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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Procter & Gamble, a sponsor of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team, is now supporting its members' fight for equal pay.
Former UH star D.J. Hayden holds free camp for local kids
What Just Happened??! With Fred Savage
What Just Happened??! With Fred Savage
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Justin Verlander, Shane Bieber and the American League pitchers plugged power back into the mound.
Houston Dash forward Nichelle Prince to miss remainder of season after knee surgery
Houston Dash forward Nichelle Prince will miss the remainder of the 2019 NWSL season with a right knee injury, the team announced Tuesday.
Houston Dash forward Nichelle Prince will miss the remainder of the 2019 NWSL season with a right knee injury, the team announced Tuesday.
USA vs Netherlands: Women's World Cup final garners larger audience than 2018 men's World Cup final
The 2019 Women's World Cup final, which featured the U.S. defeating the Netherlands 2-0 on Sunday, brought in more viewers than the 2018 men's World Cup final.
The 2019 Women's World Cup final, which featured the U.S. defeating the Netherlands 2-0 on Sunday, brought in more viewers than the 2018 men's World Cup final.
NYC to host ticker-tape parade honoring Women's World Cup winners
New York City will hold a ticker-tape parade to celebrate the United States women’s national soccer team’s victory in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
New York City will hold a ticker-tape parade to celebrate the United States women’s national soccer team’s victory in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Astros' Verlander named All-Star Game starting pitcher for American League
CLEVELAND (FOX 26) – For the second time in his Hall of Fame worthy career – and the first time as a member of the Houston Astros – pitcher Justin Verlander will start for the American League in the All-Star Game. Los Angeles Dodgers hurler Hyun-Jin Ryu will start for the National League.
CLEVELAND (FOX 26) – For the second time in his Hall of Fame worthy career – and the first time as a member of the Houston Astros – pitcher Justin Verlander will start for the American League in the All-Star Game. Los Angeles Dodgers hurler Hyun-Jin Ryu will start for the National League.
Astros? Verlander named All-Star Game starting pitcher for American League
Astros? Verlander named All-Star Game starting pitcher for American League
Astros? Verlander named All-Star Game starting pitcher for American League
Gauff loses at Wimbledon, while Williams wins again
Coco Gauff's Wimbledon run is over. The 15-year-old American lost to former No. 1 Simona Halep 6-3, 6-3 in the fourth round.
Coco Gauff's Wimbledon run is over. The 15-year-old American lost to former No. 1 Simona Halep 6-3, 6-3 in the fourth round.
Trump, putting aside Rapinoe's attack, congratulates women's soccer team on World Cup win
President Trump unequivocally congratulated the United States women's soccer team after its repeat World Cup win on Sunday -- putting aside, at least for the moment, the firestorm surrounding star forward Megan Rapinoe's vow never to visit the White House.
President Trump unequivocally congratulated the United States women's soccer team after its repeat World Cup win on Sunday -- putting aside, at least for the moment, the firestorm surrounding star forward Megan Rapinoe's vow never to visit the White House.