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Texans Pep Talk: Will Houston continue its winning ways against archrival Tennessee?
Read full article: Texans Pep Talk: Will Houston continue its winning ways against archrival Tennessee?Joe Mixon and Derek Stingley Jr. starred on Monday night to give them the blowout win over Dallas. What will the two have as an encore as they take on divisional rival Tennessee?
Jake Paul-Mike Tyson was highest-grossing combat event in Texas at $18.1M, organizers say
Read full article: Jake Paul-Mike Tyson was highest-grossing combat event in Texas at $18.1M, organizers sayJake Paul’s promotions company says the fighter's unanimous decision over Mike Tyson was the highest-grossing combat sports event in Texas at $18.1 million.
Netflix says over 108 million watched Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight live, setting streaming record
Read full article: Netflix says over 108 million watched Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight live, setting streaming recordNetflix says last Friday’s boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson made history.
Debris falls from roof at home of Cowboys before game against Texans; no injuries reported
Read full article: Debris falls from roof at home of Cowboys before game against Texans; no injuries reportedOfficials say a piece of the roof at the home of the Dallas Cowboys fell to the field while the retractable portion of it was being opened at least three hours before a game against Houston.
Police investigate handling of a traffic stop involving Lions WR Jameson Williams and a gun
Read full article: Police investigate handling of a traffic stop involving Lions WR Jameson Williams and a gunPolice in Detroit are conducting an internal investigation after Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams was not locked up following a traffic stop despite the discovery of a gun under his seat.
How 11 Texas cities made housing unaffordable — and what’s being done to fix it
Read full article: How 11 Texas cities made housing unaffordable — and what’s being done to fix itTexas desperately needs more and denser housing to keep up with the demand. But zoning restrictions get in the way, a Texas Tribune analysis found.
5 big airlines will share new long-haul flights to Reagan National Airport near Washington
Read full article: 5 big airlines will share new long-haul flights to Reagan National Airport near WashingtonFive airlines are poised to win permission for new new long-haul flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Lions sign DT Alim McNeill to $97 million, 4-year deal in franchise's latest investment
Read full article: Lions sign DT Alim McNeill to $97 million, 4-year deal in franchise's latest investmentThe Detroit Lions have decided to make defensive tackle Alim McNeill their latest investment, retaining a key player with a long-term deal.
Jared Goff throws 3 TD passes, Lions win 47-9 and hand Cowboys another lopsided home loss
Read full article: Jared Goff throws 3 TD passes, Lions win 47-9 and hand Cowboys another lopsided home lossJared Goff threw for 315 yards and three touchdowns after his completion streak ended on his first throw, and the Detroit Lions blew out Dallas 47-9.
Jerry Jones and Roger Penske partner to give IndyCar a brand new street racing spectacle
Read full article: Jerry Jones and Roger Penske partner to give IndyCar a brand new street racing spectacleDallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Roger Penske have teamed up on a new street race that will be added to IndyCar’s 2026 calendar.
‘It’s hilarious,’ Texans linebacker, special-teams ace Neville Hewitt makes viral, flying suplex, wrestling style tackle
Read full article: ‘It’s hilarious,’ Texans linebacker, special-teams ace Neville Hewitt makes viral, flying suplex, wrestling style tackleTexans linebacker grew up as a fan of The Rock
Marcel Reed throws for 2 touchdowns and runs for another in No. 24 Aggies’ 21-17 win over Arkansas
Read full article: Marcel Reed throws for 2 touchdowns and runs for another in No. 24 Aggies’ 21-17 win over ArkansasMarcel Reed threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score, and No. 24 Texas A&M beat Arkansas 21-17 in their final scheduled neutral site meeting at the home of the Dallas Cowboys.
Cowboys could be without injured Parsons, Lawrence for multiple games, AP sources say
Read full article: Cowboys could be without injured Parsons, Lawrence for multiple games, AP sources sayTwo people with knowledge of the injuries say two-time All-Pro Micah Parsons and fellow pass rusher DeMarcus Lawrence could miss multiple games for the Dallas Cowboys after getting hurt in a victory over the New York Giants.
Kamara scores 4 TDs, Saints end Cowboys' 16-game home streak in regular season with 44-19 win
Read full article: Kamara scores 4 TDs, Saints end Cowboys' 16-game home streak in regular season with 44-19 winAlvin Kamara scored four touchdowns, including a 57-yarder on a screen pass, and the New Orleans Saints ended Dallas’ 16-game home win streak in the regular season with a 44-19 victory.
