Houston’s top-ranked defense will try to hold MVP candidate Drake Maye in check in snowy Foxborough. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Will the Houston Texans advance to their first-ever AFC Championship game? They have to get past a Patriots team in snowy Foxborough today to get there. The winner of the Texans-Patriots showdown moves on to face … Read more
A social media post sparked a worldwide movement to cook with grandmothers in Palombara Sabina. PALOMBARA SABINA, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital — What began as a simple idea to share homemade pasta lessons with tourists has grown into an international phenomenon connecting travelers with Italian grandmothers. Eight years ago, Chiara Nicolanti posted a photo … Read more
The Spurs triumphed over the Timberwolves 136-123, led by Victor Wembanyama’s stellar performance. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 136-123 at home behind Victor Wembanyama’s 39 points and nine rebounds night. The Spurs are 1-1 versus the Wolves this season. Keldon Johnson finished with 20 points and six rebounds off … Read more
They grew up in the same Ohio household, raised by a coach who instilled a love of football. Now they’re both in the NFL, on opposite sidelines. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The playoff stakes are familiar. The opponent is not. When the Houston Texans meet the New England Patriots on Sunday in the AFC Divisional Round, the matchup … Read more
Wembanyama carried the Spurs to victory with a 39-point double-double performance in 126-123 win against the Timberwolves. SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama had 39 points and nine rebounds, corralling a critical offensive rebound in the final seconds, enabling the San Antonio Spurs to fend off Anthony Edwards’ season-high 55 points and beat the Minnesota Timberwolves … Read more
Now, after 117 saves and a championship, the Texas native is stepping away from baseball. HOUSTON — Veteran relief pitcher Ryan Pressly has announced his retirement from professional baseball, ending a career that included a World Series championship and stints with four major league organizations, including the Houston Astros. The 36-year-old right-hander, who wore number … Read more
And a San Antonio Spurs fan is pledging some of his half-court shot winning to local charities. SAN ANTONIO — Keldon Johnson and Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs showed off a new look before Thursday’s home win over the Milwaukee Bucks. KJ and Wemby shaved their heads after Johnson had decided to go … Read more