Leonard, Spurs beat up Wolves for 7th straight win, 108-83
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kawhi Leonard's expression never changed, from stretching in pregame warmups to shutting down prized Minnesota Timberwolves youngster Andrew Wiggins to stepping out of the shower and getting ready to head back home. "Just another day for me," he said. And for the San Antonio Spurs, who are running roughshod over the rest of the NBA.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kawhi Leonard's expression never changed, from stretching in pregame warmups to shutting down prized Minnesota Timberwolves youngster Andrew Wiggins to stepping out of the shower and getting ready to head back home. "Just another day for me," he said. And for the San Antonio Spurs, who are running roughshod over the rest of the NBA.
Texas State head football coach Dennis Franchione retires
Five years ago when he made his second stop as Texas State's head football coach Dennis Franchione said that's where he wanted to end his career. Well that time has finally come.
Five years ago when he made his second stop as Texas State's head football coach Dennis Franchione said that's where he wanted to end his career. Well that time has finally come.
Jeremy Lin goes 1-on-1 with FOX 26's Howard Chen
Now with the Hornets, former Rocket Jeremy Lin sat down with FOX 26's Howard Chen Monday morning at the Toyota Center with the Hornets preparing to play the Rockets later in the evening.
Now with the Hornets, former Rocket Jeremy Lin sat down with FOX 26's Howard Chen Monday morning at the Toyota Center with the Hornets preparing to play the Rockets later in the evening.
Texas APSE Class 5A all-state football team
The 2015 Texas Associated Press Sports Editors Class 5A all-state high school football team, released Wednesday. Voting based on regular-season performance. Players are listed in alphabetical order at each position. FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE Linemen: — HOLTON GREENFIELD, Austin Vandegrift, Jr. -- 93 percent grade, 39 pancakes, 67 knockdown blocks, 2 sacks allowed
The 2015 Texas Associated Press Sports Editors Class 5A all-state high school football team, released Wednesday. Voting based on regular-season performance. Players are listed in alphabetical order at each position. FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE Linemen: — HOLTON GREENFIELD, Austin Vandegrift, Jr. -- 93 percent grade, 39 pancakes, 67 knockdown blocks, 2 sacks allowed
Pete Rose's plea for reinstatement rejected by Rob Manfred
CINCINNATI (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred rejected Pete Rose's plea for reinstatement on Monday, citing his continued gambling and evidence that he bet on games when he was playing for the Cincinnati Reds. Manfred said in a letter sent to Rose and made public that baseball's hits king hasn't been completely honest about his gambling on games. Manfred also noted that...
CINCINNATI (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred rejected Pete Rose's plea for reinstatement on Monday, citing his continued gambling and evidence that he bet on games when he was playing for the Cincinnati Reds. Manfred said in a letter sent to Rose and made public that baseball's hits king hasn't been completely honest about his gambling on games. Manfred also noted that...
FOX 7 Friday Football final scores: Playoffs Week 5
High school football has kicked off week five of playoffs! FOX 7 Friday Football has your final scores and highlights. FINAL SCORES: Westlake: 23, 4Q Allen: 3, 4Q Vista Ridge: 17, 4Q George Ranch: 42, 4Q
High school football has kicked off week five of playoffs! FOX 7 Friday Football has your final scores and highlights. FINAL SCORES: Westlake: 23, 4Q Allen: 3, 4Q Vista Ridge: 17, 4Q George Ranch: 42, 4Q
Rome to host 2022 Ryder Cup
ROME (AP) — The Ryder Cup is headed to Italy for the first time, with the Marco Simone club in Rome chosen Monday to host golf's biggest team event in 2022. Italy beat rival bids from Germany, Spain and Austria to secure hosting rights for the 44th edition of the biennial competition between Europe and the United States. It will be the third time the event is staged in continental...
ROME (AP) — The Ryder Cup is headed to Italy for the first time, with the Marco Simone club in Rome chosen Monday to host golf's biggest team event in 2022. Italy beat rival bids from Germany, Spain and Austria to secure hosting rights for the 44th edition of the biennial competition between Europe and the United States. It will be the third time the event is staged in continental...
Tony Sipp, Houston Astros agree to $18 million, 3-year deal
HOUSTON (AP) — Tony Sipp has agreed to an $18 million, three-year contract to remain with the Houston Astros. A 32-year-old left-hander, Sipp had a career-best 1.99 ERA in 60 games last season. He was 3-4 with 62 strikeouts in 54 1/3 innings. Over the last two seasons, Sipp has held opponents to a .184 batting average. He pitched 5 1-3 scoreless innings of one-hit relief in this...
HOUSTON (AP) — Tony Sipp has agreed to an $18 million, three-year contract to remain with the Houston Astros. A 32-year-old left-hander, Sipp had a career-best 1.99 ERA in 60 games last season. He was 3-4 with 62 strikeouts in 54 1/3 innings. Over the last two seasons, Sipp has held opponents to a .184 batting average. He pitched 5 1-3 scoreless innings of one-hit relief in this...
