Alberto, Rangers beat Blue Jays in 14th, lead ALDS 2-0
TORONTO (AP) — Backup infielder Hanser Alberto singled home the go-ahead run in the 14th inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 Friday for a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five American League Division Series. The underdog Rangers will try to sweep the Blue Jays in Game 3 Sunday in Texas. Colby Lewis will start for Texas against Marco Estrada.
TORONTO (AP) — Backup infielder Hanser Alberto singled home the go-ahead run in the 14th inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 Friday for a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five American League Division Series. The underdog Rangers will try to sweep the Blue Jays in Game 3 Sunday in Texas. Colby Lewis will start for Texas against Marco Estrada.
Bevo has life-threatening condition, won't travel to Dallas for Texas-OU
A bad year keeps getting worse for the University of Texas football team.
A bad year keeps getting worse for the University of Texas football team.
Texas coach Charlie Strong making promises, can he deliver?
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Shortly after 11 a.m. on Nov. 17, 2014, Texas coach Charlie Strong made a promise: five-loss seasons "would never happen again" in the Longhorns program. Less than a year later and with his team struggling at 1-4, Strong returned to the same podium at his weekly news conference and made yet another pledge: "This is the week that we get this thing going." Texas fans are wondering if any of this is going to come true.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Shortly after 11 a.m. on Nov. 17, 2014, Texas coach Charlie Strong made a promise: five-loss seasons "would never happen again" in the Longhorns program. Less than a year later and with his team struggling at 1-4, Strong returned to the same podium at his weekly news conference and made yet another pledge: "This is the week that we get this thing going." Texas fans are wondering if any of this is going to come true.
Keuchel, Astros beat Yankees in AL wild-card game
NEW YORK (AP) — Dallas Keuchel pitched three-hit ball for six baffling innings, Colby Rasmus and Carlos Gomez each homered, and the Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 3-0 Tuesday night in the American League wild-card game. The orange-clad Astros now advance to the AL Divison Series, where they will face the defending AL champion Royals. Game 1 is Thursday night in Kansas City.
NEW YORK (AP) — Dallas Keuchel pitched three-hit ball for six baffling innings, Colby Rasmus and Carlos Gomez each homered, and the Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 3-0 Tuesday night in the American League wild-card game. The orange-clad Astros now advance to the AL Divison Series, where they will face the defending AL champion Royals. Game 1 is Thursday night in Kansas City.
Michael Jordan sues grocery chain over 'congratulations' ad
The normal response to “congratulations” is “thanks.” But when a couple grocery chains congratulated Michael Jordan for making the Hall of Fame, he responded with lawsuits.
The normal response to “congratulations” is “thanks.” But when a couple grocery chains congratulated Michael Jordan for making the Hall of Fame, he responded with lawsuits.
CC Sabathia to enter alcohol rehab center, miss playoffs
NEW YORK (AP) — CC Sabathia walked into manager Joe Girardi's office in Baltimore on Sunday and made a stunning admission: He has an alcohol problem. "The first thing he said is, 'I need help,'" Girardi said Monday during a workout at Yankee Stadium for the AL wild-card game. "I was shocked."
NEW YORK (AP) — CC Sabathia walked into manager Joe Girardi's office in Baltimore on Sunday and made a stunning admission: He has an alcohol problem. "The first thing he said is, 'I need help,'" Girardi said Monday during a workout at Yankee Stadium for the AL wild-card game. "I was shocked."
Cotton candy dog, one pound loaded Cheetos among Texas Rangers playoff menu items
Fans attending Texas Rangers playoff games will have creative new food options to choose from.
Fans attending Texas Rangers playoff games will have creative new food options to choose from.
Tickets remain for Texas Rangers ALDS home games
Tickets are still available if you want to go to a Texas Rangers playoff game.
Tickets are still available if you want to go to a Texas Rangers playoff game.
Texas Rangers playoff start times announced for ALDS Games 1, 2, 3
Lunch, brunch and dinner with the Rangers.
Lunch, brunch and dinner with the Rangers.
Top 25 Schedule
No. 17 Southern Cal vs. Washington, 9 p.m. Saturday No. 1 Ohio State vs. Maryland, Noon No. 2 TCU at Kansas State, 7:30 p.m. No. 3 Baylor at Kansas, Noon No. 4 Michigan State at Rutgers, 8 p.m. No. 5 Utah vs. No. 23 California, 10 p.m. No. 6 Clemson vs. Georgia Tech, 3;30 p.m. No. 7 LSU vs. South Carolina, Noon
No. 17 Southern Cal vs. Washington, 9 p.m. Saturday No. 1 Ohio State vs. Maryland, Noon No. 2 TCU at Kansas State, 7:30 p.m. No. 3 Baylor at Kansas, Noon No. 4 Michigan State at Rutgers, 8 p.m. No. 5 Utah vs. No. 23 California, 10 p.m. No. 6 Clemson vs. Georgia Tech, 3;30 p.m. No. 7 LSU vs. South Carolina, Noon
2015 Postseason Baseball Glance
Tuesday, Oct. 6: Houston (Keuchel 20-8) at New York (Tanaka 12-7), 8:08 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday, Oct. 7: Chicago (Arrieta 22-6) at Pittsburgh (Cole 19-8), 8:08 p.m. (TBS)
Tuesday, Oct. 6: Houston (Keuchel 20-8) at New York (Tanaka 12-7), 8:08 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday, Oct. 7: Chicago (Arrieta 22-6) at Pittsburgh (Cole 19-8), 8:08 p.m. (TBS)
FOX 7 Friday Football High School Rankings: Week 6
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.
