The Rockets have now won four straight at Toyota Center. HOUSTON — Jalen Green had 30 points and seven rebounds, Kevin Porter Jr. added 18 points and seven assists and the Houston Rockets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 97-92 on Sunday night to extend their home-winning streak to four games. Houston was coached by assistant coach … Read more
Defensive coordinator Zach Arnett has been placed in charge of the football team. STARKVILLE, Miss — Mississippi State coach Mike Leach was taken to a hospital Sunday after what the university called “a personal health issue” that happened at his home in Starkville. Leach, 61, was taken by ambulance to the University of Mississippi Medical … Read more
Houston had the lead late into the fourth quarter against their in-state rival. Ezekiel Elliott scored the go-ahead touchdown with 41 seconds remaining, and the Dallas Cowboys avoided a major upset with a 27-23 victory over the hapless Houston Texans on Sunday. Houston (1-11-1) appeared in position to end a seven-game losing streak after Dak … Read more
A U.S. envoy shared details of Griner’s flight home, saying the star was thrilled to hear English and meet the plane’s crew. WASHINGTON — WNBA star Brittney Griner didn’t want any alone time as soon as she boarded a U.S. government plane that would bring her home. “I have been in prison for 10 months … Read more
The family revealed the death through the Houston Rockets, for whom Silas’ son, Stephen, is a second-generation head coach. BOSTON — Basketball taught Paul Silas how to be patient. As a player, he waited 10 years before winning his first championship. As a coach, he waited 15 years for a second chance at running a … Read more
The Spurs have now won two-straight games. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs finally are on a two-game winning streak after beating the Miami Heat, 115-111, on the road. Keldon Johnson had 21 points and six rebounds to lead the team while Tre Jones added 10 points. Romeo Langford finished with a career-high 19 … Read more
“Somehow, the ball got loose and we hit that thing when we needed to,” Army coach Jeff Monken said. PHILADELPHIA — Navy running back Anton Hall Jr. collapsed to the ground and buried his face in his hands. West Point cadets spilled from the stands onto the field and joined Army players who ripped off … Read more