Game 6 live updates: Astros look to eliminate Rangers, punch ticket to World Series

HOUSTON — Framber Valdez tries to pitch the Astros to their second straight World Series appearance when Houston tries to win the American League pennant in Game 6 of the Championship Series against the Texas Rangers on Sunday night. After losing the first two games at home, the Astros finished a three-game sweep at Arlington … Read more

Two-year, $35M extension reached between Spurs and power forward Zach Collins

SAN ANTONIO — Big man Zach Collins has reportedly agreed to a contract extension with the Spurs that will keep him in San Antonio through 2026. The 25-year-old former lottery pick has gotten healthy and proven his value as a high-level shooter and passer who brings a level of ‘nasty’ that head coach Gregg Popovich loves. … Read more

Beat of the drum: Band member plays with disability in wheelchair

Riley Lammie, a sophomore, performs on the Yellow Jackets’ drum line with help from a paraprofessional and a customized wheelchair. PERRYSBURG, Ohio — When the Perrysburg High School marching band takes the field at Steinecker Stadium on Friday night, it will mark the regular season finale for the Yellow Jackets. The group has not only … Read more

MLB hands down punishments to Astros, Rangers for bench-clearing incident from Game 5 of ALCS

MLB said all six umpires decided Abreu’s pitch was intentional. MLB said it “took into account the dangerous nature of the pitch and its potential impact on player safety.” Abreu would start the suspension with Game 6 on Sunday unless he appeals. His pitch started a benches-clearing incident that led to a 12-minute delay before … Read more

Here is what Jose Altuve had to say about Adolis García’s celebration following his Game 5 home run in the ALCS

Following the pivotal game, the debate on social media has been about the different ways each star celebrated their home run as they rounded the bases. ARLINGTON, Texas — As fans continue to talk about the shot heard around Texas in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series, the way a player celebrates a … Read more