Texas woman's $18 bet on Kentucky Derby day wins $1.2 million

A Texas woman won $1.2 million on an $18 'Pick 5' bet that included Kentucky Derby winner Justify. The Austin Statesman reported on Sunday that the woman, who was not identified but posed for a picture, will be taking home about the same amount as the owners of the race’s winner. Justify's team reportedly made $1.4 million.

Lacrosse team in St. Mary's County sings national anthem after speakers fail

When the national anthem couldn't be played at a school in St. Mary’s County due to technical difficulties, a boy’s lacrosse team showed their patriotism by singing it loud and proud.

Falcons QB Ryan agrees to 5-year, $150 million extension

Quarterback Matt Ryan has become the NFL's highest-paid player, agreeing to a five-year contract extension worth a guaranteed $100 million with the Atlanta Falcons.

Teheran no-hitter into 7th, Braves blank Mets 11-0 for sweep

Julio Teheran took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning, 20-year-old Ronald Acuna Jr. hit his second big league home run and Atlanta routed the New York Mets 11-0 Thursday to complete a three-game sweep that vaulted the young Braves into the NL East lead.

Most adorable Atlanta Braves fan attends first game

In March, we introduced you to the most adorable Braves fan ever, a 2-year-old named Wyatt who was born with a rare form of dwarfism. He's a huge baseball fan and recently received the most heartwarming surprise from his favorite team. 

Houston Astros' Ken Giles punches himself in face during loss to NY Yankees

Houston closer Ken Giles took the idea of being hard on yourself to a new level. An angry Giles was shown punching himself in the face after Gary Sanchez belted a three-run homer in the ninth to snap a scoreless tie. He also was shown slamming a bat in the dugout after his implosion.

Grayson's Fab-Four pick their schools live on FOX 5

Four years ago, Georgia offered a scholarship to Grayson linebacker Owen Pappoe. He was an 8th grader then.

Yawkey Way by Fenway Park to be renamed over racist past

BOSTON (AP) — Boston officials Thursday approved changing the name of Yawkey Way, the street outside Fenway Park, because of allegations former Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey was a racist who resisted signing black ballplayers in the 1940s and '50s.

Report: Cowboys TE Jason Witten retiring after 15 seasons

Dallas Cowboys TE Jason Witten plans to retire after 15 years playing in the NFL, according to an ESPN report.

Astros player Josh Reddick surprise Kingwood HS baseball players with uniforms

Some Kingwood High School baseball players got a big surprise on Friday, when Houston Astros' Josh Reddick showed up with new uniforms for them all--right when they got out of class.

Falcons draft another Alabama receiver, Calvin Ridley

The Atlanta Falcons went with another Alabama receiver for their offensive arsenal, picking Calvin Ridley with the 26th overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night.

Football fans enjoy NFL Draft festivities at AT&T Stadium

Football fans showed their pride and enjoyed the beautiful North Texas weather on Thursday at AT&T Stadium for the 2018 NFL Draft.

The Latest: 10 players from SEC taken in 1st round

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Latest on the NFL draft (all times local): 11 p.m. A year after having just 14 players taken in the entire NFL draft, worst among Power Five conferences, the Big 12 had one player taken in the first round on Thursday night - the first player. Baker Mayfield of Oklahoma went first overall and then not another player from a Big 12 school was selected.