NASCAR's Kyle Larson fired after sponsors walk over N-word slur

As sponsor after sponsor dropped Kyle Larson after he used a racial slur during a live-streamed virtual race, his NASCAR team owner was backed into a corner.

Former Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson dies in car crash in Alabama

Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson died in a car crash in Alabama Sunday night, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook donates 650 computers for Houston-area students

Houston Rockets' star Russell Westbrook is donating 650 computers to Houston-area students who are affected by the school closures as a result of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.

Daniel Ewing
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Nat Griffin talks one on one with former NBA, Duke, Willowridge star Daniel Ewing.

XFL suspends operations, lays employees off amid coronavirus epidemic

The XFL’s future appeared to be in doubt as COO Jeffrey Pollock said in a Friday conference call that all employees had been laid off, according to multiple reports.

Texans acquire WR Brandin Cooks from LA Rams

Weeks after trading away DeAndre Hopkins, the Houston Texans acquired wide receiver Brandin Cooks from the Los Angeles Rams.

Astros' players collaborate to help Houston during COVID-19 pandemic

Through the organization, Athletes and Causes and their Project Frontline, Joe, Allie, Lance, and Kara contributed to the efforts to distribute 300-500 meals to the medical staff at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital in Houston Tuesday, with the food provided by the Berg Hospitality Group, which includes B & B Butchers & Restaurant.

2020 Houston Open moved to November 2-8 weekend

The move was made to accommodate the rescheduling of the 2020 Masters, which will now be Nov. 9-15, when the Houston Open was originally scheduled to be.

Former UH star expected to go in first round of NFL Draft

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s NFL Draft will take place as scheduled April 23-25, but without players and fans.

Phone interview with the Naismith DPOY DiDi Richards
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Baylor?s DiDi Richards, from Cy Ranch High School, has been named Naismith Defensive Player of the Year. Unfortunately, due to the Coronavirus, all sports were cut short. The Baylor Women?s team finished number 3 in the nation with a 28-2 record and possible shot at the title under Head Coach, Kim Mulkey. We spoke with DiDi about the honor and a season cut short.