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TCU finally in Big 12, where Frogs wanted to be

Written by Stephen Hawkins - ASSOCIATED PRESS Tuesday, 14 August 2012 19:27

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — After a conference-hopping journey that included two BCS games and three different league titles, TCU is finally where it always wanted to be. The Horned Frogs are in the Big 12, the league they were left out of when the Southwest Conference broke up in the mid-1990s. Now comes the real challenge. "Our group has to understand, you have not arrived just because we got to the Big 12," coach Gary Patterson said. "Being in the Big 12 doesn't make you special. Winning makes you special. That's how we got back to this point —…

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Kubiak sees some "ugly" in Texans' opener

Written by Chris Duncan - AP SPORTS WRITER Monday, 13 August 2012 17:51

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston coach Gary Kubiak found "some ugly" when he broke down a replay of the Texans' victory to open the preseason. The Texans beat Carolina 26-13 behind a dominant defensive effort Saturday night. The Panthers mustered only 137 yards and failed to gain a first down in the second half. Trindon Holliday returned a kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown, rookie Randy Bullock kicked a long field goal and Houston's defense made eight sacks. But the overall performance was far from flawless — Matt Schaub threw an interception, Arian Foster fumbled, and the Texans sputtered in the…

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Astros can't complete sweep, fall to Brewers 5-3

Written by ASSOCIATED PRESS Monday, 13 August 2012 17:49

HOUSTON (AP) — The luck of the throwback jerseys finally ran out for the Houston Astros. After back-to-back wins donning uniforms that paid homage to better days in the 1990s, it was back to the ugly present for the Astros, whose sloppy defense and continued lack of clutch hitting on Sunday sunk them in a 5-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Right-hander Jordan Lyles (2-9) picked up his fifth loss in seven starts despite another solid outing to remain winless since June 26 at San Diego. "I though Jordan threw the ball real well," Astros manager Brad Mills said. "He's…

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Hamilton powers Rangers past Tigers 8-3

Written by ASSOCIATED PRESS Monday, 13 August 2012 17:47

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — With Josh Hamilton and Yu Darvish regaining their form from the first half of the season, the Texas Rangers are beginning to pull away in the American League West. Hamilton hit his 32nd homer and drove in three runs, Darvish struck out eight and the Texas Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 8-3 Sunday. The Rangers are 10-3 since having their division lead cut down to three games on July 31. After Oakland lost Sunday, the Rangers now top the AL West by 6½ games. "I just hope we can maintain what we have been doing," Hamilton…

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Cutline: Tomball’s Katie Doerre is ready to begin the next chapter as she heads to Texas State University on a softball scholarship. Doerre is known as one of the best softball players to come through Tomball.

Tomball’s Doerre ready for next phase of softball career

Written by Caleb Harris Monday, 13 August 2012 16:06

Katie Doerre has spent her high school softball career traveling the nation. She is gone so much that she sometimes forgets what her own bed feels like. “I’ve been traveling pretty much all summer for four years,” Doerre said. “(Recently she spent) one week at Gold Nationals in Oklahoma, where I had a full week there and came home for one day, before I got on a plane to go California for a week.” That dedication has earned Doerre a spot at Texas State University as a catcher, as well as recognition as one of the best softball players ever…

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C-USA has QB changes without 5 3,000-yard passers

Written by Stephen Hawkins - AP SPORTS WRITER Thursday, 09 August 2012 16:25

Case Keenum seemed like he was at Houston forever while he set all those NCAA passing records. Keenum played in five seasons, getting a medical redshirt after tearing an ACL early in 2010. He finally finished his college career last season by becoming the first FBS quarterback with three 5,000-yard passing seasons, throwing for 5,631 yards and 48 touchdowns as the Cougars won 13 games. Conference USA had five 3,000-yard passers last season. But all of them are gone — Keenum, Austin Davis at Southern Miss, Tulsa's G.J. Kinne, East Carolina's Dominique Davis and SMU's J.J. McDermott. That means a…

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Hamilton homers as Rangers outslug Red Sox 10-9

Written by ASSOCIATED PRESS Thursday, 09 August 2012 15:43

BOSTON (AP) — Following Josh Hamilton's resurgence, the Texas Rangers outslugged the Boston Red Sox. Hamilton continued to work his way back from of a prolonged slump and the Rangers belted four homers to beat the Red Sox 10-9 despite blowing a late four-run lead Wednesday. Hamilton homered among his three hits and had four RBIs for Texas, which couldn't hold a 9-5 edge before pulling out its sixth win in eight games. "He's the heart of the lineup," said right fielder Nelson Cruz, who added a two-run homer. "When he's doing good, everybody's seeing more pitches to hit and…

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Astros drop 4th straight, 4-3 to Nationals

Written by Kristie Rieken - AP SPORTS WRITER Thursday, 09 August 2012 15:26

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston starter Armando Galarraga wasn't happy that he gave up a home run to opposing pitcher Gio Gonzalez on Wednesday night. He was even less pleased about walking six batters in just five-plus innings. Gonzalez pitched a nine-inning complete game and hit a home run — both career firsts — to lead the Washington Nationals to a 4-3 victory over the Astros. Galarraga (0-2) yielded six hits and three runs to remain winless in three starts this season since being promoted from Triple-A Oklahoma City. "I need to make an adjustment," he said. "I need to make…

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Alabama, LSU and SEC trying to remain on top

Written by John Zenor - AP SPORTS WRITER Wednesday, 08 August 2012 20:27

The Southeastern Conference has lined up a few contenders for Lucky No. 7. Defending national champion Alabama and last season's 13-game juggernaut LSU remain the headliners of a league that has won the last six BCS titles. And that's despite the Crimson Tide and the Tigers losing a combined six first-round NFL draft picks. Other SEC — and national — powers are trying to catch up. Arkansas, which ended last season ranked fifth, and Georgia return star quarterbacks. Steve Spurrier fields another formidable-looking South Carolina team. Plus, the Razorbacks and Gamecocks get star running backs back from injuries. Even those…

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Texas QBs Ash and McCoy embracing competition

Written by Jim Vertuno - AP SPORTS WRITER Wednesday, 08 August 2012 20:24

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Call it a quarterback controversy or a competition. Whatever it is, the Texas Longhorns remain unsettled at the position heading into the 2012 season. The Longhorns reported to training camp Sunday with David Ash and Case McCoy still fighting to take control of the offense after a rocky 2011 in which both started several games in an 8-5 season. Texas could have the best defense in the Big 12 and has a stable of potentially punishing running backs. If they produce a legitimate passing game, the Longhorns could be back in contention for a conference title…

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