Russia faces beer shortages as World Cup fans drink the taps dry

Russia is known for its vodka, but fans at the 2018 FIFA World Cup are drinking a different type of adult beverage: beer. And they’re drinking so much of it that restaurants and bars around Moscow are running dry.

One week in: Top moments of the 2018 FIFA World Cup so far

Only a week into the 2018 FIFA World Cup and big moments have sent fans across the globe into a whirlwind of emotion.

Texas Fishing Report

The weekly fishing report as compiled for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for June 20 and also available on the internet at http://www.txfishing.com CENTRAL AUSTIN: Water stained; 81-86 degrees; 0.86 feet low. Black bass are good on topwaters early, later switching to jigs, Texas rigs and flukes. Sunfish are good on cut nightcrawlers. Catfish are good on live bait and nightcrawlers.

Barry Trotz steps down as Washington Capitals head coach

Barry Trotz abruptly stepped down as coach of the Washington Capitals on Monday after failing to agree to terms on a new contract, leaving the newly minted Stanley Cup champions without a coach with the draft coming up later this week and free agency opening next month.

Astros GM Luhnow given extension through 2023

The Houston Astros have extended the contract of general manager Jeff Luhnow through the 2023 season and added president of baseball operations to his title.

Houston Astros beat Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 for 12th straight win

Alex Bregman hit a game-ending two-run double with one out in the ninth inning and the Houston Astros beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 Tuesday night to match a franchise record with their 12th straight win.

State Champion Elsik High School soccer team's diversity reflects World Cup

The World Cup showcases players from more than two dozen different countries. That diversity is represented in several of our local schools, but perhaps nowhere more than at Alief Elsik High School.  

Mexican soccer fans' celebration trigger earthquake sensors

MEXICO CITY (AP) - Thousands of exuberant Mexican soccer fans took to the streets Sunday to cheer their national team's long-shot win against Germany in Mexico's first match of the 2018 World Cup soccer tournament.

Rice is hiring Tennessee Tech's Matt Bragga as baseball coach

Matt Bragga, head coach at Tennessee Tech, has been named the next head coach at Rice, Director of Athletics Joe Karlgaard announced Friday afternoon.

D-backs pitcher credits Trump with helping him meet his wife

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Clay Buchholz may keep his support for President Trump quiet, but he has a lot to thank him for. Buchholz, 33, revealed Wednesday that he credits Trump for giving him the opportunity to meet the woman he would eventually marry and have three children with.

Benardrick McKinney signs contract extension with Houston Texans

The Houston Texans signed fourth-year ILB Benardrick McKinney to a contract extension. While the team did not disclose the terms of the contract, FOX 26 Sports Director Mark Berman is reporting that McKinney has signed a five-year extension worth $50 million with $21 million guaranteed. 

Plenty of run support for Verlander as Astros win over 7-3 Athletics

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Houston ace Justin Verlander made two mistakes, both resulting in home runs. The way the Astros are swinging the bats these days, it hardly mattered. Verlander pitched five-hit ball over seven innings and the Astros jumped out to another early lead, beating the Oakland Athletics 7-3 Thursday for their eighth straight win.