Quick start and Taylor’s 23 help Texas A&M beat LSU 74-62
February 12, 2023 GMTBATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Wade Taylor IV scored 23 points and Texas A&M opened the game on a 26-4 run and beat LSU 74-62 on Saturday night for its third straight win.
Heinicke wins starting job after Commanders top Texans 23-10
November 20, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — After Taylor Heinicke led the Washington Commanders to yet another win, coach Ron Rivera made the announcement that had become inevitable: Heinicke is no longer the backup to Carson Wentz.
Commanders guard against letdown at Texans after big win
November 20, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Riding the wave from their big win over the previously undefeated Philadelphia Eagles, the Washington Commanders are guarding against a letdown against the struggling Houston Texans on Sunday.
Giants activate practice squad QB Webb to back up Jones
October 8, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — The New York Giants elevated quarterback Davis Webb from the practice squad on Saturday to serve as a backup to Daniel Jones against the Green Bay Packers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Woman convicted of killing a woman to take her unborn baby
October 3, 2022 GMTNEW BOSTON, Texas (AP) — A Texas woman was convicted of capital murder Monday for killing a pregnant woman to take her unborn baby.
A Bowie County jury in northeast Texas deliberated about an hour before finding Taylor Rene Parker, 29, guilty of the October 2020 murder of Reagan Michelle Simmons-Hancock, 21, and the abduction of the daughter cut from her womb who later died.
Ex-NFL player Kevin Ware charged in girlfriend’s killing
July 28, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — A former NFL player was charged with murder Thursday in the killing of his girlfriend, whose remains were found months after she was reported missing last year.
Kevin Ware, who played tight end in 2003 and 2004 for Washington and San Francisco, is also charged with tampering with evidence, specifically a corpse, in the death of Taylor Pomaski.
Smith scores twice, US women beat Colombia 3-0 in Colorado
June 26, 2022 GMTCOMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Sophia Smith scored twice in the second half and the U.S. women's national team beat Colombia 3-0 on Saturday night to extend its home unbeaten streak to 68 games.
Taylor Kornieck added a late goal in her national team debut.
Taylor, Brown help TCU beat Louisiana-Lafayette 6-1
June 6, 2022 GMTCOLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Brayden Taylor hit a two-run home run in the first inning and Cam Brown pitched eight strong innings to help TCU avoid elimination and beat Louisiana-Lafayette 6-1 on Sunday at the College Station Regional.
Taylor, Byrne home to keep TCU alive, 3-1 over Oral Roberts
June 4, 2022 GMTCOLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Brayden Taylor and Kurtis Byrne homered on consecutive pitches in the sixth inning and TCU stayed alive in the College Station Regional with a 3-1 win over Oral Roberts on Saturday.
Twin win: Rogers gets save, brother loss as Pads top Giants
April 12, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Taylor Rogers struggled to find the right words through all his emotions after he and twin brother Tyler pitched in the same major league game wearing opposing uniforms, each part of the boxscore for a moment they had envisioned for so long.
Allen-Taylor leads Texas over Ohio State and into Elite 8
March 26, 2022 GMTSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Texas freshman guard Rori Harmon had four fouls, but coach Vic Schaefer knew he had to put her back in for the closing minutes of the Longhorns' Sweet 16 contest against Ohio State.
Virginia, Stanford win swimming relays at NCAAs
March 17, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Virginia broke a meet record to win the 200-yard medley relay and Stanford won the 800-yard freestyle relay in the opening night of the NCAA women’s swimming and diving championships on Wednesday.
No. 7 Texas outlasts No. 10 Iowa State in OT in Big 12 semis
March 13, 2022 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Rori Harmon scored 12 of her 30 points in overtime and No. 7 Texas outlasted No. 10 Iowa State 82-73 on Saturday in the Big 12 women’s semifinals.
No. 7 Texas pushes past pesky K-State in Big 12 quarterfinal
March 12, 2022 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lauren Ebo tied a career-high with 17 points, Rori Harmon had 16, and No. 7 Texas beat Kansas State 72-65 on Friday night in the quarterfinals in the Big 12 Tournament.
Aliyah Matharu scored 15 and Joanne Allen-Taylor added 12 for the Longhorns (23-6), who'll match up with No.
McNeese ousts Northwestern State 80-67 in Southland tourney
March 10, 2022 GMTKATY, Texas (AP) — Kellon Taylor had a career-high 22 points as McNeese defeated Northwestern State 80-67 in the first round of the Southland Conference tournament on Wednesday night.
