White Sox honor Pope Leo XIV with new ballpark tribute

From the South Side to the Vatican, the Chicago White Sox have unveiled new artwork honoring Pope Leo XIV.

Knicks dominate Celtics in Game 6 to clinch first Eastern Conference Finals trip since 2000

The New York Knicks crushed the Boston Celtics 119-81 at Madison Square Garden to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years. Josh Hart made history with a triple-double in the blowout win.

Astros' Top Players Altuve, Walker, and Alvarez Face Early Season Struggles

As the MLB season progresses into May, the Houston Astros are facing unexpected challenges with their top players. Jose Altuve, Christian Walker, and Yordan Alvarez, usually the team's standout performers, are experiencing a slump.

Emergency! Astros have Christian Walker, Jose Altuve problem
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This is an emergency Kickin' It With Kunkel! The Houston Astros three best players, have been there three WORST players. Sports Director Will Kunkel breaks it all down.

La Porte ISD unveils new stadium
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La Porte ISD officially has a new and improved Bulldog Stadium for their students after breaking ground in 2023! FOX 26's Nate Griffin spoke with Superintendent Dr. Walter Jackson about the updates and what it means for the community.

MLB reinstates Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, clearing path to Hall of Fame

MLB has reinstated Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, ending their lifetime bans and making them eligible for Hall of Fame consideration beginning in 2028.

NBA Lottery: The chance the Rockets could land the No. 1 pick

The NBA Lottery is Monday night and the Houston Rockets have a (small) chance of landing the top overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Houston Rockets Post-Mortem | Kickin' It With Kunkel
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FOX 26 Sports Anchor Will Kunkel looks back at the Houston Rockets playoff run and much more on this edition of "Kickin' it with Kunkel."

Trump announces 2027 NFL Draft headed to Washington, DC

The 2027 NFL Draft will take place in Washington, D.C. on the National Mall, President Donald Trump announced Monday afternoon. 

Houston Rockets tough loss Game 7: recap
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FOX 26 Sports Director Will Kunkel recaps a hard fought Game 7 for the Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors.

Pregame coverage: Rockets vs Warriors Game 7
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FOX 26 Sports Director Will Kunkel was live on the court ahead of Game 7 between Houston and the Golden State Warriors.

Kentucky Derby 2025: See who won

It was off to the races Saturday for the 151st Kentucky Derby, known as "the most exciting two minutes in sports."

Rockets force game 7 against Warriors with clutch performance in San Francisco

The Houston Rockets showcased their "Clutch City" spirit by securing a vital win against the Golden State Warriors, pushing their playoff series to a decisive Game 7. Fred VanVleet's impressive performance, highlighted by 27 points and six three-pointers, was crucial in the Rockets' fourth-quarter surge. As the teams prepare for the showdown at the Toyota Center, fans are excited for the first Game 7 in Houston since 2018, with the Rockets aiming to leverage their home-court advantage in pursuit of postseason success.

Children at Risk Golf Classic 2025
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FOX 26's Melissa Wilson hosted the 25th annual Children at Risk Golf Classic on Friday. Caroline Collins was there to compete against other players, including Melissa's husband.