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!

Kevin Durant donating $10 million to Prince George's County students' education

NBA superstar Kevin Durant is giving back to his hometown, with a $10 million donation to help students in Prince George’s County go to college.

Vikings Foundation sends thank you note, confetti to Eagles fans who donated

The Minnesota Vikings are thanking Philadelphia Eagles fans who made donations to their foundation as a way of making up for the unruly behavior of fellow fans ahead of two teams' NFC Championship matchup.

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.

Mavericks owner Mark Cuban admits telling players to tank rest of season

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban admitted that his team is tanking and he told his players it would be better if they kept losing games the rest of the season.

Pride from LGBT community when Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy kisses boyfriend

Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy finished in 12th place in the men's ski slopestyle final. But that didn't matter at all to his adoring fans who cheered the him kissing his boyfriend, Matt Wilkas, on Sunday at the bottom of the run.

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.

Texans will release linebacker Brian Cushing

Linebacker Brian Cushing, the 2009 Associated Press Defensive Rookie of the Year, has been told by the Texans he will not return to the team in 2018.

Tomjanovich named finalist for Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

Former Houston Rockets player and head coach Rudy Tomjanovich has been named as a finalist for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for his coaching career. 

Rockets 10-game winning streak should make fans believe

At 44-13, the Houston Rockets own the NBA's best record. They've survived a slew of injuries to get to this point. They can clinch the top seed in the Western Conference in the final 25 games.

Harden helps Rockets to 10th straight win, 100-91 over Kings

James Harden had 28 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, and the Houston Rockets fought off a late rally to get their 10th straight win, 100-91 over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.

Colts' linebacker Edwin Jackson's funeral held in Atlanta

The Indianapolis Colts player killed by a suspected drunk driver was laid to rest Monday morning in Atlanta.

Nagasu helps lead Americans to figure skating bronze

Mirai Nagasu and Adam Rippon shared tears of sorrow when they were left off the Olympic team four years ago, each of them passed over in decisions that could have gone either way.