Trae English had 12 points for the Cowboys (11-21).
Allen-Taylor, Ebo lead No. 9 Texas women past Kansas, 70-60
March 3, 2022 GMTLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Joanne Allen-Taylor scored 20 points, Lauren Ebo had 12 and No. 9 Texas outlasted Kansas 70-60 on Wednesday night.
Texas (22-6, 12-5 Big 12) has won seven straight games and hasn’t lost in nearly a month.
No. 9 Texas women get 20 points from Allen-Taylor, beat KU
March 3, 2022 GMTLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Joanne Allen-Taylor scored 20 points, Lauren Ebo had 12 and No. 9 Texas outlasted Kansas 70-60 on Wednesday night.
Texas (22-6, 12-5 Big 12) has won seven straight games and hasn’t lost in nearly a month.
Defense shines as Texas Southern tops Jackson St. 81-66
February 27, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — PJ Henry scored 14 points, Brison Gresham swatted five shots and Texas Southern set a season-high with 12 blocks in an 81-66 win over Jackson State on Saturday night.
Bryson Etienne added 13 points and Joirdon Karl Nicholas had 10 rebounds for Texas Southern (14-11, 12-4 Southwestern Athletic Conference).
Gaston, No. 11 Texas women beat TCU 77-42
February 27, 2022 GMTAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — DeYona Gaston made of 8 of 8 from the field and scored 16 points, Joanne Allen-Taylor added 12 points to help No. 11 Texas beat TCU 77-42 on Saturday night for its sixth consecutive win.
Brinson propels Texas A&M-CC past McNeese 65-53
February 25, 2022 GMTLAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — San Antonio Brinson had 14 points off the bench to carry Texas A&M-Corpus Christi to a 65-53 victory over McNeese on Thursday night.
Simeon Fryer had 12 points for the Islanders (18-10, 7-7 Southland Conference).
No. 11 Texas women turn back Kansas State 62-51
February 24, 2022 GMTMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Aliyah Matharu scored 16 points and No. 11 Texas overcame cold shooting to defeat Kansas State 62-51 on Wednesday night.
Lauren Ebo scored 11 points and grabbed eight rebounds for the Longhorns (20-6, 10-6 Big 12 Conference), who have won five straight.
No. 12 Texas women top Oklahoma State in Big 12 opener 62-51
January 2, 2022 GMTSTILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Joanne Allen-Taylor and Audrey Warren scored 14 points apiece and No. 12 Texas defeated Oklahoma State 62-51 on Sunday in a Big 12 Conference opener after both schools endured long layoffs because of COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
Woeful Washington not ready for prime time in lopsided loss
December 27, 2021 GMTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Taylor Heinicke threw an interception when trying to go deep on Washington’s first offensive play, and things only got worse from there for the team that is just barely still in playoff contention after its most-lopsided loss since 2007.
Cowboys play Washington again with eye toward playoffs
December 24, 2021 GMTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The last time the Dallas Cowboys played in prime time on a Sunday, they had to figure out how to win without Dak Prescott.
Now they need to figure out how to get their star quarterback back to what he was before the calf injury that kept him out of that victory over Minnesota.
Allen-Taylor has 18 points, No. 12 Texas beats Princeton
December 23, 2021 GMTPRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — Joanne Allen-Taylor scored 18 points and Rori Harmon added 15 to help No. 12 Texas beat Princeton 70-53 on Wednesday.
With both teams going on break for the holidays after the game, the noon tip time didn’t lead to stellar play in the first half.
Allen-Taylor helps No. 12 Texas beats Princeton 70-53
December 22, 2021 GMTPRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — It's been a busy week of canceled games and long travel days for Texas coach Vic Schaefer and his Longhorns.
The No. 12 Longhorns crisscrossed the country playing in Las Vegas on Sunday and then New Jersey on Wednesday.
No. 11 Texas women top San Diego in last-minute match-up
December 20, 2021 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Aliyah Matharu scored 22 points and DeYona Gaston notched her first double-double of the season to lead No. 11 Texas to a 74-59 victory over San Diego on Sunday in a match-up that was put together late Saturday night.
Cunane helps No. 2 N.C. State women rout Virginia 82-55
December 20, 2021 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — After No. 2 N.C. State lost in overtime to No. 17 Georgia on Thursday night, coach Wes Moore was worried his team might be sluggish against Virginia.
