Texans clinch third consecutive playoff berth with 20-16 win over Chargers

C.J. Stroud threw two long touchdowns on Houston’s first two drives, leading the Texans to a 20-16 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. INGLEWOOD, Calif.(AP) — The Houston Texans are riding a wave of momentum as the playoffs near. They’re still alive in the race for the AFC South, a division they’ve won multiple times, … Read more

‘I need a recovery beer’ | 3 years ago today, a new Luka meme was unlocked in one of his greatest Mavericks performances

DALLAS — On this day three years ago, Dallas sports fans weren’t just celebrating Christmas magic. They were still living Luka magic. The former (gosh, that still hurts to say) Dallas Mavericks star gave fans one of his greatest single-game performances of his career: a 60-point, 20-rebound triple-double, the first of its kind in NBA history. … Read more

Five things to watch: What is De’Aaron Fox’s status ahead of Spurs-Jazz?

The San Antonio Spurs, riding an eight-game regular-season winning streak, are preparing to face the Utah Jazz at home. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs (23-7) will look to stay hot when they host the Utah Jazz (11-19) Saturday evening at the Frost Bank Center.  The Spurs are on an eight-game winning streak and … Read more