Ivanka Trump's dual roles as senior adviser, first daughter

Ivanka Trump expects to be treated seriously as a senior White House adviser. But when faced with uncomfortable questions about her father's treatment of women, she'd prefer to be viewed as just a daughter. President Donald Trump's elder daughter drew fresh scrutiny Monday for an NBC interview in which she argued that a query to her about the women accusing the president of...

Houston Rockets beat Utah Jazz 96-85 for 13th straight win

James Harden had 26 points and Luc Mbah a Moute scored 15 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter to lift the Houston Rockets to their 13th straight win with a 96-85 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night.

No J.J. Watt Charity Classic softball game for 2018

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt issued the following statement on his Twitter account: The Charity Classic will return next year, as I have taken this year to focus on getting my leg/body ready for the season, the ongoing hurricane recovery efforts & our after-school athletic programs. I appreciate the incredible love & support and can’t wait for next year’s game!

Forrest Whitley apologizes for being suspended by MLB

Houston Astros minor league pitcher Forrest Whitley, one of the top pitching prospects in the country, apologized for being suspended by Major League Baseball in a statement issued through his agent Matt Laird.

Houston Texans release Brian Cushing

The Houston Texans have released inside linebacker Brian Cushing, the team announced on Tuesday. He is the all-time leading tackler for the Texans with 664 total tackles since the team drafted him in the first round (15th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft.

Austin Dillon wins Daytona 500

The No. 3 is No. 1 again at Daytona, on a day, in a race and at a place forever linked with the great Dale Earnhardt.