Texas high school football playoff pairings
CLASS 6A DIVISION I State Semifinals Allen (14-0) vs. Austin Westlake (13-1), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Waco ISD Stadium Galena Park North Shore (11-3) vs. Converse Judson (13-1), 5 p.m. Saturday, Houston's NRG Stadium State Championship Semifinal winners, 4 p.m. Dec. 19, Houston's NRG Stadium ___ CLASS 6A DIVISION II State Semifinals Mansfield (12-2) vs. Lake Travis (14-0), 2 p.m. Saturday,...
CLASS 6A DIVISION I State Semifinals Allen (14-0) vs. Austin Westlake (13-1), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Waco ISD Stadium Galena Park North Shore (11-3) vs. Converse Judson (13-1), 5 p.m. Saturday, Houston's NRG Stadium State Championship Semifinal winners, 4 p.m. Dec. 19, Houston's NRG Stadium ___ CLASS 6A DIVISION II State Semifinals Mansfield (12-2) vs. Lake Travis (14-0), 2 p.m. Saturday,...
Worker killed in fall at World Cup stadium in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — A worker has been killed in a fall at the construction site for a World Cup stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia, a week after another died in similar circumstances. The stadium's general contractor, Transstroy, told The Associated Press in an emailed statement that the man slipped and fell while fitting sheet steel to the roof of the stadium.
MOSCOW (AP) — A worker has been killed in a fall at the construction site for a World Cup stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia, a week after another died in similar circumstances. The stadium's general contractor, Transstroy, told The Associated Press in an emailed statement that the man slipped and fell while fitting sheet steel to the roof of the stadium.
Heisman Finalists in Atlanta for College Football Awards
Monday night the Heisman finalists came down to three: Christian McCaffrey from Stanford, Derrick Henry from Alabama, and Deshaun Watson from Clemson.
Monday night the Heisman finalists came down to three: Christian McCaffrey from Stanford, Derrick Henry from Alabama, and Deshaun Watson from Clemson.
Westlake High School state SF playoff game rescheduled
Eanes ISD officials have announced that the Westlake High School state semi-final playoff game against Allen High School has been rescheduled for Friday (12/11) at 7:30 p.m. at Waco ISD stadium.
Eanes ISD officials have announced that the Westlake High School state semi-final playoff game against Allen High School has been rescheduled for Friday (12/11) at 7:30 p.m. at Waco ISD stadium.
Knife recovered during assault at FedEx Field following Redskins-Cowboys game
A knife was recovered after an assault at FedEx Field following a game between the Washington Redskins and the Dallas Cowboys.
A knife was recovered after an assault at FedEx Field following a game between the Washington Redskins and the Dallas Cowboys.
Bowl Bonanza: All the matchups for 2015 bowls
The latest on the college football playoffs, bowl matchups and other news on selection Sunday (all times EST).
The latest on the college football playoffs, bowl matchups and other news on selection Sunday (all times EST).
FOX 7 Friday Football final scores: Playoffs Week 4
High school football has kicked off week four of playoffs!
High school football has kicked off week four of playoffs!
Petition to kick Greg Hardy out of NFL draws over 70K signatures
One man really wants Dallas Cowboys (and former Carolina Panthers) defensive end Greg Hardy out of the NFL.
One man really wants Dallas Cowboys (and former Carolina Panthers) defensive end Greg Hardy out of the NFL.
Texas tabs Mike Perrin as athletic director
AUSTIN, Texas— University of Texas President Greg Fenves announced Thursday he's taking the "interim" tag off men's athletics director Mike Perrin and extending his contract into 2018.
AUSTIN, Texas— University of Texas President Greg Fenves announced Thursday he's taking the "interim" tag off men's athletics director Mike Perrin and extending his contract into 2018.
South African appeals court convicts Pistorius of murder
A South African appeals court on Thursday convicted Oscar Pistorius of murder, overturning a lower court's conviction of the double-amputee Olympian on the lesser charge of manslaughter for shooting girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp to death in 2013.
A South African appeals court on Thursday convicted Oscar Pistorius of murder, overturning a lower court's conviction of the double-amputee Olympian on the lesser charge of manslaughter for shooting girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp to death in 2013.
FIFA in talks for 40-team World Cup starting in 2026
ZURICH (AP) — The FIFA executive committee could expand the World Cup to 40 teams starting at the 2026 tournament.
ZURICH (AP) — The FIFA executive committee could expand the World Cup to 40 teams starting at the 2026 tournament.
US Grand Prix "subject to agreement" on 2016 calendar
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The future of the struggling U.S. Grand Prix was thrown into further doubt Wednesday when the 2016 Formula One calendar listed the race as "subject to agreement" with the promoter.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The future of the struggling U.S. Grand Prix was thrown into further doubt Wednesday when the 2016 Formula One calendar listed the race as "subject to agreement" with the promoter.