Billy Wagner breaks through after decade-long wait for baseball’s highest honor

Wagner was drafted by the Houston Astros in 1993. He says he has been working on his Cooperstown speech for 54 years. COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Longtime Astros relief pitcher Billy Wagner joins a prestigious Hall of Fame class in Cooperstown Sunday. Ichiro Suzuki was always known for his meticulous preparation during his 19-year Major League … Read more

‘Very mom-like’ | Texans owner Cal McNair describes Janice McNair’s reaction to being added to team’s Ring of Honor

The team announced co-founder Janice McNair will join her late husband Bob McNair, Andre Johnson, and JJ Watt with the honor. HOUSTON — Houston Texans co-founder and senior chair Janice McNair will be the fourth member of the team’s Ring of Honor. The team made the announcement on Saturday. She’ll be inducted during halftime of … Read more

Should San Antonio Spurs fans temper expectations? | Locked On Spurs

SAN ANTONIO — Host Jeff Garcia and guest AP Sports’ Raul Dominguez ask if San Antonio Spurs fans should temper expectations ahead of next season, evaluate recent roster moves and discuss the Spurs’ evolving strategy.  They analyze Victor Wembanyama’s potential impact, Mitch Johnson’s coaching transition and how team chemistry could shape San Antonio’s playoff hopes.  … Read more

NFL fining more than 100 players for selling Super Bowl tickets above face value, AP source says

The players and club members allegedly sold Super Bowl 59 tickets for above face value, violating league policy. NEW ORLEANS — The NFL is fining about 100 players and two dozen club employees for violating league policy by selling Super Bowl 59 tickets for above face value, a person with knowledge of the details told … Read more

North Texas teen beats top junior golfer in the world at U.S. Junior Amateur in Dallas

Luke Colton, a senior-to-be at Frisco Wakeland High School, secured a 4-and-3 victory over top-ranked junior player Miles Russell Friday. DALLAS — Friday morning wasn’t the championship match at the U.S. Junior Amateur golf tournament in Dallas. But it was a matchup of the two best players in the field.  And Frisco’s Luke Colton came … Read more