SMU offers Harvey evacuees free tickets, concessions to football game
SMU is offering Hurricane Harvey evacuees free tickets and concessions for Saturday night’s season opener on The Hilltop.
SMU is offering Hurricane Harvey evacuees free tickets and concessions for Saturday night’s season opener on The Hilltop.
Texans' J.J. Watt raises more than $1 million for Houston victims
Texans star J.J. Watt’s fundraiser for the victims of the recent flooding in Houston and to help rebuilding efforts has reached more than $1 million after surpassing his original goal of $200,000.
Texans star J.J. Watt’s fundraiser for the victims of the recent flooding in Houston and to help rebuilding efforts has reached more than $1 million after surpassing his original goal of $200,000.
Texans practice at The Star; Cowboys-Texans game moved to Arlington
The Dallas Cowboys have offered to host Thursday's final preseason game again the Houston Texans, but the NFL hasn’t decided where the game will be played.
The Dallas Cowboys have offered to host Thursday's final preseason game again the Houston Texans, but the NFL hasn’t decided where the game will be played.
Rice football relocates to TCU due to Harvey flooding
The Rice football team is relocating to TCU as flooding continues to inundate Houston in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.
The Rice football team is relocating to TCU as flooding continues to inundate Houston in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.
Astros to play Rangers at Tropicana Field in St. Pete
The Houston Astros are going to be spending a long time away from home. The Astros will play their next two series at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, because of flooding from Hurricane Harvey, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Monday.
The Houston Astros are going to be spending a long time away from home. The Astros will play their next two series at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, because of flooding from Hurricane Harvey, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Monday.
Astros-Rangers series relocated to Florida
Major League Baseball announced today that the upcoming Houston Astros’ home series vs. the Texas Rangers has been relocated to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Astros will be considered the home team and will bat last. The games will have first pitch slated for 7:10 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, 7:10 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday and 1:10 p.m. (ET) on Thursday. No...
Major League Baseball announced today that the upcoming Houston Astros’ home series vs. the Texas Rangers has been relocated to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Astros will be considered the home team and will bat last. The games will have first pitch slated for 7:10 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, 7:10 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday and 1:10 p.m. (ET) on Thursday. No...
Arabia Mountain vs. MLK - Game of the Week
Arabia Mountain and MLK have met three times in their history with King owning a 2-1 overall advantage in the brief series. The Lions are coming off a tough 7-0 loss to Columbia under first-year head coach Deante Lamar. MLK has churned out some pretty solid players since the school opened in 2002, including former Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Blake Tibbs and current LSU linebacker Arden Key.
Arabia Mountain and MLK have met three times in their history with King owning a 2-1 overall advantage in the brief series. The Lions are coming off a tough 7-0 loss to Columbia under first-year head coach Deante Lamar. MLK has churned out some pretty solid players since the school opened in 2002, including former Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Blake Tibbs and current LSU linebacker Arden Key.
Severe weather diverts Texans to Dallas
Following the Houston Texans 13-0 loss to the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, head coach Bill O'Brien announced that the team would fly to Dallas on Saturday night to avoid the severe weather in Houston as a result of Tropical Storm Harvey.
Following the Houston Texans 13-0 loss to the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, head coach Bill O'Brien announced that the team would fly to Dallas on Saturday night to avoid the severe weather in Houston as a result of Tropical Storm Harvey.
Mears scores in stoppage time, Atlanta ties Philadelphia 2-2
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) - Tyrone Mears scored in stoppage time to give Atlanta United a 2-2 tie with the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night. Mears beat goalkeeper Andre Blake with a header from 16 yards. Roland Alberg opened the scoring for Philadelphia (8-12-7) in the 18th minute, setting a pass from Giliano Wijnaldum off his chest and punching it past the diving goalkeeper Brad Guzan.
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) - Tyrone Mears scored in stoppage time to give Atlanta United a 2-2 tie with the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night. Mears beat goalkeeper Andre Blake with a header from 16 yards. Roland Alberg opened the scoring for Philadelphia (8-12-7) in the 18th minute, setting a pass from Giliano Wijnaldum off his chest and punching it past the diving goalkeeper Brad Guzan.
Dream top Fever 79-74 in OT to keep slim playoff hopes alive
ATLANTA (AP) - Tiffany Hayes scored 23 points and the Atlanta Dream kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 79-74 overtime victory over the Indiana Fever on Saturday night.
ATLANTA (AP) - Tiffany Hayes scored 23 points and the Atlanta Dream kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 79-74 overtime victory over the Indiana Fever on Saturday night.
Braves host Miracle League Fantasy Camp
It was a lucky day at SunTrust Park for some Georgia youth baseball players.
It was a lucky day at SunTrust Park for some Georgia youth baseball players.
Falcons see 'big improvement' in wide receiver Mohamed Sanu
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - There has been a big improvement in Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu. At least in the eyes of teammate Julio Jones, who knows a thing or two about the position. Sanu is in the second year of a $32.5 million deal and has become a reliable starter leaned on for his efficiency converting third downs, which explains the nickname he's had since college,...
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - There has been a big improvement in Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu. At least in the eyes of teammate Julio Jones, who knows a thing or two about the position. Sanu is in the second year of a $32.5 million deal and has become a reliable starter leaned on for his efficiency converting third downs, which explains the nickname he's had since college,...
Teheran finally wins again at home, Braves top Rockies 5-2
ATLANTA (AP) - Julio Teheran won at home for the first time in four months, Matt Kemp and Kurt Suzuki hit home runs and the Atlanta Braves beat Chad Bettis and the Colorado Rockies 5-2 on Friday night. Teheran (8-11) snapped an Atlanta record streak of nine straight home losses as he allowed two runs and five hits with no walks in 7 1/3 innings.
