JJ Watt inducted into Texans Ring of Honor

Watt becomes the third person in franchise history to receive the honor. It happened during halftime of the Steelers-Texans game. HOUSTON — .J. Watt was inducted into the Houston Texans’ Ring of Honor on Sunday, bringing the defensive end back to the place where he became a superstar. “I’m back with all my family,” Watt … Read more

AP Top 25: Georgia’s hold on No. 1 loosens, but top seven unchanged. Kentucky, Louisville enter poll

The top seven teams were unchanged while Kentucky and Louisville entered the AP Top 25 and Florida and Kansas dropped out. WASHINGTON — Georgia’s hold on No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll loosened Sunday as the Bulldogs received a season-low 35 first-place votes out of possible 62 while extending their streak atop … Read more

Ryder Cup in Rome stays right at home for the Europeans. The US loses its seventh straight in Europe

Europe had a big lead at Marco Simone outside Rome and made sure it capped off a dominant week. GUIDONIA, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital — Europe won back the the Ryder Cup on Sunday, just like it always does before its raucous crowd, with Rory McIlroy leading the way and Tommy Fleetwood delivering the decisive … Read more

Jonathon Brooks runs for over 200 yards, big second half gives Longhorns dominant victory over Kansas

Sophomore running back Jonathon Brooks rushed for 218 yards and two touchdowns, while the offense racked up 661 yards in the win. AUSTIN, Texas — An insane, 661-yard offensive explosion led to yet another dominant victory for the Texas Longhorns over a Big 12 foe, as the men in burnt orange blew out the No. 24 … Read more

Playoff bound! Texas Rangers clinch postseason appearance with win over Seattle Mariners

The Rangers needed one win in their four-game series against the Mariners to clinch at least a playoff spot. SEATTLE — The drought is officially over. The Texas Rangers have clinched their first playoff appearance since 2016 with a 6-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. An early … Read more