Players-only minicamp gave Rockets head start
Tuesday may have been the first day of Rockets training camp, but the players have been readying for their new season before this day came.
Tuesday may have been the first day of Rockets training camp, but the players have been readying for their new season before this day came.
Carter, McCullers lead Astros to 3-2 win over Mariners
SEATTLE (AP) — Chris Carter drove in the go-ahead run with Houston's third solo homer, rookie Lance McCullers pitched effectively into the seventh inning and the Astros enhanced their position in a crowded AL playoff race with their 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night. Houston moved with 1 1/2 games of first-place Texas in the AL West and maintained its slim lead in the chase for the second wild card. The Rangers lost 7-4 at home to the Detroit Tigers.
SEATTLE (AP) — Chris Carter drove in the go-ahead run with Houston's third solo homer, rookie Lance McCullers pitched effectively into the seventh inning and the Astros enhanced their position in a crowded AL playoff race with their 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night. Houston moved with 1 1/2 games of first-place Texas in the AL West and maintained its slim lead in the chase for the second wild card. The Rangers lost 7-4 at home to the Detroit Tigers.
Army veteran shot in the back after baseball game may never walk again
An Army vet may never walk again after he was shot in the back while leaving a St. Louis Cardinals home game on Friday.
An Army vet may never walk again after he was shot in the back while leaving a St. Louis Cardinals home game on Friday.
Cowboys star Jason Witten has his own cereal
Forget eating your Wheaties every morning – now Cowboys fans can chow down on Witten’s Lucky Stars.
Forget eating your Wheaties every morning – now Cowboys fans can chow down on Witten’s Lucky Stars.
Football Pads and a Tiara, This Homecoming Queen is a Triple Threat
It's no big deal to hear of a football player being crowned homecoming king, but what about a player being crowned queen? That happened this past weekend in Michigan.
It's no big deal to hear of a football player being crowned homecoming king, but what about a player being crowned queen? That happened this past weekend in Michigan.
It's that time of year! Full recap of Rockets Media Day
From Ty Lawson to Montrezl Harrell, Mark Berman goes truly in-depth with Rockets Media Day.
From Ty Lawson to Montrezl Harrell, Mark Berman goes truly in-depth with Rockets Media Day.
Ty Lawson bringing championship optimism to Rockets
Most of the buzz during Rockets Media Day was about what Ty Lawson could do to aid the Rockets' championship quest.
Most of the buzz during Rockets Media Day was about what Ty Lawson could do to aid the Rockets' championship quest.
UH's William Jackson wins AAC Defensive Player of the Week
William Jackson is the latest Houston Cougar to receive attention for his accomplishments on the field.
William Jackson is the latest Houston Cougar to receive attention for his accomplishments on the field.
A day at Minute Maid Park
The team behind the team that is the Houston Astros -- the unsung heroes who all make any given game day at the ballpark a success. View the photo gallery ==>
The team behind the team that is the Houston Astros -- the unsung heroes who all make any given game day at the ballpark a success. View the photo gallery ==>
Greater Houston Honda Player of the Week - Kyle Porter
Katy's Kyle Porter is FOX 26's newest Greater Houston Honda Player of the Week.
Katy's Kyle Porter is FOX 26's newest Greater Houston Honda Player of the Week.
Cowboys quick out in 39-28 loss to Falcons without Romo, Dez
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys were off and running without Tony Romo and Dez Bryant. Joseph Randle had touchdown runs on the Cowboys' first two possessions for a quick lead, and none of Brandon Weeden's 14 pass attempts before halftime hit the ground; he had 13 completions and an interception.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys were off and running without Tony Romo and Dez Bryant. Joseph Randle had touchdown runs on the Cowboys' first two possessions for a quick lead, and none of Brandon Weeden's 14 pass attempts before halftime hit the ground; he had 13 completions and an interception.
Astros beat Rangers 4-2 to tighten AL West race
HOUSTON (AP) — Dallas Keuchel improved to 15-0 at home this season, pitching the Houston Astros past Texas 4-2 Sunday and cutting the Rangers' lead in the AL West to 2 ½ games. Along with closing in on Texas with a week left in the regular season, the Astros held their lead for the second AL wild card spot. They began the day a half-game ahead of the Los Angeles Angels, and stayed 1 1/2 games in front of Minnesota.
HOUSTON (AP) — Dallas Keuchel improved to 15-0 at home this season, pitching the Houston Astros past Texas 4-2 Sunday and cutting the Rangers' lead in the AL West to 2 ½ games. Along with closing in on Texas with a week left in the regular season, the Astros held their lead for the second AL wild card spot. They began the day a half-game ahead of the Los Angeles Angels, and stayed 1 1/2 games in front of Minnesota.
Mallett leads Texans to 1st win over Buccaneers
HOUSTON (AP) — Ryan Mallett threw for threw for 228 yards and a touchdown and Alfred Blue had 139 yards rushing with a score to lead the Houston Texans to a 19-9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Mallett gave Houston (1-2) an early lead on a 5-yard touchdown pass to DeAndre Hopkins on the opening drive.
