Enemkpali to serve as captain in Bills-Jets game
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Saying he's put his time with the J-E-T-S in the P-A-S-T, Buffalo Bills coach Rex Ryan insisted the focus of attention shouldn't be placed on him.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Saying he's put his time with the J-E-T-S in the P-A-S-T, Buffalo Bills coach Rex Ryan insisted the focus of attention shouldn't be placed on him.
Jose Reyes arrested for allegedly assaulting wife
Jose Reyes arrested on domestic violence charge
Jose Reyes arrested on domestic violence charge
Police: Giants fan torched Bucs' giant flag
A group of fans picked up where their Buccaneers left off Sunday, chasing someone in a number 10 Giants jersey who was torching their team -- well, their team flag, anyway.
A group of fans picked up where their Buccaneers left off Sunday, chasing someone in a number 10 Giants jersey who was torching their team -- well, their team flag, anyway.
Players vote Dallas Keuchel outstanding pitcher in American League
Astros pitcher Dallas Keuchel is named the Outstanding Pitcher in the American League by the Players Choice Awards.
Astros pitcher Dallas Keuchel is named the Outstanding Pitcher in the American League by the Players Choice Awards.
Players vote Carlos Correa outstanding American League rookie
In what could be a preview for Carlos Correa being named the American League Rookie of the Year next week, the Astros shortstop was voted the outstanding AL rookie by the Players Choice Awards.
In what could be a preview for Carlos Correa being named the American League Rookie of the Year next week, the Astros shortstop was voted the outstanding AL rookie by the Players Choice Awards.
Greater Houston Honda Player of the Week: Mario Herrera
Chris Stipes reports about Mario Herrera's story of not letting any obstacles get in his way.
Chris Stipes reports about Mario Herrera's story of not letting any obstacles get in his way.
Harden named Western Conference Player of the Week
James Harden has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week.
James Harden has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week.
Cam Newton tears down Packers banner in Bank of America stadium
Cam Newton was getting in a pregame warmup before the huge Week 9 matchup against the Green Bay Packers, and apparently he spotted a sign. That sign? Well, he apparently wasn't a big fan of it.
Cam Newton was getting in a pregame warmup before the huge Week 9 matchup against the Green Bay Packers, and apparently he spotted a sign. That sign? Well, he apparently wasn't a big fan of it.
Greater Houston Honda Player of the Week: Mario Herrera
Greater Houston Honda Player of the Week: Mario Herrera
Greater Houston Honda Player of the Week: Mario Herrera
Harden scores 46, Rockets hang on to beat Clippers 109-105
LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Harden scored a season-high 46 in his second straight game over 40 points, and the Houston Rockets rallied to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 109-105 Saturday night. Harden made 13 of 14 free throws and was 5 of 10 from 3-point range, helping the Rockets extend their winning streak to four. They were coming off a 116-110 victory at Sacramento on Friday night, when Harden scored 43 points.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Harden scored a season-high 46 in his second straight game over 40 points, and the Houston Rockets rallied to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 109-105 Saturday night. Harden made 13 of 14 free throws and was 5 of 10 from 3-point range, helping the Rockets extend their winning streak to four. They were coming off a 116-110 victory at Sacramento on Friday night, when Harden scored 43 points.
Big plays key Texas romp over winless Kansas 59-20
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Jerrod Heard threw an 84-yard touchdown pass to John Burt on Texas' first offensive play and D'Onta Foreman ran 93-yards for a third quarter score as Texas routed winless Kansas 59-20 Saturday night. Tyrone Swoopes ran for four touchdowns for Texas, two in the fourth quarter. He also threw a 40-yard touchdown in mop-up duty in the Longhorns' highest-scoring game in two seasons, a week after being shut out by Iowa State.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Jerrod Heard threw an 84-yard touchdown pass to John Burt on Texas' first offensive play and D'Onta Foreman ran 93-yards for a third quarter score as Texas routed winless Kansas 59-20 Saturday night. Tyrone Swoopes ran for four touchdowns for Texas, two in the fourth quarter. He also threw a 40-yard touchdown in mop-up duty in the Longhorns' highest-scoring game in two seasons, a week after being shut out by Iowa State.
Grambling State trounces Texas Southern, 41-15
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — Johnathan Williams threw for 197 yards and three touchdowns to help lead Grambling State to a 41-15 victory over Texas Southern on Saturday. Grambling State (7-2, 7-0 Southwestern Athletic Conference) has won seven straight games after back-to-back losses to open the season and currently are in the driver's seat in the SWAC Western division, a game ahead of Prairie View A&M.
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — Johnathan Williams threw for 197 yards and three touchdowns to help lead Grambling State to a 41-15 victory over Texas Southern on Saturday. Grambling State (7-2, 7-0 Southwestern Athletic Conference) has won seven straight games after back-to-back losses to open the season and currently are in the driver's seat in the SWAC Western division, a game ahead of Prairie View A&M.
No. 18 Houston improves to 9-0, beats Cincinnati 33-30
HOUSTON (AP) — No. 18 Houston overcame Gunner Kiel's 523 yards passing, forcing four straight incompletions on the final drive to preserve a 33-30 win over Cincinnati on Saturday and remain unbeaten. A personal foul by Cincinnati coach Tommy Tuberville on fourth and 1 — one of three penalties on the play — led to a Houston touchdown, the first of 16 straight points to open the second half.
