MLB-WORLD SERIES McCullers won’t pitch in Series HOUSTON (AP) — Lance McCullers won’t pitch in the World Series for the Houston Astros because of a forearm strain. McCullers got injured in the AL Division Series. He pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings in a Game 1 victory over the Chicago White Sox but let after four innings in Game 4 with…
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — It’s a play that would have haunted the Arizona Cardinals in previous years: Cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. was called for a taunting penalty after a third-down defensive stop, giving the Houston Texans a chance to continue their drive. This version of the Cardinals wasn’t bothered a bit. Three plays later, linebacker Markus Golden sacked Davis Mills,…
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have demonstrated all season they can win games when they’re not even close to full strength. Now they’re about to face a challenge unlike anything they’ve encountered all year. The Packers (6-1) will put their six-game winning streak at stake Thursday night at the unbeaten Arizona Cardinals (7-0). And they could…
Ryan Fitzpatrick isn’t walking through that door any time soon, which means Washington will continue to roll with Taylor Heinicke at quarterback with the season slipping away. Coach Ron Rivera said Monday that Fitzpatrick would have an MRI on his injured right hip in a couple of weeks, which would then allow the team to set a course for the…
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Carson Wentz needed a fresh start. The Indianapolis Colts gave him a chance. Now, as the midway point of the season nears, Wentz is rounding into form, winning games and starting to play with the efficiency and effectiveness scouts always envisioned. “I think we ran the ball fairly well, and then Carson made some plays down the…
MLB-WORLD SERIES McCullers won’t pitch in Series HOUSTON (AP) — Lance McCullers won’t pitch in the World Series for the Houston Astros because of a forearm strain. McCullers got injured in the AL Division Series. He pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings in a Game 1 victory over the Chicago White Sox but let after four innings in Game 4 with…
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy insisted he understands why his comments about the team’s closeness and unity might ring hollow to those on the outside. A 38-3 beatdown by Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn’t exactly scream togetherness. It showed just how wide the gap between the Bears and the reigning Super Bowl…
HOUSTON (AP) — The Latest on the World Series (all times local): 2:50 p.m. Lance McCullers won’t pitch in the World Series for the Houston Astros because of a forearm strain. After a career-high 13 wins during the regular season, when he also had a 3.16 ERA and 185 strikeouts, McCullers got hurt in the AL Division Series. He pitched…
The Astros and Braves are making final preparations in Houston before opening the World Series on Tuesday night.
