Houston's magic number at 1 after 8-6 win over Mariners

On a day when the Houston Astros cut their magic number to one for clinching the AL West title, they were already looking ahead to accomplishing another goal.

Correa, Gattis lift Astros over Mariners

HOUSTON (AP) - Carlos Correa and Evan Gattis had two hits apiece and each drove in a run as the Houston Astros jumped on James Paxton and cruised to a 5-2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night to move closer to clinching the American League West.

Astros outfielder George Springer, his family help Harvey survivors

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer met with one of three drivers from from New Britain, Ct. at Minute Maid Park on Friday afternoon. He, along with his family and friends from Ct. collected donations for Houston-area residents affected by Harvey.

Five-game suspension for Astros pitcher Fiers

Houston Astros pitcher Mike Fiers has received a five-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for intentionally throwing a pitch in the area of the head of Luis Valbuena of the Los Angeles Angels in the bottom of the fourth inning of Wednesday evening’s game at Angel Stadium. 

Fans drape 'Racism is as American as baseball' banner over Green Monster

Protesters caused a stir at Boston's Fenway Park Wednesday night when they unfurled a banner proclaiming "Racism is as American as Baseball" over the famed Green Monster.  

Texans linebacker Cushing suspended ten games

The NFL has released the following statement regarding Houston Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing: Brian Cushing of the Houston Texans has been suspended without pay for the team’s next 10 games for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances. Cushing’s suspension begins immediately. He will be eligible to return to the Texans’ active roster on Tuesday,...

Atlanta Motor Speedway damaged by Irma

Atlanta Motor Speedway may have been a safe haven to Floridians fleeing the full wrath of Irma, but it, unfortunately, did not escape the storm unscathed.

Tennis champion Serena Williams announces birth of daughter

Go ahead and add another title to Serena Williams' collection: Mom. The tennis star announced via social media on Wednesday that she gave birth to a girl named Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr.

SMU thinking 1984, potential 3-0 start as it prepares for TCU

SMU head coach Chad Morris and some of his assistants hit the practice field on Tuesday in 1980s-era coaches gear – including the short shorts.

Keuchel loses control, Astros swept by Athletics

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - There wasn't much hand-wringing in Houston's clubhouse after the Astros were swept in a four-game series by the Oakland Athletics. Dallas Keuchel deemed it typical September baseball. Manager A.J. Hinch credited Oakland's young ballclub for getting hot at the right time. No reason to panic, say the AL West leaders. At least not yet.

Texans lose 29-7 to Jaguars, facing quarterback controversy

HOUSTON (AP) - The Texans already have a quarterback controversy after just one game. Houston coach Bill O'Brien replaced Tom Savage with rookie Deshaun Watson at halftime of the Texans' 29-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, leaving questions about who will start on Thursday night for a team long plagued with problems at the position. "We've got a quick turnaround...

Charlotte Motor Speedway to open campground for Irma evacuees

Charlotte Motor Speedway has announced that it will open its Rock City Campground for evacuees heading north or inland from Hurricane Irma.

Athletics slide past Astros 9-8

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Houston's Josh Reddick has seen enough walkoff Oakland wins from his time with the Athletics that he knows no lead is necessarily safe. Even after his go-ahead double in the ninth inning Friday night. Jed Lowrie singled home the winning run in the bottom half of the inning after Boog Powell's tying home run, and the A's snapped the AL West-leading Astros'...

Andy Pettite, Lance Berkman help Harvey flood victim

Former Houston Astros star players Lance Berkman and Andy Pettitte were truly getting their hands dirty in west Houston by helping clean a home that had three feet of water in it at one time from Harvey. The water only just receded on Wednesday.

Judge blocks NFL from suspending Ezekiel Elliott six games

A judge sided with Ezekiel Elliott on Friday and blocked the NFL from enforcing its six-game suspension against the Dallas Cowboys running back.