Houston Texans donate $100K to El Paso victims
In the wake of the mass shooting in El Paso, the Houston Texans are donating $100,000 to benefit the victims of the tragedy.
Houston Astros to extend, upgrade protective netting at Minute Maid Park
The protective netting inside Minute Maid Park will be extended to cover more of the seating area.
NCAA has new rules for agents, leaves some upset
The NCAA has issued new rules for agents.
Kaepernick shares workout video, says he's 'still ready', but denied work
This Wednesday may have been Dwight Clark Day at 49ers’ Training Camp, but former 49er Colin Kaepernick was the center of attention on social media for a workout video he posted saying he’s been denied work in the NFL for 889 days.
Players of Houston Dash stop by The Factor, discuss experiences playing in World Cup 2019
Houston Dash players that played in Women's World Cup 2019 stopped by The Factor to talk about having the opportunity of a lifetime!
Four Astros pitchers combine for no-hitter vs. Mariners
HOUSTON (FOX 26) – Four Astros pitchers combined to throw a no-hitter against the Seattle Mariners, the 12th no-hitter in Houston franchise history.
Bayou City Buzz: Texans Training Camp
The Houston Texans gave fans their first chance this season to get up close and to their favorite players at training camp today and reporter Coco Dominguez was there for it all.
Robot umpire?!
Sugar Land Skeeters are testing out an automated ball-strike call system. FOX 26 reporter Nate Griffin has the scoop.
MLB upholds suspension of Astros' Jake Marisnick
HOUSTON (FOX 26) – Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick must sit out the next two games after losing the appeal of his suspension for a home plate collision with Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy on July 7.
Astros hit 3 homers, beat Cards 6-2; Goldschmidt streak ends
ST. LOUIS (AP) - George Springer led off the game with a home run, Jose Altuve and rookie Yordan Alvarez also connected and the Houston Astros beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 Sunday.
US expands women's basketball training and will pay players
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi want their USA Basketball legacy to be more than just winning medals.
JJ Watt takes the field as Houston Texans open 2019 training camp
Despite being listed on the “Physically Unable to Perform” (PUP) list earlier in the week, Houston Texans star J.J. Watt was on the field practicing as the team opened up 2019 training camp at NRG Park.
Boxer dies after suffering brain injury in ring at MGM National Harbor
Boxer Maxim Dadashev has died after suffering a brain injury in a fight in Maryland. He was 28.
Adorable photo of boy without forearm bonding with Orlando soccer player goes viral
This is the sweetest thing you will see all day. Guaranteed.
Simone Biles takes gold medal at US Classic gymnastics
Simone Biles had a lot to feel good about, even with some rare missteps that were quickly forgotten in her latest climb atop another podium.
Algeria wins African Cup title, beats Mane's Senegal 1-0
CAIRO (AP) - Algeria won the African Cup of Nations for the first time in nearly three decades on Friday, beating Senegal 1-0 in the final with a deflected goal in the opening seconds by striker Baghdad Bounedjah. Bounedjah's shot on Algeria's first attack deflected off Senegal defender Salif Sane and looped over goalkeeper Alfred Gomis at Cairo International Stadium.
Ex-Giants offensive lineman dies of heat stroke
Officials say former New York Giants offensive lineman Mitch Petrus has died in Arkansas of apparent heat stroke. He was 32.
James Harden joins ownership group of Houston Dynamo & Houston Dash
According to NBA sources Houston Rockets superstar James Harden has joined the ownership group of the Houston Dynamo and Houston Dash franchises.
Boxing great Pernell 'Sweet Pea' Whitaker killed after being hit by car
Retired boxer Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker, who held world titles at four weight classes, has been killed after being hit by a car, Virginia Beach police said Monday.
Former University of Houston star D.J. Hayden holds free camp for local kids
HOUSTON (FOX 26) – Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback D.J. Hayden – an Elkins High School alum and former University of Houston star – held a free football camp for kids Saturday at UH’s TDECU Stadium.