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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
Carolina Panthers' Michael Oher has been cited by police in Nashville for allegedly assaulting an Uber driver last month.
Judge agrees to toss Aaron Hernandez's murder conviction
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) - Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez's conviction in a 2013 murder can be erased because he died before his appeal was heard, a judge ruled Tuesday. Judge E. Susan Garsh said a legal doctrine that calls for vacating convictions when a defendant dies before an appeal can be heard was binding precedent. She said she was compelled to follow it.
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) - Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez's conviction in a 2013 murder can be erased because he died before his appeal was heard, a judge ruled Tuesday. Judge E. Susan Garsh said a legal doctrine that calls for vacating convictions when a defendant dies before an appeal can be heard was binding precedent. She said she was compelled to follow it.
Schwarzenegger, Simone Manuel in JJ Watt Charity Classic
Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Olympics gold medal gymnast will both be taking part in the 5th Annual JJ Watt Charity Classic softball game at Minute Maid Park on Saturday.
Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Olympics gold medal gymnast will both be taking part in the 5th Annual JJ Watt Charity Classic softball game at Minute Maid Park on Saturday.
Rockets center Nene to miss remaining NBA playoff games
The Houston Rockets have announced that center Nene will miss the remainder of the NBA playoffs after suffering a left adductor (groin) tear. The team is reviewing treatment options for him.
The Houston Rockets have announced that center Nene will miss the remainder of the NBA playoffs after suffering a left adductor (groin) tear. The team is reviewing treatment options for him.
Harden, Rockets rout Spurs 125-104 to tie series
James Harden scored 28 points, Eric Gordon added 22 and the Houston Rockets rebounded from consecutive losses to beat the San Antonio Spurs 125-104 on Sunday night and tie the Western Conference semifinal at 2-2. The Rockets never trailed and used hot 3-point shooting to pull away in the third quarter. Game 5 is Tuesday night in San Antonio. Jonathon Simmons had 17 points for the Spurs, and...
James Harden scored 28 points, Eric Gordon added 22 and the Houston Rockets rebounded from consecutive losses to beat the San Antonio Spurs 125-104 on Sunday night and tie the Western Conference semifinal at 2-2. The Rockets never trailed and used hot 3-point shooting to pull away in the third quarter. Game 5 is Tuesday night in San Antonio. Jonathon Simmons had 17 points for the Spurs, and...