Astros’ Justin Verlander on pitcher injuries: ‘It’s a pandemic...’
The Houston Astros are far from the only team to suffer pitching injuries in baseball, but after a week where three high-profile pitchers went down with elbow problems, both Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association released statements about the rash of injuries.
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Rockets on Fire: 10 Consecutive wins propel team towards Play-In Tournament
Entering the month of March, the Rockets held a 25-34 record and were comfortably absent from playoff conversations in the competitive Western Conference. Roughly 30 days later, the squad sits at 37-35, having won 10 straight games and 12 of their last 13.
Women’s History Month: KPRC 2 hired the first female sportscaster in the country given exclusive access to players ⚾🏈🏀
KPRC 2 hired the first female sportscaster in the country who broke barriers and had exclusive access to players. Truly a trailblazer! #WomensHistoryMonth #AnitaMartini #InspiringStories #KPRC2
Pat and Abby Onstad are a dynamic duo on and off the field
Tessa took to the field to get to know Houston Dynamo FC General Manager, Pat Onstad and how he and his daughter Abby came to call H-Town home through his soccer success. She shares why she decided to follow in his athletic footsteps on the pitch!
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Buffalo Bills take a chance on English rugby player Travis Clayton with their last pick in NFL draft
English rugby player turned offensive tackle prospect Travis Clayton's dream of playing in the NFL took a major step forward after the Buffalo Bills selected him in the seventh round of the NFL draft.
Celtics lead wire-to-wire in Miami, roll past Heat 104-84 for 2-1 lead in East series
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 22 points, and the Boston Celtics soundly beat the Miami Heat 104-84 to a take a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Saturday night.
Steven Stamkos scores twice, Lightning avoid elimination with 6-3 victory over Panthers
Steven Stamkos scored his fourth and fifth goals of the series and the Tampa Bay Lightning avoided elimination with a 6-3 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the first-round playoff matchup Saturday night.
Mathew Barzal scores in 2nd OT as Islanders beat Hurricanes 3-2 to avoid series sweep
Mathew Barzal scored his second goal of the game on a deflection 1:24 into the second overtime and the New York Islanders beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in Game 4 on Saturday to avoid a sweep in their first-round playoff series.
Jade Carey tops American Classic field; Gabby Douglas returns
Just over a week after wrapping up her junior season at Oregon State University, Tokyo Olympic floor champion Jade Carey grabbed the all-around title at the 2024 American Classic in Katy, Texas, edging out 2023 American Classic champion Myli Lew.
Franz Wagner scores 34, leads Magic to second straight rout of Cavaliers to tie series at 2-2
Franz Wagner had 34 points and 13 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic held the Cleveland Cavaliers scoreless for a second-half stretch of almost seven minutes Saturday in a 112-89 victory that tied the Eastern Conference first-round series at 2-2.
Bucks' Lillard has MRI, team awaiting results before deciding if he plays in Game 4 vs. Pacers
Damian Lillard underwent an MRI to determine the severity of his Achilles injury, and the Milwaukee Bucks could be without the star guard for Game 4 of their playoff series against the Indiana Pacers.