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Astros executive fired after ‘frightening’ outburst toward female reporters
33ft/iStock(HOUSTON) — A Houston Astros executive has been fired after he reportedly made a “frightening” outburst toward three female reporters while celebrating the team making it to the World Series. The controversy surrounded closer Roberto [Read More…]

‘It won’t be the prettiest’: Wales, Springboks meet in semis
‘It won’t be the prettiest’: Wales, Springboks meet in semis

Scrum to be crucial in New Zealand vs England semifinal
Scrum to be crucial in New Zealand vs England semifinal

Thursday Sports in Brief
Thursday Sports in Brief

Jay Wright turning into legend in 19th season at Villanova
As Jay Wright starts his 19th season at Villanova, the winningest coach in program history reflects on his success and what’s ahead

Penix Jr. will be a game-time decision as Hoosiers visit Cornhuskers
The quarterback situations for Indiana and Nebraska remained uncertain heading into Saturday’s game, at least to people outside the program.

Danielle Kang takes 1-stroke lead into LPGA’s 3rd round
Danielle Kang takes 1-stroke lead into LPGA’s 3rd round

Gatland, the eternal optimist, urges Wales to ‘dream’ at RWC
Wales rugby coach Warren Gatland says he is a dreamer and “probably the greatest optimist in terms of believing something is possible.”

Tokyo Olympics: How about a marathon at 3 a.m. _ or 5 a.m.?
How about running next year’s Tokyo Olympic marathon at 3 a.m _ or 5 a.m.

No. 5 Sooners tries to stay in playoff contention at K-State
Fifth-ranked Oklahoma will be trying to stay in the College Football Playoff hunt when it visits Kansas State

With Big Ten reprieve, No. 20 Iowa takes on Northwestern
With Big Ten reprieve, No. 20 Iowa takes on Northwestern

Now with Clippers, Kawhi Leonard spoils Warriors fun again
Now with Clippers, Kawhi Leonard spoils Warriors fun again

Unprecedented Tokyo Olympic demand drives Paralympic sales
Unprecedented demand for the Tokyo Olympics is also driving interest in Tokyo’s Paralympic Games

Los Angeles FC beats LA Galaxy to advance in MLS playoffs
MLS Playoff Capsules

Gurianov scores both goals, Stars hold off Ducks 2-1
Gurianov scored on the Stars’ first shot. He skated into the right faceoff circle and lifted a backhand over the left shoulder of Gibson at 2:42.

In a divided Washington, Nationals’ World Series run unites
In a divided Washington, Nationals’ World Series run unites

Blocked FG secures Jackson State’s 38-35 win over PVAMU
CJ Anderson blocked Amaury Martinez’s 27-yard field goal attempt in second overtime to secure Jackson State’s 38-35 win over Prairie View A&M on Thursday night

Ump apologizes for tweet referencing gun and Trump critics
Ump apologizes for tweet referencing gun and Trump critics

Buechele, Jones lead No. 16 SMU past Houston, 34-31
Shane Buechele threw for 203 yards and two touchdowns, Xavier Jones ran for 133 yards and two touchdowns and No. 16 SMU held off Houston 34-31

Cook takes charge as Vikings roll Washington 19-9
Dalvin Cook tallied 171 total yards and a score, helping the Minnesota Vikings to a 19-9 win over Washington.