Murphy, Mets beat sleeping Dodgers 3-2 to reach NLCS vs Cubs
Daniel Murphy and the New York Mets caught the Los Angeles Dodgers sleeping.
Daniel Murphy and the New York Mets caught the Los Angeles Dodgers sleeping.
No. 24 Houston surging into match-up at Tulane
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Houston coach Tom Herman could not have asked for a better start to his tenure with the No. 24 Cougars. Still, he's hardly inclined to bask in the praise he's getting for a 5-0 start that has lifted Houston into the Top 25 this week for the first time since 2011.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Houston coach Tom Herman could not have asked for a better start to his tenure with the No. 24 Cougars. Still, he's hardly inclined to bask in the praise he's getting for a 5-0 start that has lifted Houston into the Top 25 this week for the first time since 2011.
Blue Jays beat Rangers 6-3 to win wild Game 5
TORONTO (AP) — Jose Bautista wiped out the need for protests or umpire reviews with the Toronto Blue Jays' biggest home run since Joe Carter's historic shot. Toronto earned its first trip to the American League Championship Series since Carter's World Series-ending drive in 1993, overcoming one of the craziest plays in playoff history when Bautista hit a three-run homer after three Texas Rangers errors for a 6-3 victory Wednesday in the deciding Game 5 of the Division Series.
TORONTO (AP) — Jose Bautista wiped out the need for protests or umpire reviews with the Toronto Blue Jays' biggest home run since Joe Carter's historic shot. Toronto earned its first trip to the American League Championship Series since Carter's World Series-ending drive in 1993, overcoming one of the craziest plays in playoff history when Bautista hit a three-run homer after three Texas Rangers errors for a 6-3 victory Wednesday in the deciding Game 5 of the Division Series.
Astros feel sting of 7-2 loss to Royals in Game 5 of ALDS
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — As the Astros trudged back to their clubhouse in disappointment Wednesday night, and the Royals spilled onto the field in wild celebration, Kansas City manager Ned Yost made it his priority to seek out Houston counterpart A.J. Hinch. In the midst of the chaos, Yost wanted to deliver a simple message.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — As the Astros trudged back to their clubhouse in disappointment Wednesday night, and the Royals spilled onto the field in wild celebration, Kansas City manager Ned Yost made it his priority to seek out Houston counterpart A.J. Hinch. In the midst of the chaos, Yost wanted to deliver a simple message.
Dodgers look to Zack Greinke to extend playoff run
LOS ANGELES (AP) — One ace helped the Los Angeles Dodgers stave off elimination against the New York Mets. Now their other one gets a chance to extend the playoffs in a winner-take-all Game 5. Coming off Clayton Kershaw's stellar outing that tied the NL Division Series 2-2, Zack Greinke takes the mound on Thursday night against Jacob deGrom of the Mets. DeGrom, the Game 1 winner over Kershaw, will pitch on full rest, just like Game 2 winner Greinke.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — One ace helped the Los Angeles Dodgers stave off elimination against the New York Mets. Now their other one gets a chance to extend the playoffs in a winner-take-all Game 5. Coming off Clayton Kershaw's stellar outing that tied the NL Division Series 2-2, Zack Greinke takes the mound on Thursday night against Jacob deGrom of the Mets. DeGrom, the Game 1 winner over Kershaw, will pitch on full rest, just like Game 2 winner Greinke.
Former NBA star Odom found unconscious at Nevada brothel
PAHRUMP, Nev. (AP) — Authorities say former NBA and reality TV star Lamar Odom has been hospitalized after he was found unconscious at a Nevada brothel. Nye County Sheriff Sharon A. Wehrly says the department got a call Tuesday afternoon requesting an ambulance for an unresponsive man at the Love Ranch in Crystal, Nevada about 70 miles outside of Las Vegas. A sheriff's statement says Odom was stabilized and taken to Desert View Hospital in nearby Pahrump.
PAHRUMP, Nev. (AP) — Authorities say former NBA and reality TV star Lamar Odom has been hospitalized after he was found unconscious at a Nevada brothel. Nye County Sheriff Sharon A. Wehrly says the department got a call Tuesday afternoon requesting an ambulance for an unresponsive man at the Love Ranch in Crystal, Nevada about 70 miles outside of Las Vegas. A sheriff's statement says Odom was stabilized and taken to Desert View Hospital in nearby Pahrump.
Chicago Cubs advance to first NLCS since 2003
Chicago Cubs advance to first National League Championship Series since 2003 with 6-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Chicago Cubs advance to first National League Championship Series since 2003 with 6-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Blue Jays turn to Stroman in deciding Game 5 against Rangers
TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays stacked a pair of former Cy Young Award winners to prolong their stay in the AL Division Series. For the deciding Game 5, they'll turn to a starter who was once expected to miss the entire season. Marcus Stroman, who tore a ligament in his left knee during a spring training fielding drill in March, will get the ball when the Blue Jays host the Texas Rangers in a winner-take-all affair on Wednesday afternoon.
TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays stacked a pair of former Cy Young Award winners to prolong their stay in the AL Division Series. For the deciding Game 5, they'll turn to a starter who was once expected to miss the entire season. Marcus Stroman, who tore a ligament in his left knee during a spring training fielding drill in March, will get the ball when the Blue Jays host the Texas Rangers in a winner-take-all affair on Wednesday afternoon.
Royals turn to Cueto, Astros to McHugh in Game 5 of ALDS
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals traded away three top prospects to acquire Johnny Cueto for the playoffs, even though his winning pedigree has been established almost entirely in the regular season. He'll have an opportunity to change that Wednesday night.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals traded away three top prospects to acquire Johnny Cueto for the playoffs, even though his winning pedigree has been established almost entirely in the regular season. He'll have an opportunity to change that Wednesday night.
