Wayne Huizenga, who built his fortune from Blockbuster, waste management, dies at 80
H. Wayne Huizenga, who built a business empire that included Blockbuster Entertainment, AutoNation and three professional sports franchises, has died. He was 80.
WATCH: Michigan Wolverines rout Texas A&M 99-72 in Sweet 16 and advance to the Elite Eight
After reaching the NCAA Tournament's round of 16 with an improbable buzzer-beater, Michigan shot 62 percent from the floor and routed Texas A&M 99-72 in the West Region semifinals on Thursday night to reach the Elite Eight for the third time in six years.
Gordon leads Houston Rockets past Detroit Pistons 100-96 in overtime
James Harden scored 21 points, including 10 of Houston's 12 points in overtime, to shake off a tough four quarters and lift the Rockets to a 100-96 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night. Eric Gordon added 22 points for Houston on a night Chris Paul sat out with a sore left hamstring.
Dash serve as role models as US goes through change
As the women's empowerment movement takes hold, opening day and the season takes on a new meaning for the Houston Dash.
The Houston Dash serve as pioneers and role models for women and girls in Houston
The Houston Dash serve as pioneers and role models for women and girls in Houston
England weak in key areas as World Cup approaches
With less than three months to go, at least half of England's starting lineup for its opening match of the World Cup remains uncertain. It makes the upcoming friendlies against Netherlands and Italy pivotal for England coach Gareth Southgate - and also for a slew of players who might otherwise have viewed the matches as a distraction amid a crucial stage of the season at club level.
Houston Rockets beat Portland Trail Blazers on the road 115-111
Backcourt buddies James Harden and Chris Paul combined for 64 points to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 115 - 111.
United States men's soccer team fails to qualify for World Cup for first time since 1986
Twenty-eight years after one of the United States' most important victories came in stunning fashion at Trinidad to end a four-decade World Cup absence, the Americans' chances for the 2018 tournament in Russia ended on this island nation off the coast of Venezuela.
Women accuse US Soccer Federation of wage discrimination
Five stars from the World Cup-winning U.S. women's national team have accused the U.S. Soccer Federation of wage discrimination in an action filed with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
3-nation unified bid to host 2026 FIFA World Cup
CONCACAF member nations the United States, Canada and Mexico declared their intention to submit formally a unified bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Bayou City Buzz - 'Captain' Deshaun Watson
FOX 26 The News Edge anchor Kaitlin Monte and CoCo Dominguez
That Kid's Got Game: 9-year-old 'Evel Knievel' from San Mateo
Move over Evil Knievel. That's because AJ Stuntz is in town. The 9-year-old San Mateo 4th grader (whose real name is AJ Heinckemy) is a force to be reckoned with on his motorcycle.
Harden scores 34 as Rockets hold off Timberwolves 129-120
James Harden had 34 points and 12 assists, and Houston held off a fourth-quarter rally to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 129-120 on Sunday night for the Rockets' 26th win in 28 games.
UH player react to heartbreaking loss
The Houston Cougars run in the NCAA Tournament, and with it, their season, is over. With less than four seconds to play, Devin Davis stepped to the line for a pair of free throws. One would all but insure overtime. Two would ice the game. Instead Davis missed both.
UH players react to loss
UH players react to loss
Top-seeded Xavier advances with 102-83 win over Texas Southern
The Xavier Musketeers looked every bit like a No. 1 seed their first time around in the role at an NCAA Tournament. J.P. Macura scored 18 of his career-high 29 points in the first half, and Xavier routed No. 16 seed Texas Southern 102-83 Friday night in their tournament opener in the West Region. The Musketeers (29-5) will play either No. 9 seed Florida State or eighth-seeded Missouri on Sunday...
UMBC knocks off Virginia in NCAA Tournament, becoming first No. 16 to defeat No. 1 in history
Senior guard Jairus Lyles scored 28 points, and the University of Maryland-Baltimore County pulled off the most shocking upset in NCAA Tournament history, defeating Virginia 74-54 on Friday night to become the first No. 16 seed ever to beat a No. 1 seed.
Safety Tyrann Mathieu signs with Houston Texans
The "Honey Badger" is returning to the Gulf Coast after signing as a free agent with the Houston Texans. The Arizona Cardinals released safety Tyrann Mathieu on Wednesday after the two sides couldn't rework his contract.
MLB.com reports Jose Altuve close to signing extension with Astros
Houston Astros MVP second baseman Jose Altuve is close to signing a five-year extension with the team worth $150 million that begins in 2020, MLB.com first reported. FOX 26 Sports has confirmed the Astros and Altuve are close to having a deal done on a five-year extension worth around $150 million. Counting the 2018 season, the contract will tie Altuve to the Astros for...
James Harden leads Rockets over Clippers 101-96
James Harden scored 24 points, Eric Gordon added 23 and the Houston Rockets outlasted the Los Angeles Clippers for a 101-96 victory on Thursday night.