Ronald Acuña Jr. knocked over by fan charging field at Rockies game, but Braves star says he’s OK

The Atlanta Braves’ game against the Colorado Rockies on Monday was delayed momentarily when two spectators ran onto the field. DENVER — Ronald Acuña Jr. said he was OK after fending off two fans, including one who knocked him over, in right field during the Atlanta Braves’ 14-4 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday … Read more

KENS 5 Top 5: Which San Antonio-area football teams have made their mark after the first week?

One week into the regular season, Texas got an early indication of which high school teams are worth watching. SAN ANTONIO — The first week of the Texas football season is in the books, bringing dominating performances, a few thrillers and a lot of offensive prowess to high school gridirons in the region.  Every week … Read more

Mother of beleaguered Spanish soccer federation chief starts hunger strike in church to defend him

The Spanish soccer federation president is under fire for kissing a player during the recent Women’s World Cup awards ceremony. MADRID, Spain — The mother of the Spanish soccer federation president under fire for kissing a Women’s World Cup champion on the lips started a hunger strike Monday in defense of her son as calls … Read more

Man pleads guilty in nationwide ticket scam that included Texas A&M football game

Derrick Langford admitted he used email to steal credit card information from more than 75 victims all over the United States. He then created fake identities to buy tickets for sporting events, concerts and other entertainment venues and then re-sold them online.  One of the events was the Aggie football game against Clemson on Sept. … Read more

Stroud throws 1st TD as Texans top Saints in preseason finale | Stroud named Game 1 starter

Veteran running back Mike Boone put Houston in front 17-10 with a spinning, tackle-slipping 11-yard run in the third quarter. NEW ORLEANS — Houston rookie C.J. Stroud threw his first touchdown as a pro before being named the Houston Texans’ starting quarterback to open the regular season. Meanwhile, Jimmy Graham looked determined not to let … Read more