Astros strike early, cruise past Diamondbacks
PHOENIX (AP) - The Houston Astros had six extra-base hits in the first four innings, building a big enough lead to hold off the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-4 on Tuesday. The Astros managed only four hits over the last five innings, but one was Max Stassi's solo home run in the ninth.
Houston Rockets 2017-2018 season schedule released
The Houston Rockets today announced their schedule for the 2017 preseason and the 2017-18 regular season.
Billionaire Dan Friedkin expresses interest in buying Rockets
Houston billionaire Dan Friedkin, owner and CEO of Gulf States Toyota and the president and CEO of the Friedkin Group, acknowledged in a statement released to FOX 26 Sports that he is interested in buying the Houston Rockets franchise.
Astros acquire pitcher Clippard from White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) - The Houston Astros have acquired reliever Tyler Clippard from the Chicago White Sox for a player to be named or cash considerations. Clippard was traded from the New York Yankees to Chicago in a seven-player deal on July 18. The 32-year-old right-hander went 1-1 with a 1.80 ERA and two saves in 11 appearances with the rebuilding White Sox. The deal was announced Sunday night.
Keuchel helps Astros end season-high 5-game losing streak
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dallas Keuchel did what aces do: stop their team's longest losing streak of the season. Keuchel took a shutout into the sixth inning, Jose Altuve homered and the AL-leading Houston Astros ended a five-game skid and avoided a sweep by their Texas rival, beating the Rangers 2-1 on Sunday. Carlos Beltran had a tiebreaking RBI single in the seventh. Adrian Beltre's...
Raiders' Marshawn Lynch takes a seat for National Anthem in pre-season opener
Oakland Raiders player Marshawn Lynch took a seat during the National Anthem.
Sons of St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny transfer to San Jac
Catcher Jake Matheny and pitcher Luke Matheny, sons of St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny have transferred to San Jacinto College and will play baseball for the Gators, Coach Tom Arrington confirmed.
Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott suspended six games by NFL
Dallas Cowboys running back has received a six game suspension from the NFL for personal conduct, according to multiple sources.
Dallas store selling "Free Zeke" t-shirts in wake of six-game suspension
A local t-shirt store is showing its support for suspended Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott.
Rockets opening night/ Christmas opponents announced
The Rockets will open the NBA season at Golden State in a nationally televised game on October 17th.
Paul Janish expected to join Rice Owls staff
Former Rice Owls star Paul Janish, who has played in 14 games for the Baltimore Orioles during the 2017 season, is expected to join the Owls staff according to Major League Baseball sources.
Rookie QB Watson shines in Texans' 27-17 loss to Panthers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Deshaun Watson shined in his NFL preseason debut, completing 15 of 25 passes for 179 yards and running for a score in the Houston Texans' 27-17 loss to the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday night. Watson, who led Clemson to the ACC championship on this field last December en route to the national championship, received a rousing ovation from Tigers fans dressed in orange...
Anderson, Gonzalez lead White Sox to 7-1 rout of Astros
CHICAGO (AP) - Tim Anderson homered and drove in three runs, Miguel Gonzalez tossed eight strong innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the Houston Astros 7-1 on Wednesday night, their second straight win over the team with the best record in the AL. Leury Garcia and Yolmer Sanchez each had two-run singles as Chicago won consecutive games for just the second time since last month's All-Star...
Tom Savage to start against Panthers
FOX 26 Sports Director Mark Berman
Mexico soccer star Rafael Marquez, singer Julion Alvarez among 22 sanctioned for drug ties
Legendary Mexican soccer player Rafael Marquez Alvarez and well-known band leader Julion Alvarez are among 22 people sanctioned for alleged ties to a drug trafficking organization, the U.S. Treasury Department announced Wednesday.
Former Cubs manager Don Baylor dies at 68
Don Baylor, the burly slugger who once held the Major League Baseball record for being hit a pitch and later guided the expansion Colorado Rockies to the playoffs for the first time as manager of the year, died Monday of cancer. He was 68.
Vince Wilfork retires -- in charcoal commercial?
Defensive tackle Vince Wilfork has announced his retirement from the Houston Texans and the NFL as part of a Kingsford Products Company advertising campaign.
Former Phillies catcher Darren Daulton dies at 55
Former Phillies catcher Darren Daulton has died after a battle with brain cancer. He was 55 years old.
Houston Dynamo sign Swiss defender Philippe Senderos
The Houston Dynamo have signed defender Philippe Senderos, the club announced on Monday. He will join the Dynamo pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) and P-1 Visa.