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Mike Tomlin thinks the Steelers' lack of physicality is nothing a padded practice can't fix

Oct. 03, 2023 14:04 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin believes the Pittsburgh Steelers' lack of physicality in a one-sided loss to Houston is nothing a padded practice can't fix. Less than 48 hours after promising “changes” in the immediate aftermath of a 30-6 demolition at the hands of the Texans,...

Houston QB Stroud's early success gives hope to franchise after three dismal seasons

Oct. 02, 2023 17:03 PM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — In just four games C.J. Stroud has already brought hope to a team that has been hopeless for three seasons. The rookie quarterback threw for 306 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Houston Texans to a 30-6 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. ...

Stroud throws for 306 yards, two TDs to lead Texans over Steelers 30-6; Pickett leaves with injury

Oct. 01, 2023 19:37 PM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — C.J. Stroud has thrown for the second-most yards by a rookie through his first four games in NFL history. While happy that his hard work is paying off, he's looking for much more. “For me, it's just the beginning,” Stroud said. ...

2 women killed and 2 men wounded in Houston shooting, sheriff says

Oct. 01, 2023 16:46 PM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — A woman and her daughter-in-law were killed and two men hospitalized with gunshot wounds in a shooting authorities believe stemmed from a romantic dispute, a Houston-area sheriff said Sunday. A small child escaped the gunfire unharmed. Deputies were...

Former Texans star JJ Watt inducted into team's Ring of Honor

Oct. 01, 2023 15:06 PM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — J.J. Watt was inducted into the Houston Texans’ Ring of Honor on Sunday, bringing the defensive end back to the place where he became a superstar. “I’m back with all my family,” Watt said. “It feels like home. I just love it.” Watt became...

Rangers wrap up first playoff berth since 2016, help eliminate Mariners with 6-1 victory

Oct. 01, 2023 00:42 AM EDT

SEATTLE (AP) — Bruce Bochy had a bottle of bubbly in his hand as he watched the celebration of a turnaround that very few expected in his first season in charge in Texas. “This is what I came back for and there's nothing like it,” Bochy said. “It's been some kind of ride so...

Toronto Blue Jays clinch playoff spot after losing 7-5 to Tampa Bay Rays in 10 innings

Sep. 30, 2023 23:03 PM EDT

TORONTO (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays are going to the playoffs for the second straight year. Toronto lost 7-5 to Taylor Walls and the Tampa Bay Rays in 10 innings on Saturday, but the Blue Jays clinched an AL wild card when Seattle lost 6-1 to Texas. ...

Kickoff return, blocked punt spark Texas Tech in 49-28 win over Houston

Sep. 30, 2023 20:41 PM EDT

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — A penalty didn't nullify a long kickoff return for Texas Tech this time — or the blocked punt that led to another touchdown. Drae McCray returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown, Loic Fouonji blocked a punt for one of his two scores and the Texas Tech...

J.P. Crawford's grand slam leads Mariners to 8-0 win over Rangers

Sep. 30, 2023 01:57 AM EDT

SEATTLE (AP) — J.P. Crawford grabbed the celebratory trident and raised it toward the sky eliciting even more cheers from the fans in his home ballpark. Rarely has a home run — a grand slam in the midst of a playoff chase — felt as fulfilling as this one did for the Seattle...

Seattle's Julio Rodriguez says Houston's Hector Neris crossed line with his antics

Sep. 28, 2023 19:54 PM EDT

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle’s Julio Rodríguez says he believes the antics of Houston pitcher Hector Neris crossed a line during a contentious confrontation between the two that led to both benches emptying and has Major League Baseball looking into the incident. The confrontation...