High school football teams resist changing practice procedures despite heat-related deathsSAN ANTONIO — A leading researcher says at least three teenage football players died as school practices started up this summer, fatalities which followed new health warnings to coaches about the risks of heat stroke. Mariners 5, Rangers 0
Ichiro sets MLB record with 9th straight 200-hit season, help Mariners split DH with RangersARLINGTON, Texas — Ichiro Suzuki beat out an infield single to become the first player in major league history with at least 200 hits in nine straight seasons, Felix Hernandez scattered four hits over seven shutout innings, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 5-0 for a doubleheader split on Sunday night. Seattle’s Ichiro Suzuki reaches 200-hit plateau for 9th straight time to set ML recordARLINGTON, Texas — Ichiro Suzuki has become the first player in major league history with at least 200 hits in nine straight seasons. Rookie RHP Tommy Hunter throws 6-hitter, Rangers beat Mariners 7-2 in opener of doubleheaderARLINGTON, Texas — Tommy Hunter threw a six-hitter for his first complete game and the Texas Rangers hit three homers to beat the Seattle Mariners 7-2 in the rain-delayed opener of a doubleheader Sunday. Rangers 7, Mariners 2
Lost in Barkley-mania, McKnight’s maturation; Forcier’s analysis; Sumlin’s stock risingCOLUMBUS, Ohio — As Matt Barkley fever sweeps the nation, Joe McKnight comes of age for USC, too. Tate Forcier shares too much information. And Houston coach Kevin Sumlin gets a resume-padding win. Paul Maholm pitches 8 strong innings, Pirates beat Astros 2-1 to snap 13-game road skidHOUSTON — Paul Maholm pitched eight shutout innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a 13-game road losing streak with a 2-1 victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday. Sanchez sparkles in NFL debut to lead Jets to 24-7 win over TexansHOUSTON — As good as Mark Sanchez was in his NFL debut, the New York Jets’ defense was better. Michigan returns to AP Top 25 and knocks Notre Dame out with dramatic victoryAfter a season on the outs, Michigan is back in the AP Top 25. Top 25 CapsulesCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Backed up to their own goal line, Matt Barkley and Joe McKnight drove into Southern California lore. Suzuki two hits shy of ninth straight 200-hit season, Mariners beat Rangers 8-3ARLINGTON, Texas — Ichiro Suzuki had two hits to move within two of a record ninth-straight 200-hit season, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 8-3 in a game called by rain with three outs remaining Saturday night. Mariners 8, Rangers 3
College Football Today—Florida quarterback Tim Tebow came back from a concussion suffered two weeks ago and completed 11 of 16 passes for 134 yards with an interception, and ran for 38 yards on 17 carries in a 13-3 win over LSU. Ohio converts 2-pointer in 2nd OT, beats North Texas 31-30DENTON, Texas — Theo Scott and Taylor Price hooked up for a 15-yard touchdown and the ensuing 2-point conversion pass as Ohio rallied for a 31-30 double-overtime victory over North Texas on Saturday. Stephen F. Austin offense gains 603 yards, QBs throw for 8 TDs in 92-0 win over Texas CollegeNACOGDOCHES, Texas — Quarterbacks Jeremy Moses and Williams Dalto combined for 438 yards passing and eight touchdowns as Stephen F. Austin defeated Texas College 92-0 Saturday night. Dallas Stars, new coach Marc Crawford start training camp feeling they have something to proveFRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Stars and new head coach Marc Crawford each feel they have something to prove this year. Sharp goes for 3 TDs and defense has a big night as No. 24 Kansas beats UTEP, 34-7EL PASO, Texas — Jake Sharp ran for 104 yards and three touchdowns while No. 24 Kansas got two big punt returns from Daymond Patterson to beat Texas-El Paso 34-7 on Saturday night. Last-minute field goal lifts Sam Houston State over North Dakota State 48-45HUNTSVILLE, Texas — Freshman Miguel Antonio kicked a 24-yard field goal with 26 seconds remaining to give Sam Houston State a 48-45 non-conference victory Saturday over North Dakota State. Pass-happy Potts throws 7 touchdowns as Texas Tech beats Rice 55-10LUBBOCK, Texas — Taylor Potts threw seven touchdowns to lead Texas Tech past Rice 55-10 Saturday. Johnson’s 16, Burse’s 15 lead Storm past Silver Stars 64-55SAN ANTONIO — Shannon Johnson scored 16 points and Janell Burse added 15 to lead the Seattle Storm to a 64-55 win over the San Antonio Silver Stars on Saturday night. Goodin’s 3 touchdowns, Revell’s 2 scores lead Louisiana-Monroe past Texas Southern 58-0MONROE, La. — Frank Goodin scored three touchdowns in Louisiana-Monroe’s 58-0 rout of Texas Southern on Saturday night. Miguel Tejada hits trwo-run homer to lead Astros to 4-2 win over PiratesHOUSTON — Miguel Tejada hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the seventh inning, helping the Houston Astros beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 Saturday night. BC-FBC–T25-Texas-Wyoming Stats, FBCCase Keenum throws for 366 yards, 3 TDS as Houston overpowers No. 5 Oklahoma State 45-35STILLWATER, Okla. — Case Keenum threw for 366 yards and three touchdowns, and Bryce Beall caught the go-ahead 6-yard pass off a batted ball as Houston stunned No. 5 Oklahoma State 45-35 on Saturday. Deflections help Houston overpower No. 5 Oklahoma State 45-35STILLWATER, Okla. — Quarterback Case Keenum was listening in on a conversation in the Houston locker room before the game when someone suggested that the Cougars had worked hard enough that they didn’t need any luck to upset No. 5 Oklahoma State. No lassoing these Longhorns: No. 2 Texas wins in 1st trip to Wyoming 41-10 after a slow startLARAMIE, Wyo. — Colt McCoy warmed up after a shaky start and No. 2 Texas overcame poor special teams play and a bad first half to beat Wyoming 41-10 on a cold and breezy Saturday. Lee hits three-run homer, Norris wins again in Houston’s 9-1 win over PittsburghHOUSTON — Carlos Lee hit a three-run homer, Lance Berkman added a solo shot and the Houston Astros beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-1 on Friday night. Mariners-Rangers game rained out, doubleheader set for SundayARLINGTON, Texas — The game between the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers has been postponed Friday night because of rain. Atlanta offense busts out in 9-7 win over Oswalt, HoustonHOUSTON — Garret Anderson drove in three runs, Nate McLouth homered and the Atlanta Braves broke out of their offensive slump with a 9-7 win over Roy Oswalt and the Houston Astros on Thursday night. NFL 2009: Humbled, hungry Cowboys lost TO and his attitude, hoping new approach pays offARLINGTON, Texas — Everyone on the Dallas Cowboys knows the deal. Brothers Sam and Emmanuel Acho move from small school to playing big defense for No. 2 TexasAUSTIN, Texas — In Texas, which annually produces many of the top high school players in the country, private schools are considered the shallow end of the talent pool. Miguel Tejada’s 2-run single in bottom of 9th leads Astros to 2-1 win over BravesHOUSTON — Miguel Tejada’s two-run single with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning gave the Houston Astros a 2-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night. Rangers 10, Indians 0
Feldman wins 16th and Rangers beat Indians 10-0 to complete 3-game sweep in 24 hoursCLEVELAND — Scott Feldman started the season in the bullpen. He’ll end it as a Cy Young award candidate. |