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NCAA Tournament 2021: How to win $1,000 on the Final Four for free

April 2, 2021 4:10pm CDT

Baylor vs. Houston. Gonzaga vs. UCLA. It's all on the line, and you can win big yourself absolutely for free. Here's how.

NFL planning to remove COVID-19 restrictions for vaccinated personnel

March 31, 2021 8:33pm CDT

The NFL has plans to eliminate some restrictions from its current COVID-19 protocols for vaccinated players, coaches and personnel.

Public comment heard on Texas bill banning transgender athletes in high school, college

March 31, 2021 6:55pm CDT

Critics label the proposed restriction dangerously discriminatory and a deeply flawed solution for a "non-existent problem." Supporters of the bill contend the measure preserves fairness and physical safety,

Cleveland Indians not allowing headdresses, painted faces at games

March 31, 2021 1:52pm CDT

The Cleveland Indians said they will not permit fans inside Progressive Field wearing Native American headdresses or face paint during the 2021 season.

Former college athletes score high court's sympathies in case against NCAA

March 31, 2021 1:15pm CDT

The Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed ready to give college athletes a win in a dispute with the NCAA over rules limiting their education-related compensation.

NFL approves 17-game regular season beginning in 2021

March 30, 2021 1:55pm CDT

NFL owners voted Tuesday to increase the regular season from 16 games to 17 starting in 2021.

Houston tops Oregon State, reaches 1st Final Four since '84

March 29, 2021 8:54pm CDT

Houston overcame a blown 17-point lead to hold off Oregon State 67-61 on Monday night in the NCAA Tournament, reaching the Final Four for the first time in 37 years.

University of Houston making a play for the Final Four

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University of Houston making a play for the Final Four

March 29, 2021 7:33pm CDT

What a treat to be elite! The University of Houston men's basketball team has made it to the Elite 8, and Gallery Furniture owner "Mattress Mack" is making a record-breaking bet in their favor!

NFL to announce 17-game schedule for 2021 season this week: report

March 28, 2021 2:42pm CDT

Washington Post said NFL owners will vote on the new schedule this Tuesday and Wednesday.

Houston locks in on defense, beats Syracuse 62-46 in NCAAs

March 28, 2021 9:46am CDT

The University of Houston returns to the Elite 8 for the first time since the days of Phi Slamma Jama!

Texans promote Grissom to team president

March 24, 2021 2:46pm CDT

The Houston Texans have promoted Greg Grissom to team president. The Texans announced his promotion on Wednesday. He previously worked as senior vice president of corporate development.

Houston Astros single-game tickets for April dates go on sale Wednesday morning

March 23, 2021 5:44pm CDT

Hey Astros fans, single-game tickets are going on sale on Wednesday morning for all April game dates.

NFL picks Cleveland to host 2021 draft with COVID-19 protocols still in play

March 22, 2021 1:51pm CDT

The NFL announced Monday that the 86th annual draft will take place at multiple venues in downtown Cleveland between April 29 and May 1.

Lakers legend Elgin Baylor dead at 86

March 22, 2021 1:38pm CDT

Lakers legend Elgin Baylor has died, the organization announced Monday. He was 86 years old.

2021 March Madness: Second-round matchups kick off the week

March 22, 2021 8:10am CDT

The second-round matchups start with a lunchtime game between Oregon and Iowa and conclude with a game between USC and Kansas that should wrap up after midnight in the east.