Tripp Halstead rooting for Falcons as recovery continues

Tripp Halstead and his family are rooting for the Atlanta Falcons as Tripp continues to recover from a tree accident that caused him severe brain injuries.

Former Longhorn baseball coach Augie Garrido dies at 79

Longhorn legend Augie Garrido has died at the age of 79. He was the former head baseball coach for the University of Texas at Austin.

New Orleans Saints, Pelicans owner Tom Benson dies at age 90

Tom Benson, a successful auto dealer who brought the New Orleans Saints their only winning seasons and the "Benson Boogie," has died. Benson, who has also owned the NBA's New Orleans Pelicans since 2012, was 90.

Houston part of North American bid to host 2026 World Cup

Houston is part of 23 cities chosen to be included in the North American bid to host the 2026 World Cup.

NBA star Kevin Love inspires others by opening up about struggles with mental health

Cleveland Cavaliers star Kevin Love is a five time all-star and an NBA champion. But recently he revealed he’s been facing-off against something besides other NBA players: struggles with his mental health.

First tournament win for Texas Southern Tigers

Texas Southern got its first ever NCAA Tournament win, a 64-46 rout of North Carolina Central in a First Four game on Wednesday night.

Surveillance video shows former MLB prospect Vasquez attack fiancee

A Pennsylvania minor league baseball team has cut ties with an outfielder after the Corpus Christi Police Department released a video of a domestic violence incident for which the player completed a probationary sentence.

Report: Vikings offer Kirk Cousins 3-year, $86M deal

Kirk Cousins will visit the Minnesota Vikings first in his search for a new team. The Vikings have offered Cousins a three-year, $86 million deal, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. According to Rapoport, “it is not over…But if the visit goes well, he is likely to sign there.”

ESPN: Case Keenum plans to sign with Broncos

John Elway is looking to free agency for his fix at quarterback following a season in which all three of his drafted QBs fell flat in Denver.

NFL player charged with rape in Atlanta

An NFL football player has been charged with rape in Atlanta for an incident which happened 5 years ago, according to police.

Well-suited Keuchel, champ Astros set for White House visit

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Dallas Keuchel's new suit arrived not a moment too soon. Now the ace pitcher has the proper attire to wear when visiting the most famous residence in the country. Keuchel and his World Series champion Houston teammates will leave their spring training home Monday morning to visit the White House. "I'm looking forward to it," Keuchel said. "I...

TSU, UH men's basketball in NCAA Tournament

The University of Houston and Texas Southern University men's basketball teams will compete in the NCAA Tournament.

Kamara scores 100th goal, Whitecaps beat Dynamo 2-1

Kei Kamara scored his 100th career MLS goal, Brek Shea had the go-ahead score early in the second half and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the Houston Dynamo 2-1 on Saturday night. Shea scored on a breakaway goal in the 49th minute after he was sprung free by Kamara's pass up the left channel.

Texas Southern wins SWAC Tournament for 2nd consecutive year

Trayvon Reed had 17 points and 10 rebounds, Demontrae Jefferson added 15 points and Texas Southern defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff 84-69 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship game on Saturday. Texas Southern (15-19) earned an automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament for the second-straight season. This is the Tigers' fourth appearance in the last five years.

40 points from Harden not enough, Raptors end Rockets win streak

Kyle Lowry scored 30 points, DeMar DeRozan had 23 and the Toronto Raptors beat Houston 108-105 on Friday night, snapping the Rockets' 17-game winning streak.

Rockets extend winning streak to 17, beat Bucks 110-99

James Harden scored 26 points, Eric Gordon had 18 points and two momentum-swinging 3-pointers in the third quarter, and the Houston Rockets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 110-99 on Wednesday night for their 17th straight win.