Houston drafted C.J. Stroud after Davis Mills struggled as the team’s starter for the past two seasons. HOUSTON — Quarterback C.J. Stroud, taken second overall in this year’s draft, isn’t worried that the Panthers picked No. 1 selection Bryce Young as their starter on Day 1 of training camp while the Houston Texans are making … Read more
Elite CrossFit athlete Kelly Baker trains out of CrossFit Greater Heights and earned her spot at this year’s CrossFit Games in Madison, Wisconsin. HOUSTON — On the surface, it might seem like the sport of CrossFit is all about numbers. “My clean and jerk is 245, my clean’s 260, my deadlift’s about 400,” elite CrossFit … Read more
Geronimo was let go Saturday after an internal review. ASHBURN, Va. — A local radio personality was fired after making disparaging, sexist remarks about a sports reporter live on his show during Commanders training camp. WBIG “BIG 100” radio presenter Don Geronimo was let go Saturday after an internal review by parent company iHeart Radio. … Read more
Signaling their desire to go for it, the Texas Rangers acquired potential future Hall of Fame starting pitcher Max Scherzer in a trade with the New York Mets. ARLINGTON, Texas — In the early evening hours of Saturday night, the Texas Rangers struck for a big trade as they agreed to acquire three-time Cy Young … Read more
The Americans face Portugal on Tuesday in Auckland needing a more decisive result to advance to the knockout round. AUCKLAND, New Zealand — The United States heads into its final group match at the Women’s World Cup with questions swirling about the team’s tactics. U.S. coach Vlatko Andonovski started the same lineup against Netherlands on Thursday … Read more
Here’s why Katie Ledecky is one of the greatest freestyle swimmers in the history of the sport: She is never quite satisfied. FUKUOKA, Japan — FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) — Here’s why Katie Ledecky is one of the greatest freestyle swimmers in the history of the sport: She is never quite satisfied. The 26-year-old American won … Read more
Yes, you read that correctly. 43 … in baseball. TAINAN, Taiwan — USA Baseball just posted one of the most lopsided scoring lines you’ll ever see. They beat New Zealand in the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U-12 Baseball World Cup on Saturday 43-1. Yes, you read that correctly. 43 … in baseball. The team’s … Read more