Greater Houston Honda Dealers Player of the Week - Darrius Smith
Nate Griffin introduces us to a star running back from Dawson High School in Pearland
University of Houston lands commitment from top 100 guard from North Carolina
The University of Houston men’s basketball team landed a signature commitment with guard Nate Hinton, from Gastonia, North Carolina choosing to play for the Cougars.
Astros clinch AL West with 7-1 win over Mariners
HOUSTON (AP) - Justin Verlander struck out 10 in seven strong innings, Derek Fisher and Marwin Gonzalez homered to put Houston on top in a big fifth inning and the Astros clinched the American League West with a 7-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.
No bobbleheads here: Baltimore Ravens fans to get DNA kits as giveaway
Fans at the Baltimore Ravens home opener won't be getting promotional bobbleheads. They'll be getting DNA test kits.
Houston's magic number at 1 after 8-6 win over Mariners
On a day when the Houston Astros cut their magic number to one for clinching the AL West title, they were already looking ahead to accomplishing another goal.
Correa, Gattis lift Astros over Mariners
HOUSTON (AP) - Carlos Correa and Evan Gattis had two hits apiece and each drove in a run as the Houston Astros jumped on James Paxton and cruised to a 5-2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night to move closer to clinching the American League West.
Astros outfielder George Springer, his family help Harvey survivors
Houston Astros outfielder George Springer met with one of three drivers from from New Britain, Ct. at Minute Maid Park on Friday afternoon. He, along with his family and friends from Ct. collected donations for Houston-area residents affected by Harvey.
Floyd Mayweather calls Trump 'real man' for Access Hollywood tape comments
Floyd Mayweather defended President Trump’s infamous comments about women from a leaked 2005 "Access Hollywood" tape.
Anchors throw out first pitch at Skeeters game
FOX 26 News anchor Jonathan Martin and Kaitlin Monte
Five-game suspension for Astros pitcher Fiers
Houston Astros pitcher Mike Fiers has received a five-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for intentionally throwing a pitch in the area of the head of Luis Valbuena of the Los Angeles Angels in the bottom of the fourth inning of Wednesday evening’s game at Angel Stadium.
Fans drape 'Racism is as American as baseball' banner over Green Monster
Protesters caused a stir at Boston's Fenway Park Wednesday night when they unfurled a banner proclaiming "Racism is as American as Baseball" over the famed Green Monster.
Texans linebacker Cushing suspended ten games
The NFL has released the following statement regarding Houston Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing: Brian Cushing of the Houston Texans has been suspended without pay for the team’s next 10 games for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances. Cushing’s suspension begins immediately. He will be eligible to return to the Texans’ active roster on Tuesday,...
Brian Cushing suspended for ten games
FOX 26 News anchor Jonathan Martin
Atlanta Motor Speedway damaged by Irma
Atlanta Motor Speedway may have been a safe haven to Floridians fleeing the full wrath of Irma, but it, unfortunately, did not escape the storm unscathed.
Tennis champion Serena Williams announces birth of daughter
Go ahead and add another title to Serena Williams' collection: Mom. The tennis star announced via social media on Wednesday that she gave birth to a girl named Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr.
SMU thinking 1984, potential 3-0 start as it prepares for TCU
SMU head coach Chad Morris and some of his assistants hit the practice field on Tuesday in 1980s-era coaches gear – including the short shorts.
NFL offers support to City of Houston
FOX 26 Sports Director Mark Berman
Keuchel loses control, Astros swept by Athletics
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - There wasn't much hand-wringing in Houston's clubhouse after the Astros were swept in a four-game series by the Oakland Athletics. Dallas Keuchel deemed it typical September baseball. Manager A.J. Hinch credited Oakland's young ballclub for getting hot at the right time. No reason to panic, say the AL West leaders. At least not yet.
Texans lose 29-7 to Jaguars, facing quarterback controversy
HOUSTON (AP) - The Texans already have a quarterback controversy after just one game. Houston coach Bill O'Brien replaced Tom Savage with rookie Deshaun Watson at halftime of the Texans' 29-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, leaving questions about who will start on Thursday night for a team long plagued with problems at the position. "We've got a quick turnaround...
Charlotte Motor Speedway to open campground for Irma evacuees
Charlotte Motor Speedway has announced that it will open its Rock City Campground for evacuees heading north or inland from Hurricane Irma.