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Broncos vow to heed lessons of winning streak after getting away from that formula at Houston
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — After getting away from all the things that had propelled them into the AFC playoff conversation, the Denver Broncos are vowing to lean on the lessons they learned during their five-game winning streak to do it again following a close loss at Houston. The...
Fritz takes over at Houston, giving the 63-year-old his 1st Power 5 coaching job
HOUSTON (AP) — Willie Fritz got his first head coaching job at Blinn Junior College in 1993. After 31 years moving up the ranks of college coaching — and winning at every stop — the 63-year-old was introduced as Houston’s new coach Monday, giving him his first job at a Power...
Collins has 191 yards receiving, Ward saves game with interception as Texans beat Broncos 22-17
HOUSTON (AP) — Nico Collins had the best game of his career, and the Texans' defense came up huge to help Houston hand Denver its first loss since mid-October. Collins had a career-high 191 yards receiving and a fourth-quarter touchdown after fellow wideout Tank Dell left early...
LAFC will play for back-to-back MLS Cup titles after beating Houston 2-0 in Western Conference final
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After the longest season in Major League Soccer history, Los Angeles FC still has one more week of work to do. If the club completes its final assignment as well as it handled Saturday night, the reward will be historic. Ryan Hollingshead scored...
Lacking counselors, US schools turn to the booming business of online therapy
Trouble with playground bullies started for Maria Ishoo’s daughter in elementary school. Girls ganged up, calling her “fat” and “ugly.” Boys tripped and pushed her. The California mother watched her typically bubbly second-grader retreat into her bedroom and spend afternoons curled up in...
L.J. Cryer scores 23 points in No. 6 Houston's 66-60 victory over Xavier
CINCINNATI (AP) — L.J. Cryer scored 23 points and Jamal Shead had 13 to help No. 6 Houston hold off Xavier 66-60 on Friday night. Houston improved to 8-0 for the second straight season and fifth time in school history. “It’s December 1st,” Cougars coach Kelvin...
Chicago and other northern US cities scramble to house migrants with coldest weather just ahead
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago is scrambling to house hundreds of asylum-seekers who are still sheltering on sidewalks, at police stations and at the city's busiest airport as the cold weather sets in and with winter just around the corner. The country's third-largest city announced a...
Review: In concert film 'Renaissance,' Beyoncé offers glimpse into personal life during world tour
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In Beyoncé’s concert film, she describes her recent Renaissance World Tour as being run like a machine: From lighting to set design, the superstar had a hand in everything production-related to ensure her stadium tour exceeded expectations after four years of preparation. ...
Texans offensive lineman Tytus Howard placed on injured reserve with left knee injury
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Texans offensive lineman Tytus Howard was placed on injured reserve Wednesday with a left knee injury. Howard, who is in his fifth season, injured his knee in the first half of Houston's loss to Jacksonville on Sunday. It's his second stint on...
Last Chance Saloon: No. 7 Texas is chasing a final Big 12 title before leaving for the SEC in 2024
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Jahdae Barron can still feel the sting from sweat dripping into his eyes when he looked toward the south end zone of Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium last summer and saw the years high on the wall: 1996, 2005 and 2009. All signify Big 12 titles won by...
