Houston now waits to find out who they will face in the ALDS — the winner of the Wild Card matchup between the Twins and Blue Jays. PHOENIX — With an 8-1 win over the Diamondbacks in the final game of the season, the Houston Astros claimed the American League West division title for the … Read more
The Cowboys spoiled former star running back Ezekiel Elliott’s Dallas homecoming with their 10th consecutive home victory. ARLINGTON, Texas — DaRon Bland returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown, Leighton Vander Esch scooped up a fumble for a score and the Dallas Cowboys beat the New England Patriots 38-3 on Sunday. Mac Jones … Read more
The Red Sox announced his death in a statement Sunday. BOSTON — Tim Wakefield, the knuckleballing workhorse of the Red Sox pitching staff who bounced back after giving up a season-ending home run to the Yankees in the 2003 playoffs to help Boston win its curse-busting World Series title the following year, has died. He … Read more
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
It’s a game that featured Texans’ great JJ Watt being inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor. HOUSTON — Rookie C.J. Stroud had another big game Sunday, throwing for 306 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Houston Texans to a 30-6 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. It’s the second straight win for the Texans … Read more
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
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