Encarnacion's home run helps Indians beat Astros 5-3
Cleveland manager Terry Francona enjoys facing the top teams in baseball.
Former Braves Otis Nixon thanks Woodstock police
Former Braves player Otis Nixon hand-delivered lunch to the Woodstock Police Department for helping to search for him after his recent disappearance.
Houston gifts Minneapolis a Super Bowl tree
Super Bowl 52 is now still nine months away, but the Vikings and the NFL are making sure Minnesota takes the handoff from Houston smoothly.
James Harden only unanimous member of All-NBA First Team
Houston Rockets guard James Harden is the only unanimous selection on the All-NBA First Team.
Lawsuit alleges rape video, dog fighting by Baylor players
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A new federal lawsuit against Baylor University alleges football players routinely recorded gang rapes and staged dogfights in a program that fostered sexual violence. A former Baylor volleyball player identified only as Jane Doe filed the lawsuit Tuesday. It alleges she was gang raped by four or more players in 2012. She says the players later harassed her and her family...
Bregman, Astros tee off Tanaka for 10-7 win
Proudly wearing No. 2 in tribute to Derek Jeter, Alex Bregman drove a splitter into the left-field seats, capping a six-run first inning off Masahiro Tanaka with his first home run this season and first big league grand slam.
Torres scores MLS-leading 8th goal in Dynamo 2-1 victory over Whitecaps
Erick Torres scored his MLS-leading eighth goal of the season on a penalty kick to help the Houston Dynamo beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1 on Friday night. Houston (6-3-1) moved into first place in the Western Conference with its sixth victory at home. Vancouver (4-5-1) had its two-game road winning streak snapped.
McCann, McCullers lead MLB-best Astros past Yankees
Mac & Mac made it another successful night for the streaking Houston Astros.
Olympic gold medal swimmers encourage Harris County families to learn to swim
A group of Olympic gold medal swimmers are encouraging families to learn how to swim.
ECU coach had the best Mother's Day surprise for walk-on's mom
East Carolina head football coach Scottie Montgomery had decided that walk-on defensive end Kiante Anderson was deserving of a scholarship, so he made the wonderful call to tie the surprise into Mother’s Day … by going to the local elementary school where Anderson’s mother, Tia Chapman, works and handing her the envelope.
Texans taking care of business with their draft poicks
The Texans have signed all of their draft picks except running back D'Onta Foreman, their third-round pick from Texas and Texas City.
Rockets fans gear up for Game 6
Before Game 6, fans packed outside the Toyota Center. From head to toe, fans decked out in Houston attire, ready for Game 6 of the playoffs.
Correa leads Astros over Braves 4-2
Carlos Correa has developed a knack this season for coming up with big hits with two outs.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, JJ Watt joining forces again to help kids
Arnold Schwarzenegger is looking forward to taking part in the JJ Watt Charity Classic Saturday night at Minute Maid Park.
92-year-old woman breaks 400 meters track record
A 92-year-old woman broke the American record for the 400 meters Grand Prix event in the 90+ division, according to the Atlanta Track Club.
Wife of ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman dies in crash
WOODBURY, Conn. (AP) - The wife of longtime ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman has died in a traffic crash in Connecticut. State police say 67-year-old Katherine Ann Berman, of Cheshire, was one of two victims in the two-vehicle crash at about 2:15 p.m. Tuesday in Woodbury. The other victim was 87-year-old Edward Bertulis, of Waterbury.
Panthers' Michael Oher turns himself in after Uber assault allegation
Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Michael Oher turned himself into police in Nashville, Tennessee after being accused of assaulting an Uber driver last month.
Stan Van Gundy adopts very last dog at "Empty the Shelters" event
When Michigan had a statewide “Empty the Shelters” event, more than1,500 animals were adopted from 66 shelters, humane societies, and rescue groups. The Little Traverse Bay Humane Society was nearly empty after the event -- Except for one lonely 1-year-old dog named “Eastwood”.
Carolina Panthers' Michael Oher accused of assaulting Uber driver in Nashville
Carolina Panthers' Michael Oher has been cited by police in Nashville for allegedly assaulting an Uber driver last month.
