Sports

Sunday will be a historic day for women on NFL sidelines

For the first time in NFL history, there will be two female coaches on the sideline and a female official on the field when the Browns host the Washington Football team.

September 25, 2020 12:06pm CDT

Pac-12 football season to kick off in November

The Pac-12 on Thursday set a Nov. 6 start date for a six-game football regular season, following the Big Ten in overturning its August decision to postpone until spring because of concerns about playing through the pandemic.

September 24, 2020 7:13pm CDT

For NBA players, Breonna Taylor grand jury decision 'not enough'

Many NBA players have met, virtually, with members of Breonna Taylor’s family to offer support. They say the grand jury’s decision in the case was “not enough.”

September 24, 2020 6:27am CDT

University of Houston football game against UNT canceled due to COVID-19 issues

The University of North Texas had a total of four new positive cases of coronavirus ahead of the matchup and decided to cancel the game.

September 23, 2020 2:39pm CDT

NFL fines five head coaches, teams over $1.7M for failing to wear masks in Week 2

The NFL has fined five head coaches and teams this week, totaling more than $1.7 million in fines, after they violated the league’s guidance on wearing face coverings during games.

September 23, 2020 11:59am CDT

Gale Sayers, Chicago Bears legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 77

Gale Sayers was one of the NFL’s best running backs and later celebrated for his friendship with Bears teammate Brian Piccolo, depicted in the film “Brian’s Song.”

September 23, 2020 9:20am CDT

Parents won?t be at Watt family reunion when Texans play Steelers

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Parents won?t be at Watt family reunion when Texans play Steelers

FOX 26 Sports Director Mark Berman spoke with Connie and John Watt about their boys' upcoming football reunion, when the Houston Texans play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. It will be the first time all three boys, Derek, JJ, and TJ Watt, play each other, and their parents will be stuck watching from home due to the coronavirus pandemic restrictions.

September 22, 2020 4:40pm CDT

Houston Dynamo to host five homes games to close 2020 season

Houston's home games will be played in front of a maximum of 3,000 fans at BBVA Stadium.

September 22, 2020 2:15pm CDT

Michael Jordan joins NASCAR as team owner; Bubba Wallace to drive for him

Michael Jordan bought a NASCAR Cup Series charter and Bubba Wallace will be his driver.

September 22, 2020 6:37am CDT

JJ Watt new shoe release inspired by Allen Iverson

The shoe design is inspired by Iverson's 'The Question', released in 1996.

September 21, 2020 12:38pm CDT

Houston Dynamo draw against Minnesota United in first fan-filled home game in months

"Loved it, loved," Head Coach Tab Ramos couldn't help but to light up when talking about the crowd.

September 20, 2020 3:43pm CDT

Houston Astros Justin Verlander to undergo Tommy John surgery

The right-hander is determined to not let this injury get the best of him: "I will approach this rehab the only way I know, attack, and don't look back."

September 19, 2020 12:53pm CDT

Lone Star College to offer online-gaming tournament ahead of new eSports degree

At a time when colleges and universities are struggling with how to 'safely' let students get together, Lone Star College college is starting the semester with a unique opportunity.

September 18, 2020 11:05pm CDT

Fans allowed at BBVA as Houston Dynamo face Minnesota United on Saturday

The Houston Dynamo are unbeaten in four games at BBVA Stadium this season.

September 18, 2020 2:31pm CDT

Giannis Antetokounmpo wins 2nd straight NBA MVP award

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s historic year earned him a historic awards sweep.

September 18, 2020 2:13pm CDT

Baylor University cancels game against University of Houston

Baylor University has canceled its Sept. 19 game against the University of Houston. The University of Houston says the game cancellation is due to COVID-19 issues.

September 18, 2020 2:02pm CDT