NFL committee picks combined site over Rams' bid
HOUSTON (AP) — An NFL committee exploring moving teams to Los Angeles has recommended the combined stadium proposal involving Oakland and San Diego over St. Louis owner Stan Kroenke's ambitious plan for another venue, a person with knowledge of the vote said Tuesday.
HOUSTON (AP) — An NFL committee exploring moving teams to Los Angeles has recommended the combined stadium proposal involving Oakland and San Diego over St. Louis owner Stan Kroenke's ambitious plan for another venue, a person with knowledge of the vote said Tuesday.
Texas State introduces new head football coach
New Texas State head football coach Everett Withers seems to have a plan for everything, even how to celebrate championships.
New Texas State head football coach Everett Withers seems to have a plan for everything, even how to celebrate championships.
Tide Turner: Gutsy play helps 'Bama get past Clemson, 45-40
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The last step toward making Alabama's run of championships under Nick Saban the greatest in college football history was the toughest. The Crimson Tide needed all its power and speed. It needed all its talent and steely resolve. When that alone couldn't do it, it was up to one gutsy trick to help win the fourth national title of the Saban dynasty.
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The last step toward making Alabama's run of championships under Nick Saban the greatest in college football history was the toughest. The Crimson Tide needed all its power and speed. It needed all its talent and steely resolve. When that alone couldn't do it, it was up to one gutsy trick to help win the fourth national title of the Saban dynasty.
Alabama-Clemson National Championship Capsule
No. 2 Alabama (13-1) vs. No. 1 Clemson (14-0), 8:32 p.m. EST (ESPN) at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Line: Alabama by 6 1-2. Series Record: Alabama leads 12-3. WHAT'S AT STAKE The national championship. Clemson would become the first 15-0 FBS champion while Alabama would win its fourth national title in seven seasons. KEY MATCHUP
No. 2 Alabama (13-1) vs. No. 1 Clemson (14-0), 8:32 p.m. EST (ESPN) at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Line: Alabama by 6 1-2. Series Record: Alabama leads 12-3. WHAT'S AT STAKE The national championship. Clemson would become the first 15-0 FBS champion while Alabama would win its fourth national title in seven seasons. KEY MATCHUP
Prep and planning pays off for Packers' McCarthy, Rodgers
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Game-planning sessions can get a little dry sometimes for the Green Bay Packers. Not lately, not with coach Mike McCarthy and quarterback Aaron Rodgers in that same meeting to spice things up — both on and off the field.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Game-planning sessions can get a little dry sometimes for the Green Bay Packers. Not lately, not with coach Mike McCarthy and quarterback Aaron Rodgers in that same meeting to spice things up — both on and off the field.
Chiefs beat Texans 30-0 for first playoff win since 1994
HOUSTON (AP) — After 22 years without a playoff victory, the Kansas City Chiefs were determined not to give up the lead this time. The Chiefs had enough points to win after jumping ahead 7-0 in the first 11 seconds, and they used relentless pressure, five turnovers and a ball-control offense to dominate the Houston Texans 30-0 in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs on Saturday.
HOUSTON (AP) — After 22 years without a playoff victory, the Kansas City Chiefs were determined not to give up the lead this time. The Chiefs had enough points to win after jumping ahead 7-0 in the first 11 seconds, and they used relentless pressure, five turnovers and a ball-control offense to dominate the Houston Texans 30-0 in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs on Saturday.
New Texas A&M Athletic Director to be introduced next week
The football program reportedly agrees to a three-year deal with new offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone. The Aggies also make their new Athletic Director hire official bringing in Scott Woodward.
The football program reportedly agrees to a three-year deal with new offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone. The Aggies also make their new Athletic Director hire official bringing in Scott Woodward.
Former Cardinals official pleads guilty to hacking Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — The former scouting director for the St. Louis Cardinals pleaded guilty in federal court Friday to hacking into the player database and email system of the Houston Astros in an unusual case of high-tech cheating involving two Major League Baseball clubs.
HOUSTON (AP) — The former scouting director for the St. Louis Cardinals pleaded guilty in federal court Friday to hacking into the player database and email system of the Houston Astros in an unusual case of high-tech cheating involving two Major League Baseball clubs.
Beyonce to perform at Super Bowl halftime show next month
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Watt's playoff history bodes well for Texans against Chiefs
HOUSTON (AP) — J.J. Watt has had plenty of great games for the Texans. And as Houston looks to end Kansas City's 10-game winning streak in the wild-card round of the playoffs, it can take comfort in this: Some of the star defensive end's best games have come in the postseason. In four playoff games, Watt has five sacks, 17 tackles, three batted passes and an interception return...
HOUSTON (AP) — J.J. Watt has had plenty of great games for the Texans. And as Houston looks to end Kansas City's 10-game winning streak in the wild-card round of the playoffs, it can take comfort in this: Some of the star defensive end's best games have come in the postseason. In four playoff games, Watt has five sacks, 17 tackles, three batted passes and an interception return...
Griffey elected to Hall with highest percentage, Piazza in
NEW YORK (AP) — Ken Griffey Jr. was considered Mr. Clean during 22 years in the major leagues, untainted by accusations of drug use as he climbed the home-run list during the height of the Steroids Era. He nearly made a clean sweep in Hall of Fame voting. Griffey received 437 of 440 votes in his first appearance on the Baseball Writers' Association of America ballot, a record 99.3...
