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. 

More than 400,000 sign petition to remove Michael Vick as honorary Pro Bowl captain

A petition calling for the NFL to remove Michael Vick as an honorary 2020 Pro Bowl captain has generated hundreds of thousands of signatures due to his history of animal abuse.

No. 2 Ohio State rallies for 3rd straight Big Ten title

No. 2 Ohio State sealed its first playoff trip in three years by shutting out No. 10 Wisconsin in the second half in a 34-21 victory Saturday night in the Big Ten championship game.

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve visits 100-year-old fan for her birthday
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Houston Astros player Jose Altuve stopped by senior living community Buckner Parkway Place where he surprised Shirley Clark on her 100th birthday! Clark says she's not only a huge Astros fan, but she's had been a missionary for more than 30 years in Venezuela, Altuve's home country.

Super Bowl champ raising money for new church shuttle bus

James Ihedigbo launched the fundraising campaign two days ago on his birthday and has already raised more than $25,000. Ihedigbo needs to raise a total of $60,000 to purchase the new bus and personalize it for the church.  

Yankees set to offer record-setting deal to Gerrit Cole: Sources

New York and the Los Angeles Angels, a team that has also had their eye on 29-year-old Gerrit Cole, are preparing for a bidding war that executives expect will reach well beyond $250 million, sources told ESPN. 

Houston Rockets file protest with NBA over Harden's dunk

The Rockets have filed a protest with the NBA for Tuesday night's loss to the Spurs. The protest comes after James Harden's dunk went in, but officials say it didn't.

Houston Astros trade outfielder Marisnick to New York Mets

The Houston Astros acquired two minor league prospects in a trade with that deals Jake Marisnick away to the New York Mets.

49ers broadcaster who said Ravens' Lamar Jackson helped by 'dark skin with a dark football' is suspended

The San Francisco 49ers suspended radio host Tim Ryan for saying on a Bay Area sports talk show that Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is great at faking handoffs because of his “dark skin with a dark football.”

Houston Dynamo announces 2019 club award winners

The Houston Dynamo announced their 2019 season club award winners today with defender Matias Vera earning Most Valuable Player and Newcomer of the Year honors. 

Thursday Night Football on FOX: Cowboys at Bears

The showdown between the Dallas Cowboys and the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football on FOX is truly a double-edged sword. 

Crew chief says James Harden's dunk should have counted

The crew chief says James Harden's dunk in the fourth quarter that was waived off should have counted, but the team did not challenge the call in time.

Panthers fire Ron Rivera after 9 seasons

After nine seasons Ron Rivera is no longer with the Carolina Panthers, the organization announced on Tuesday. 

Watson throws 3 TDs, catches another; Texans top Patriots 28-22

Deshaun Watson threw three touchdown passes and had the first TD reception of his career, and the Houston Texans frustrated Tom Brady in a 28-22 victory over the New England Patriots.

Brooks leads No. 7 Oklahoma past No. 21 Oklahoma State

Kennedy Brooks rushed for 160 yards and a touchdown to help No. 7 Oklahoma beat No. 21 Oklahoma State 34-16 on Saturday night.

San Francisco 49ers' Richard Sherman pays off $27G in school lunch debt

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman kicked off the holiday season by helping middle school students who've had some trouble paying for meals at school.

Seattle Seahawks star Bobby Wagner discreetly picks up Thanksgiving grocery tab for families

He may not be a fan of Thanksgiving cuisine, but Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner did not allow that to hold him back from making a difference for a handful of Seattle families before the holiday.