With the win and a Seattle loss, the Astros now lead the AL West by six games. HOUSTON — Christian Walker singled home the go-ahead run in the ninth inning and the Houston Astros beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep. Zack Short and Taylor Trammell started the ninth with … Read more
The San Antonio Spurs reportedly have signed Lindy Waters III to a one-year deal. SAN ANTONIO — According to a report, the San Antonio Spurs have signed swingman Lindy Waters III to a one-year deal. Free agent guard Lindy Waters III has agreed to a one-year deal with the San Antonio Spurs, agents Shy Saee … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — Host Jeff Garcia and guest Sweep The League’s Rudy Campos dissect the San Antonio Spurs‘ latest news, including the report that Summer League standout guard David Jones-Garcia is set to join the Spurs. The duo analyzes leaked Spurs jersey designs, including the return of the beloved Fiesta theme and a controversial all-gray … Read more
It was the first singles victory for Williams in nearly two years. WASHINGTON — Venus Williams became the second-oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match in professional tennis, delivering some of her familiar big serves and groundstrokes at age 45 while beating Peyton Stearns — 22 years her junior — by a 6-3, 6-4 … Read more
The USOPC told federations overseeing several sports it has an “obligation to comply” with an executive order issued by President Donald Trump. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has effectively barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports, telling the federations overseeing swimming, athletics and other sports it has an “obligation … Read more
Comparisons with Tiger Woods are natural, but their games, their styles, their paths are not all that similar. PORTRUSH, UK — Even with four majors, three legs of the Grand Slam and 20 victories around the world, it’s a little early to be making Scottie Scheffler comparisons. And yes, it’s a bit silly. But one … Read more
Jones talked about injuries when discussing Micah Parsons contract negotiations. And he pulled in another start Cowboys’ player, too. HOUSTON — One of the best things right now about the Houston Texans? They are not the Dallas Cowboys. Another contract dispute is making headlines for that team up 45 North. This season, it involves star … Read more