“Heck, I had a hangover from the loss the other night.
Cowboys deliver on coach’s guarantee, beat rival Washington
December 12, 2021 GMTLANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Beating Washington looked far from a guarantee for the Dallas Cowboys after their big lead shrunk, but coach Mike McCarthy is plenty confident winning a close game is good for his team.
Rookie Mills will start at QB for Texans for rest of season
December 10, 2021 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans have benched veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor in favor of rookie Davis Mills and coach David Culley said Mills will start for the rest of the season, beginning Sunday against Seattle.
Texans’ Culley mulling QB change after another lopsided loss
December 6, 2021 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Another terrible offensive performance by the Houston Texans this weekend has coach David Culley considering a quarterback change.
Culley benched Tyrod Taylor for rookie Davis Mills in the third quarter of a 31-0 loss to Indianapolis on Sunday and he said Monday that Taylor could lose his starting job.
Tyrod Taylor could lose job as Texans QB after Sunday’s flop
December 5, 2021 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Tyrod Taylor’s days as Houston’s starting quarterback could be numbered.
The veteran was benched in the third quarter of a 31-0 loss to Indianapolis on Sunday, and coach David Culley said he’d decide if he’d keep his job later this week.
Bishop leads No. 7 Texas over UT Rio Grande Valley 88-58
December 4, 2021 GMTAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Rio Grande Valley's Matt Figger has been a college basketball coach for nearly 30 years, so he had an idea about what was coming after his team scored 41 points in the first half against the usually defensive-minded Texas.
Houston looks to improve sputtering offense after loss
November 29, 2021 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans won’t be making any offensive changes this week despite a terrible performance after halftime in a 21-14 loss to the New York Jets Sunday.
Coach David Culley was adamant Monday that offensive coordinator Tim Kelly would continue to call plays and Tyrod Taylor would remain the team’s starting quarterback.
Taylor, Texans look to build on upset of Tennessee this week
November 22, 2021 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans used another big defensive performance and a solid game by Tyrod Taylor to end the NFL’s longest skid with an upset of the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.
After turning over the ball four times in their previous game, the Texans didn’t have a turnover against Tennessee and forced five to get the 22-13 win over the AFC South leaders.
No. 12 Texas women roll past Southeast Missouri State 88-47
November 17, 2021 GMTAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Joanne Allen-Taylor scored 13 points, Lauren Ebo had 11 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 12 Texas beat Southeast Missouri State 88-47 on Wednesday.
Ebo started a 14-0 run in the first quarter and Allen-Taylor scored the final four points as Texas led 18-4.
Texans focus on eliminating mistakes as they try to end skid
November 16, 2021 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Houston coach David Culley insists the Texans are working hard to be competitive each week and are not throwing in the towel in hopes of gaining a higher draft pick.
The first-year coach was asked why he’s sticking with veteran Tyrod Taylor at quarterback instead of using these last eight games to develop rookie Davis Mills and focus on the future with Houston’s season lost after dropping the past eight games before Sunday’s bye.
Hunter hits 7 3s in debut, No. 25 Texas women roll 131-36
November 10, 2021 GMTAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Kydall Hunter hit seven 3-pointers in her collegiate debut and No. 25 Texas went on to rout New Orleans 131-36 on Tuesday night in the season opener for both teams.
Aliyah Matharu added 18 points, Joanne Allen-Taylor had 15, DeYona Gaston 12 and Latasha Lattimore 11 for the Longhorns.
QB woes have Texans on 8-game skid entering off week
November 8, 2021 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Tyrod Taylor’s return from injury didn’t help the Houston Texans end their skid Sunday against Miami.
But even though things didn’t go well for Taylor in a 17-9 loss to the Dolphins, coach David Culley is sticking with the veteran quarterback and said he’ll start when Houston (1-8) resumes play after this week off, on Nov.
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Taylor to start at QB for Texans against Dolphins on Sunday
November 4, 2021 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Last season Tyrod Taylor started one game for the Los Angeles Chargers before being sidelined when a team doctor accidentally punctured his lung when giving a painkilling injection for a rib injury.
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Mills to start for Texans against Rams with Taylor still out
October 29, 2021 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Rookie Davis Mills will start at quarterback for the Houston Texans Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams with Tyrod Taylor not yet ready to return from a hamstring injury.
Taylor practiced this week for the first time since injuring his hamstring in Week 2 and there was hope that he could play against the Rams.