Max Scherzer pitches second no-hitter of the season in Nats win over Mets
Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer pitched his second no-hitter of the 2015 season Saturday night against the New York Mets.
Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer pitched his second no-hitter of the 2015 season Saturday night against the New York Mets.
FOX 7 Friday Football, final scores Week 6
High school football kicks off week six. FOX 7 Friday Football has your highlights and final scores. FINAL SCORES: Waco: 21 Connally:14 St. Andrew's: 55 SA Hawkins: 12
High school football kicks off week six. FOX 7 Friday Football has your highlights and final scores. FINAL SCORES: Waco: 21 Connally:14 St. Andrew's: 55 SA Hawkins: 12
Rangers in playoffs, near AL West title after edging Angels
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The music was a little louder in the Texas clubhouse, and there was the faint smell of champagne. Otherwise, the Rangers were still waiting on a bigger celebration — for winning the AL West. Texas clinched a wild-card spot and moved to the cusp of the division title, with Adrian Beltre's three-run double backing Derek Holland in a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The music was a little louder in the Texas clubhouse, and there was the faint smell of champagne. Otherwise, the Rangers were still waiting on a bigger celebration — for winning the AL West. Texas clinched a wild-card spot and moved to the cusp of the division title, with Adrian Beltre's three-run double backing Derek Holland in a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night.
Soldier asks JJ Watt to Brigades Holiday Ball
When it comes to dream dates there are a lot of handsome men out there to choose from but one U.S. Army Private has set her sights pretty high with JJ Watt of the Houston Texans.
When it comes to dream dates there are a lot of handsome men out there to choose from but one U.S. Army Private has set her sights pretty high with JJ Watt of the Houston Texans.
Bulls' Derrick Rose out 2 weeks after eye socket surgery
The Chicago Bulls find themselves in a familiar spot, waiting for Derrick Rose to return from surgery.
The Chicago Bulls find themselves in a familiar spot, waiting for Derrick Rose to return from surgery.
O'Malley's 2-run single in 8th beats Astros, 6-4
SEATTLE (AP) — If the Houston Astros intend to close out the season with their first playoff berth in a decade, manager A.J. Hinch said his team first needs "to find a way to close out games." The Astros, involved in two postseason races, collapsed with two outs in the eighth inning Tuesday night as Shawn O'Malley hit two-run, bases-loaded single that gave the Seattle Mariners a 6-4 comeback victory.
SEATTLE (AP) — If the Houston Astros intend to close out the season with their first playoff berth in a decade, manager A.J. Hinch said his team first needs "to find a way to close out games." The Astros, involved in two postseason races, collapsed with two outs in the eighth inning Tuesday night as Shawn O'Malley hit two-run, bases-loaded single that gave the Seattle Mariners a 6-4 comeback victory.
Mariners drop 6th straight, 3-2 to playoff-hopeful Astros
SEATTLE (AP) — Mariners reliever Danny Farquhar didn't miss by much, but it was more than enough for Chris Carter. Carter drove in the go-ahead run with Houston's third solo homer, rookie Lance McCullers pitched effectively into the seventh inning and the Astros enhanced their position in the crowded AL playoff race with a 3-2 victory over Seattle on Monday night.
SEATTLE (AP) — Mariners reliever Danny Farquhar didn't miss by much, but it was more than enough for Chris Carter. Carter drove in the go-ahead run with Houston's third solo homer, rookie Lance McCullers pitched effectively into the seventh inning and the Astros enhanced their position in the crowded AL playoff race with a 3-2 victory over Seattle on Monday night.
Reeling Ravens face regrouping Vick, Steelers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The animosity is still there bubbling just underneath the surface. Forgive the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers, though, if the current state of their longstanding rivalry is the least of their growing list of concerns. The teams that sprint onto Heinz Field on Thursday night will be fighting for something other than AFC North supremacy. They'll be scrapping for relevance.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The animosity is still there bubbling just underneath the surface. Forgive the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers, though, if the current state of their longstanding rivalry is the least of their growing list of concerns. The teams that sprint onto Heinz Field on Thursday night will be fighting for something other than AFC North supremacy. They'll be scrapping for relevance.