Diamondbacks win National League Wildcard game

The Arizona Diamondbacks win the National League Wildcard game, 11 to 8, against the Colorado Rockies.

Cam Newton: It's funny to hear a 'female talk about routes'

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton says he thinks it's funny to hear a female reporter ask about routes.

Verlander to start for Astros in Game 1 of ALDS

The Houston Astros will start Justin Verlander in Game 1 of the AL Division Series against Chris Sale and the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. Manager A.J. Hinch announced the decision Tuesday, adding that left-hander Dallas Keuchel, who won the AL Cy Young Award in 2015, will start Game 2 on Friday against Drew Pomeranz.

Yankees advance past Twins to face Indians in ALDS

Aaron Judge, Didi Gregorius and a brilliant bullpen rescued New York from a rugged start and lifted the Yankees to their first postseason victory in five years.

Orlando City soccer players kicked out of Disney

Three Orlando City soccer players were kicked out of Disney World after officials say they became verbally aggressive with park security and other guests.

NASCAR legend Robert Yates dead at 74

NASCAR team owner and engine builder Robert Yates died Monday night at aget 74.

Greater Houston Honda Dealers Player of the Week - Keyonte Fiakpui

Before the 2017 season, the Mayde Creek High School Rams team had record of one win with 19 losses during the previous two seasons. The team has already begun the season with a 2-0 record with quarterback Keyonte Fiakpui leading the way and earning Greater Houston Honda Dealers Player of the Week honors.

Raiders QB Carr out 2 to 6 weeks with back injury

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - The Oakland Raiders will be without quarterback Derek Carr for two to six weeks after he injured his back in a 16-10 loss to the Denver Broncos. Carr left the Raiders' game at Denver late in the third quarter Sunday after being shaken up on a sack. Carr was hit by defensive end Shelby Harris and was going down when defensive end Adam Gotsis flew in and wrapped a...

Carlos Correa named American League Player of the Week

Houston Astros All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa has been named the American League Player of the Week for the week of September 25-October 1.

Houston Texans defeat Tennessee Titans 57-14

Rookie Deshaun Watson shined, throwing for four touchdowns and running for another as the Houston Texans scored the most points in franchise history in 57-14 walloping of the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.

Minnesota Vikings all stand again for National Anthem

For the second consecutive week since President Donald Trump said NFL players who protest the national anthem should be fired, the Minnesota Vikings stood together with arms linked for the Star Spangled Banner.

Attorney: 'No doubt' OJ Simpson goes to Florida after prison

LAS VEGAS (AP) - O.J. Simpson's attorney says he expects the former football star and actor to be released from a Nevada prison "a few days" after Sunday, the first eligible date for Simpson to be paroled under a decision reached by a state panel in July. Malcolm LaVergne tells ABC's "Good Morning America" that Simpson is "making arrangements" for his...

17 hits as Astros defeat Red Sox 12-2

Major league batting leader Jose Altuve had three of Houston's 17 hits, Carlos Correa had four and the Astros chased Red Sox starter Eduardo Rodriguez in the second inning to win 12-2 on Thursday night and keep Boston from clinching the first back-to-back AL East championships in franchise history. Despite the loss, the Red Sox were guaranteed no worse than a tie for the division title when...

Texans quarterback Watson donates first NFL paycheck

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, known for his generosity with his family, extended an equally generous gesture to three NRG Stadium cafeteria workers, HoustonTexans.com writer Deepi Sidhu reported.