NEW YORK (AP) — Ken Griffey Jr. was considered Mr. Clean during 22 years in the major leagues, untainted by accusations of drug use as he climbed the home-run list during the height of the Steroids Era. He nearly made a clean sweep in Hall of Fame voting. Griffey received 437 of 440 votes in his first appearance on the Baseball Writers' Association of America ballot, a record 99.3...
Buccaneers fire coach Lovie Smith after 2 seasons
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fired coach Lovie Smith on Wednesday night. Smith went 6-10 this season and 8-24 over two years in charge of the team. The announcement came as a surprise to many because Smith's job was not considered to be in danger.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fired coach Lovie Smith on Wednesday night. Smith went 6-10 this season and 8-24 over two years in charge of the team. The announcement came as a surprise to many because Smith's job was not considered to be in danger.
LeBron James' marketing group cuts ties with Johnny Manziel
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James and his business partners will no longer work with Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel. A spokesman for James said the sides mutually agreed to end their relationship, which began shortly after Manziel was drafted into the NFL.
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James and his business partners will no longer work with Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel. A spokesman for James said the sides mutually agreed to end their relationship, which began shortly after Manziel was drafted into the NFL.
Chiefs face Texans looking for 1st playoff win in 22 years
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — If the Kansas City Chiefs believe in karma or coincidence or some sort of cosmic alignment, then they should be confident their 22-year drought without a playoff victory will soon come to an end. Start with the fact they're heading to Houston on Saturday to face the AFC South champion Texans. The last time the Chiefs won a playoff game? They beat the Oilers in...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — If the Kansas City Chiefs believe in karma or coincidence or some sort of cosmic alignment, then they should be confident their 22-year drought without a playoff victory will soon come to an end. Start with the fact they're heading to Houston on Saturday to face the AFC South champion Texans. The last time the Chiefs won a playoff game? They beat the Oilers in...
Underachieving Eagles left searching for new coach
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jeffrey Lurie is looking for a coach instead of watching his team chase the Vince Lombardi Trophy. The Philadelphia Eagles began the season with Super Bowl aspirations and finished it without a coach. Chip Kelly was fired last week to cap a disappointing year that fell way short of expectations.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jeffrey Lurie is looking for a coach instead of watching his team chase the Vince Lombardi Trophy. The Philadelphia Eagles began the season with Super Bowl aspirations and finished it without a coach. Chip Kelly was fired last week to cap a disappointing year that fell way short of expectations.
Two-time Super Bowl winner Coughlin resigns as Giants coach
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Tom Coughlin, who returned the Giants to NFL prominence by winning two Super Bowls, resigned Monday after missing the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year. The Giants announced the decision one day after the Giants (6-10) capped their third straight losing season with a 35-30 defeat against Philadelphia, their third straight and sixth in seven games.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Tom Coughlin, who returned the Giants to NFL prominence by winning two Super Bowls, resigned Monday after missing the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year. The Giants announced the decision one day after the Giants (6-10) capped their third straight losing season with a 35-30 defeat against Philadelphia, their third straight and sixth in seven games.
Texas A&M offensive coordinator Spavital leaves school
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M offensive coordinator Jake Spavital is leaving after three seasons at the school. The Aggies issued a statement that says Spavital and the school "have mutually decided to part ways." Spavital coached quarterbacks at Texas A&M before spending the last two seasons as offensive coordinator.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M offensive coordinator Jake Spavital is leaving after three seasons at the school. The Aggies issued a statement that says Spavital and the school "have mutually decided to part ways." Spavital coached quarterbacks at Texas A&M before spending the last two seasons as offensive coordinator.
Duncan scoreless for 1st time but Spurs beat Rockets 121-103
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Tim Duncan was held scoreless for the first time in his 19-year career and the Spurs still won. That's how well things are going for San Antonio at home these days. Danny Green made a season-high six 3-pointers in scoring 18 points, and the Spurs avenged an earlier loss to the Houston Rockets with a 121-103 victory Saturday night. San Antonio had a season-high 13 3s...
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Tim Duncan was held scoreless for the first time in his 19-year career and the Spurs still won. That's how well things are going for San Antonio at home these days. Danny Green made a season-high six 3-pointers in scoring 18 points, and the Spurs avenged an earlier loss to the Houston Rockets with a 121-103 victory Saturday night. San Antonio had a season-high 13 3s...
Texans win AFC South title with 30-6 win over Jaguars
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans needed a remarkable turnaround to shake off a 2-5 start and win the AFC South title. Now they're looking to do even more as they head to the playoffs for the first time since 2012. "It's a good thing," coach Bill O'Brien said. "But this is the second season and we'd like to try to keep it going." Houston will meet...
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans needed a remarkable turnaround to shake off a 2-5 start and win the AFC South title. Now they're looking to do even more as they head to the playoffs for the first time since 2012. "It's a good thing," coach Bill O'Brien said. "But this is the second season and we'd like to try to keep it going." Houston will meet...
Cousins, Redskins rolling into playoffs, 34-23 over Cowboys
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kirk Cousins wanted to keep the momentum he built late in the season even though the finale was meaningless for the playoff-bound Washington Redskins. That is, until a Dallas defensive player rolled into his shins on a play not long before he came out of a 34-23 victory against the Cowboys on Sunday.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kirk Cousins wanted to keep the momentum he built late in the season even though the finale was meaningless for the playoff-bound Washington Redskins. That is, until a Dallas defensive player rolled into his shins on a play not long before he came out of a 34-23 victory against the Cowboys on Sunday.