Road to playoffs can be long, brutal grind or rapid ride
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Alex Rios bounced through four organizations and played nearly 1,700 games before he finally appeared in a postseason game with the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night. It hasn't taken Kyle Schwarber or Carlos Correa nearly as long.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Alex Rios bounced through four organizations and played nearly 1,700 games before he finally appeared in a postseason game with the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night. It hasn't taken Kyle Schwarber or Carlos Correa nearly as long.
Royals rally, beat Astros 5-4 to even ALDS at 1 game each
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals whipped out the same formula that carried them to last year's World Series to turn back the Houston Astros and tie their AL Division Series at a game apiece. Some clutch hitting. Stingy defense. An unflappable bullpen. Even a little help from replay. "Just battling," first baseman Eric Hosmer said. "That's what this team does so well."
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals whipped out the same formula that carried them to last year's World Series to turn back the Houston Astros and tie their AL Division Series at a game apiece. Some clutch hitting. Stingy defense. An unflappable bullpen. Even a little help from replay. "Just battling," first baseman Eric Hosmer said. "That's what this team does so well."
Hoyer named starting QB for Texans against Jaguars
Hoyer named starting QB for Texans against Jaguars
Hoyer named starting QB for Texans against Jaguars
WATCH: Military dad surprises family at Gator game
Video of another sweet military family reunion is bringing out all the feels. It happened at the Florida Gators game Saturday, where the Denkins family received the ultimate surprise.
Video of another sweet military family reunion is bringing out all the feels. It happened at the Florida Gators game Saturday, where the Denkins family received the ultimate surprise.
Floyd County Boy Who Needs Prosthetic Legs Drafted by Coosa Eagles
The 9-year-old Rome boy who the community is rallying behind to raise money for prosthetic legs got drafted this week by the Coosa Eagles.
The 9-year-old Rome boy who the community is rallying behind to raise money for prosthetic legs got drafted this week by the Coosa Eagles.
McHugh pitches Astros to 5-2 win over Royals to open ALDS
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Collin McHugh and the Houston Astros beat the Kansas City Royals at their own game Thursday night, relying on sharp pitching and stingy defense for a 5-2 victory in the opener of their AL Division Series.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Collin McHugh and the Houston Astros beat the Kansas City Royals at their own game Thursday night, relying on sharp pitching and stingy defense for a 5-2 victory in the opener of their AL Division Series.
Johnson has 2 TD receptions, leads Colts over Texans 27-20
HOUSTON (AP) — Andre Johnson had two touchdown catches against his former team to help the Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 27-20 on Thursday night. Johnson, who spent his first 12 NFL seasons in Houston before he was released in March, pushed the lead to 27-17 with a 2-yard touchdown reception from Matt Hasselbeck in the fourth quarter. Johnson finished with six catches for 77 yards. The Colts (3-2) extended their AFC South winning streak to an NFL-record 16 games.
HOUSTON (AP) — Andre Johnson had two touchdown catches against his former team to help the Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 27-20 on Thursday night. Johnson, who spent his first 12 NFL seasons in Houston before he was released in March, pushed the lead to 27-17 with a 2-yard touchdown reception from Matt Hasselbeck in the fourth quarter. Johnson finished with six catches for 77 yards. The Colts (3-2) extended their AFC South winning streak to an NFL-record 16 games.
Ward, Farrow lead Houston past SMU 49-28
HOUSTON (AP) — Gary Ward Jr. ran for four touchdowns and Kenneth Farrow ran for three as Houston defeated SMU 49-28 on Thursday night. Ward, who completed 16 of 18 passes for 243 yards, led the Cougars (5-0, 2-0 American Conference) with 82 yards on 14 carries, finding the end zone once in each quarter. Ward has rushed for 11 touchdowns and passed for eight this season but his 82 yards on the ground is his lowest output of the season.
HOUSTON (AP) — Gary Ward Jr. ran for four touchdowns and Kenneth Farrow ran for three as Houston defeated SMU 49-28 on Thursday night. Ward, who completed 16 of 18 passes for 243 yards, led the Cougars (5-0, 2-0 American Conference) with 82 yards on 14 carries, finding the end zone once in each quarter. Ward has rushed for 11 touchdowns and passed for eight this season but his 82 yards on the ground is his lowest output of the season.
Crane: 'We really stuck to what we were trying to do'
FOX 26 Sports Director Mark Berman spoke 1-on-1 with Astros owner Jim Crane shortly before Game 1 of the American League Division Series.
FOX 26 Sports Director Mark Berman spoke 1-on-1 with Astros owner Jim Crane shortly before Game 1 of the American League Division Series.
Htown Takeover: Sports rules Houston's Thursday
Thursday is an unbelievable day for Houston sports.
