FOX 7 Friday Football, final scores Week 10
High school football has kicked off a day early due to some nasty Friday night weather! FOX 7 Friday Football has your final scores and highlights.
High school football has kicked off a day early due to some nasty Friday night weather! FOX 7 Friday Football has your final scores and highlights.
Praying coach on leave, deepening religion-in-school debate
SEATTLE (AP) — The coach of a Washington state high school football team who prayed at games despite orders from the school district to stop was placed on paid administrative leave the same day a group of self-described Satanists said it planned to attend a Thursday game to protest the practice.
SEATTLE (AP) — The coach of a Washington state high school football team who prayed at games despite orders from the school district to stop was placed on paid administrative leave the same day a group of self-described Satanists said it planned to attend a Thursday game to protest the practice.
Cueto's 2-hitter sends Royals over Mets for 2-0 Series lead
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Following the final out, after Johnny Cueto completed his two-hitter, several hundred fans remained in Kauffman Stadium, wanting one more look at the Kansas City Royals. The next time they see Eric Hosmer and his teammates may be in a parade.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Following the final out, after Johnny Cueto completed his two-hitter, several hundred fans remained in Kauffman Stadium, wanting one more look at the Kansas City Royals. The next time they see Eric Hosmer and his teammates may be in a parade.
5 hours later, Royals win World Series opener in 14th
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — An inside-the-park home run. A power failure that blacked out the TV audience. Crazy bounces, great plays and key errors. The longest World Series opener ever had a little bit of everything. And more than five hours after they began, Alcides Escobar and the Kansas City Royals also had just enough energy to outlast the New York Mets.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — An inside-the-park home run. A power failure that blacked out the TV audience. Crazy bounces, great plays and key errors. The longest World Series opener ever had a little bit of everything. And more than five hours after they began, Alcides Escobar and the Kansas City Royals also had just enough energy to outlast the New York Mets.
Ex-Phillie Dykstra Says He Blackmailed Umpires
Lenny Dykstra, the sparkplug of the Phillies’ 1993 World Series team, has been associated with various controversies over the years, from steroid use to a financial scandal that landed him in prison for a time. Now, Dykstra is claiming even more scandalous behavior.
Lenny Dykstra, the sparkplug of the Phillies’ 1993 World Series team, has been associated with various controversies over the years, from steroid use to a financial scandal that landed him in prison for a time. Now, Dykstra is claiming even more scandalous behavior.
University of Texas rehires John Bianco
John Bianco has been rehired by the University of Texas.
John Bianco has been rehired by the University of Texas.
FOX 7 Friday Football High School Rankings: Week 9
Here are the weekly FOX 7 Friday Football High School Rankings.
Here are the weekly FOX 7 Friday Football High School Rankings.
Metta World Peace makes LA Lakers' roster in his NBA return
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Metta World Peace has earned a spot on the Los Angeles Lakers' roster in his NBA comeback attempt. The Lakers cut Jabari Brown on Monday, trimming their roster to 15 players ahead of Wednesday's season opener against Minnesota. World Peace returned to the Lakers for training camp two seasons after the team waived him with the salary cap amnesty clause. The former Ron Artest won the 2010 NBA title with the Lakers during four seasons with the club.
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Metta World Peace has earned a spot on the Los Angeles Lakers' roster in his NBA comeback attempt. The Lakers cut Jabari Brown on Monday, trimming their roster to 15 players ahead of Wednesday's season opener against Minnesota. World Peace returned to the Lakers for training camp two seasons after the team waived him with the salary cap amnesty clause. The former Ron Artest won the 2010 NBA title with the Lakers during four seasons with the club.
World Series Game 1 Tuesday night on FOX 7
The latest on the World Series, which opens Tuesday night with the Kansas City Royals hosting the New York Mets (all times local): 2:35 p.m. Several members of the Royals were guests of the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, watching their cross-the-parking lot neighbors beat the Pittsburgh Steelers to snap a five-game skid. On Monday, Chiefs coach Andy Reid offered his encouragement on the eve of the World Series.
The latest on the World Series, which opens Tuesday night with the Kansas City Royals hosting the New York Mets (all times local): 2:35 p.m. Several members of the Royals were guests of the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, watching their cross-the-parking lot neighbors beat the Pittsburgh Steelers to snap a five-game skid. On Monday, Chiefs coach Andy Reid offered his encouragement on the eve of the World Series.
Houston RB Arian Foster out for season with Achilles injury
HOUSTON (AP) — Texans running back Arian Foster is out for the season with an Achilles tendon injury. Coach Bill O'Brien says he expects Foster to miss the rest of the season but didn't elaborate on the injury to Foster's right leg. Foster was injured without being hit late in the Texans 44-26 loss to Miami on Sunday. He was in motion when he fell to the ground at the beginning of a play.
HOUSTON (AP) — Texans running back Arian Foster is out for the season with an Achilles tendon injury. Coach Bill O'Brien says he expects Foster to miss the rest of the season but didn't elaborate on the injury to Foster's right leg. Foster was injured without being hit late in the Texans 44-26 loss to Miami on Sunday. He was in motion when he fell to the ground at the beginning of a play.
FOX 7 Friday Football, final scores Week 9
High school football has kicked off week nine! FOX 7 Friday Football has your final scores and highlights.
High school football has kicked off week nine! FOX 7 Friday Football has your final scores and highlights.
Popovich to coach US Olympic basketball team after Coach K
Gregg Popovich, who has led the San Antonio Spurs to five NBA titles, will replace Mike Krzyzewski as the U.S. basketball coach following the 2016 Olympics. Popovich will take over starting with 2017 training camp and lead the Americans into the 2019 Basketball World Cup and 2020 Olympics if they qualify, USA Basketball said Friday.
