Former Houston Astros outfielder Rusty Staub dies at age 73
Rusty Staub, the orange-haired outfielder who became a huge hit with baseball fans in two countries during an All-Star career that spanned 23 major league seasons, died Thursday. He was 73.
Rusty Staub, the orange-haired outfielder who became a huge hit with baseball fans in two countries during an All-Star career that spanned 23 major league seasons, died Thursday. He was 73.
Ex-TCU QB Trevone Boykin arrested for alleged assault of girlfriend
Mansfield police arrested former TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin on Wednesday in connection with an alleged domestic violence incident involving his girlfriend.
Mansfield police arrested former TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin on Wednesday in connection with an alleged domestic violence incident involving his girlfriend.
Rudy Tomjanovich was not elected into the Hall of Fame
Former Houston Rockets coach Rudy Tomjanovich told FOX 26 Sports he was informed by a representative of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame that he was not elected into the Hall this year.
Former Houston Rockets coach Rudy Tomjanovich told FOX 26 Sports he was informed by a representative of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame that he was not elected into the Hall this year.
Dynamo coach and general manager signed through 2020
The Houston Dynamo extended the contract of head coach Wilmer Cabrera and signed vice president/general manager Matt Jordan to a new deal.
The Houston Dynamo extended the contract of head coach Wilmer Cabrera and signed vice president/general manager Matt Jordan to a new deal.
Former Giants linebacker Widmer declines Montana Football Hall of Fame
Former New York Giants linebacker and Montana State star Corey Widmer has declined his nomination to the Montana Football Hall of Fame, saying the sport "destroyed my life."
Former New York Giants linebacker and Montana State star Corey Widmer has declined his nomination to the Montana Football Hall of Fame, saying the sport "destroyed my life."
Rockets defeat Bulls 118-86, extend win streak to ten games
Eric Gordon scored 31 points and tied a career high with eight 3-pointers on a night James Harden sat out to rest, and the Houston Rockets got their 10th straight win with a 118-86 rout of the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night.
Eric Gordon scored 31 points and tied a career high with eight 3-pointers on a night James Harden sat out to rest, and the Houston Rockets got their 10th straight win with a 118-86 rout of the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night.
Former Saints cheerleader files gender discrimination complaint
A Sarasota woman says there are two sets of rules when it comes to team policy with the New Orleans Saints: One for cheerleaders, and one for football players. And, she says, the inequality is why she was fired.
A Sarasota woman says there are two sets of rules when it comes to team policy with the New Orleans Saints: One for cheerleaders, and one for football players. And, she says, the inequality is why she was fired.
White Sox rehire man who wrongly spent decades in prison
The Chicago White Sox have welcomed back a former groundskeeper who spent 23 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit.
The Chicago White Sox have welcomed back a former groundskeeper who spent 23 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit.
Ex-MLB star Albert Belle accused of indecent exposure, DUI
Former Major League Baseball star Albert Belle was arrested on charges of indecent exposure and DUI at Phoenix Rising Stadium in Scottsdale over the weekend.
Former Major League Baseball star Albert Belle was arrested on charges of indecent exposure and DUI at Phoenix Rising Stadium in Scottsdale over the weekend.
NFL star Michael Bennett indicted for injury to elderly woman at Super Bowl LI
"Honestly, I don't think there's a tight end in the NFL that can block me," said Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Michael Bennett. He obviously thinks highly of himself, but the leader of the Houston Police Department is not that impressed with the NFL star.
"Honestly, I don't think there's a tight end in the NFL that can block me," said Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Michael Bennett. He obviously thinks highly of himself, but the leader of the Houston Police Department is not that impressed with the NFL star.
Rockets beat Hawks 118-99 for 60th win
James Harden had a triple-double with 18 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds in three quarters and the Houston Rockets rolled to their 60th victory, beating the Atlanta Hawks 118-99 on Sunday night.
James Harden had a triple-double with 18 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds in three quarters and the Houston Rockets rolled to their 60th victory, beating the Atlanta Hawks 118-99 on Sunday night.
FIFA urges Russia to hasten work on delayed World Cup arena
FIFA has urged Russia to speed up World Cup preparations at a stadium which needs "a huge amount of work" to be ready on time. With less than three months to go until the World Cup, the 45,000-seat Samara Arena is the only one of 12 stadiums which doesn't yet have a pitch installed.
FIFA has urged Russia to speed up World Cup preparations at a stadium which needs "a huge amount of work" to be ready on time. With less than three months to go until the World Cup, the 45,000-seat Samara Arena is the only one of 12 stadiums which doesn't yet have a pitch installed.
Injuries leave host Russia limping ahead of World Cup
With less than three months to go until the World Cup in Russia, the host nation's players are dropping like flies. A spate of knee injuries this year has left the Russians hurrying to find cover at the back and trying to replace a key attacking threat.
With less than three months to go until the World Cup in Russia, the host nation's players are dropping like flies. A spate of knee injuries this year has left the Russians hurrying to find cover at the back and trying to replace a key attacking threat.
Mexico has to solve 2 major questions before the World Cup
Eighty-seven days before taking on Germany in its first match of Russia 2018, Mexico appears to have only two major lingering questions for the final 23-man roster that will try to reach the quarterfinals for the first time in a tournament away from home. Is veteran defender Rafael Marquez going to be called? And if Giovani Dos Santos' lackluster performances put his spot in jeopardy?
Eighty-seven days before taking on Germany in its first match of Russia 2018, Mexico appears to have only two major lingering questions for the final 23-man roster that will try to reach the quarterfinals for the first time in a tournament away from home. Is veteran defender Rafael Marquez going to be called? And if Giovani Dos Santos' lackluster performances put his spot in jeopardy?
Houston City Hall honors Houston Dash World Cup champions
On Tuesday, the Houston Dash World Cup champion trio of Carli Lloyd, Meghan Klingenberg, and Morgan Brian were honored with proclamations from the city in the City Council chambers.
On Tuesday, the Houston Dash World Cup champion trio of Carli Lloyd, Meghan Klingenberg, and Morgan Brian were honored with proclamations from the city in the City Council chambers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
The Houston Dash serve as pioneers and role models for women and girls in Houston