Houston Astros exercise club option on Isaac Paredes' contract for 2027 season

Picking up Isaac Paredes' option could save the Astros money as he was projected to earn more in arbitration had the sides gone that route.

Parents of 1-year-old fatally shot by police protest at Mississippi Attorney General's Office

The parents of a 1-year-old boy who was shot and killed by a police officer in Mississippi have demanded a meeting with the state official who ruled that the shooting was justified. Kohen ...

Federal judge orders Iowa to allow Satanic Temple to hold one-day holiday event in the state Capitol

A federal judge has ordered Iowa state officials to allow the Satanic Temple to hold a holiday event at the state Capitol. This decision follows years of rejected applications. Iowa’s ...

Bednar, Suzuki, Arozarena among 8 receiving $23.15 million qualifying offers

New York Yankees closer David Bednar, Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki and Seattle outfielder Randy Arozarena were among eight players who received $23.15 million qualifying offers from ...

'A privilege to be here and represent': Astros' Randy Flores on being fifth Latino GM in MLB history

Randy Flores joked that he “may pass as a güero,” but the new Houston Astros general manager hopes he can inspire as one of the few Latinos in baseball history to become a GM.

Blood Bros. BBQ pitmaster and co-owner Quy Hoang expected to continue stroke recovery at home soon

Blood Bros. BBQ co-owner and pitmaster Quy Hoang has been hospitalized since suffering a stroke in August. His condition has stabilized, and he is expected to continue recovering at home.

Unclear when efforts by city, county to tackle troubled Meyerland complex could bring improvements

Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin said the city's 2025 lawsuit against the complex hasn't seen a lot of progress.

Stefanski, Rees and Falcons ask too much of Penix and passing game in loss mired by 4 interceptions

Coach Kevin Stefanski, offensive coordinator Tommy Rees and the Atlanta Falcons asked too much of Michael Penix Jr. against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Sunday’s 16-0 loss at Tampa Bay was played in ...

Lightning star Nikita Kucherov says trade request stems from disrespect and lack of communication

Reigning NHL MVP Nikita Kucherov requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Lightning because he feels disrespected by a lack of communication with general manager Julien BriseBois. Kucherov will become ...

Thunder to honor former league MVP Russell Westbrook by retiring his No. 0 in February

The Oklahoma City Thunder will honor former league MVP Russell Westbrook by retiring his No. 0 in February. The 37-year-old Westbrook played 11 of his 18 NBA seasons with Oklahoma City and retired ...

All Blacks 'heartbroken' after security chief dies suddenly in Edinburgh

The New Zealand rugby team is said to be heartbroken after its head of security died suddenly at its Edinburgh hotel. New Zealand Rugby says Logan Cadwallader, a former special forces soldier ...

The Buccaneers are back in the NFC South race thanks to a dominant offensive line and run game

A two-game winning streak has been good enough to put the Tampa Bay Buccaneers back in the race for the NFC South title. The Buccaneers followed up a rout of the defending division champion ...