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In a video posted to X, Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale said he wouldn’t be allowed to throw the first pitch due to MLB’s advertising ties to a competitor. HOUSTON — Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, a Houston businessman who has been a longtime supporter of local sports teams, said he wasn’t allowed to throw out the … Read more

Alabama’s Jalen Milroe, who played his high school football at Thompkins in Katy ISD, threw for a career-high 321 yards in the Tide’s win. COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Jalen Milroe passed for a career-high 321 yards and Jermaine Burton caught two touchdown passes as No. 11 Alabama beat Texas A&M 26-20 on Saturday to take … Read more

Justin Verlander earned his 17th postseason win, second to only Andy Pettite for the most all-time. HOUSTON — Game updates and highlights First inning Houston 0, Minnesota 0 Justin Verlander issued a walk and a single to start the game before getting Royce Lewis to ground into a double play for the first two outs … Read more

HOUSTON — The Astros’ Jose Altuve started Houston’s American League Division Series Game 1 matchup against the Minnesota Twins the same way he has so many times before – with a first-inning home run. The Astros leadoff hitter went deep off Minnesota starter Baily Ober to give Houston a 1-0 lead Saturday. It was Altuve’s … Read more

The Rangers will face the Orioles again on Sunday in Game 2 before returning home to Arlington for Game 3. BALTIMORE — After rain delayed first pitch by just over an hour, the Texas Rangers escaped a nail-biting Game 1 in the ALDS series against Baltimore on Friday after winning 3-2. Back-to-back doubles by Adolis … Read more

Gabriel connected with Nic Anderson on a 3-yard touchdown pass with only 15 seconds left in the game to give the Sooners a 34-30 lead. DALLAS — In the final Red River Rivalry as Big 12 Conference members, Oklahoma topped Texas for the fourth time in the last five seasons – in a game that … Read more