There’s plenty going on before Monday’s ALCS Game 2 between the Rangers and Astros

HOUSTON — The American League Championship Series continues on Monday, as the Houston Astros host the Texas Rangers, and there will be plenty of action even before the two teams take the field. For game 2, country music star Clay Walker will sing the national anthem, former Astros catcher Jason Castro will throw out the … Read more

There’s plenty going on before tonight’s ALCS Game 1 between the Rangers and Astros

The Astros host the Rangers for the first two games of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park. HOUSTON — The Houston Astros kick off the American League Championship Series tonight against the Texas Rangers, and there will be plenty of action even before the two teams take the field. For game 1, … Read more

‘I’d do it again’ | 49ers TE George Kittle fined more than $13,000 for profane T-shirt about the Cowboys

Kittle said earlier in the week that he expected to be fined but said it would be worth the penalty “100%” and that he’d “do it again.” SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has been fined more than $13,000 by the NFL for wearing a profane T-shirt about the Dallas … Read more

Astros release 2023 ALCS roster ahead of Game 1 against Rangers

​The Astros roster includes 13 pitchers and 13 position players after outfielder Jake Meyers was replaced by right-handed pitcher Ronel Blanco. HOUSTON — Before Game 1 of the ALCS on Sunday, the Houston Astros announced the roster that will take on the Texas Rangers. Reliever Kendall Graveman, who the Astros traded for earlier this season, … Read more

For Spurs’ Dominick Barlow, confidence will be key in his basketball development

“Dom is learning basketball,” coach Gregg Popovich said. SAN ANTONIO — Dominick Barlow is receiving high marks for preseason play as his basketball education continues. “Dom is learning basketball. He’s gotten better every year,” head coach Gregg Popovich said. “He’s starting to play confidently.” Playing with confidence will be a significant next step for the … Read more