Greater Houston Honda Dealers Player of the Week - B.J. Rainford
Running back B.J. Rainford led the Ridge Point High School Panthers football team to victory over Fort Bend Independent School District rivals Travis High School Tigers with 261 yards on the ground and two touchdowns on 42 carries.
Osweiler helps lead Texans to 26-23 overtime victory over Colts
HOUSTON (AP) — After three lackluster quarters by the Houston Texans on Sunday night, a good chunk of the home crowd headed out early. Tough luck for them. Nick Novak made a 33-yard field goal in overtime to give Houston a 26-23 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Houston became the first NFL team to rally from a 14-point deficit in the final 3 minutes since the Tim Tebow-led Broncos did...
Player of the Week - B.J. Rainford
FOX 26 News reporter Nate Griffin
Center/forward Breaon Brady commits to University of Houston
Center/forward Breaon Brady, 6-9, 250 pounds, from Saddleback College in California, commits to the University of Houston.
UH wins thriller with goal line stand, 38-31
HOUSTON (AP) -- Emeke Egbule returned a fumble 24 yards for a touchdown with 1:21 remaining to give No. 13 Houston a 38-31 win over Tulsa on Saturday night. The game was tied at 31-31 when Garrett Davis knocked the ball out of the hands of quarterback Dane Evans. Egbule scooped it up and dashed into the end zone for the score.
Texans Pink Ribbon game against Colts
The Houston Texans will face the Indianapolis Colts during the Texans Pink Ribbon game on Sunday, Oct. 16, to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Tim Tebow aids fan suffering from seizure at baseball game
Tim Tebow comforted a fan who was having a seizure after the former NFL quarterback played his first baseball game in the Arizona Fall League.
2nd consecutive NLCS for Cubs, team thirsty for more
Donning fresh postseason victory gear, the Chicago Cubs gathered on the mound and posed for a group photo. They jumped up and down, saluted the fans cheering "Cub-bies!" behind the visiting dugout and then took the party inside.
49ers Kaepernick to start this week against the Bills
49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick will start this Sunday against the Buffalo Bills, Coach Chip Kelly announced Tuesday morning.
Greater Houston Honda Dealers Player of the Week - Demond Turner
Three touchdowns and 198 rushing yards from running back Demond Turner helped lead the General Benjamin O. Davis High School Falcons over the Aldine Senior High School Mighty Mustangs in an Aldine Independent School District football battle.
Dodgers, Nationals tied 1-1 in NL Division Series
Putting guys on base was easy for the Los Angeles Dodgers, especially early in the game. Getting them home, that was the problem.
Toronto Blue Jays sweep Texas Rangers to win AL Division Series
Josh Donaldson raced home from second base after second baseman Rougned Odor bounced a double-play relay in the 10th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Texas Rangers 7-6 to sweep their AL Division Series on Sunday night.
Western NY Flash beat Spirit on penalties for NWSL championship
Sabrina D'Angelo made three saves in the penalty shootout and the Western New York Flash won the National Women's Soccer League championship 3-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw with the Washington Spirit on Sunday.
Player of the Week - Demond Turner
FOX 26 News reporter Nate Griffin
Rapids clinch 1st-round bye with 3-2 win over Dynamo
Dominique Badji scored goals in each half and the Colorado Rapids beat the Houston Dynamo 3-2 on Saturday night to clinch a top-two seed and first-round bye in the MLS Cup playoffs. The Rapids (14-5-12) also gained ground in the Supporters' Shield race, closing within two points of league-leading FC Dallas. Colorado has three games left to play and FC Dallas has two. Houston (7-13-11) was...
Texans hammered by Vikings, 31-13
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Adam Thielen caught a touchdown pass to cap Minnesota's opening drive and finished with a career-high 127 yards, and the Vikings defense flustered Brock Osweiler and the Houston Texans on their way to a 31-13 victory on Sunday. Marcus Sherels returned a punt 79 yards for a touchdown and Cordarelle Patterson scored on another sharp throw by Sam Bradford, who...
Heartbreak: UH upset by Navy, 46-40
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) -- With every Navy touchdown, No. 6 Houston saw its hope of playing for the national championship become a little more distant. After the Cougars had their quest for an unbeaten season dashed in a 46-40 loss Saturday, all they could do is shrug.
Houston will not bid for Big 12 Championship Game in football
Because of a conflict with another event at NRG Stadium, the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority and Lone Star Sports and Entertainment will not bid to bring the new Big 12 Championship Game in football to Houston for the time being.
Muschamp: Georgia game changed to Sunday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Will Muschamp said his team's home game with Georgia has been moved from Saturday night to Sunday because of Hurricane Matthew. Muschamp announced the change Thursday night in his weekly radio show. He said kickoff is in the afternoon, although a time has not yet been figured out.
S.C. Gov. Haley: No state resources for UGA-USC game
A hurricane may disrupt the Georgia-South Carolina game this Saturday and we’re not talking about one of Mark Richt’s players either.