Justin Verlander gets extension from the Astros

Seven-time All-Star pitcher Justin Verlander has reached an agreement with the Astros on a two-year contract extension worth $66 million, according to MLB sources.

Houston Cougars win NCAA Midwest 1st round, advance

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — It's beginning to look like old times for Houston in the NCAA Tournament.

Rice loses 58-54 in OT to Marquette, eliminated from women's NCAA tournament

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - When Marquette was down by nine points with less than three minutes remaining in the fourth quarter against Rice in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, Natisha Hiedeman had just one message for her team. "We're not losing this game," the senior barked at her teammates. The experienced Golden Eagles turned things around after that,...

Harden ties career best score with 61 points to lead Rockets over Spurs

HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden matched his career high with 61 points, including 27 in the first quarter, to lead the Houston Rockets to a 111-105 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.

Texas Fishing Report

The weekly fishing report as compiled for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for March 20 and also available on the internet at http://www.txfishing.com : CENTRAL AUSTIN: Water lightly stained; 54-63 degrees; 0.76 feet low. Black bass are slow on Texas rigs. Sunfish are slow. Catfish are fair on cut or live baitfish and nightcrawlers.

March Madness: NCAA Tournament primed to top itself again

The NCAA Tournament somehow seems to be getting better every year, almost as if each bracket is extending from the previous one.

Bucs become 1st NFL team with 2 female coaches on staff

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have hired Maral Javadifar and Lori Locust as assistant coaches, becoming the first NFL team with two female coaches on their staff.

Pin Oak Charity Horse Show begins on March 20

KATY, Texas (FOX 26) — Not only is March 20 the first day of the spring season but it is also the first day of the 2019 Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, which ends on April 7.

Astros reach $100 million deal with Alex Bregman

The Houston Astros reached a contract agreement with All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman on a six-year deal worth $100 million, according to Major League Baseball sources.

Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals to visit White House on Monday, source says

Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals will get a chance to celebrate their Stanley Cup championship with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday.

Patriots owner Kraft offered plea deal in prostitution case

Florida prosecutors have offered a plea deal to New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and other men charged with paying for illicit sex at a massage parlor.

Pluckers opening up inside Minute Maid Park

Houston Astros lovers, get ready for some finger-lickin' grub at Minute Maid Park!

NFL suspends Browns' Kareem Hunt 8 games for 'altercations'

The NFL has suspended Browns running back Kareem Hunt for eight games after a video showed him kicking a woman and he was later involved in a fight at a resort.

Hollywood actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin indicted in college admissions bribery case

Hollywood actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin were charged along with at least 40 other people Tuesday in a scheme in which wealthy parents bribed college coaches and insiders at testing centers to help get their children into some of the most elite schools in the country, prosecutors said.