The only other two people to do so for the team? Astros’ legends Craig Biggio (3060 hits) and Jeff Bagwell (2314 hits), according to MLB.com. HOUSTON — Jose Altuve notched his milestone 2,000th career hit during Saturday’s game against the Seattle Mariners, becoming only the third player to reach that mark in an Astros uniform. … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs have released their 2023 – 2024 season schedule but if you’re planning to attend the first game of the season fans should expect to pay more, even for those nose-bleed seats. The first game of the season kicks off against the Dallas Mavericks on Oct. 25 at the … Read more
If last year’s European Women’s Championship final is any indication, much of the nation will be watching as the Lionesses take the field. LONDON, UK — It’s easy to understand why Gail Newsham can’t stop grinning as she prepares for England’s soccer team to play in the final of the Women’s World Cup. Newsham, 70, grew … Read more
Player evaluation will continue to take priority as the Dallas Cowboys travel to take on the Seattle Seahawks in their second preseason game of 2023. DALLAS — The Dallas Cowboys are heading up north for their second preseason game with a road contest from Lumen Field against the Seattle Seahawks set for Saturday evening. It … Read more
H.G. “Buzz” Bissinger’s 1990 non-fiction book about the 1988 Odessa Permian football team was one of 19 books removed from shelves in a North Iowa city. MASON CITY, Iowa — Editor’s note: The video above is a WFAA report about Fort Worth ISD’s response to the READER Act, a Texas law similar to the Iowa law … Read more
The 20-year, $300 million partnership with ESPN was revolutionary and it sent shockwaves across college athletics. AUSTIN, Texas — (AP) — When the Longhorn Network launched in 2011, the 20-year, $300 million partnership with ESPN set up Texas with its own 24-hour television showcase that sent shockwaves across college sports some say can still be … Read more
It was a disappointing finish for the Matildas, who captivated the host nation during a run to the semifinals for the first time. BRISBANE, QLD — Sweden won yet another bronze medal at the Women’s World Cup, with Fridolina Rolfo and Kosovare Asllani scoring Saturday in a clinical 2-0 win over tournament co-host Australia. The Swedish … Read more