Astros’ Verlander 1st pitcher to go 0-5 in World Series
HOUSTON — All of Justin Verlander's illustrious accomplishments mean little right now.
76ers top Celtics 107-93 in 1st battle of East favorites
PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid was popped in the mouth by an elbow that drew blood, rattled teeth, and stunned the Sixers' big man.
The Latest: Simone Biles adds twist to first pitch
HOUSTON — The Latest on the World Series (all times local):
Late call: Springer phones Hinch, rehashes baserunning play
HOUSTON — Before going to sleep, George Springer wanted to put to bed what happened on the bases.
MLB, players’ union report positive talks on opioids testing
HOUSTON — Major League Baseball and its players' union are optimistic talks are progressing on testing for opioids following the death of Los Angeles ...
MLB to speak with Astros over which makes Taubman decision
HOUSTON — Major League Baseball will speak with the Astros to determine whether the commissioner's office or the club will handle any decision followi...
Astros expect frustrated Bregman to rebound in World Series
HOUSTON — The chants of "M-V-P!, M-V-P!" still break out from the crowd each time Alex Bregman comes to the plate at home for the Houston Astros.
Column: Astros have shown disdain for media over and over
There's no cheering — or jeering — in the press box.
College Football Picks: Another ‘Game of Century’ looms
Two weeks and two wins away from the next iteration of the Game of the Century.
Astros reliever James uses mental training to succeed
HOUSTON — Josh James slowly walks slightly off the mound, turns around and fixes his gaze on the foul pole in right field.
Leonard leads Clippers over LeBron and Lakers 112-102
LOS ANGELES — Kawhi Leonard hit seven straight shots in one stretch, creating a run for the Clippers that his new teammates quickly joined.
Brand Name: 76ers GM goes full circle in championship hunt
PHILADELPHIA — While his front office contemporaries enjoyed the spoils of splashy signings and bold trades, Elton Brand flew halfway across the world...
Soto, Nationals top Cole, Astros 5-4 in World Series opener
HOUSTON — Juan Soto and the Washington Nationals quickly derailed the Cole Express.
Max-imum effort: Scherzer, Nats wiggle to win Series opener
HOUSTON — He could have been Mad Max on a night his best was missing. Instead, he fenced and fought, shuffled and juggled.
Cole’s streak ends as Nats rough up Astros ace in Game 1
HOUSTON — Gerrit Cole trudged slowly off the mound, wiped the sweat from his upper lip and took a handshake and pat on the backside from manager AJ Hi...