GOP bid to remove polling sites from Tarrant County college campuses fails
Read full article: GOP bid to remove polling sites from Tarrant County college campuses failsCounty Judge Tim O’Hare said he proposed the cuts to save costs. Critics accused Republican leaders of suppressing the vote of young people who back Democrats.
Italian rookie Sam Aldegheri gets 1st major league victory, helping the Angels beat the Rangers 5-1
Read full article: Italian rookie Sam Aldegheri gets 1st major league victory, helping the Angels beat the Rangers 5-1Italian rookie Sam Aldegheri won for the first time in the major leagues, allowing a run on three hits in six innings in the Los Angeles Angels’ 5-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
Caitlin Clark scores 28, Fever overcome Arike Ogunbowale's record-tying 9 3s and beat Wings 100-93
Read full article: Caitlin Clark scores 28, Fever overcome Arike Ogunbowale's record-tying 9 3s and beat Wings 100-93Caitlin Clark had 28 points and 12 assists and the Indiana Fever overcame a record-tying nine 3-pointers from Arike Ogunbowale in a 100-93 victory over the Dallas Wings.
Source: Astros to sign Hector Neris
Read full article: Source: Astros to sign Hector NerisThe Astros are signing right-handed reliever Hector Neris, a league source tells KPRC 2. Neris opted out of his deal with Houston this offseason, before signing a 2-year, $17 million contract with the Chicago Cubs. The Astros will pay Neris a prorated league minimum for the rest of the season, which will relieve the Cubs of a small portion of the $9 million they owe him for 2024.
Season-ending injuries to Christian Clark and CJ Baxter leave Longhorns short at running back
Read full article: Season-ending injuries to Christian Clark and CJ Baxter leave Longhorns short at running backNo. 4 Texas has lost a second running back to a season-ending injury, leaving Jaydon Blue as the only scholarship player with significant experience at the position.
Valdez follows up no-hit bid with 5 2/3 strong innings as AL West-leading Astros beat Rays 6-1
Read full article: Valdez follows up no-hit bid with 5 2/3 strong innings as AL West-leading Astros beat Rays 6-1Framber Valdez followed up his no-hit bid with 5 2/3 strong innings, and the AL West-leading Houston Astros won their six straight game by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1.
Biden is hosting the 2023 World Series champion Texas Rangers at the White House on Thursday
Read full article: Biden is hosting the 2023 World Series champion Texas Rangers at the White House on ThursdayPresident Joe Biden will host the Texas Rangers at the White House on Thursday to recognize the 2023 World Series champions, their first championship title in the history of the franchise.
U.S. captain Tyler Adams has back surgery and will miss start of season with Bournemouth
Read full article: U.S. captain Tyler Adams has back surgery and will miss start of season with BournemouthBournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams will miss the start of the Premier League season while he recovers from back surgery.
Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA's game assist record with 19 in Fever's loss to Wings
Read full article: Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA's game assist record with 19 in Fever's loss to WingsIndiana rookie Caitlin Clark broke the WNBA record for assists in a game Wednesday night, finishing with 19 in the Fever’s 101-93 loss to the Dallas Wings.
MLB All-Star Game viewers up 6% to 7.44 million after falling to record low last year
Read full article: MLB All-Star Game viewers up 6% to 7.44 million after falling to record low last yearPaul Skenes, Shohei Ohtani, Jarren Duran and the rest of this year’s All-Stars drew 7,443,000 viewers on Fox, up 6% from the 2023 game but the second lowest for the event.
Cody Johnson sings anthem smoothly at All-Star Game a night after Ingrid Andress' panned rendition
Read full article: Cody Johnson sings anthem smoothly at All-Star Game a night after Ingrid Andress' panned renditionCountry music artist Cody Johnson performed the national anthem without a hitch before the All-Star Game in his home state of Texas.
WNBA heads to Olympic break with big All-Star weekend, showdown between US team and league standouts
Read full article: WNBA heads to Olympic break with big All-Star weekend, showdown between US team and league standoutsThe WNBA heads into its monthlong Olympic break following this weekend’s highly anticipated list of All-Star festivities.
