Houston Texans vs. Chargers preseason opener: Game preview, kickoff time and roster battles

Football is back in H-Town! Coming off back-to-back playoff runs, the Texans enter the 2026 preseason with high expectations. We break down the top roster battles, rookie debuts, and starter reps ahead of Thursday's opener against the Chargers.

NBA Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson dies at 86

NBA Hall-of-Famer Don Nelson, who once held the record for most wins as a head coach, has died at 86, according to a statement from his family.

Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke's cause of death revealed

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has determined the cause and manner of death for former Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, who died at the age of 29 in May.

Houston Texans training camp: Day 7 recap
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From Jadeveon Clowney's return to a 1-on-1 with Calen Bullock, FOX 26's Lenard Davis Jr shares his highlights of Day 7 at the Texans training camp.

Talking Houston Texans at training camp
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FOX 26 Sports' Nate Griffin and Texans Insider John McClain discuss the latest on the Houston Texans ahead of training camp.

FIFA World Cup: US host cities say FIFA owes them $1 million each from promised legacy contribution

U.S. host cities are demanding reimbursement from FIFA, claiming the international soccer governing body hasn’t distributed funding earmarked for operational projects for this year’s World Cup.

Judge says athletes who signed pro contracts can't return to college

A new judicial ruling clarifies a legal decision that won’t extend to football players who signed professional contracts and later tried to back out of their deals.

Former college football standout Levi Wyatt dead at 23

Levi Wyatt, a former college football standout who played for the Jackson State Tigers and McNeese State Cowboys, has died. He was 23.

Jakob Butturff, eight-time PBA Tour champion, dies unexpectedly at 32

Jakob Butturff, an eight-time Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour champion, died unexpectedly on July 31 at the age of 32, according to the PBA.

1-on-1 with Texans' David Montgomery
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The Texans' new star running back David Montgomery talks with FOX 26 sports producer Lenard Davis Jr. about his transition from Detroit, father, and expectations to bring home the first Super Bowl win in the franchise's history.

New Texans running back appears at training camp
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The Houston Texans' new running back, David Montgomery, joined the team during Day 2 of training camp. FOX 26 sports producer Lenard Davis Jr shared Montgomery's football background and what he told the press during training on Thursday.

UFL announces they're leaving Houston

The United Football League announced on Thursday they are leaving two cities as part of its strategic market realignment and long-term growth strategy.

Astros, Rangers renew Texas rivalry while neck-and-neck in AL West

The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros will renew their in-state rivalry this weekend as the teams are neck-and-neck in the American League West.

Taysom Hill announces departure from Saints after stellar nine-year run

Taysom Hill made a name for himself with the New Orleans Saints as a “Swiss Army Knife" for the franchise serving as a valued asset on offense as a runner, passer, and receiver.

UH Get to Know: Shadre Hurst
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FOX 26's Lenard Davis Jr. chats with senior UH transfer and offensive guard Shadre Hurst.