Harlem Globetrotters offer free tickets to furloughed federal employees
HOUSTON (FOX 26) — The Harlem Globetrotters will be playing three games at the Fertitta Center on the University of Houston campus as part of the team's 2019 Fan Powered North American tour and the "Globies" are offering complimentary game tickets to any U.S. government employee currently on furlough.
HOUSTON (FOX 26) — The Harlem Globetrotters will be playing three games at the Fertitta Center on the University of Houston campus as part of the team's 2019 Fan Powered North American tour and the "Globies" are offering complimentary game tickets to any U.S. government employee currently on furlough.
Professional bull rider, 25, dies after being injured at Colorado event
(FOX NEWS) - A professional bull rider died Tuesday night after he suffered injuries during an event at the National Western Stock Show in Colorado. Mason Lowe, 25, was set to compete in the rodeo show at the Denver Coliseum when he was seriously injured, the Professional Bull Riders Association said in a statement. The organization did not provide details of how Lowe was injured.
(FOX NEWS) - A professional bull rider died Tuesday night after he suffered injuries during an event at the National Western Stock Show in Colorado. Mason Lowe, 25, was set to compete in the rodeo show at the Denver Coliseum when he was seriously injured, the Professional Bull Riders Association said in a statement. The organization did not provide details of how Lowe was injured.
UCLA gymnast's floor routine earns perfect 10, goes viral
Her routine is being called "breathtaking," "show stopping," and "poetry in motion." UCLA gymnast Katelyn Ohashi is breaking the internet with the now viral floor routine she performed during a competition on Saturday, which earned her a perfect 10.
Her routine is being called "breathtaking," "show stopping," and "poetry in motion." UCLA gymnast Katelyn Ohashi is breaking the internet with the now viral floor routine she performed during a competition on Saturday, which earned her a perfect 10.
Rockets center Clint Capela to miss at least 4 weeks
HOUSTON (FOX 26) — NBA sources confirm that Houston Rockets center Clint Capela will be out between 4-to-6 weeks with ligament damage in his right thumb.
HOUSTON (FOX 26) — NBA sources confirm that Houston Rockets center Clint Capela will be out between 4-to-6 weeks with ligament damage in his right thumb.
Clint Capela to miss at least 4 weeks
FOX 26 News anchors Jonathan Martin and Kaitlin Monte
FOX 26 News anchors Jonathan Martin and Kaitlin Monte
Homeless man helps NFL player stuck in snow on game day, player gives back
A Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman rewarded a homeless man Saturday who helped the player get his car out of the snow before his game against the Indianapolis Colts.
A Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman rewarded a homeless man Saturday who helped the player get his car out of the snow before his game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Super Bowl MVP quarterbacks from same Austin high school face off
Long before New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles were Super Bowl MVPs, the two were simply Westlake High School Chaparrals in Austin, Texas.
Long before New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles were Super Bowl MVPs, the two were simply Westlake High School Chaparrals in Austin, Texas.
Colin Kaepernick still has strong support from NFL players, survey shows
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is still receiving tremendous support from current NFL players despite not playing a down of football in more than two years.
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is still receiving tremendous support from current NFL players despite not playing a down of football in more than two years.
Denton Guyer soccer team honors fallen player with tournament win
It was an emotional day for the family and teammates of a Denton Guyer school soccer player and his younger brother.
It was an emotional day for the family and teammates of a Denton Guyer school soccer player and his younger brother.
Santa Fe HS coach nominated for award
FOX 26 News photographer Darlene Janik Faires
FOX 26 News photographer Darlene Janik Faires
Lopez brothers return to Taekwondo
SUGAR LAND, Texas (FOX 26) — Steven Lopez, the most decorated athlete in the history of the sport of Taekwondo, won his arbitration case in December 2018 after he was accused of sexual misconduct. His ban from competing by the U.S. Center for Safesport was lifted, allowing Steven to return to the sport in which he won two Olympic gold medals.