MLB All-Stars back in Arlington, where 11 future Hall of Famers started outside in Texas heat in '95
Read full article: MLB All-Stars back in Arlington, where 11 future Hall of Famers started outside in Texas heat in '95Major League Baseball was still stinging from a strike that had wiped out the World Series the previous season when the 1995 All-Star Game was played outside in the stifling Texas heat.
Capitals promote Chris Patrick to GM, Brian MacLellan remains president of hockey operations
Read full article: Capitals promote Chris Patrick to GM, Brian MacLellan remains president of hockey operationsThe Washington Capitals have named Chris Patrick as their general manager with longtime GM Brian MacLellan remaining president of hockey operations.
Canada beats Venezuela in extra round of penalty kicks, reaches semifinals in 1st Copa America
Read full article: Canada beats Venezuela in extra round of penalty kicks, reaches semifinals in 1st Copa AmericaIsmael Koné scored in the sixth round of the shootout after a third save by Maxime Crépeau and Canada advanced to the semifinals of its first Copa America with a victory over Venezuela.
Minnesota has continued its playoff momentum and is one of the top teams in the WNBA
Read full article: Minnesota has continued its playoff momentum and is one of the top teams in the WNBAMinessota picked up right where it left off in last year's playoffs and the Lynx are one of the top teams in the WNBA.
Mets starter Sean Manaea took no-hitter into 6th, even after Texas scored in 1st
Read full article: Mets starter Sean Manaea took no-hitter into 6th, even after Texas scored in 1stNew York Mets starter Sean Manaea took a no-hitter into the sixth inning against Texas even after the Rangers scored on the left-hander in the first inning.
Diggins-Smith and Loyd combine for 40 points, Storm hand Wings a 6th straight loss, 92-84
Read full article: Diggins-Smith and Loyd combine for 40 points, Storm hand Wings a 6th straight loss, 92-84Skylar Diggins-Smith scored 21 points and Jewell Loyd added 19 as the Seattle Storm beat the Dallas Wings 92-84.
Mike Tyson's fight with Jake Paul has been rescheduled for Nov. 15 after Tyson's health episode
Read full article: Mike Tyson's fight with Jake Paul has been rescheduled for Nov. 15 after Tyson's health episodeMike Tyson’s fight with Jake Paul is now set for Nov. 15 after the former world heavyweight champion fell ill on a flight last month.
Seager hits 7th homer in 7 games as Rangers beat Diamondbacks 4-2 in World Series rematch
Read full article: Seager hits 7th homer in 7 games as Rangers beat Diamondbacks 4-2 in World Series rematchCorey Seager homered for the seventh time in as many games, putting the Texas Rangers ahead with his three-run shot in their 4-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Clark, Reese and Brink have already been a huge boon for WNBA with high attendance and ratings
Read full article: Clark, Reese and Brink have already been a huge boon for WNBA with high attendance and ratingsFueled by its sensational rookie class of Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Cameron Brink, the WNBA had a huge first week in terms of attendance, ratings and digital media.
A sellout for a WNBA preseason game? Welcome to the league's Caitlin Clark era
Read full article: A sellout for a WNBA preseason game? Welcome to the league's Caitlin Clark eraFans lined up outside the arena more than three hours before Caitlin Clark made her WNBA debut for the Indiana Fever in a preseason game against the Dallas Wings.
Dozens of Texas water systems exceed new federal limits on “forever chemicals”
Read full article: Dozens of Texas water systems exceed new federal limits on “forever chemicals”The EPA set its first-ever drinking water limits for five types of PFAS chemicals, and nearly 50 Texas public water systems have reported exceeding the new limits for at least one.
AP source: Jets acquire 2-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Haason Reddick from the Eagles
Read full article: AP source: Jets acquire 2-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Haason Reddick from the EaglesA person with knowledge of the trade says the New York Jets have acquired two-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Haason Reddick from the Philadelphia Eagles for a conditional third-round pick in 2026.
Texas Rangers unfurl franchise's first World Series championship banner
Read full article: Texas Rangers unfurl franchise's first World Series championship bannerThe Texas Rangers unfurled a World Series championship banner for the first time in franchise history before their season opener at home gainst the Chicago Cubs.
CONCACAF Nations League final twice stopped because of homophobic chants in pro-Mexican crowd
Read full article: CONCACAF Nations League final twice stopped because of homophobic chants in pro-Mexican crowdThe U.S.-Mexico CONCACAF Nations League final match was suspended in the late stages for the second straight year because of homophobic chants by pro-Mexican fans.