Texas Trooper facing discipline for taking photo with Dallas Cowboy RB during a traffic stop
A Texas trooper faces a disciplinary review for having his photo taken with Cowboys running back Christine Michael during a traffic stop.
A Texas trooper faces a disciplinary review for having his photo taken with Cowboys running back Christine Michael during a traffic stop.
Cubs hit 6 home runs, top Cardinals 8-6 for 2-1 lead in NLDS
CHICAGO (AP) — The young sluggers of the Chicago Cubs are making themselves at home in the playoffs. On a rare off night for Jake Arrieta, the Windy City rookies bashed their way to the brink of the NL Championship Series.
CHICAGO (AP) — The young sluggers of the Chicago Cubs are making themselves at home in the playoffs. On a rare off night for Jake Arrieta, the Windy City rookies bashed their way to the brink of the NL Championship Series.
Correa error costly, Astros fall to KC 9-6, ALDS tied at 2
HOUSTON (AP) — Carlos Correa did so many things right for the Houston Astros on Monday. It was the rookie shortstop's one mistake, however, that will be the lasting memory of Houston's 9-6 loss to Kansas City on Monday, sending their AL Division Series to a deciding Game 5. Correa couldn't handle a deflected grounder that might have been a double-play ball, helping the Royals rally for five runs in the eighth inning.
HOUSTON (AP) — Carlos Correa did so many things right for the Houston Astros on Monday. It was the rookie shortstop's one mistake, however, that will be the lasting memory of Houston's 9-6 loss to Kansas City on Monday, sending their AL Division Series to a deciding Game 5. Correa couldn't handle a deflected grounder that might have been a double-play ball, helping the Royals rally for five runs in the eighth inning.
FOX 7 Friday Football High School Rankings: Week 7
A look at who's at the top of the rankings for each class this week.
A look at who's at the top of the rankings for each class this week.
Tulo-led Blue Jays avoid ALDS elimination, beat Texas 5-1
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Troy Tulowitzki drove in four runs, including a three-run homer for his first hit this postseason, and the Toronto Blue Jays avoided elimination in the AL Division Series with a 5-1 win over the Texas Rangers in Game 3 on Sunday night. The Blue Jays cut their deficit to 2-1 in the best-of-five matchup.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Troy Tulowitzki drove in four runs, including a three-run homer for his first hit this postseason, and the Toronto Blue Jays avoided elimination in the AL Division Series with a 5-1 win over the Texas Rangers in Game 3 on Sunday night. The Blue Jays cut their deficit to 2-1 in the best-of-five matchup.
George H.W. Bush tosses 1st pitch at Game 3 of ALDS
HOUSTON (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush, in a wheelchair and wearing a neck brace, threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 3 of the American League Division Series between the Houston Astros and Kansas City Royals on Sunday.
HOUSTON (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush, in a wheelchair and wearing a neck brace, threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 3 of the American League Division Series between the Houston Astros and Kansas City Royals on Sunday.
Brady, Patriots pull away from Romo-less Cowboys 30-6
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Tom Brady threw for two touchdowns, with a 1-yard plunge for another score, and the New England Patriots pulled away from a powerless Dallas offense missing Tony Romo and Dez Bryant for a 30-6 victory over the Cowboys on Sunday. Brady guided two long touchdown drives in the second half after getting sacked five times before halftime, including once each by Greg Hardy and Rolando McClain in their returns from four-game suspensions.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Tom Brady threw for two touchdowns, with a 1-yard plunge for another score, and the New England Patriots pulled away from a powerless Dallas offense missing Tony Romo and Dez Bryant for a 30-6 victory over the Cowboys on Sunday. Brady guided two long touchdown drives in the second half after getting sacked five times before halftime, including once each by Greg Hardy and Rolando McClain in their returns from four-game suspensions.
Texas upsets #10 Oklahoma
A week after a brutal loss to TCU, the Texas Longhorns beat the Oklahoma Sooners. FOX 7's John Hygh catches up with Coach Charlie Strong and company.
A week after a brutal loss to TCU, the Texas Longhorns beat the Oklahoma Sooners. FOX 7's John Hygh catches up with Coach Charlie Strong and company.
Big win for Strong and Longhorns as UT upsets No. 10 Sooners
Tyrone Swoopes threw a touchdown pass and ran for another score as Texas found relief in the Red River rivalry yet again, upsetting No. 10 Oklahoma 24-17 on Saturday.
Tyrone Swoopes threw a touchdown pass and ran for another score as Texas found relief in the Red River rivalry yet again, upsetting No. 10 Oklahoma 24-17 on Saturday.
FOX 7 Friday Football, final scores & Highlights Week 7
It’s week 7 of FOX 7 Friday Football! Here are your highlights and final scores.
It’s week 7 of FOX 7 Friday Football! Here are your highlights and final scores.
Royals rally, beat Astros 5-4 to even ALDS at 1 game each
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ben Zobrist hit a go-ahead single in the seventh inning, reliever Wade Davis got replay help for a key pickoff in the ninth and the Kansas City Royals rallied from a three-run hole to beat the Houston Astros 5-4 on Friday, evening their AL Division Series at a game apiece. Kansas City took the lead when Alcides Escobar tripled off Will Harris (0-1) to open the seventh and Zobrist followed with his single through the left side.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ben Zobrist hit a go-ahead single in the seventh inning, reliever Wade Davis got replay help for a key pickoff in the ninth and the Kansas City Royals rallied from a three-run hole to beat the Houston Astros 5-4 on Friday, evening their AL Division Series at a game apiece. Kansas City took the lead when Alcides Escobar tripled off Will Harris (0-1) to open the seventh and Zobrist followed with his single through the left side.