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Qualifier Wheatcroft leads Houston Open
Steve Wheatcroft has gone from sweating out a qualifier to leading the Houston Open. Wheatcroft shot a 5-under 67 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead ...
Qualifier in the lead as McIlroy barely makes cut
Steve Wheatcroft hates going to Monday qualifiers. He was reminded Friday why they can be worth it. Wheatcroft, who narrowly qualified for the Houston ...
Dufnering: A sleepy pose makes Dufner
Jason Dufner was sitting in a classroom with children for a charity event when he leaned against a wall and zoned out for a minute. That's all it took ...
Wheatcroft leads Houston, McIlroy sticks around
A late birdie might just be enough to give Rory McIlroy two more rounds before the Masters. Steve Wheatcroft, a Monday qualifier for the Houston Open, ...
Arizona gun proponents launch free gun program
A campaign promising free shotguns for people in Tucson's most troubled neighborhoods has divided some residents in a community still reeling from a ...
Points has an old putter and takes early lead
The march to the Masters for Rory McIlroy looks more like a crawl. McIlroy only had four birdie putts on the front nine, none closer than 20 feet.
Stricker still gets requests for putting lessons
At some point, Steve Stricker may have to turn down all the requests for putting lessons. Since straightening out Tiger Woods stroke, Stricker has ...
McIlroy tries to find form going to Masters
Once the frost thawed, Rory McIlroy was back at work Wednesday morning trying to find a swing he could trust and repeat. McIlroy hasn't looked ...
Coaches survive show-cause orders
Few words are less welcome to college basketball coaches than "show cause," shorthand for the NCAA penalty designed to keep those sanctioned for ...
Man pleads not guilty to extorting A&M professor
James Arnt Aune was regarded as a fine scholar, mentor and friend by students and his fellow professors at Texas A&M University, where he headed the ...
McIlroy texts with Tiger after losing top ranking
Rory McIlroy sent a text message to Tiger Woods on Tuesday, congratulating him on winning at Bay Hill and taking over the No. 1 world ranking again.
Crystal Bowersox of 'American Idol' eyes Broadway
Former "American Idol" contestant Crystal Bowersox will officially be taking a walk after midnight on Broadway. Producers of the Patsy Cline musical ...
Heat beat Celtics 105-103 for 23rd win in a row
The longest winning streak in NBA history is still 10 victories away for the Miami Heat. So it will be a while before Dwyane Wade really focuses on ...
McHale caught up in Heat's streak
Even Houston coach Kevin McHale is caught up in the Miami Heat's winning streak, and he wouldn't mind seeing it continue against his former team.
S Ed Reed leaves Texans with no deal
Free agent safety Ed Reed left the Houston Texans on Friday with no deal in place. The nine-time Pro Bowl safety departed Reliant Stadium after two ...
Falcons get Steven Jackson; Matt Cassel to Vikings
The Atlanta Falcons replaced Michael Turner with another proven, productive running back. Steven Jackson, the top running back in free agency, agreed ...
US seizes 2,200 pieces of artwork in NJ
The massive trove of artwork arrived in New Jersey last year from Texas on an 18-wheeler — its contents a mystery. After five days of inventory, the ...
Cruz's tactics boil Washington, but impress Texas
Ted Cruz glanced at his black cowboy boots, beneath a silver Texas belt buckle, waiting for the admirers to stop clapping. His arrival had turned a ...
Linn buying Berry Petroleum for about $2.5B
Linn Energy is buying the drilling company Berry Petroleum Co. for stock worth about $2.5 billion. Linn, an oil and gas producer, said Thursday that ...
Rockets make 6-player trade with Kings
The Houston Rockets acquired No. 5 pick Thomas Robinson and forwards Francisco Garcia and Tyler Honeycutt from Sacramento on Wednesday for forward ...
Harden scores 46, Rockets rally past Thunder
James Harden finally beat his former team on Wednesday night. It took the best game of his career to get it done. Harden scored a career-high 46 ...
Harvest ends $725M sale of Venezuelan interests
Energy company Harvest Natural Resources says it is dropping a planned $725 million sale of its Venezuelan interests to Indonesia's national oil ...
Texas woman delivers 2 sets of identical twins
A Texas woman has beaten long odds in delivering two sets of identical twin boys. The Houston Chronicle (http://bit.ly/W0Asnn) reports Tressa Montalvo ...
West beats East 143-138 in NBA All-Star Game
The NBA's career scoring leader in the All-Star game, Kobe Bryant has never been just about offense. "I'm known for my defense," Bryant said. "I can ...
Tiger Woods joins vacationing Obama for golf round
President Barack Obama teed it up with Tiger Woods on Sunday. The White House confirmed that the President and the world's most famous golfer played ...