Sports

By KRISTIE RIEKEN HOUSTON (AP) _ The Houston Texans placed cornerback Kevin Johnson and right tackle Seantrel Henderson on injured reserve on Wednesday. Henderson is out for the season after sustaining an ankle injury in …

BY JILL PAINTER LOPEZ ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) _ The Los Angeles Angels nearly came through with a no-hitter in a bullpen game. However, Blake Parker gave up Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s single to right with one out …

By DAVE HOGG DETROIT (AP) _ Jose Altuve homered on the game’s first pitch, and the Houston Astros powered their way past the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on Tuesday night. Houston maintained a three-game lead over …

Forbes released a list of college football’s most valuable teams, and there’s a new No. 1. Texas A&M. The magazine used contributions, ticket revenue, royalties, licensing and more to populate the list–including revenue distribution from the …

By JILL PAINTER LOPEZ ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) _ Ronald Guzman homered, Joey Gallo drove in three runs and Mike Minor threw six solid innings to help the Texas Rangers end a four-game losing streak with …

By DAVE HOGG DETROIT (AP) _ Justin Verlander made it seem like old times at Comerica Park, drawing several big cheers and pitching seven sharp innings in his return to his former home while leading …