Alvarez hit a single, double, triple and upper-deck home run Sunday for his first-career cycle. HOUSTON — Astros‘ slugger Yordan Alvarez has accomplished a lot in his big league career, but on Sunday he did something he had never done in his six seasons in MLB, Alvarez hit for the cycle. Alvarez hit a first-inning … Read more
Brittney Griner spoke on CBS’ sports show “We Need To Talk” about the arrival of her son just weeks before the All Star Game and 2024 Olympics. PHOENIX — WNBA star, Olympian, author — Brittney Griner has a lot of roles she plays, but her newest title? “Pops,” Griner said during an interview with Terrika … Read more
Stuck playing catchup through the first 3½ months of the season, Houston has won six of eight to climb into first place all alone. Jake Meyers hit a go-ahead two-run homer off former Houston reliever Ryne Stanek in the seventh inning, and the Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Saturday night to take sole possession … Read more
The pre-game ensembles are now all the buzz from the designer pieces to the boutique finds. ARLINGTON, Texas — On the court – WNBA basketball is as competitive as ever. Off the court – the league’s fashion game is just as fierce. “I think a lot of the girly girls are carrying a lot of … Read more
The team is headlined by college standout Jimmer Fredette. MIDLAND, Texas — The game of basketball has been an Olympic sport since 1936, and the game with the orange ball has come a long way since then. The United States has historically dominated the Olympic games, with the men’s team winning 16 of the 19 … Read more
Houston’s backup catcher went yard in the first inning as the bullpen collapsed late in the series opener. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Blanked over the first seven frames Friday night, Midland rallied for a 7-3 extra-inning win over the Hooks before a crowd of 5,044 at Whataburger Field. The 10-inning setback snapped Corpus Christi’s win … Read more
South Sudan, which gained its independence just 13 years ago, had a chance to win it. LONDON, UK — LeBron James saved the U.S. from a stunning loss. James’ layup with 8 seconds left was the go-ahead basket, and the U.S. Olympic team escaped with a 101-100 win over South Sudan on Saturday in London, … Read more