Houston boxer is newest member of U.S. Olympic boxing team
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Houston Boxer Darius Fulghum is back training at O Athletik with his coach, James Cooper, who is also the facility's co-owner. Fulghum fought his way onto Team USA's squad last week, a huge step towards competing in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, but Darius still has to earn that spot as well.

NCAA sanctions UH over football and volleyball violations

The NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions released its decision on Level II Mitigated violations involving the University of Houston’s football and volleyball programs on Wednesday.  

Alexandria football coach immortalized in ‘Remember the Titans’ dies at 84

Legendary Alexandria high school football coach Herman Boone - who was portrayed by Denzel Washington in the iconic film “Remember the Titans” – has died at 84.

At Army-Navy game, President Trump touts new pro sports option

President Donald Trump used his appearance at the annual Army-Navy football game to pitch to the players an administration policy change that clears the way for athletes at the nation's military academies to play professional sports after they graduate and delay their active-duty service.

10 ex-NFL players charged with defrauding healthcare program

Ten former NFL players have been charged with defrauding the league's health care benefit program, the Justice Department said. Prosecutors allege the players targeted the Gene Upshaw NFL Player Health Reimbursement Account Plan.

NFL has ‘moved on’ from Kaepernick, Roger Goodell says

Any chance free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick had of returning to the NFL has likely passed, according to comments Commissioner Roger Goodell made Wednesday.

Investigation into Astros sign stealing widens to almost 60 witnesses, 76K emails

Former Houston pitcher Mike Fiers sparked the investigation when he told The Athletic last month the Astros had used the camera to steal signs in 2017 during the team's run to its first World Series title.

Houston Rockets invite Lizzo to dance with Clutch City Dancers amid twerking controversy

Singer and rapper Lizzo got up and twerked, revealing a cut out at the back of her short black T-shirt dress, and was shown on the stadium's huge television screens during Sunday night's Lakers game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Rockets are now inviting her to show her moves with the Clutch City Dancers.

MLB's revised drug policy would essentially make weed legal throughout baseball: report

Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players' Association are reportedly in agreement in removing marijuana from the list of banned substances for minor leaguers.

AP source: Yanks land ace Cole on record $324M, 9-year deal

Cole, the biggest prize of the free-agent market, surpassed the $245 million, seven-year contract Stephen Strasburg finalized with the Washington Nationals on Monday for most total money for a pitcher and for his $36 million average annual value.

UFC's Bryce Mitchell offers to beat up politicians for Trump: 'Holler at me bro'

Bryce Mitchell stayed undefeated Saturday picking up a submission victory over Matt Sayles in a featherweight bout at UFC on ESPN 7 in Washington, and then offered his services to President Trump.

Trump to attend Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia Saturday

White House spokesman Judd Deere confirmed Monday on Twitter that the President would be heading to Philadelphia to attend the game for the third time.

NBA denies Rockets' protest after Harden dunk waived off

The league announced Monday that it has denied the Rockets' protest of last Tuesday's game, which the Spurs won 135-133. A successful protest, which is rare, would result in part of the game being replayed.

Megan Rapinoe named 2019 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year

International soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe is exiting this year with a bang after being crowned the 2019 Sportsperson of the Year by Sports Illustrated.