Unviersity of Houston will hold special ceremony for Hofheinz Pavilion

Unviersity of Houston will hold special ceremony for Hofheinz Pavilion

The University of Houston will close Hofheinz Pavilion on Sunday with ceremonies that will honor its past and open the door to the future.

The University of Houston will close Hofheinz Pavilion on Sunday with ceremonies that will honor its past and open the door to the future.

Transgender wrestler reacts to UIL state win

Transgender wrestler reacts to UIL state win

A 17-year-old transgender boy won a Texas state girls wrestling title and took to Facebook Sunday, reacting to the controversy, saying, in part, "We looked all the haters in the face and said, 'We just want to wrestle,' and that's what we did!"

A 17-year-old transgender boy won a Texas state girls wrestling title and took to Facebook Sunday, reacting to the controversy, saying, in part, "We looked all the haters in the face and said, 'We just want to wrestle,' and that's what we did!"

NFL teams expressing interest in former TSU receiver Derrick Griffin

NFL teams expressing interest in former TSU receiver Derrick Griffin

Former Texas Southern receiver Derrick Griffin, who was one of the nation's leading rebounders for the Tigers basketball team, is getting interest from more than a dozen NFL teams.

Former Texas Southern receiver Derrick Griffin, who was one of the nation's leading rebounders for the Tigers basketball team, is getting interest from more than a dozen NFL teams.

Bucs' Winston: I made 'poor word choice' during kids' pep talk

Bucs' Winston: I made 'poor word choice' during kids' pep talk

Lots of people are talking about the school pep talk by Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston that apparently didn't send the message he intended.

Lots of people are talking about the school pep talk by Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston that apparently didn't send the message he intended.

Clark Atlanta basketball player to honor aunt killed in Charleston Church shooting

Clark Atlanta basketball player to honor aunt killed in Charleston Church shooting

A Clark Atlanta basketball player will use Senior Day to honor her Aunt, who was killed in the Charleston Church shooting in 2015. Nicole Graham will retire a number 9 jersey in honor of the nine people who were victims in the mass shooting.

A Clark Atlanta basketball player will use Senior Day to honor her Aunt, who was killed in the Charleston Church shooting in 2015. Nicole Graham will retire a number 9 jersey in honor of the nine people who were victims in the mass shooting.

Tom Brady shares jersey theft 'suspect board'

Tom Brady shares jersey theft 'suspect board'

The value of Tom Brady's missing Super Bowl jersey is listed as $500,000 on a Houston Police Department report.

The value of Tom Brady's missing Super Bowl jersey is listed as $500,000 on a Houston Police Department report.

Houston Rockets land guard Lou Williams in trade

Houston Rockets land guard Lou Williams in trade

NBA sources confirm the Rockets traded guard/forward Corey Brewer and a first-round pick to the Lakers for guard Lou Williams.

NBA sources confirm the Rockets traded guard/forward Corey Brewer and a first-round pick to the Lakers for guard Lou Williams.

Lots of points & dunks, All-Star Game defense...not so much

Lots of points & dunks, All-Star Game defense...not so much

It was the fourth quarter of the All-Star Game, and a few fans started yelling loudly enough for DeAndre Jordan to hear them from his spot on the Western Conference bench.

It was the fourth quarter of the All-Star Game, and a few fans started yelling loudly enough for DeAndre Jordan to hear them from his spot on the Western Conference bench.

NBA joins NFL in warning Texas over proposed 'bathroom bill'

NBA joins NFL in warning Texas over proposed 'bathroom bill'

The NBA is warning Texas over a proposed "bathroom bill" targeting transgender people that is similar to a North Carolina law that prompted the league to move the All-Star Game out of that state.

The NBA is warning Texas over a proposed "bathroom bill" targeting transgender people that is similar to a North Carolina law that prompted the league to move the All-Star Game out of that state.

Carli Lloyd signs with champion team Manchester City

Carli Lloyd signs with champion team Manchester City

Preparing for a new challenge at Manchester City, FIFA player of the year Carli Lloyd is relishing the chance to improve her game.

Preparing for a new challenge at Manchester City, FIFA player of the year Carli Lloyd is relishing the chance to improve her game.

Brock Lesnar tells UFC he is retired from competition

Brock Lesnar tells UFC he is retired from competition

Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar has informed the mixed martial arts promotion that he is retired from competition.

Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar has informed the mixed martial arts promotion that he is retired from competition.

Rumor the German shepherd wins best in show at Westminster Kennel Club dog show

Rumor the German shepherd wins best in show at Westminster Kennel Club dog show

NEW YORK (AP) - Rumor the German shepherd wins best in show in return to finals at 141st Westminster Kennel Club dog show.  Rumor was crowned America's top dog Tuesday night when, a year after a near miss on the very same green carpet, she came out of retirement to win best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club.

NEW YORK (AP) - Rumor the German shepherd wins best in show in return to finals at 141st Westminster Kennel Club dog show.  Rumor was crowned America's top dog Tuesday night when, a year after a near miss on the very same green carpet, she came out of retirement to win best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club.