Thursday is an unbelievable day for Houston sports.
Former Texans star Johnson returns to Houston with Colts
HOUSTON (AP) — Andre Johnson doesn't have any bad feelings toward the Houston Texans. However, as he prepares to return to Houston with the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday night, he wants to make it clear that he didn't want to leave the Texans. The steadily low-key lilt of Johnson's voice changed to a decidedly aggravated tone when a reporter referred to his "decision to leave the Texans" before asking about reports that he asked for his release in Houston after 12 seasons.
HOUSTON (AP) — Andre Johnson doesn't have any bad feelings toward the Houston Texans. However, as he prepares to return to Houston with the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday night, he wants to make it clear that he didn't want to leave the Texans. The steadily low-key lilt of Johnson's voice changed to a decidedly aggravated tone when a reporter referred to his "decision to leave the Texans" before asking about reports that he asked for his release in Houston after 12 seasons.
Astros drop veteran reliever Qualls from ALDS roster
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Astros have left veteran reliever Chad Qualls, part of their last playoff team in 2005, off their roster for their AL Division Series against the Kansas City Royals. Qualls was on the 25-man roster for the Astros' wild-card game against the Yankees but did not pitch. The 36-year-old right-hander had a 4.38 ERA this season.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Astros have left veteran reliever Chad Qualls, part of their last playoff team in 2005, off their roster for their AL Division Series against the Kansas City Royals. Qualls was on the 25-man roster for the Astros' wild-card game against the Yankees but did not pitch. The 36-year-old right-hander had a 4.38 ERA this season.
WATCH: Benches clear after Arrieta hit by pitch
Jake Arrieta allowed four hits in nine dominant innings and the Cubs rolled to a 4-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the NL wild-card game on Wednesday night.
Jake Arrieta allowed four hits in nine dominant innings and the Cubs rolled to a 4-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the NL wild-card game on Wednesday night.
An emotional reunion as soldier surprises family at football game
An emotional family reunion took place on the field of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, in Gainesville, when Chief Warrant Officer Kristian Denkins walked onto ‘The Swamp’ to surprise his waiting family.
An emotional family reunion took place on the field of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, in Gainesville, when Chief Warrant Officer Kristian Denkins walked onto ‘The Swamp’ to surprise his waiting family.
Harden's 19 points help Rockets over Mavericks 109-82
HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden had 19 points and five assists in the first half and the Houston Rockets went on to a 109-82 preseason victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. Harden and Patrick Beverley, who made four 3-pointers, were Houston's only two regulars in the starting lineup one night after the Rockets (1-1) started all their top players in their preseason opener at Memphis.
HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden had 19 points and five assists in the first half and the Houston Rockets went on to a 109-82 preseason victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. Harden and Patrick Beverley, who made four 3-pointers, were Houston's only two regulars in the starting lineup one night after the Rockets (1-1) started all their top players in their preseason opener at Memphis.
Astros readying for Kansas City
With the Yankees now in the rearview mirror, the Astros are now focusing on their ALDS matchup with the Royals.
With the Yankees now in the rearview mirror, the Astros are now focusing on their ALDS matchup with the Royals.
Bevo has life-threatening condition, won't travel to Dallas for Texas-OU
A bad year keeps getting worse for the University of Texas football team.
A bad year keeps getting worse for the University of Texas football team.
Mighty Mites 'Whip' and 'Nae Nae'
The dance craze ' Whip' and 'Nae Nae' has taken over the football field in Massachusetts. During a Might Mites game, the tiny players broke out their best moves.
The dance craze ' Whip' and 'Nae Nae' has taken over the football field in Massachusetts. During a Might Mites game, the tiny players broke out their best moves.
Extraordinary Ordinary: Sarasota woman to run 37th NYC Marathon
As a former P.E. teacher, Connie Brown knows the importance of exercise. It's a passion to take it above and beyond that to marathons.
As a former P.E. teacher, Connie Brown knows the importance of exercise. It's a passion to take it above and beyond that to marathons.
Keuchel sharp, Astros beat Yankees 3-0 in AL wild-card game
NEW YORK (AP) — Dallas Keuchel pitched three-hit ball for six baffling innings, Colby Rasmus and Carlos Gomez each homered, and the Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 3-0 Tuesday night in the American League wild-card game. The orange-clad Astros now advance to the AL Divison Series, where they will face the defending AL champion Royals. Game 1 is Thursday night in Kansas City.
NEW YORK (AP) — Dallas Keuchel pitched three-hit ball for six baffling innings, Colby Rasmus and Carlos Gomez each homered, and the Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 3-0 Tuesday night in the American League wild-card game. The orange-clad Astros now advance to the AL Divison Series, where they will face the defending AL champion Royals. Game 1 is Thursday night in Kansas City.