Ex-Phillie Dykstra Says He Blackmailed Umpires
Lenny Dykstra, the sparkplug of the Phillies’ 1993 World Series team, has been associated with various controversies over the years, from steroid use to a financial scandal that landed him in prison for a time. Now, Dykstra is claiming even more scandalous behavior.
Lenny Dykstra, the sparkplug of the Phillies’ 1993 World Series team, has been associated with various controversies over the years, from steroid use to a financial scandal that landed him in prison for a time. Now, Dykstra is claiming even more scandalous behavior.
White House honors for US women's soccer World Cup champions
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama welcomed the U.S. women's 2015 World Cup champion soccer team to the White House Tuesday, saying the team's victory with class, excitement and style inspired the whole country. "They've inspired millions of girls to dream bigger and, by the way, inspired millions of boys to look at girls differently, which is just as...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama welcomed the U.S. women's 2015 World Cup champion soccer team to the White House Tuesday, saying the team's victory with class, excitement and style inspired the whole country. "They've inspired millions of girls to dream bigger and, by the way, inspired millions of boys to look at girls differently, which is just as...
Texans release quarterback Ryan Mallett, signing T.J. Yates
The Houston Texans released quarterback Ryan Mallett on Tuesday.
The Houston Texans released quarterback Ryan Mallett on Tuesday.
White House honors for US women's soccer World Cup champions
The White House
The White House
11-yard line continues tribute to opponent's teammate
The Renville County West Jaguars have brought the No. 11 jersey of Brandon Limones to every football game this season. Limones was 17 when he passed away unexpectedly in March.
The Renville County West Jaguars have brought the No. 11 jersey of Brandon Limones to every football game this season. Limones was 17 when he passed away unexpectedly in March.
Former Cy-Fair, Rice football star McGuffie makes U.S. Bobsled Team
Former Cy-Fair and Rice football star Sam McGuffie has made the U.S. Bobsled Team.
Former Cy-Fair and Rice football star Sam McGuffie has made the U.S. Bobsled Team.
Greater Houston Honda Player of the Week: Ta'Zhawn Henry
Lamar RB Ta'Zhawn Henry is FOX 26's Greater Houston Honda Player of the Week.
Lamar RB Ta'Zhawn Henry is FOX 26's Greater Houston Honda Player of the Week.
US women beat Brazil 3-1 in World Cup victory tour game
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — If professional women's soccer fever is about to descend on Orlando, the city got a great first taste of it. Alex Morgan, Crystal Dunn and Stephanie McCaffrey scored to help the U.S women's team beat Brazil 3-1 in an exhibition game Sunday before an announced crowd of 32,869 at the Orlando Citrus. The U.S. extended its home undefeated streak to 102 games with the win on its World Cup victory tour. The Americans tied Brazil 1-1 in Seattle on Wednesday night.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — If professional women's soccer fever is about to descend on Orlando, the city got a great first taste of it. Alex Morgan, Crystal Dunn and Stephanie McCaffrey scored to help the U.S women's team beat Brazil 3-1 in an exhibition game Sunday before an announced crowd of 32,869 at the Orlando Citrus. The U.S. extended its home undefeated streak to 102 games with the win on its World Cup victory tour. The Americans tied Brazil 1-1 in Seattle on Wednesday night.
Dynamo lose 3-0 to Whitecaps
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Kekuta Manneh and Kendall Waston scored in the second half and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the Houston Dynamo 3-0 on Sunday to finish second in the Western Conference. Vancouver (16-13-5) earned a first-round bye in the playoffs with the second-place finish.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Kekuta Manneh and Kendall Waston scored in the second half and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the Houston Dynamo 3-0 on Sunday to finish second in the Western Conference. Vancouver (16-13-5) earned a first-round bye in the playoffs with the second-place finish.
Greater Houston Honda Player of the Week: Ta'Zhawn Henry
Lamar RB Ta'Zhawn "Tay-Tay" Henry is FOX 26's Greater Houston Honda Player of the Week.
Lamar RB Ta'Zhawn "Tay-Tay" Henry is FOX 26's Greater Houston Honda Player of the Week.
Arian Foster done for the year
Houston Texans running back Arian Foster suffered a torn achilles’ tendon during the loss to the Miami Dolphins and is out for the season.
Houston Texans running back Arian Foster suffered a torn achilles’ tendon during the loss to the Miami Dolphins and is out for the season.
Dolphins beat Texans 44-26, injury ends season for Foster
NFL Unofficial Final Statistics Houston 0 0 13 13 -- 26 Miami 21 20 0 3 -- 44 First Quarter MIA - TD, Ryan Tannehill,
NFL Unofficial Final Statistics Houston 0 0 13 13 -- 26 Miami 21 20 0 3 -- 44 First Quarter MIA - TD, Ryan Tannehill,
UH football moves up to 18th in polls
The University of Houston continues its climb up the AP football poll.
