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.

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.

Secret brand deodorant donates $529,000 to US women's soccer team

Procter & Gamble, a sponsor of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team, is now supporting its members' fight for equal pay.

J.J. Watt says he's going to 'miss' Chris Paul, says he was the first to donate to Harvey fundraiser

While James Harden will be reunited with former MVP guard Russell Westbrook following the announcement of Chris Paul being traded to Oklahoma City Thunder, it looks like Houston Texans' J.J. Watt is going to miss Paul.

Rockets trade Chris Paul to acquire Russell Westbrook from Oklahoma City Thunder

The Houston Rockets have acquired former MVP guard Russell Westbrook from the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Chris Paul and future draft picks team owner Tilman Fertitta confirms to FOX 26 Sports. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski first reported the trade.

Astros' Jake Marisnick to appeal suspension for collision with Angels' Jonathan Lucroy

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick will appeal the two-game suspension and undisclosed fine he received from MLB stemming from his collision with Los Angeles Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy, MLBPA communications director Chris Dahl says.

World Cup champions and their fans celebrate in New York

Members of the U.S. women's soccer team waved from floats as fans cheered during a victory parade up the Canyon of Heroes in Lower Manhattan Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Women's World Cup Victory Parade

Members of the U.S. women's soccer team waved from floats as fans cheered during a victory parade up the Canyon of Heroes in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday. Click HERE for more coverage of the parade.

AL holds off NL for 4-3 win in All-Star Game

Justin Verlander, Shane Bieber and the American League pitchers plugged power back into the mound.