Gregg Popovich, who has led the San Antonio Spurs to five NBA titles, will replace Mike Krzyzewski as the U.S. basketball coach following the 2016 Olympics. Popovich will take over starting with 2017 training camp and lead the Americans into the 2019 Basketball World Cup and 2020 Olympics if they qualify, USA Basketball said Friday.
Westlake vs Lake Travis tickets selling for big bucks online
High School Football tickets selling for big money in this years matchup between Westlake and Lake Travis.
High School Football tickets selling for big money in this years matchup between Westlake and Lake Travis.
AP Source: Texas agrees to 15-year deal with Nike
Texas has reached a new 15-year equipment, licensing and apparel deal with Nike Inc., sticking with the company that has put its brand on Longhorns jerseys since 2000, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Texas has reached a new 15-year equipment, licensing and apparel deal with Nike Inc., sticking with the company that has put its brand on Longhorns jerseys since 2000, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Murphy and the Mets sweep Cubs to reach World Series
CHICAGO (AP) — Two sweet swings by Lucas Duda put New York in position for a playoff sweep of the Chicago Cubs, and Daniel Murphy finished the job for the Mets.
CHICAGO (AP) — Two sweet swings by Lucas Duda put New York in position for a playoff sweep of the Chicago Cubs, and Daniel Murphy finished the job for the Mets.
Murphy, Mets beat Cubs 5-2 for commanding 3-0 lead in NLCS
CHICAGO (AP) — Daniel Murphy homered for a record-tying fifth straight game in the postseason, sending Jacob deGrom and the New York Mets over the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Tuesday night for a 3-0 lead in the National League Championship Series. Yoenis Cespedes and David Wright each had three hits for the Mets. Cespedes scored the go-ahead run on a two-out wild pitch by Trevor Cahill on a strikeout of Michael Conforto in the sixth inning.
CHICAGO (AP) — Daniel Murphy homered for a record-tying fifth straight game in the postseason, sending Jacob deGrom and the New York Mets over the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Tuesday night for a 3-0 lead in the National League Championship Series. Yoenis Cespedes and David Wright each had three hits for the Mets. Cespedes scored the go-ahead run on a two-out wild pitch by Trevor Cahill on a strikeout of Michael Conforto in the sixth inning.
Familiar faces ready to star (again) in Big 12 basketball this season
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — In college basketball these days, top players rarely stick around for long, the best of them using school merely as a year-long springboard to the NBA. Things are a little different in the Big 12. While there are still plenty of talented freshmen on Big 12 rosters this season, the bulk of the premier players are back from last year. Many had the chance to leave school, but they instead chose to return, giving the league the veteran flavor of a bygone era.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — In college basketball these days, top players rarely stick around for long, the best of them using school merely as a year-long springboard to the NBA. Things are a little different in the Big 12. While there are still plenty of talented freshmen on Big 12 rosters this season, the bulk of the premier players are back from last year. Many had the chance to leave school, but they instead chose to return, giving the league the veteran flavor of a bygone era.
Back home, Blue Jays break out to beat Royals 11-8 in Game 3
TORONTO (AP) — Back in the homer dome with their rowdy fans, Troy Tulowitzki, Josh Donaldson and the Toronto Blue Jays quickly got into the swing of the AL Championship Series. Tulowitzki and Donaldson both connected in a six-run third inning Monday night, and the Blue Jays roughed up Johnny Cueto for an 11-8 victory over the Royals that cut Kansas City's series lead to 2-1.
TORONTO (AP) — Back in the homer dome with their rowdy fans, Troy Tulowitzki, Josh Donaldson and the Toronto Blue Jays quickly got into the swing of the AL Championship Series. Tulowitzki and Donaldson both connected in a six-run third inning Monday night, and the Blue Jays roughed up Johnny Cueto for an 11-8 victory over the Royals that cut Kansas City's series lead to 2-1.
Cubs focused on Game 3 of NLCS against deGrom, Mets
CHICAGO (AP) — Kris Bryant, Kyle Schwarber and Jason Hammel played hacky sack with a baseball, and manager Joe Maddon chatted amiably with his players and staff as he made his way around Wrigley Field on Monday afternoon. Down 2-0 to the New York Mets in the NL Championship Series, the Chicago Cubs are sticking with what worked for them during a breakthrough season. "We'll come out tomorrow, we'll be ready to play," Maddon said. "Our guys are always ready to play."
CHICAGO (AP) — Kris Bryant, Kyle Schwarber and Jason Hammel played hacky sack with a baseball, and manager Joe Maddon chatted amiably with his players and staff as he made his way around Wrigley Field on Monday afternoon. Down 2-0 to the New York Mets in the NL Championship Series, the Chicago Cubs are sticking with what worked for them during a breakthrough season. "We'll come out tomorrow, we'll be ready to play," Maddon said. "Our guys are always ready to play."
Brian Hoyer to keep starting QB job for Texans
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans have flip-flopped between Brian Hoyer and Ryan Mallett throughout the early part of this season. That indecision at quarterback appears to be over now after Hoyer's strong performance in Houston's win over the Jaguars on Sunday. "He's our quarterback," coach Bill O'Brien said. "We're going to stick with him. He's playing really well. He's playing at a high level, and we've got a lot of confidence in him."
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans have flip-flopped between Brian Hoyer and Ryan Mallett throughout the early part of this season. That indecision at quarterback appears to be over now after Hoyer's strong performance in Houston's win over the Jaguars on Sunday. "He's our quarterback," coach Bill O'Brien said. "We're going to stick with him. He's playing really well. He's playing at a high level, and we've got a lot of confidence in him."