HOUSTON (AP) — No. 18 Houston overcame Gunner Kiel's 523 yards passing, forcing four straight incompletions on the final drive to preserve a 33-30 win over Cincinnati on Saturday and remain unbeaten. A personal foul by Cincinnati coach Tommy Tuberville on fourth and 1 — one of three penalties on the play — led to a Houston touchdown, the first of 16 straight points to open the second half.
Auburn ends 2-game skid with 26-10 win over No. 25 A&M
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Jovon Robinson ran for 159 yards and a touchdown and Auburn intercepted three passes in a 26-10 victory over No. 25 Texas A&M on Saturday night. Jeremy Johnson wasn't flashy, but was effective in his first start since Auburn's third game with Sean White out with an injured left knee. Johnson finished with 132 yards and a touchdown.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Jovon Robinson ran for 159 yards and a touchdown and Auburn intercepted three passes in a 26-10 victory over No. 25 Texas A&M on Saturday night. Jeremy Johnson wasn't flashy, but was effective in his first start since Auburn's third game with Sean White out with an injured left knee. Johnson finished with 132 yards and a touchdown.
UH gets past Cincinnati
Tom Herman and Kenneth Farrow talk about UH's 33-30 Saturday win over Cincinnati.
Tom Herman and Kenneth Farrow talk about UH's 33-30 Saturday win over Cincinnati.
No. 12 Oklahoma State upsets No. 5 TCU 49-29 to stay perfect
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — How's this for a playoff statement? By dominating previously unbeaten TCU on Saturday, Oklahoma State gained control of the Big 12 championship race, and perhaps much more. Mason Rudolph passed for 352 yards and five touchdowns, James Washington caught five passes for 184 yards and three touchdowns, and the 12th-ranked Cowboys pulled off a 49-29 upset of the fifth-ranked Horned Frogs.
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — How's this for a playoff statement? By dominating previously unbeaten TCU on Saturday, Oklahoma State gained control of the Big 12 championship race, and perhaps much more. Mason Rudolph passed for 352 yards and five touchdowns, James Washington caught five passes for 184 yards and three touchdowns, and the 12th-ranked Cowboys pulled off a 49-29 upset of the fifth-ranked Horned Frogs.
Harden scores 43 to lead Rockets past Kings 116-110
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Slowly but surely, James Harden and the Houston Rockets are working out of their early-season funk. Now if coach Kevin McHale's group can just get healthy. Harden and scored 22 of his season-high 43 points in the second half to lead the Rockets to a 116-110 win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Slowly but surely, James Harden and the Houston Rockets are working out of their early-season funk. Now if coach Kevin McHale's group can just get healthy. Harden and scored 22 of his season-high 43 points in the second half to lead the Rockets to a 116-110 win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.
Late field goal gives UTEP 24-21 win over Rice
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Mack Leftwich threw two touchdown passes to Jaquan White, and Jay Mattox kicked a 24-yard field goal with 48 seconds left to give UTEP a 24-21 victory over Rice on Friday night. The Miners (4-5, 2-3 Conference USA) marched 73 yards in 16 plays, chewing up 7:25, for the winning field goal. Leftwich twice connected with Hayden Pinke, for gains of 8 and 11 yards, to keep the drive alive.
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Mack Leftwich threw two touchdown passes to Jaquan White, and Jay Mattox kicked a 24-yard field goal with 48 seconds left to give UTEP a 24-21 victory over Rice on Friday night. The Miners (4-5, 2-3 Conference USA) marched 73 yards in 16 plays, chewing up 7:25, for the winning field goal. Leftwich twice connected with Hayden Pinke, for gains of 8 and 11 yards, to keep the drive alive.
Hall of Fame inductee Dorsett fighting brain disorder
PITTSBURGH (AP) — College and Pro Football Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett says he wouldn't discourage young players from taking up the game even as he battles brain disease. The 1976 Heisman Trophy winner while playing at Pittsburgh was diagnosed with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy within the last year. The 61-year-old said Saturday his situation is "frustrating" but that his goal is to "stay in the fight, fight as long as I can and if I can beat it, beat it."
PITTSBURGH (AP) — College and Pro Football Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett says he wouldn't discourage young players from taking up the game even as he battles brain disease. The 1976 Heisman Trophy winner while playing at Pittsburgh was diagnosed with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy within the last year. The 61-year-old said Saturday his situation is "frustrating" but that his goal is to "stay in the fight, fight as long as I can and if I can beat it, beat it."
Univ. of Alabama condemns fan sign mocking Hurricane Katrina
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama is condemning a fan sign targeting LSU that used Hurricane Katrina to mock the team. Pictures of the sign began circulating on social media on Friday. The sign was reportedly hung from an off-campus apartment complex and said "Finish what Katrina started" and included the script 'A' Alabama logo. Alabama said on the school's Twitter account that it is "appalled that anyone would display a banner with such an inappropriate and offensive statement."
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama is condemning a fan sign targeting LSU that used Hurricane Katrina to mock the team. Pictures of the sign began circulating on social media on Friday. The sign was reportedly hung from an off-campus apartment complex and said "Finish what Katrina started" and included the script 'A' Alabama logo. Alabama said on the school's Twitter account that it is "appalled that anyone would display a banner with such an inappropriate and offensive statement."