Yankees need ace like Gerrit Cole as they pivot toward 2020
Gerrit Cole could be seeing a lot more of the New York Yankees real soon. While there was no Game 7 for the Astros' ace to face the Yankees in the AL Championship Series, could he start New York's opener at Baltimore on March 26?
Edmonds runs for 3 TDs, Cards top Giants in Barkley's return
The game was billed as the return of Saquon Barkley to the New York Giants' lineup and the matchup of first-round rookie quarterbacks Kyler Murray and Daniel Jones. It had an unexpected star: Arizona Cardinals backup running back Chase Edmonds.
Altuve's HR in 9th sends Astros to World Series over Yankees
Jose Altuve, the 5-foot-6 driving force of Houston, delivered a swing that will play in Astros' highlights forever. Altuve homered off Aroldis Chapman with two outs in the ninth inning and Houston outlasted the New York Yankees 6-4 Saturday night to advance to the World Series for the second time in three years.
Another horse euthanized at Santa Anita Park; 34th since December
Satchel Paige, a 3-year-old gelding, died on Saturday after suffering an injury to his left leg during the fifth race at Santa Anita, the 34th death of a horse at the track since Dec. 26.
LeMahieu, Hicks lift Yanks over Astros, close to 3-2 in ALCS
DJ LeMahieu drove Justin Verlander's second pitch over the wall, then Aaron Hicks sent the fans at Yankee Stadium into a frenzy with a three-run homer off the foul pole later in the first inning.
Demario Davis 'Man of God' headband sales explode after NFL fine, he's giving it all to charity
New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis' has raised $120,000 for a local Mississippi hospital through the sale of his "Man of God" headband that earned him a fine from the NFL back in September.
Sabathia dislocated shoulder, big league career over
CC Sabathia's major league career is over. The 39-year-old left-hander was dropped from the Yankees' AL Championship Series roster on Friday, a day after he dislocated a joint in his pitching shoulder during the eighth inning of New York's Game 4 loss to Houston.
Astros push Yankees to edge of elimination
They have the pitching, and they don't need the pitches. Certainly, the Houston Astros have confidence for good reason on the brink of another World Series.
Patrick Mahomes hurts knee in Chiefs' win over Broncos
Reigning MVP Patrick Mahomes injured his right knee in a pileup near the goal line before his Kansas City teammates rallied around their fallen superstar for a 30-6 thrashing of Denver on Thursday night.
Silver: China asked for Rockets GM Daryl Morey to be fired
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Chinese officials wanted Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey to be fired for his tweet supporting anti-government protesters in Hong Kong, and the league emphatically dismissed the request.
Former Maverick Harrison Barnes to pay for Atatiana Jefferson's funeral
Former Dallas Maverick Harrison Barnes and his wife, Brittany Barnes, will pay for the funeral of Atatiana Jefferson, who was fatally shot by a Fort Worth officer while in her home.
San Jose high-school senior first female player to throw touchdown pass
In a sport dominated by males, and where football players who are females are typically kickers, one San Jose high-school senior made history on the field with a touchdown pass.
Boxer Patrick Day dies of brain injuries 4 days after fight
Boxer Patrick Day died Wednesday, four days after sustaining head injuries in a fight with Charles Conwell.
Yankees- Astros ALCS Game 4 postponed
Game 4 of the AL Championship Series scheduled for Wednesday night has been postponed because of rain in the forecast.
Nationals sweep Cardinals; DC in World Series for 1st time since '33
As the Washington Nationals moved a party 86 years in the making from their ballpark's infield to a booze-filled clubhouse, manager Dave Martinez paused near the dugout and thrust the silver NL Championship Series trophy overhead, to the delight of loud, delirious fans still in the stands.
Cole pitches Astros past Yankees 4-1 for 2-1 lead in ALCS
A gritty Gerrit Cole held the New York Yankees scoreless without his sharpest stuff, Jose Altuve sparked Houston at the plate and the Astros locked down a 4-1 victory Tuesday to take a 2-1 lead in the AL Championship Series.
Mayor Turner and mayor of New York City bet on ALCS series with tasty local favorites
In a tweet on Tuesday, Mayor Sylvester Turner offered up a tasty deal if the Yankees win the American League Championship Series.
LeBron James' criticism of Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey's Hong Kong tweet draws backlash
After LeBron criticized the Rockets' general manager's tweet supporting Hong Kong, social media users were quick to attack the NBA star.
Strasburg Ks 12, Nats top Cards 8-1; 1 win from World Series
Stephen Strasburg took his turn silencing the Cardinals' struggling bats, Nationals postseason star Howie Kendrick doubled three times and drove in three more runs, and Washington moved one win from the city's first World Series appearance in 86 years by beating St.
'True values': Canadian rugby team helps clean up after Typhoon Hagibis
An incredible act of kindness by professional rugby players from Canada is being commended in the aftermath of Typhoon Hagibis.