Smith leads Grizzlies past Rockets, 92-89
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Russ Smith scored 12 points, Jeff Green and Courtney Lee added 11 apiece and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Houston Rockets 92-89 on Tuesday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Brandan Wright, signed by Memphis in the offseason, scored 10 points on 4-of-6 shooting. Trevor Ariza led the Rockets with 12 points, while James Harden added 11, going 4 for 11 and just 1 of 7 from 3-point range. Ty Lawson finished with 10 points in his Rockets debut.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Russ Smith scored 12 points, Jeff Green and Courtney Lee added 11 apiece and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Houston Rockets 92-89 on Tuesday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Brandan Wright, signed by Memphis in the offseason, scored 10 points on 4-of-6 shooting. Trevor Ariza led the Rockets with 12 points, while James Harden added 11, going 4 for 11 and just 1 of 7 from 3-point range. Ty Lawson finished with 10 points in his Rockets debut.
Texas deputy joins high school drumline, wows crowd
A Texas deputy's drumming skills are going viral, all thanks to a video posted online.
A Texas deputy's drumming skills are going viral, all thanks to a video posted online.
Friend accused of stealing, selling pitcher Bronson Arroyo's yacht
Agents say they have arrested a Tampa man who stole a major league pitcher's $167,000 yacht and sold it for a fraction of its value.
Agents say they have arrested a Tampa man who stole a major league pitcher's $167,000 yacht and sold it for a fraction of its value.
Keuchel, Astros still have something to prove against Yanks
NEW YORK (AP) — For Dallas Keuchel, pitching on three days' rest for the Houston Astros in the American League wild-card game is just one more chance to prove a season's worth of doubters wrong. "I play with a chip on my shoulder," Keuchel said Monday at Yankee Stadium. "I think a lot of the guys do in there as well. And we'll always carry that."
NEW YORK (AP) — For Dallas Keuchel, pitching on three days' rest for the Houston Astros in the American League wild-card game is just one more chance to prove a season's worth of doubters wrong. "I play with a chip on my shoulder," Keuchel said Monday at Yankee Stadium. "I think a lot of the guys do in there as well. And we'll always carry that."
Selfie party girls turn table on TV announcers
The sorority girls mocked on TV while taking selfies during an Arizona Diamondbacks game are now turning the tables on the team and the announcers who were mocking them.
The sorority girls mocked on TV while taking selfies during an Arizona Diamondbacks game are now turning the tables on the team and the announcers who were mocking them.
Max Scherzer pitches second no-hitter of the season in Nats win over Mets
Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer pitched his second no-hitter of the 2015 season Saturday night against the New York Mets.
Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer pitched his second no-hitter of the 2015 season Saturday night against the New York Mets.
Rangers division title clinches Astros' postseason
The Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday 9-2.
The Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday 9-2.
Astros clinch first playoff trip since 2005
The Astros lost on Sunday 5-3 to the Diamondbacks.
The Astros lost on Sunday 5-3 to the Diamondbacks.
Greater Houston Honda Player of the Week: Ed Oliver
Westfield defensive lineman Ed Oliver, a UH verbal commit, is FOX 26's Greater Houston Honda Player of the Week.
Westfield defensive lineman Ed Oliver, a UH verbal commit, is FOX 26's Greater Houston Honda Player of the Week.
Texans lose to Falcons 48-21
ATLANTA (AP) — No need for another fourth-quarter comeback. Devonta Freeman and the Atlanta Falcons dominated this one right from the start. Freeman scored three more touchdowns and the Falcons remained unbeaten, romping 48-21 over the hapless Houston Texans on Sunday.
ATLANTA (AP) — No need for another fourth-quarter comeback. Devonta Freeman and the Atlanta Falcons dominated this one right from the start. Freeman scored three more touchdowns and the Falcons remained unbeaten, romping 48-21 over the hapless Houston Texans on Sunday.
McHugh, Rasmus help Astros beat Diamondbacks 6-2
PHOENIX (AP) — Collin McHugh earned his 19th victory, Colby Rasmus homered twice and the Houston Astros beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2 on Saturday night to clinch at least a tie for the American League's second wild card. The Astros remained in contention for the AL West title as well as the league's first wild card.
PHOENIX (AP) — Collin McHugh earned his 19th victory, Colby Rasmus homered twice and the Houston Astros beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2 on Saturday night to clinch at least a tie for the American League's second wild card. The Astros remained in contention for the AL West title as well as the league's first wild card.
