President Trump wants Washington Commanders, Cleveland Guardians to change names

President Trump is threatening to hold up a new stadium deal for the Washington Commanders if they don't restore their old name of the Redskins. He also wants the Cleveland Guardians to go back to their former name.

Ole Miss freshman football player Corey Adams fatally shot in Tennessee

Corey Adams, an 18-year-old Ole Miss football player and top recruit from New Orleans, was fatally shot near Memphis Saturday night.

Scottie Scheffler cruises to 2nd major victory of 2025 at Open Championship

Highland Park's Scottie Scheffler maintained his lead all day on his way to winning The Open at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland on Sunday.

CJ Stroud Foundation hosting Houston backpack giveaway
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The Houston's Hope For The Future giveaway is Saturday, July 19, at Houston Texans' YMCA. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez caught up with CJ Stroud Foundation President (and CJ's mom) Kim Stroud for the first-ever back-to-school event.

Texas floods: University of Houston Athletics hosts donation drive
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The UH Coogs held a relief drive on Thursday and Friday to support recovery efforts following the Kerr County floods. FOX 26's Nate Griffin spoke to the head UH basketball coach during the drive on Friday.

Former Astros player trains young baseball players
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Former Houston Astros player Brian Tyler White is helping to train the next generation as they get ready for college, the draft, and everything that comes with life as a ball player.

MLB Home Run Derby 2025: Young fans steal the show at Truist Park

Young fans at Truist Park shared their enthusiasm and opinions on baseball, with spirited support for players like Matt Olson and Kyle Schwarber.

Soccer 101 w/ the interns | Houston's Soccer HQ
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Carolina explores the fascinating world of soccer with a detailed explanation from the FOX26 interns. Learn about the game's rules, strategies, and nuances. Additionally, enjoy their thorough recap of the exhilarating Gold Cup Final between the USA and Mexico.

MLS, Texas teams donate $500,000 to Texas flooding relief and recovery

Major League Soccer, FC Dallas, Austin FC and Houston Dynamo FC are the latest professional sports franchises to make a donation to flooding relief and recovery efforts in Texas.

Liverpool soccer player Diogo Jota dead at 28, weeks after winning Premier League and getting married

Liverpool FC player Diogo Jota and his brother died early Thursday in Spain after the Lamborghini they were traveling in crashed near the western city of Zamora, leaving the car in flames, police said.

Batter up! Women's Professional Baseball League announces tryout dates, location

The Women’s Professional Baseball League will hold tryouts Aug. 22–25 in Washington, D.C., with 150 players advancing to its October draft ahead of a planned 2026 launch.

Houston's Soccer HQ Welcomes Houston Dash and Houston Dynamo Leadership
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Join us as Houston Dynamo President of Soccer, Pat Onstad, and Houston Dash President of Women's Soccer, Angela Hucles Mangano, discuss their clubs' impact and how their players are making waves on the national stage.

Houston's Soccer HQ Welcomes Houston Dash and Houston Dynamo Leadership
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Join us as Houston Dynamo President of Soccer, Pat Onstad, and Houston Dash President of Women's Soccer, Angela Hucles Mangano, discuss their clubs' impact and how their players are making waves on the national stage.

D. Wayne Lukas, Triple Crown racehorse trainer, dies at 89

D. Wayne Lukas won 15 Triple Crown races, including six in a row and 20 Breeders' Cup world championships during his accomplished career.