Less than week after welcoming a new daughter and making his first Opening Day roster, the Astros right-hander threw his first career no-hitter. HOUSTON — Ronel Blanco put a bow on a remarkable week. In a span of seven days, the Houston right-hander welcomed a new daughter, made his first opening day roster — and … Read more
42-year-old Roscoe “Rocky” Shorey, who had summitted the mountain 28 times prior, was found dead early Saturday morning about 1,200 feet below the summit. PORTLAND, Ore. — The body of an experienced Mount St. Helens climber has been recovered from the crater of the volcano. The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office said Monday that the body … Read more
For Houston, it was their first win of the season. HOUSTON — Ronel Blanco of the Houston Astros threw the first no-hitter in the major leagues this season, blanking the Toronto Blue Jays 10-0 on Monday night. The right-hander struck out seven and walked two. He walked George Springer to start the game and again … Read more
Houston shut out Toronto for the second time in three games. HOUSTON — Yordan Alvarez homered twice amd matched his career high with four hits, Cristian Javier and four relievers combined on a one-hitter and the Houston Astros beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-0 on Wednesday night. Javier (1-0) allowed the only hit and pitched … Read more
Houston had won eight consecutive games at Globe Life Field, including three ALCS games in a series when the visiting team won all seven games. ARLINGTON, Texas — Adolis García homered and drove in four runs, Texas left-hander Cody Bradford allowed only two singles pitching into the eighth inning and the World Series champion Rangers … Read more
Iowa’s Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese of LSU put on a memorable show for the sold-out crowd and the millions watching. ALBANY, N.Y. — Caitlin Clark put up another sensational performance to carry Iowa to its second straight Final Four. The Hawkeyes’ superstar guard, whose record-breaking exploits have brought unprecedented attention to women’s basketball, made … Read more
Vassell and Sochan are the team’s second and fourth-leading scorers, respectively. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs ruled two regular starters out for the season Monday, saying guard Devin Vassell and forward Jeremy Sochan will not return because of their injuries. Vassell had an MRI on Monday, and it revealed a stress reaction to the … Read more