got the save for the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night. If not for Brandon Kintzler's work in the eighth, he wouldn't have had that chance. Matt Wieters hit a two-run homer, Howie Kendrick had a two-run triple and the Nationals beat Houston for the ninth straight time, 4-3 Tuesday night in a matchup of division leaders. Washington's winning streak...
ESPN pulls announcer from game because he has Confederate general's name
In the wake of the events in Charlottesville, Va., ESPN decided to pull one of its announcers from calling a University of Virginia football game -- because his name is Robert Lee.
Texans receiver Jaelen Strong appealing 1-game suspension
Texans receiver Jaelen Strong is appealing a one-game suspension by the NFL stemming from his arrest for possession of marijuana last year.
Philadelphia to host four of next five Army-Navy games
Philadelphia will host four of the next five Army-Navy football games at Lincoln Financial Field officials announced on Tuesday morning.
Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes part of group trying to buy Rockets franchise
Hall of Fame forward Elvin Hayes said he is a member of a group that is attempting to buy the Houston Rockets franchise.
Joint on-court debut for James Harden, Chris Paul
Fans who were at Tudor Field House on Sunday got a special treat when James Harden and Chris Paul made their debut on the basketball court. It was the first time the fans had the chance to see the two superstars play together.
James Harden and Chris Paul Make Debut
New Rockets superstar Chris Paul joined Rockets teammates James Harden and Clint Capela in a charity exhibition at Tudor Field House. It was the first time the fans have been able to see Chris Paul play since he joined the Rockets. He did not disappoint.
Harris County-Houston Sports Authority to host inaugural Houston Sports Awards
The Harris County-Houston Sports Authority will host the inaugural Houston Sports Awards on Feb. 6 at the Wortham Center in downtown Houston.
McHugh leads Astros over Athletics 3-0
HOUSTON (AP) - Collin McHugh earned his first win of the season Saturday night, but he was quick to give credit to his defense and the six double plays they turned. McHugh threw six innings, Marwin Gonzalez hit a two-run single and the Houston Astros defeated the Oakland Athletics 3-0. McHugh (1-2) gave up six hits and struck out three.
Texans beat Patriots 27-23
HOUSTON (AP) - Tom Brady threw a touchdown pass in his first game since winning the Super Bowl on the same field and the New England Patriots fell to the Houston Texans 27-23 in a preseason game on Saturday night. Brady, who sat out last week, was 6 of 9 for 67 yards while directing the offense for two possessions.
NAACP calling for boycott of NFL, Atlanta Falcons
The NAACP has called for a boycott of the NFL. The organization says the league treated free agent Colin Kaepernick unfairly for his headline grabbing protest during the national anthem.
Keuchel throws 7 shutout innings, Astros win 3-1 over Athletics
HOUSTON (AP) - Dallas Keuchel threw seven shutout innings, Alex Bregman and Jose Altuve homered and the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 3-1 on Friday night. Keuchel (11-2) allowed three hits, walked one and struck out three in a dominant performance. Keuchel had his second straight solid outing after allowing one run in 6 2/3 innings Sunday at Texas.
James Harden donates $100,000 to Texas Southern Univ.
Houston Rockets guard James Harden is donating $100,000 to Texas Southern University and the funds will be designated toward scholarships for students in financial need.
Harden donates $100,000 to TSU
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Eagles' Chris Long supports Malcolm Jenkins during anthem protest
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Chris Long, the Philadelphia defensive end who grew up in Charlottesville, Virginia, put his arm around teammate Malcolm Jenkins as a show of unity during the national anthem before the Eagles' exhibition game Thursday night against Buffalo.
Corbin leads Diamondbacks over Astros 4-0
HOUSTON (AP) - Patrick Corbin came within an out short of his first career shutout and first complete game since 2013 in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 4-0 victory over the Houston Astros on Thursday. After allowing a two-out double to Yuli Gurriel in the bottom of the ninth, Corbin was pulled by Arizona manager Torey Lovullo. Archie Bradley took over on the mound and struck out Marwin Gonzalez.