US beats Mexico 2-0 on goals by Adams and Reyna, wins 3rd straight CONCACAF Nations League
Read full article: US beats Mexico 2-0 on goals by Adams and Reyna, wins 3rd straight CONCACAF Nations LeagueTyler Adams scored from about 35 yards in his first start in more than a year for club or country, Gio Reyna added a second-half goal and the United States beat Mexico 2-0 for its third straight CONCACAF Nations League title.
Astros say Urquidy will return to Houston to see doctors, has forearm stiffness per source
Read full article: Astros say Urquidy will return to Houston to see doctors, has forearm stiffness per sourceAstros right-handed starting pitcher Jose Urquidy is headed back to Houston to be examined by team doctors, Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters Saturday in West Palm Beach.
🚗Your weekly traffic update: Closures for the final weekend of Houston Rodeo Concerts
Read full article: 🚗Your weekly traffic update: Closures for the final weekend of Houston Rodeo ConcertsHeading out to the last few days of the 2024 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo? Here are the closures you can expect
Judge upholds decision requiring paternity test of Cowboys owner Jerry Jones
Read full article: Judge upholds decision requiring paternity test of Cowboys owner Jerry JonesA judge has upheld a decision requiring Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to take a paternity test as part of a legal dispute with a 27-year-old woman who claims the billionaire is her biological father.
CFP discussing 14-team model with 3 automatic bids each for Big Ten, SEC, AP sources say
Read full article: CFP discussing 14-team model with 3 automatic bids each for Big Ten, SEC, AP sources sayCollege Football Playoff officials are considering a 14-team model that would guarantee multiple automatic bids for each of the four power conferences, starting in 2026.
College Football Playoff approves 5+7 format and reduces spots for conference champions
Read full article: College Football Playoff approves 5+7 format and reduces spots for conference championsThe field for the 12-team College Football Playoff will comprise five conference champions and seven at-large selections after the university presidents who oversee the CFP voted unanimously to tweak the format.
ESPN, College Football Playoff agree on 6-year deal worth $1.3 billion annually, AP sources say
Read full article: ESPN, College Football Playoff agree on 6-year deal worth $1.3 billion annually, AP sources sayTwo people with knowledge of the agreement say ESPN and the College Football Playoff have agreed to a six-year deal worth $1.3 billion annually that will allow the network to keep exclusive rights to the 12-team playoff through the 2031 season.
Authorities target two Texas firms in probe of AI-generated robocalls before New Hampshire's primary
Read full article: Authorities target two Texas firms in probe of AI-generated robocalls before New Hampshire's primaryAuthorities are issuing cease-and-desist orders against two Texas companies they believe were connected to robocalls that used artificial intelligence to mimic President Joe Biden’s voice and discourage people from voting in New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation primary last month.
Returning players, key transfers, O'Brien hiring kick-start offseason for Ohio State's Ryan Day
Read full article: Returning players, key transfers, O'Brien hiring kick-start offseason for Ohio State's Ryan DayWith many players NFL eligible and others following unhappy starting quarterback Kyle McCord into the transfer portal, Ohio State football looked to be in for an unhappy winter.
Ohio State to hire former Texans head coach Bill O'Brien as offensive coordinator, AP source says
Read full article: Ohio State to hire former Texans head coach Bill O'Brien as offensive coordinator, AP source saysOhio State is hiring former Houston Texans and Penn State head coach Bill O’Brien as offensive coordinator, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.
Lions take issue with officials after potential winning 2-point pass is negated by penalty
Read full article: Lions take issue with officials after potential winning 2-point pass is negated by penaltyThe Detroit Lions have been left feeling as a victory was taken away when a potential winning 2-point conversion was negated by officials.
Schrader runs for 128 yards and a TD as No. 9 Missouri beats No. 7 Ohio State 14-3 in Cotton Bowl
Read full article: Schrader runs for 128 yards and a TD as No. 9 Missouri beats No. 7 Ohio State 14-3 in Cotton BowlAll-America running back Cody Schrader ran for 128 yards and bulled into the end zone for a 7-yard touchdown to open the fourth quarter with Missouri’s first score, and the ninth-ranked Tigers capped an 11-win season with a 14-3 win over No. 7 Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl.
Traveling with mom’s homemade holiday pie? Here’s what TSA says what foods you can or cannot bring
Read full article: Traveling with mom’s homemade holiday pie? Here’s what TSA says what foods you can or cannot bringOver 115 million Americans are expected to travel this holiday season between Saturday and New Year’s Day, according to AAA.
