During the post-game celebration, the star pitcher counted off the team’s ALCS appearances after being called upon by manager Dusty Baker. HOUSTON — Pitcher Justin Verlander gave an epic speech that Houston Astros fans will never forget after the team advanced to the American League Championship Series Wednesday night. The Astros were in full celebration … Read more
HOUSTON — The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers are facing off in the American League Championship Series with a trip to the World Series on the line. The Astros eliminated the Twins in four games while the Rangers swept the Orioles. Here’s a look at the ALCS schedule: (start times to be determined) Original News … Read more
Houston beat Minnesota in Game 4, setting up a matchup with the Texas Rangers in the ALCS. MINNEAPOLIS — José Abreu homered for the third time in two games, a two-run rocket in the fourth inning that launched the Houston Astros to their seventh straight AL Championship Series appearance with a 3-2 win that eliminated … Read more
Rangers fans, remember when Yankees fans started the “We want Houston” chant? Well, they got swept. Phillies fans made the same mistake and suffered a similar fate. HOUSTON — They say some people have to learn the hard way, and that may soon be the case for Texas Rangers fans. Before the Houston Astros claimed … Read more
In a recent article about Biles’ history-making accomplishments in gymnastics, the newspaper posted a photo of teammate Shilese Jones, another Black gymnast. HOUSTON — Simone Biles is the best gymnast on the planet and she made history recently by becoming the most decorated gymnast ever, male or female. The superstar from Spring won the individual all-around title at … Read more
Authorities have been searching for Sergio Brown since last month, when his mother’s body was found near a creek behind her home. WASHINGTON — Former NFL player Sergio Brown was arrested in Southern California in connection with the death of his mother, authorities said, as he tried to reenter the United States from Mexico. Law … Read more
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Wednesday the league is might fine George Kittle for the NSFW shirt he flashed during their win over the Dallas Cowboys. DALLAS — One of the NFL’s top tight ends could be facing a fine for the NSFW T-shirt he flashed during the win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, according … Read more