Houston preparing for several sporting events, March Madness, Astros Opening Day, Rockets games
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Umpire suspended 'indefinitely' after video of horrendous game-ending third strike call goes viral
The ump called strike three on what was clearly a ball after the batter questioned him on a previous pitch.
The ump called strike three on what was clearly a ball after the batter questioned him on a previous pitch.
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.
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.
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.
Drew Brees returns to Purdue to help coach bowl game for alma mater
When Ryan Walters was a high school quarterback, he wanted to replicate Drew Brees' trailblazing career path.
When Ryan Walters was a high school quarterback, he wanted to replicate Drew Brees' trailblazing career path.
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.
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.
The 24th-ranked Houston Cougars win their season-opener inside the Alamodome, beating UTSA 37-35 in triple overtime.
UH Cougars Win 3OT Thriller at UTSA
The 24th-ranked Houston Cougars win their season-opener inside the Alamodome, beating UTSA 37-35 in triple overtime.
The 24th-ranked Houston Cougars win their season-opener inside the Alamodome, beating UTSA 37-35 in triple overtime.
College Football Playoff to expand to 12 by 2026, maybe sooner
The university presidents who oversee the College Football Playoff voted Friday to expand the postseason model for determining a national champion from four to 12 teams no later than the 2026 season.
The university presidents who oversee the College Football Playoff voted Friday to expand the postseason model for determining a national champion from four to 12 teams no later than the 2026 season.
City of Houston to host NCAA final four in 2023
Mayor Sylvester Turner was at Discovery Green for the arrival of the Fan Jam Truck - an interactive pop-up truck - as it passes the NCAA Men's Final Four host city torch from New Orleans to Houston.
Mayor Sylvester Turner was at Discovery Green for the arrival of the Fan Jam Truck - an interactive pop-up truck - as it passes the NCAA Men's Final Four host city torch from New Orleans to Houston.
Season over for UH Coogs after loss against Villanova 50-44
After a disappointing, unexpected loss for the Houston Coogs against Villanova, some of the players shared their reaction with FOX 26 Sports Director Mark Berman.
After a disappointing, unexpected loss for the Houston Coogs against Villanova, some of the players shared their reaction with FOX 26 Sports Director Mark Berman.
UH Cougars fall in Elite 8 against Villanova 50-44
Despite a tough effort by the Coogs, they just weren't able to catch up to Villanova and fell 50-46.
Despite a tough effort by the Coogs, they just weren't able to catch up to Villanova and fell 50-46.
Houstonians cheer on the UH Cougars as they prepare to take on Villanova
While tons of fans made it to San Antonio to see Coogs take on Villanova in the Elite 8 conference, many have gathered in town to cheer on the team.
While tons of fans made it to San Antonio to see Coogs take on Villanova in the Elite 8 conference, many have gathered in town to cheer on the team.
UH faces Arizona in Sweet 16; get your work excuse letter
Tonight we find out if the Coogs will make the Elite 8 again.
Tonight we find out if the Coogs will make the Elite 8 again.
San Antonio filled with UH Cougars fans as they prepare to take on Arizona
The big dance continues Thursday night for the Houston Coogs, who are in San Antonio for the Sweet 16 playing top-seeded Arizona.
The big dance continues Thursday night for the Houston Coogs, who are in San Antonio for the Sweet 16 playing top-seeded Arizona.
March Madness branding to be extended to women's basketball tournament
The NCAA will extend its March Madness branding to the women’s basketball tournament this spring, a moniker normally reserved for the men’s tournament.
The NCAA will extend its March Madness branding to the women’s basketball tournament this spring, a moniker normally reserved for the men’s tournament.