The University of Houston continues its climb up the AP football poll.
Mallett missed Texans flight to Miami
Ryan Mallett missed the Texans' flight to Miami for the Dolphins game.
Ryan Mallett missed the Texans' flight to Miami for the Dolphins game.
No. 24 Mississippi shuts down No. 15 Texas A&M 23-3
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Chad Kelly threw for 241 yards and two touchdowns and No. 24 Mississippi used a dominant defense to beat No. 15 Texas A&M 23-3 on Saturday night. Ole Miss (6-2, 3-1 Southeastern Conference) bounced back from last week's loss to Memphis. Laquon Treadwell caught five passes for 102 yards and a touchdown and Jaylen Walton ran for 97 yards.
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Chad Kelly threw for 241 yards and two touchdowns and No. 24 Mississippi used a dominant defense to beat No. 15 Texas A&M 23-3 on Saturday night. Ole Miss (6-2, 3-1 Southeastern Conference) bounced back from last week's loss to Memphis. Laquon Treadwell caught five passes for 102 yards and a touchdown and Jaylen Walton ran for 97 yards.
Texas hands Kansas State its fourth straight loss, 23-9
AUSTIN, Texas -- (AP) — During the second quarter Saturday, 76-year-old Kansas State coach Bill Snyder was knocked on his back as he stood on the sideline at the end of a Wildcats' kickoff return. Snyder, hit by return man Morgan Burns, popped back up and kept coaching. "Well, what were my other options?" Snyder asked. Maybe he could have feigned injury. That way, Snyder wouldn't have witnessed another defeat.
AUSTIN, Texas -- (AP) — During the second quarter Saturday, 76-year-old Kansas State coach Bill Snyder was knocked on his back as he stood on the sideline at the end of a Wildcats' kickoff return. Snyder, hit by return man Morgan Burns, popped back up and kept coaching. "Well, what were my other options?" Snyder asked. Maybe he could have feigned injury. That way, Snyder wouldn't have witnessed another defeat.
The Latest on parade crash: 2-year-old is 4th victim to die
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — The latest on the fatal crash at the Oklahoma State homecoming parade (all times local): 1:30 p.m. Police have released the name of the woman arrested on a DUI charge after the crash that killed three people at the Oklahoma State University homecoming game. Stillwater police say the woman taken into custody is 25-year-old Adacia Chambers. They didn't identify her hometown.
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — The latest on the fatal crash at the Oklahoma State homecoming parade (all times local): 1:30 p.m. Police have released the name of the woman arrested on a DUI charge after the crash that killed three people at the Oklahoma State University homecoming game. Stillwater police say the woman taken into custody is 25-year-old Adacia Chambers. They didn't identify her hometown.
No. 21 Houston rolls to 59-10 win over UCF, remains unbeaten
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Even in a 59-10 victory, Houston got a little taste of adversity on Saturday. "We train for adversity. We spend an inordinate amount of time on how to respond," said coach Tom Herman after the No. 21 Cougars (7-0, 4-0 AAC) came back from a sluggish start to dominate winless Central Florida.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Even in a 59-10 victory, Houston got a little taste of adversity on Saturday. "We train for adversity. We spend an inordinate amount of time on how to respond," said coach Tom Herman after the No. 21 Cougars (7-0, 4-0 AAC) came back from a sluggish start to dominate winless Central Florida.
Rice sneaks by Army, 38-31
HOUSTON (AP) — It wasn't pretty by any means, but in the end it was effective. A 13-yard pass from Driphus Jackson to Zach Wright is what Rice needed in the end to get a 38-31 victory against Army on Saturday at Rice Stadium.
HOUSTON (AP) — It wasn't pretty by any means, but in the end it was effective. A 13-yard pass from Driphus Jackson to Zach Wright is what Rice needed in the end to get a 38-31 victory against Army on Saturday at Rice Stadium.
No. 2 Baylor wins 20th straight at home, 45-27 over Iowa St
WACO, Texas (AP) — Corey Coleman had two more touchdown catches, Shock Linwood ran for 171 yards and second-ranked Baylor stretched its FBS-best home winning streak to 20 games. Yet, these weren't the point-a-minute Bears everyone has been used to seeing this season. On a dreary and rainy day along the Brazos River, Baylor was held under 60 points for the first time in six games, but never trailed in a 45-27 victory Saturday over Iowa State.
WACO, Texas (AP) — Corey Coleman had two more touchdown catches, Shock Linwood ran for 171 yards and second-ranked Baylor stretched its FBS-best home winning streak to 20 games. Yet, these weren't the point-a-minute Bears everyone has been used to seeing this season. On a dreary and rainy day along the Brazos River, Baylor was held under 60 points for the first time in six games, but never trailed in a 45-27 victory Saturday over Iowa State.