Allen helps No. 14 Aggies over No. 21 Bulldogs 30-17
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Kyle Allen threw for 322 yards and two touchdowns to help No. 14 Texas A&M remain undefeated with a 30-17 win over No. 21 Mississippi State on Saturday night. The Aggies (5-0, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) led by 14 at halftime. They didn't score a touchdown in the second half, but added two field goals and forced two turnovers to secure the victory.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Kyle Allen threw for 322 yards and two touchdowns to help No. 14 Texas A&M remain undefeated with a 30-17 win over No. 21 Mississippi State on Saturday night. The Aggies (5-0, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) led by 14 at halftime. They didn't score a touchdown in the second half, but added two field goals and forced two turnovers to secure the victory.
Western Kentucky rolls to 49-10 win over Rice
HOUSTON (AP) — Brandon Doughty threw for 409 yards and four first-half touchdowns to lead Western Kentucky to a 49-10 win over Rice on Saturday. D'Andre Ferby added two touchdown runs for the Hilltoppers (4-1, 2-0 Conference USA), who piled up 504 yards.
HOUSTON (AP) — Brandon Doughty threw for 409 yards and four first-half touchdowns to lead Western Kentucky to a 49-10 win over Rice on Saturday. D'Andre Ferby added two touchdown runs for the Hilltoppers (4-1, 2-0 Conference USA), who piled up 504 yards.
20 wins for Keuchel, Astros set runs record with 21
PHOENIX (AP) — Dallas Keuchel became the AL's first 20-game winner and the Houston Astros backed him with the highest-scoring game in team history, moving closer to a playoff berth by routing the Arizona Diamondbacks 21-5 Friday night. The Astros have won five of six and held their one-game edge over the Los Angeles Angels for the second AL wild-card spot. Houston trails West leader Texas by two games with two to play.
PHOENIX (AP) — Dallas Keuchel became the AL's first 20-game winner and the Houston Astros backed him with the highest-scoring game in team history, moving closer to a playoff berth by routing the Arizona Diamondbacks 21-5 Friday night. The Astros have won five of six and held their one-game edge over the Los Angeles Angels for the second AL wild-card spot. Houston trails West leader Texas by two games with two to play.
Angels win 2-1 to prevent Rangers from clinching AL West
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — With Mike Trout and Albert Pujols leading the way, the Los Angeles Angels are still in the chase for a playoff spot. Trout hit a leadoff triple in the ninth inning and scored on Pujols' tiebreaking single for a 2-1 victory Friday night in Texas, keeping the Rangers from clinching the AL West title that Los Angeles won last season. "We can't lose anymore. Plain and simple," Trout said. "We've got to fight to the end ... try to get to the postseason."
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — With Mike Trout and Albert Pujols leading the way, the Los Angeles Angels are still in the chase for a playoff spot. Trout hit a leadoff triple in the ninth inning and scored on Pujols' tiebreaking single for a 2-1 victory Friday night in Texas, keeping the Rangers from clinching the AL West title that Los Angeles won last season. "We can't lose anymore. Plain and simple," Trout said. "We've got to fight to the end ... try to get to the postseason."
Football coach not feeding players sparks change at J.C.S.U.
Johnson C. Smith head football coach Kermit Blount is being investigated for not feeding a group of his players who showed up late to a team breakfast.
Johnson C. Smith head football coach Kermit Blount is being investigated for not feeding a group of his players who showed up late to a team breakfast.
Friday night lights turns into fight at area high school game
A fight broke out at the Spring High School vs Westfield High School football game earlier this evening, not in the stands but on the field.
A fight broke out at the Spring High School vs Westfield High School football game earlier this evening, not in the stands but on the field.
Louisville Investigating Claims a Staffer Hired Escorts for Basketball Recruits
Louisville said Friday it has launched an investigation into allegations that former Cardinals staffer Andre McGee paid an escort service to provide sex for recruits.
Louisville said Friday it has launched an investigation into allegations that former Cardinals staffer Andre McGee paid an escort service to provide sex for recruits.
Arian Foster says there is a 'chance' he could return Sunday
Four-time Pro Bowl Running back Arian Foster said he could play Sunday for the Texans in Atlanta against the Falcons.
Four-time Pro Bowl Running back Arian Foster said he could play Sunday for the Texans in Atlanta against the Falcons.
Two Austin roommates battle it out over a baseball game
Austin police say they arrested 25-year-old Jeon Sung for assault after he attacked his roommate because he was watching baseball.
Austin police say they arrested 25-year-old Jeon Sung for assault after he attacked his roommate because he was watching baseball.