ATLANTA (AP) - Julio Teheran won at home for the first time in four months, Matt Kemp and Kurt Suzuki hit home runs and the Atlanta Braves beat Chad Bettis and the Colorado Rockies 5-2 on Friday night. Teheran (8-11) snapped an Atlanta record streak of nine straight home losses as he allowed two runs and five hits with no walks in 7 1/3 innings.
Lyttle, Clarendon lead Dream past Storm 89-83 to end skid
ATLANTA (AP) - Sancho Lyttle scored 18 points, Layshia Clarendon had a team-record 14 assists and the Atlanta Dream beat the Seattle Storm 89-83 on Wednesday night to end a nine-game losing streak. Brittney Sykes had a key 3-pointer and two free throws as the Dream scored nine straight points in the final 70 seconds. She scored 13 of her 15 points in the second half.
ATLANTA (AP) - Sancho Lyttle scored 18 points, Layshia Clarendon had a team-record 14 assists and the Atlanta Dream beat the Seattle Storm 89-83 on Wednesday night to end a nine-game losing streak. Brittney Sykes had a key 3-pointer and two free throws as the Dream scored nine straight points in the final 70 seconds. She scored 13 of her 15 points in the second half.
Motter replaces injured Cano, lifts Mariners past Braves 9-6
ATLANTA (AP) - The Seattle Mariners are hoping Robinson Cano avoided a serious injury when he was pulled with tightness in his left hamstring. If Cano misses one or more games, Taylor Motter made a case that he can keep the offense moving. Motter replaced Cano and gave Seattle the lead with a two-run single in the eighth inning, lifting the Mariners over the Atlanta Braves 9-6 on Wednesday night.
ATLANTA (AP) - The Seattle Mariners are hoping Robinson Cano avoided a serious injury when he was pulled with tightness in his left hamstring. If Cano misses one or more games, Taylor Motter made a case that he can keep the offense moving. Motter replaced Cano and gave Seattle the lead with a two-run single in the eighth inning, lifting the Mariners over the Atlanta Braves 9-6 on Wednesday night.
Ryan eager for Falcons teammates to finally see new stadium
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Matt Ryan can serve as a tour guide when the Atlanta Falcons have their first practice at their new Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday. It will be the first time most players have been inside the $1.5 billion facility and will be the team's only sneak peek before the stadium opens with Saturday's preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Matt Ryan can serve as a tour guide when the Atlanta Falcons have their first practice at their new Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday. It will be the first time most players have been inside the $1.5 billion facility and will be the team's only sneak peek before the stadium opens with Saturday's preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals.
Sims sharp, Braves score on crazy play, beat Mariners 4-0
ATLANTA (AP) - Rookie Lucas Sims pitched three-hit ball over six innings and the Atlanta Braves scored on a crazy play that took three rundowns in 4-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. Sims (2-3) won his second straight start after starting his big league career with three losses in a row. Seattle only got two runners as far as second base against the 23-year-old right-hander,...
ATLANTA (AP) - Rookie Lucas Sims pitched three-hit ball over six innings and the Atlanta Braves scored on a crazy play that took three rundowns in 4-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. Sims (2-3) won his second straight start after starting his big league career with three losses in a row. Seattle only got two runners as far as second base against the 23-year-old right-hander,...
Rookie Conner stars in Steelers' 17-13 win over Falcons
PITTSBURGH (AP) - James Conner overcame Hodgkin's lymphoma and a serious right knee injury to reach the NFL. He showed in his Pittsburgh Steelers debut Sunday that he plans to stick around for a while. The rookie running back from the University of Pittsburgh broke off runs of 17 and 19 yards, leading to Bart Houston's go-ahead, 6-yard touchdown pass to Justin Hunter in the fourth...
PITTSBURGH (AP) - James Conner overcame Hodgkin's lymphoma and a serious right knee injury to reach the NFL. He showed in his Pittsburgh Steelers debut Sunday that he plans to stick around for a while. The rookie running back from the University of Pittsburgh broke off runs of 17 and 19 yards, leading to Bart Houston's go-ahead, 6-yard touchdown pass to Justin Hunter in the fourth...
Flowers' grand slam helps Newcomb, Braves top Reds 8-1
ATLANTA (AP) - Braves rookie Sean Newcomb relied on some clutch defense - including his own creative play - to frustrate the Cincinnati Reds. Tyler Flowers' grand slam broke open a close game in Atlanta's six-run fifth inning, Newcomb earned his first home win and the Braves beat Cincinnati 8-1 on Sunday.
ATLANTA (AP) - Braves rookie Sean Newcomb relied on some clutch defense - including his own creative play - to frustrate the Cincinnati Reds. Tyler Flowers' grand slam broke open a close game in Atlanta's six-run fifth inning, Newcomb earned his first home win and the Braves beat Cincinnati 8-1 on Sunday.
Glory Johnson leads Wings past Dream, 90-86
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Glory Johnson had 23 points and 13 rebounds and the Dallas Wings beat the Atlanta Dream 90-86 on Saturday night. Skylar Diggins-Smith added 17 points and 11 rebounds, and Theresa Plaisance had 12 points and 10 rebounds to help Dallas (14-16) end a two-game losing streak. Atlanta (10-20) has dropped nine straight.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Glory Johnson had 23 points and 13 rebounds and the Dallas Wings beat the Atlanta Dream 90-86 on Saturday night. Skylar Diggins-Smith added 17 points and 11 rebounds, and Theresa Plaisance had 12 points and 10 rebounds to help Dallas (14-16) end a two-game losing streak. Atlanta (10-20) has dropped nine straight.