Eagles' Jalen Hurts questionable for Monday night vs Seahawks because of illness, AP source says
Read full article: Eagles' Jalen Hurts questionable for Monday night vs Seahawks because of illness, AP source saysEagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is questionable for Monday night’s game at Seattle because of an illness, a person familiar with his status told The Associated Press on Sunday.
‘Every coach’s dream’: Summer Creek HS to face DeSoto in first-ever state championship game in Arlington
Read full article: ‘Every coach’s dream’: Summer Creek HS to face DeSoto in first-ever state championship game in ArlingtonWe have hit one of the biggest weeks in Texas high school athletics. It marks the end of another fantastic football season and now each classification will crown new state champions as the road ends at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
Astros GM says team has no interest in trading Alex Bregman
Read full article: Astros GM says team has no interest in trading Alex BregmanHouston Astros general manager Dana Brown says the team isn’t exploring trades for Alex Bregman, even though the All-Star third baseman’s contract is set to expire after the 2024 season.
House explosion rocks Virginia neighborhood as police try to serve search warrant
Read full article: House explosion rocks Virginia neighborhood as police try to serve search warrantPolice in Arlington County, which is near Washington, D.C., said someone fired a flare gun from inside his home and then fired other rounds before the blast.
Vote on tentative contract with General Motors too close to call as more tallies are reported
Read full article: Vote on tentative contract with General Motors too close to call as more tallies are reportedVoting on the tentative contract agreement between General Motors and the United Auto Workers union appears to be too close to call as tallies at more factories were announced.
Biden says America's veterans are 'the steel spine of this nation' as he pays tribute at Arlington
Read full article: Biden says America's veterans are 'the steel spine of this nation' as he pays tribute at ArlingtonPresident Joe Biden has marked Veterans Day with a visit to Arlington National Cemetery.
Astros’ Mauricio Dubón wins American League Gold Glove Award for utility spot
Read full article: Astros’ Mauricio Dubón wins American League Gold Glove Award for utility spotHouston Astros’ IF/OF Mauricio Dubón has been announced as a winner of Rawlings American League Gold Glove Award for the utility spot.
World Series MVP Seager takes swipe at rival as Rangers celebrate 1st title with huge parade
Read full article: World Series MVP Seager takes swipe at rival as Rangers celebrate 1st title with huge paradeHundreds of thousands Texas Rangers fans lined up and stacked dozens deep in some areas along a 2-mile route near the team’s ballpark for a parade Friday to celebrate the franchise’s first World Series championship.
US wages rose at a solid pace this summer, posing challenge for Fed's inflation fight
Read full article: US wages rose at a solid pace this summer, posing challenge for Fed's inflation fightWages and benefits grew at a slightly faster pace in the July-September quarter than the previous three months, a benefit to workers that also represents a risk to the Federal Reserve’s fight against inflation.
Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte extends his postseason-record hitting streak to 19 games
Read full article: Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte extends his postseason-record hitting streak to 19 gamesKetel Marte extended his postseason-record hitting streak to 19 games with a lined single in the sixth inning off Jon Gray in Game 3 of the World Series.
Rangers’ extra-inning victory over Diamondbacks was least viewed World Series opener recorded
Read full article: Rangers’ extra-inning victory over Diamondbacks was least viewed World Series opener recordedTexas’ extra-inning comeback victory over Arizona According to Nielsen, Fox averaged 9.17 million for the game telecast.
Rangers' extra-inning victory over Diamondbacks was least viewed World Series opener recorded
Read full article: Rangers' extra-inning victory over Diamondbacks was least viewed World Series opener recordedTexas’ extra-inning comeback victory over Arizona According to Nielsen, Fox averaged 9.17 million for the game telecast.
D-backs' Ketel Marte passes Derek Jeter, two others for longest postseason hitting streak
Read full article: D-backs' Ketel Marte passes Derek Jeter, two others for longest postseason hitting streakKetel Marte has the longest hitting streak in postseason history at 18 games after a two-run single in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers.
Rob Manfred says it would be difficult to pause MLB's season for the 2028 LA Olympics
Read full article: Rob Manfred says it would be difficult to pause MLB's season for the 2028 LA OlympicsBryce Harper wants big leaguers to play in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, but Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says pausing the regular season to make that happen would be difficult.