Taylor back at practice for Texans for 1st time since injury
October 27, 2021 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Houston Texans quarterback Tyrod Taylor returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since injuring his hamstring in Week 2, but his status for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams remains uncertain.
Texans LT Tunsil out, QB Taylor won’t return this week
October 13, 2021 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Houston Texans quarterback Tyrod Taylor won't come off injured reserve this week, and left tackle Laremy Tunsil will have thumb surgery and is expected to be out at least a month.
Texans flop behind terrible performance from rookie QB Mills
October 4, 2021 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Those watching rookie Davis Mills bungle his way through Houston’s embarrassing loss to Buffalo on Sunday had to be asking one of two questions.
Neal, Anae out for Dallas against Eagles because of COVID-19
September 27, 2021 GMTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are missing players because of COVID-19 protocols for the third consecutive game to start the season, with linebacker Keanu Neal and defensive end Bradlee Anae sidelined for the home opener against Philadelphia on Monday night.
Texans done in by inability to run ball in loss to Panthers
September 24, 2021 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans got a solid performance from rookie quarterback Davis Mills in his first career start Thursday night.
But they were doomed by their inability to run the ball or prevent big plays in a 24-9 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
Texans’ Mills faces huge test in 1st start against Panthers
September 22, 2021 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — The Carolina Panthers will face a rookie quarterback making his first NFL start for the second time in three games Thursday night against Davis Mills and the Houston Texans.
Carolina (2-0) opened the season with a 19-14 victory over the New York Jets in the debut of Zach Wilson, the second overall pick in this year’s draft.
Texans rookie Mills to start at QB Thursday against Panthers
September 21, 2021 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Rookie Davis Mills will start at quarterback for the Houston Texans on Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers with Tyrod Taylor out with a hamstring injury.
Coach David Culley announced the decision Tuesday and said Taylor would be inactive.
Texans’ Mills must improve if Taylor is out against Panthers
September 20, 2021 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans hope Tyrod Taylor can play Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers.
However, if his hamstring injury keeps him out, coach David Culley believes rookie Davis Mills can run the offense effectively.
Taylor day to day with injury for Texans; Watson won’t play
September 20, 2021 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Houston quarterback Tyrod Taylor is day to day with a hamstring injury as the Texans face a quick turnaround with a Thursday night game against Carolina.
If Taylor can’t play, Deshaun Watson will not be an option, with coach David Culley saying Monday that Watson would be inactive for Thursday’s game just as he has been for the first two games.
Watson inactive as expected for Texans’ opener against Jags
September 12, 2021 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Quarterback Deshaun Watson was inactive as expected for Houston’s opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, and the reason was listed as not injury-related/personal matter.
Coach David Culley said early in the week that Watson would not play and named Tyrod Taylor the team’s starting quarterback.
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Without Watson and Watt, little hope for Texans to improve
September 1, 2021 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Last season was a terrible one for the Houston Texans as they started 0-4 to cost coach Bill O’Brien his job and finished 4-12 after winning the AFC South the previous two seasons.
This season could be even worse in David Culley’s first year as a head coach.
No resolution to Watson dilemma as he stays on Texans roster
August 31, 2021 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Quarterback Deshaun Watson remained on the active roster Tuesday as the Houston Texans made cuts to reduce their roster to 53 players.
Watson’s future with the team is in question after 22 women filed lawsuits alleging that he sexually assaulted or harassed them.
Taylor steps in as Texans QB amid uncertainty with Watson
July 30, 2021 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — With quarterback Deshaun Watson relegated to little more than a spectator so far in Houston Texans camp, Tyrod Taylor has been running the offense and asserting himself as the team’s leader.
Cubs agree to 1-year contract with backup catcher Chirinos
July 5, 2021 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs agreed to a one-year contract with catcher Robinson Chirinos on Monday.
A .231 career hitter over parts of nine seasons with Tampa Bay, Texas, Houston and the New York Mets, Chirinos figures to back up Willson Contreras.
Boulware, Dallas Baptist rally to beat No. 1 seed TCU 8-6
June 6, 2021 GMTFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Christian Boulware hit a go-ahead three-run double to cap a five-run seventh inning by Dallas Baptist beat No. 1 seed TCU 8-6 on Saturday at the Fort Worth Regional.
Second-seeded Dallas Baptist (39-15) can clinch a berth into the Super Regional with a win Sunday.