Houston Astros clinch 2018 postseason berth

With the Houston Astros defeating the Los Angeles Angels 11-3 on Friday night, the club has officially clinched a 2018 Postseason berth.

Texas Rangers fire manager Jeff Banister

The Texas Rangers fired manager Jeff Banister on Friday after the team stumbled to its first consecutive losing records in 10 years following AL West titles in each of his first two seasons.

Round Rock Express officially named as Houston Astros Triple-A club

The Round Rock Express and Houston Astros announced on Thursday that the teams have reached a four-year agreement that will return the Astros Triple-A club to Round Rock.

Harvard black culture awards to honor Kaepernick

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick and comedian Dave Chappelle are among eight people being honored by Harvard University for their contributions to black history and culture, the university announced Thursday.

Bayou City Buzz - Deshaun Watson responds to racist post

Just a few days after the Onalaska Independent School District superintendent Lynn Redden posted a comment on his Facebook account about Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson that many people consider racist, team members, including Watson himself, reacted to the comment during a post-practice news conference on Wednesday. 

North and South Korea to plan bid for 2032 Olympics

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in said in a statement Wednesday that the countries planned to jointly bid for the 2032 Summer Olympics.

Michael Jordan donates $2 million to Florence relief and recovery

Hornets Chairman Michael Jordan is donating $2 million to organizations aiding in the relief and recovery efforts, as part of the Hornets' ongoing effort to assist residents who have suffered due to the devastation caused by Florence. 

Super Bowl bid jeopardized by religious freedom bill

Any bid by Atlanta to host a future Super Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium could be in serious jeopardy if Governor Nathan Deal signs the so-called religious freedom bill.

Bayou City Buzz - DJ Reader's Ultimate Tailgate Party

Even on his day off, Houston Texans nose tackle D.J. Reader is all about the fans as he took part in the Ultimate Tailgate Party at Your Pie in downtown Houston with beer from St. Arnold Brewing Company and a meet-and-greet opportunity for fans.

Drifter charged in stabbing death of champion golfer in Iowa

AMES, Iowa (AP) - A homeless man attacked and killed a top amateur golfer from Spain who was playing a round near her university campus in central Iowa, leaving her body in a pond on the course, police said Tuesday. Collin Daniel Richards, 22, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Celia Barquin Arozamena, a student at Iowa State University.

Tennessee Titans beat Houston Texans 20-17

Ryan Succop kicked a 31-yard field goal with 1:00 left, and the battered Tennessee Titans held off the Houston Texans 20-17 on Sunday to give Mike Vrabel his first victory as an NFL head coach.

UGA students: ‘Pray 4 Carolina'

Sanford Stadium was a sea of red and black Saturday as the Bulldogs hosted Middle Tennessee. Despite the good football weather in Georgia, the Dawgs had their neighbors to east on their mind.

Cougars face Red Raiders in Lubbock

Houston coach Major Applewhite knows what to expect against Texas Tech after facing the Red Raiders as a player, assistant coach and a head coach over the past two decades.

Oscar De La Hoya says he's 'very seriously' considering presidential run

(FOX NEWS) - Former boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya said Monday that he’s considering adding another title to his collection: leader of the free world. "I am actually very, very serious and I strongly feel that if a Kanye West can do it and announce and maybe tease the world that he would maybe one day wanna run for president, why not me," the fighter-turned-promoter said...

2 players kneel during anthem on NFL opening Sunday, Kaepernick tweets thanks

Dolphins teammates Kenny Stills and Albert Wilson were the only two players to kneel during the national anthem on the NFL's opening Sunday, and Kaepernick, who is no longer welcome on an NFL sideline, made sure to offer his thanks to them via social media.