NCAA panel recommends marijuana be dropped from banned substance list

The Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports recommended halting cannabis tests at such events until a final decision is made, likely this fall.

Alabama baseball betting scandal: What you need to know

Alabama fired its baseball coach in what appears to be the first gambling-related scandal in college sports since a Supreme Court decision paved the way for state to legalize wagering five years ago.

College Football Playoff schedule to include 12 teams, New Year's Day tripleheaders

The College Football Playoff released on Tuesday a schedule for the 12-team format that will be used in the 2024 and 2025 seasons, which will feature New Year's Day quarterfinal tripleheaders but no games played on Saturday.

Jill Biden wants to invite LSU and Iowa to the White House

LSU star Angel Reese doesn't appear to be a fan of the first lady’s suggestion of a joint invite for the teams, calling the idea “A JOKE."

NCAA: LSU defeats Iowa, wins 1st championship

LSU shot 58% from the field in the opening 20 minutes, including going nine for 12 from behind the arc.

Houston preparing for several sporting events, March Madness, Astros Opening Day, Rockets games

The Final Four, Astros opening day and two Rockets games are all happening this weekend in Houston, starting Thursday. Houston First officials estimate the weekend will bring in hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue for the city.

Houston preparing for several sporting events, March Madness, Astros Opening Day, Rockets games
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It?s going to be a jam-packed weekend in Houston with the Final Four, Astros opening day, and two Rockets games starting Thursday. That means the City of Houston and its businesses are going to be reaping the economic benefit. FOX 26?s Natalie Hee shares more from downtown where the madness is already beginning.

Cougars Basketball Team returns to Houston after devastating loss to University of Miami in Sweet 16 loss
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Despite a heartbreaking loss at the NCAA tournament, where the Houston Cougar's Men's Basketball Team fell to the University of Miami in the Sweet 16, the Coogs were still met with love when they came back home.

Crazy Eight: No top seeds among last 8 in March Madness

Purdue, Kansas, Houston and Alabama are all gone, ensuring the Final Four will not have a No. 1 team for the first time since 2011 and the third overall.

March Madness 2023 watch parties in Houston

These Houston bars are holding watch parties and offering food and drink specials for March Madness.

March Madness could be much bigger this year but experts say it's madness

For the first time in more than a decade, NCAA and college sports leaders are committed to a serious and thorough examination of expanding March Madness.

Jim Boeheim's legendary 47-year tenure as Syracuse coach comes to an end

The move came less than three hours after Syracuse lost to Wake Forest in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, after which Boeheim hinted at retirement but said it would ultimately be the university’s decision.

NCAA turns to US appeals court over pay for athletes

The Division I athletes and former athletes who filed the suit being argued in Philadelphia on Wednesday are seeking hourly wages similar to those earned in work-study programs.

Mattress Mack places $1 million bet on Houston Cougars to win NCAA tournament

Mattress Mack bet $1 million on the Houston Cougars to win the NCAA tournament at 8-1. If he wins, he'll walk away $8 million richer along with a $30 million payout from Caesars Sportsbook from the 2022 World Series.

University of Houston Cougars complete comeback in 3OT fashion

The 24th-ranked Houston Cougars win their season-opener inside the Alamodome, beating UTSA 37-35 in triple overtime.