American gold medalist kneels during national anthem at Pan Am Games

Two Americans used their medal-winning moments at the Pan American Games to draw attention to social issues back home that they feel are spiraling out of control.

Simone Biles makes history with balance beam dismount at US women's gymnastics championship

Simone Biles — the five-time Olympic medalist who's described as the greatest gymnast of her generation — made history on Friday with a spectacular beam dismount at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships.

White Sox, Yankees to play at 'Field of Dreams' in 2020

The Chicago White Sox will play a game against the New York Yankees next August at the site in Iowa where the movie "Field of Dreams" was filmed.

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.

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. 

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?!
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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.

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.