HOUSTON (AP) — Ryan Mallett threw for threw for 228 yards and a touchdown and Alfred Blue had 139 yards rushing with a score to lead the Houston Texans to a 19-9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Mallett gave Houston (1-2) an early lead on a 5-yard touchdown pass to DeAndre Hopkins on the opening drive.
Astros honor Pearland West Little Leaguers
The Pearland West Little Leaguers had quite the day Saturday at Minute Maid Park.
The Pearland West Little Leaguers had quite the day Saturday at Minute Maid Park.
Still in playoff hunt, Dynamo beat Rapids
HOUSTON (AP) — Brad Davis scored the go-ahead goal in the 47th minute and the Houston Dynamo held off the Colorado Rapids 3-2 on Saturday night. It was the Dynamo's second win in a row and their first league victory against Colorado in 10 tries goings back to a 1-0 victory at Robertson Stadium on April 19, 2009. Houston (11-12-8) never trailed but twice conceded an equalizing goal to the Rapids' Vicente Sanchez in the first half.
HOUSTON (AP) — Brad Davis scored the go-ahead goal in the 47th minute and the Houston Dynamo held off the Colorado Rapids 3-2 on Saturday night. It was the Dynamo's second win in a row and their first league victory against Colorado in 10 tries goings back to a 1-0 victory at Robertson Stadium on April 19, 2009. Houston (11-12-8) never trailed but twice conceded an equalizing goal to the Rapids' Vicente Sanchez in the first half.
No. 14 Texas A&M rallies for 28-21 OT win over Arkansas
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kyle Allen threw for 358 yards, with a 20-yard touchdown to Christian Kirk in overtime as No. 14 Texas A&M completed another late comeback against Arkansas, winning the SEC opener 28-21 on Saturday night. The Aggies (4-0) had a chance to win the game on the final play of regulation, but Taylor Bertolet's 38-yard field goal attempt was just wide right.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kyle Allen threw for 358 yards, with a 20-yard touchdown to Christian Kirk in overtime as No. 14 Texas A&M completed another late comeback against Arkansas, winning the SEC opener 28-21 on Saturday night. The Aggies (4-0) had a chance to win the game on the final play of regulation, but Taylor Bertolet's 38-yard field goal attempt was just wide right.
Ward leads Houston past Texas State 59-14
HOUSTON (AP) — Greg Ward Jr. accounted for six touchdowns — four passing and two running — and Houston overwhelmed Texas State 59-14 Saturday night. Ward was 17 of 21 for 274 yards and led the Cougars (3-0) in rushing with 91 yards on 10 carries. Tyler Jones threw for 288 yards but had two interceptions for Texas State (1-3).
HOUSTON (AP) — Greg Ward Jr. accounted for six touchdowns — four passing and two running — and Houston overwhelmed Texas State 59-14 Saturday night. Ward was 17 of 21 for 274 yards and led the Cougars (3-0) in rushing with 91 yards on 10 carries. Tyler Jones threw for 288 yards but had two interceptions for Texas State (1-3).
Ivy's 3 TD passes help Jackson St. top Texas Southern, 34-30
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — La Montiez Ivy completed 22 of 27 passes for 370 yards and three touchdowns, and Teddrick Terrell had a sack in the closing seconds to help Jackson State beat Texas Southern 34-30 on Saturday night. Devin Fosselman and Dan Williams each had six receptions and a touchdown. Fosselman finished with 129 yards receiving and Williams added 124 for Jackson State (1-3, 1-1 Southwestern Athletic Conference).
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — La Montiez Ivy completed 22 of 27 passes for 370 yards and three touchdowns, and Teddrick Terrell had a sack in the closing seconds to help Jackson State beat Texas Southern 34-30 on Saturday night. Devin Fosselman and Dan Williams each had six receptions and a touchdown. Fosselman finished with 129 yards receiving and Williams added 124 for Jackson State (1-3, 1-1 Southwestern Athletic Conference).
Sam Houston State rolls over Houston Baptist 63-14
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Jeremiah Briscoe and Jared Johnson combined to throw for 455 yards and five touchdowns as Sam Houston State picked up its first win of the season, a 63-14 victory over Houston Baptist on Saturday night.
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Jeremiah Briscoe and Jared Johnson combined to throw for 455 yards and five touchdowns as Sam Houston State picked up its first win of the season, a 63-14 victory over Houston Baptist on Saturday night.
No. 3 TCU outlasts Texas Tech 55-52 on tipped pass
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Aaron Green caught a tipped pass in the back of the end zone with 23 seconds left and No. 3 TCU outlasted Texas Tech 55-52 on Saturday in the Big 12 opener for both teams. On fourth-and-goal from the 4, Trevone Boykin's pass was high to Josh Doctson, but he got a hand on it and Green grabbed the ball as he fell out of the end zone. A video review confirmed Green had control of the ball and got a foot in bounds.
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Aaron Green caught a tipped pass in the back of the end zone with 23 seconds left and No. 3 TCU outlasted Texas Tech 55-52 on Saturday in the Big 12 opener for both teams. On fourth-and-goal from the 4, Trevone Boykin's pass was high to Josh Doctson, but he got a hand on it and Green grabbed the ball as he fell out of the end zone. A video review confirmed Green had control of the ball and got a foot in bounds.