Astros Kyle Tucker wins his first American League Silver Slugger Award

Tucker, 26, led the American League with a career-high 112 RBI. He hit .284 with 29 home runs, 37 doubles and 97 runs scored. HOUSTON — Congratulations to Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker on his first American League Silver Slugger Award. The Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Awards honor the best offensive producers at each position … Read more

Fort Worth mayor presents Texas Rangers key to the city at Billy Bob’s World Series celebration

Mayor Mattie Parker told the crowd a celebration at city hall would’ve been “boring,” so Fort Worth instead opted to host a party at the world’s largest honky-tonk. FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth mayor Mattie Parker presented the Texas Rangers with a key to the city Thursday, during the city’s celebration of the team’s … Read more

QB Quinn Ewers to return from shoulder sprain for No. 7 Texas and start against TCU

Ewers will start for No. 7 Texas against TCU after missing two games with a sprained shoulder. AUSTIN, Texas — Quarterback Quinn Ewers will start for No. 7 Texas against TCU after missing two games with a sprained shoulder, coach Steve Sarkisian said Thursday. Ewers has passed for 1,915 yards and 13 touchdowns for the … Read more

KENS 5 High School Football Roundup | Nov. 9-11, 2023

Here are the scores, photos and video highlights from this week’s gridiron action across South Texas. SAN ANTONIO — Get the latest updates on high school football playoff scores from around San Antonio and South-Central Texas here at KENS5.com. Attending a Friday Night Football game? Join the KENS 5 FNF Team! Share your photos, videos and score … Read more

G League’s Austin Spurs announce opening night roster; invite fans to Women’s Panel for Breast Cancer Awareness Night.

The Austin Spurs 2023-24 roster stands at 13 players. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs‘ G League affiliate Austin Spurs has announced their 2023-24 opening night roster. The roster includes familiar faces such as Spurs’ two-way players Dominick Barlow and Sir’Jabari Rice. Also on the roster is Keldon Johnson’s brother, Kaleb, and the team’s … Read more

‘A standard setter’ | Player with autism is an inspiration to his coaches and teammates

“His body language and his excitement is felt and it is worth a thousand words,” John Jay Head Coach Gary Gutierrez said of Evan Resetar. SAN ANTONIO — Early in the season I was working at Gustafson Stadium covering one of the Friday night Northside ISD high school football games, and I noticed one young … Read more

‘I still can’t believe it’ | Central Texas jiu-jitsu athlete set to compete on international stage

Academy Middle Schooler Emma Hanusch is taking her skills to an international Jiu-Jitsu competition in Ireland. TEMPLE, Texas — December will be a very special month for Central Texan Emma Hanusch. The 11-year-old Academy Middle School student is heading to Ireland for a Jiu-Jitsu tournament to compete on the international stage.  Hanusch trains at Legends … Read more