Texans team doctor hasn’t confirmed any more swine flu cases on teamHOUSTON — Only one of three Houston Texans ill this weekend was suffering from flu-like symptoms, and the team doctor didn’t call it swine flu. Hernandez wins 19th, Griffey takes curtain call in possible finale, Mariners beat Texas 4-3SEATTLE — Felix Hernandez finished tied for the major league lead with 19 wins and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 4-3 Sunday in a season finale that doubled as a daylong tribute to Ken Griffey Jr. Mariners 4, Rangers 3
Houston’s Wilson sits out against Raiders, 2 other players also illHOUSTON — Houston safety Eugene Wilson was inactive against the Oakland Raiders because of an illness, and two other Texans were available to play but were also ill on Sunday. Dynamo earns playoff spot, ties for West lead with 1-1 tie with WizardsHOUSTON — The Houston Dynamo clinched a playoff berth and moved into a tie atop the Western Conference after blowing a second-half lead Sunday in a 1-1 tie against the Kansas City Wizards. Houston’s problems disappear in 29-6 win over struggling Oakland RaidersHOUSTON — The problems that have plagued the Houston Texans were nowhere to be found on Sunday. Auburn, USF, SCarolina move into AP Top 25; No. 1 Florida leads unchanged first 4NEW YORK — Rejuvenated Auburn jumped into the AP Top 25 for the first time this season, landing at No. 17 after improving to 5-0 under new coach Gene Chizik. No. 12 Houston falls hard despite big night from Keenum, loses to UTEP 58-41EL PASO, Texas — Donald Buckram ran for a career-high 262 yards and four touchdowns to lead Texas-El Paso to a 58-41 upset of No. 12 Houston. Black rushes for 2 TDs, throws for 2 more, in Prairie View’s 35-32 win over Grambling StateDALLAS — Quarterback K.J. Black rushed for two touchdowns and threw for two more Saturday as Prairie View A&M slipped past Grambling State 35-32. Ken Griffey Jr. hits HR No. 630 in Mariners’ 2-1 victory over TexasSEATTLE — Ken Griffey Jr. is enjoying his strong finish to the season. Mariners 2, Rangers 1
Kerley’s 71-yard punt return helps No. 11 TCU avoid another letdown vs. SMU in 39-14 victoryFORT WORTH, Texas — A challenge from his coach and a bone-rattling block from a teammate who lost his helmet in the process was all Jeremy Kerley needed. Tulsa continues strong play against winless Rice, prevails 27-10HOUSTON — G.J. Kinne completed 21 of his 32 passes and threw a 39-yard touchdown to A.J. Whitmore in the fourth quarter to lead Tulsa to a 27-10 victory over the winless Rice Owls Saturday night. Mallett’s 4 TD throws lead Arkansas past Texas A&M 47-19 in renewal of rivalryARLINGTON, Texas — Ryan Mallett shook off a slow start and threw four touchdown passes to lead Arkansas to a 47-19 victory over Texas A&M on Saturday night in the revival of their Southwest Conference rivalry. Third-stringer Florence scores twice, leads Baylor past Kent State 31-15WACO, Texas — Third-string quarterback Nick Florence rushed for two touchdowns in his first career start and Baylor won its first game without standout Robert Griffin, beating Kent State 31-15 Saturday night. Arnott scores early, Predators beat Stars 3-2 on Santorelli’s shootout goalDALLAS — Jason Arnott had an early goal, Michael Santorelli scored the winner in a shootout and the Nashville Predators held on for a 3-2 season-opening victory against the Dallas Stars on Saturday night. Texas Tech outlasts New Mexico 48-28; Potts injured, leaves game before halfLUBBOCK, Texas — Backup quarterback Steven Sheffield threw for 238 yards and three touchdowns to help lead Texas Tech to a 48-28 win over New Mexico on Saturday. Third-stringer Florence makes first career start for BaylorWACO, Texas — Baylor third-string quarterback Nick Florence is making his first career start against Kent State a week after standout Robert Griffin suffered a knee injury. Roberts throws 5 touchdown passes to lead Mississippi Valley State past Texas College 61-6ITTA BENA, Miss. — Paul Roberts threw five touchdown passes and Mississippi Valley State beat Texas College 61-6 on Saturday. Joseph passes for 221 yards, 2 TDs as Sam Houston State beats St. Joseph’s of Ind. 41-0HUNTSVILLE, Texas — Blake Joseph passed for 221 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for another score as Sam Houston State beat Saint Joseph’s of Indiana 41-0 Saturday. Receiver Poots hauls in 11 passes for 120 yards as Southern Utah tops Texas State 38-16CEDAR CITY, Utah — Tysson Poots caught 11 passes for 120 yards and a touchdown and Akeem Anifowoshe returned a fumble 99 yards for a score as Southern Utah defeated Texas State 38-16 Saturday. Cowboys move up RB Chauncey Washington from practice squad, release S Marvin WhiteIRVING, Texas — Needing another running back, the Dallas Cowboys moved Chauncey Washington up to the 53-man roster on Saturday and are likely to have him active Sunday against the Denver Broncos. Texas Tech QB Potts does not return after halftime after 2 hard sacksLUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech quarterback Taylor Potts did not return after halftime following two sacks by New Mexico late in the second quarter. Teagarden gets tiebreaking single in 9th inning, Rangers beat Mariners 7-4SEATTLE — Taylor Teagarden got to show the Texas Rangers what he can do. Rangers 7, Mariners 4
Texans TE Hill hospitalized with swine flu, NFL’s first confirmed case; rest of team OKHOUSTON — Houston Texans rookie tight end Anthony Hill was hospitalized this week with swine flu in the first confirmed case in an NFL player this season. Houston’s Ryan Moats hopes his story will help raise awareness about breast cancerHOUSTON — Ryan Moats was denied the chance to say a final goodbye to his mother-in-law Jonetta Collinsworth as she succumbed to breast cancer because of an ugly incident with a police officer that gained national attention. Former world champion Chellsie Memmel withdraws from world championshipsHUNTSVILLE, Texas — Olympic team silver medalist Chellsie Memmel has withdrawn from the final selection process for the U.S. team for the 2009 World Gymnastics Championships. Stars sign defenseman Stephane Robidas to $13.2M, four-year extension through 2013-14 seasonFRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Stars have signed defenseman Stephane Robidas to a $13.2 million, four-year contract extension, through the 2013-14 season. Millwood pitches complete game, Davis homers and has three RBIs in Rangers’ win over AngelsANAHEIM, Calif. — Chris Davis homered and drove in three runs, Julio Borbon triggered a six-run sixth inning with a go-ahead RBI single and the Texas Rangers beat the playoff-bound Los Angeles Angels 11-3 on Thursday night. Rangers 11, Angels 3
Stars aligned with Crawford? Dallas and its new coach out to prove last season was aberrationDALLAS — Marc Crawford wants to show that his last coaching stop was an aberration. Five Angels pitchers combine for 1-hitter in 5-0 victory over RangersANAHEIM, Calif. — Matt Palmer combined with four relievers on a one-hitter and the Los Angeles Angels tied a club record for most runs in a season with a 5-0 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night. Angels 5, Rangers 0
Born to run: New commitment to ground game paying off in big way, even with RBs injuredIRVING, Texas — Imagine how many yards the Dallas Cowboys would be running for if they could keep their running backs healthy. |
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