SUGAR LAND, Texas (FOX 26) — Steven Lopez, the most decorated athlete in the history of the sport of Taekwondo, won his arbitration case in December 2018 after he was accused of sexual misconduct. His ban from competing by the U.S. Center for Safesport was lifted, allowing Steven to return to the sport in which he won two Olympic gold medals.
Bayou City Buzz - Oscar De La Hoya in Houston
HOUSTON (FOX 26) — Known as "The Golden Boy of Boxing," Oscar De La Hoya has won multiple world titles in six different weight classes and his love for boxing has kept him in the sport as the founder of Golden Boy Promotions, Inc.
HOUSTON (FOX 26) — Known as "The Golden Boy of Boxing," Oscar De La Hoya has won multiple world titles in six different weight classes and his love for boxing has kept him in the sport as the founder of Golden Boy Promotions, Inc.
Lopez brothers return to Taekwondo
FOX 26 Sports Director Mark Berman
FOX 26 Sports Director Mark Berman
Sarah Thomas to become first woman to officiate NFL playoff game
NFL official Sarah Thomas will become the first woman to work an NFL playoff game on Sunday for the Patriots-Chargers matchup in Foxborough, according to Football Zebras.
NFL official Sarah Thomas will become the first woman to work an NFL playoff game on Sunday for the Patriots-Chargers matchup in Foxborough, according to Football Zebras.
Texas Fishing Report
The weekly fishing report as compiled for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for Jan. 9 and also available on the internet at http://www.txfishing.com : CENTRAL AUSTIN: Water lightly stained; 53-58 degrees; 0.88 feet low. Black bass are slow on jigs, Texas rigs and spoons. Sunfish are slow on cut nightcrawlers and corn. Catfish are fair on cut and live baitfish.
The weekly fishing report as compiled for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for Jan. 9 and also available on the internet at http://www.txfishing.com : CENTRAL AUSTIN: Water lightly stained; 53-58 degrees; 0.88 feet low. Black bass are slow on jigs, Texas rigs and spoons. Sunfish are slow on cut nightcrawlers and corn. Catfish are fair on cut and live baitfish.
Milwaukee Bucks beat Harden-led Houston Rockets 116-109
HOUSTON (AP) - Giannis Antetokounmpo had 27 points and a season-high 21 rebounds to help the Milwaukee Bucks withstand a 42-point performance from James Harden and beat the Houston Rockets 116-109 on Wednesday night. In a matchup of the two front-runners for MVP, Harden and his teammates were done in by a shooting slump late in the third quarter that spilled into the fourth and left them down...
HOUSTON (AP) - Giannis Antetokounmpo had 27 points and a season-high 21 rebounds to help the Milwaukee Bucks withstand a 42-point performance from James Harden and beat the Houston Rockets 116-109 on Wednesday night. In a matchup of the two front-runners for MVP, Harden and his teammates were done in by a shooting slump late in the third quarter that spilled into the fourth and left them down...
$13.5 million renovation plan approved for Memorial Park Golf Course
HOUSTON (FOX 26) — Sola Omilabu plays at Memorial Park Golf Course two-to-three times each week for the last thirteen years.
HOUSTON (FOX 26) — Sola Omilabu plays at Memorial Park Golf Course two-to-three times each week for the last thirteen years.
Renovation plan approved for Memorial Park Golf Course
FOX 26 News reporter John Donnelly
FOX 26 News reporter John Donnelly
Arthur Blank sits down with FOX 5's Russ Spencer
These are busy times at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the home to the most popular team in major league soccer and, of course, to the Atlanta Falcons.
These are busy times at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the home to the most popular team in major league soccer and, of course, to the Atlanta Falcons.
Atlanta wins! New Falcons stadium will host Super Bowl
It’s official! The Super Bowl is returning to Atlanta.
It’s official! The Super Bowl is returning to Atlanta.