Verlander to start Game 1 of ALDS for Astros against Minnesota
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Justin Verlander will start Game 1 of the AL Division Series against the Minnesota Twins on…
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Baylor hosts Texas Tech and the return of Red Raiders head coach Joey McGuire to Waco
By The Associated Press Texas Tech (2-3, 1-1 Big 12) at Baylor (2-3, 1-1), Saturday, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN2) Line: Texas Tech by 1 1/2, according to…
Continue Reading No. 1 Georgia, No. 20 Kentucky face off for SEC East lead. No. 11 Alabama, Texas A&M clash out West
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer Things to watch in Week 6 of the Southeastern Conference: GAME OF THE WEEK No. 20 Kentucky (5-0, 2-0) at No. 1…
Continue Reading Rapids match with Dallas postponed due to thunderstorm
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Thunderstorms forced the postponement of Wednesday night’s match between the Colorado Rapids and FC Dallas. The league…
Continue Reading Austin beats D.C. United 3-0 behind goals from Will Bruin, Sebastián Driussi and Matt Hedges
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Will Bruin and Sebastián Driussi scored 10 minutes apart in the first half and Austin beat D.C. United 3-0 on Wednesday…
Continue Reading Lassi Lappalainen scores in 95th minute to help Montreal tie the Dynamo 1-1
MONTREAL (AP) — Lassi Lappalainen scored in second-half stoppage time to help CF Montreal tie the Houston Dynamo 1-1 on Wednesday night. Houston…
Continue Reading Rays’ 13-0 start a memory after losing 2 straight to Rangers for quick postseason exit
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays looked like the team to beat when they started the season 13-0…
Continue Reading The Biden administration says it is using executive power to allow border wall construction in Texas
By VALERIE GONZALEZ Associated Press McALLEN, Texas (AP) — The Biden administration announced they waived 26 federal laws in South Texas to allow…
Continue Reading Orioles to play at 1 p.m. Saturday, well before Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks play concert next door
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Orioles may be Big Shots this year, but they’ll try to stay out of the Piano Man’s way this weekend. Baltimore…
Continue Reading Rangers beat Rays 7-1 for Wild Card Series sweep behind Garcia and Carter home runs
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Two years after losing 102 games, the resilient Texas Rangers are savoring a journey…
Continue Reading A Texas neighborhood became a target of the right over immigration. Locals are pushing back
By JUAN A. LOZANO and PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press CLEVELAND, Texas (AP) — Mario Carranza put a mobile home on a $28,000 lot in Colony Ridge, one…
Continue Reading Rays stop 33-inning postseason scoreless streak on Mead’s 7th-inning RBI single
ST. PETERSURG, Fla, (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays ended the second-longest postseason scoreless streak at 33 innings when Curtis Mead lined a…
Continue Reading Slain Texas prisoner who was accused of killing 22 older women was stabbed by cellmate, report says
By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — A Texas prisoner accused of smothering to death 22 older women in their Dallas-area homes so he…
Continue Reading Ranked SEC teams seek balance with rushing games and create opportunities for the passing game
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — There’s no denying that passing the football is exciting to watch if done right. That…
Continue Reading A Texas official faces criminal charge after accidentally shooting his grandson at Nebraska wedding
By MARGERY A. BECK Associated Press A Texas county commissioner is facing a possible felony charge in Nebraska after accidentally shooting his…
Continue Reading Say goodbye to the COVID-19 vaccination card. The CDC has stopped printing them
By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer It’s the end of an era for a once-critical pandemic document: The ubiquitous white COVID-19 vaccination cards…
Continue Reading New York City moves to suspend ‘right to shelter’ as migrant influx continues
By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York City is challenging a unique legal agreement that requires it to provide…
Continue Reading Browns GM Berry says ‘easy decision’ to sit QB Deshaun Watson against Ravens with shoulder injury
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry said it was “a very easy decision” — made by…
Continue Reading Falcons sign defensive lineman Ankou and place wide receiver Ali on injured reserve
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons signed defensive lineman Eli Ankou to their active roster on Wednesday. Wide receiver Josh Ali was…
Continue Reading Texans’ C.J. Stroud is off to a sizzling start as several other NFL rookie QBs struggle
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Rookie quarterbacks are getting their chances early this season. One is taking advantage of the opportunity in…
Continue Reading Oklahoma-Texas is the top game in Week 6. LSU heads to Missouri after defensive meltdown
By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer Oklahoma-Texas is the main attraction in Week 6 of the college football season and one of three games…
Continue Reading Aces have a chance to make history with win over Liberty in the WNBA Finals
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Aces will be playing for more than a WNBA championship. History also is on…
Continue Reading Stealing the show: Acuña leads speedsters seeking October impact in pitch clock era
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — The image of Ronald Acuña Jr. stealing second base and then holding the bag above his head in…
Continue Reading Rays’ Wild Card opener draws 19,704, lowest since 1919 for non-pandemic MLB postseason
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The AL Wild Card Series opener between the Texas Rangers and Tampa Bay Rays drew an announced crowd of just 19,704 to…
Continue Reading Rays wear Devil Rays jerseys for first time in playoffs
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays went retro for Game 1 of their AL Wild Card Series against the…
Continue Reading Montgomery sparkles, Rangers beat sloppy Rays 4-0 in AL Wild Card Series opener
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jordan Montgomery was exceptional against the Tampa Bay Rays, even better when he…
Continue Reading New York City mayor heads to Latin America with message for asylum seekers: ‘We are at capacity’
By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday said he will travel to Latin America to…
Continue Reading Big 12 bids goodbye to the Red River Rivalry. Replacing the Texas-Oklahoma hype could be difficult
By JOHN RABY AP Sports Writer The Big 12 is losing its marquee matchup when the Red River Rivalry is played Saturday for the final time under the…
Continue Reading Dillon Gabriel seeks big win to go with big numbers when No. 12 Oklahoma faces No. 3 Texas
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel has put up big numbers for years. Now, he finally has a…
Continue Reading Arozarena’s mom throws first pitch, watches son in MLB for 1st time at Rays-Rangers Game 1
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The mother of Tampa Bay’s Randy Arozarena joined her son on the field Tuesday to throw a ceremonial first pitch…
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