Rockets clinch playoff berth with 116-81 win over Kings

Rockets clinch playoff berth with 116-81 win over Kings

After it looked as if they'd be heading home early just a week ago, the Houston Rockets are in the playoffs after securing the final Western Conference playoff spot on the last day of the regular season. "A lot of people wrote us off, thought we weren't going to make the playoffs and here we are," James Harden said. Harden scored 38 points to lead the Rockets to an easy 116-81...

After it looked as if they'd be heading home early just a week ago, the Houston Rockets are in the playoffs after securing the final Western Conference playoff spot on the last day of the regular season. "A lot of people wrote us off, thought we weren't going to make the playoffs and here we are," James Harden said. Harden scored 38 points to lead the Rockets to an easy 116-81...

Braves' Hector Olivera charged with assault at Va. hotel

Braves' Hector Olivera charged with assault at Va. hotel

A member of the Atlanta Braves has been taken into custody after allegations that he struck a woman last night in Virginia. 

A member of the Atlanta Braves has been taken into custody after allegations that he struck a woman last night in Virginia. 

Point guard L.J. Rose to leave Houston Cougars basketball program

Point guard L.J. Rose to leave Houston Cougars basketball program

Receiving his bachelor’s degree in May, University of Houston point guard L.J. Rose has elected to explore options with other schools for the 2016-17 season.

Receiving his bachelor’s degree in May, University of Houston point guard L.J. Rose has elected to explore options with other schools for the 2016-17 season.

UH assistant basketball coach takes over women's program at Prairie View A&M

UH assistant basketball coach takes over women's program at Prairie View A&M

Prairie View A&M did not have to go far to find the school’s seventh head coach for the Lady Panthers basketball team since its inception in 1981.

Prairie View A&M did not have to go far to find the school’s seventh head coach for the Lady Panthers basketball team since its inception in 1981.

Former Astros, Giants general manager Spec Richardson dies at 93

Former Astros, Giants general manager Spec Richardson dies at 93

Former Houston Astros and San Francisco Giants general manager H.B. "Spec" Richardson has died at the age of 93. The Muscogee County coroner's office confirmed Richardson died at his home in Columbus, Georgia on Tuesday due to natural causes. Richardson was general manager of the Astros from 1967-75 and was the Giants' GM from 1976-80.

Former Houston Astros and San Francisco Giants general manager H.B. "Spec" Richardson has died at the age of 93. The Muscogee County coroner's office confirmed Richardson died at his home in Columbus, Georgia on Tuesday due to natural causes. Richardson was general manager of the Astros from 1967-75 and was the Giants' GM from 1976-80.

Roseville man catches five foul balls at Tigers game

Roseville man catches five foul balls at Tigers game

Chances of catching a foul ball at Comerica Park are like hitting the lottery, but a Tigers fan from Roseville has done it five times -- and then some.

Chances of catching a foul ball at Comerica Park are like hitting the lottery, but a Tigers fan from Roseville has done it five times -- and then some.

'Colby Jack' helps McHugh lead Astros to win home opener 8-2 over Royals

'Colby Jack' helps McHugh lead Astros to win home opener 8-2 over Royals

To open the Major League Baseball season at Minute Maid Park, the Houston Astros faced off against the Kansas City Royals, the team that eliminated them from the 2015 American League Division Series

To open the Major League Baseball season at Minute Maid Park, the Houston Astros faced off against the Kansas City Royals, the team that eliminated them from the 2015 American League Division Series

Harden, Howard keep Rockets alive with win over Wolves

Harden, Howard keep Rockets alive with win over Wolves

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With almost no margin for error, James Harden, Dwight Howard and the Houston Rockets finally delivered the kind of effort everyone has been waiting to see all season long. It came at the expense of the young Minnesota Timberwolves, who were just starting to feel good about themselves. Harden scored 34 points and Howard had 19 points and eight rebounds to keep the...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With almost no margin for error, James Harden, Dwight Howard and the Houston Rockets finally delivered the kind of effort everyone has been waiting to see all season long. It came at the expense of the young Minnesota Timberwolves, who were just starting to feel good about themselves. Harden scored 34 points and Howard had 19 points and eight rebounds to keep the...

Harden, Rockets win in Kobe's Houston farewell

Harden, Rockets win in Kobe's Houston farewell

HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden scored 20 of his 40 points in the fourth quarter, and the Houston Rockets kept their playoff hopes alive with a 130-110 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. The Rockets, who had lost two in a row, entered the day one game behind Utah for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Harden also had 13 assists. Trevor Ariza and Patrick Beverley...

HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden scored 20 of his 40 points in the fourth quarter, and the Houston Rockets kept their playoff hopes alive with a 130-110 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. The Rockets, who had lost two in a row, entered the day one game behind Utah for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Harden also had 13 assists. Trevor Ariza and Patrick Beverley...

Willett wins the Masters after shocking Spieth collapse

Willett wins the Masters after shocking Spieth collapse

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Jordan Spieth couldn't bear to watch, turning his head before another shot splashed into Rae's Creek. Moments later, Danny Willett looked up at the large leaderboard at the 15th green and couldn't believe what he saw. This Masters turned into a shocker Sunday, right down to the green jacket ceremony.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Jordan Spieth couldn't bear to watch, turning his head before another shot splashed into Rae's Creek. Moments later, Danny Willett looked up at the large leaderboard at the 15th green and couldn't believe what he saw. This Masters turned into a shocker Sunday, right down to the green jacket ceremony.

Brewers get to wild Astros ace Dallas Keuchel for 3-2 win

Brewers get to wild Astros ace Dallas Keuchel for 3-2 win

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Houston Astros ace Dallas Keuchel had control problems in the first inning. His teammates were unable to bail him out at the plate late in the game. Jose Altuve and Preston Tucker homered against Milwaukee's Jimmy Nelson, but that was it for Houston's offense and Keuchel's early wildness was costly in a 3-2 loss to the Brewers on Sunday.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Houston Astros ace Dallas Keuchel had control problems in the first inning. His teammates were unable to bail him out at the plate late in the game. Jose Altuve and Preston Tucker homered against Milwaukee's Jimmy Nelson, but that was it for Houston's offense and Keuchel's early wildness was costly in a 3-2 loss to the Brewers on Sunday.

Late Sounders goal leads to 1-1 draw against Dynamo

Late Sounders goal leads to 1-1 draw against Dynamo

HOUSTON (AP) — Chad Marshall scored in the 94th minute to give the Seattle Sounders a 1-1 tie with the Houston Dynamo on Sunday. Marshall buried the finish from a behind the 6-yard box after Oalex Anderson's cross deflected off goalkeeper Joe Willis and defender Raul Rodriguez. The final whistle blew shortly after the ensuing kickoff to give Seattle (1-3-1) its first draw of the season.

HOUSTON (AP) — Chad Marshall scored in the 94th minute to give the Seattle Sounders a 1-1 tie with the Houston Dynamo on Sunday. Marshall buried the finish from a behind the 6-yard box after Oalex Anderson's cross deflected off goalkeeper Joe Willis and defender Raul Rodriguez. The final whistle blew shortly after the ensuing kickoff to give Seattle (1-3-1) its first draw of the season.

Former NFL, ex-Saint, Will Smith killed in double shooting

Former NFL, ex-Saint, Will Smith killed in double shooting

Former NFL defensive lineman Will Smith was shot and killed in an apparent road rage incident in New Orleans late Saturday, authorities said.

Former NFL defensive lineman Will Smith was shot and killed in an apparent road rage incident in New Orleans late Saturday, authorities said.

Rasmus hits 2 HRs, Fister wins as Astros beat Brewers 6-4

Rasmus hits 2 HRs, Fister wins as Astros beat Brewers 6-4

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Colby Rasmus had two home runs and a sacrifice fly to lead the Houston Astros to a 6-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night. Doug Fister (1-0) won his Astros' debut, allowing three runs and five hits with six strikeouts in five innings.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Colby Rasmus had two home runs and a sacrifice fly to lead the Houston Astros to a 6-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night. Doug Fister (1-0) won his Astros' debut, allowing three runs and five hits with six strikeouts in five innings.

Low-income kids get straight A's after joining basketball team in Minneapolis

Low-income kids get straight A's after joining basketball team in Minneapolis

At the heart of our communities are people who go above and beyond to lift others up. Like on the courts at Phelps Parks Recreation Center in south Minneapolis, where a group of third grade boys are learning valuable lessons about basketball and life.

At the heart of our communities are people who go above and beyond to lift others up. Like on the courts at Phelps Parks Recreation Center in south Minneapolis, where a group of third grade boys are learning valuable lessons about basketball and life.