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Horrible start dooms Tigers in 7-0 loss to Guardians in Game 1 of ALDS
CLEVELAND (AP) — Five batters in, the Tigers were down 5-0 and finished. For the first time in months, Detroit didn't look baseball's hottest team or like it belonged anywhere near the playoffs. Manager A.J. Hinch's decision to not use a traditional starter in Game 1...
Houston changes QBs after back-to-back shutout losses, knocks off TCU 30-19
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Zeon Chriss ran 71 yards for a touchdown on a quarterback draw in his first start with Houston coming off back-to-back shutout losses, and the Cougars knocked off TCU 30-19 on Friday night. Chriss started in place of Donovan Smith and ended Houston's...
Judge denies an order sought by a Black student who was punished over his hair
HOUSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday denied a request by a Black high school student in Texas for a court order that the student’s lawyers say would have allowed him to return to his high school without fear of having his previous punishment over his hairstyle resume. Darryl...
Ex-Houston officer rushed away in an ambulance during sentencing at double-murder trial
HOUSTON (AP) — The sentencing of a former Houston police officer convicted of murder in the deaths of a couple during a 2019 drug raid was put on hold Thursday after he suffered a medical emergency in the courtroom. A prosecutor was addressing jurors during closing arguments in the...
TCU looks to beat Houston again with Cougars reeling over back-to-back shutout losses
Houston (1-4, 0-2 Big 12) at TCU (3-2, 1-1), Friday, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) BetMGM College Football Odds: TCU by 16 1/2. Series record: Tied 13-13. WHAT’S AT STAKE? TCU is looking for a 10th consecutive victory in a series that Houston...
Sviatchenko scores his first career MLS goal and the Dynamo beat the Revolution 2-1
HOUSTON (AP) — Ezequiel Ponce scored in the 50th minute, Erik Sviatchenko added his first career MLS goal, and the Houston Dynamo beat the New England Revolution 2-1 on Wednesday night. Houston (14-9-9), which qualified for the postseason in consecutive years for the first time...
Deep bullpen gives the Guardians a massive postseason weapon and October advantage
CLEVELAND (AP) — For months, the routine has been exactly the same for Cleveland's relievers, who begin every game by challenging each other in a trivia contest. World history. Geography. Sports. No subjects off limits. Bring your best brain teasers. “Just the...
Bally Sports owner could have rights to only Atlanta Braves in baseball next season
Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, could be down to broadcasting only one Major League Baseball team's games next season. During a hearing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Houston on Wednesday, the operator of the Bally Sports regional sports networks...
The largest carbon capture project in the U.S. could be in West Texas. Do residents want it?
ODESSA, Texas (AP) — West Texans will have their say this week regarding a proposed carbon dioxide injection site when the Environmental Protection Agency holds a series of public meetings in Ector County. The proposed project — which has been under review for the last two years...
Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual misconduct by 120 people, attorney says
HOUSTON (AP) — An attorney said Tuesday he is representing 120 accusers who have come forward with sexual misconduct allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs, the hip-hop mogul who is awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Houston attorney Tony Buzbee said he expects lawsuits...
