Store owner cancels NFL autograph signing after national anthem protest
When Stephen Martin, the owner of Prime Time Sports in Colorado Springs, Colorado, heard about Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall’s refusal to stand for the national anthem in protest of racial inequality in the United States, he immediately canceled the football player’s scheduled appearance and autograph signing at his store.
School: Fernandez's jersey stolen during vigil
As friends, family, and classmates were remembering fallen pitcher Jose Fernandez at his former high school last night, someone swiped a very personal reminder of him: His high school jersey.
Open auditions for Super Bowl LI Live entertainers
FOX 26 News anchor/reporter Scarlett Fakhar
Tebow homers in 1st at-bat for Mets in instructional debut
Tim Tebow made a powerful first impression for the New York Mets instructional league.
Texans place J.J. Watt on injured reserve list
NFL sources confirmed for FOX 26 Sports that Texans star defensive end J.J. Watt re-injured his back and could be lost for the season.
Big sixth inning for Astros in 8-4 win over Mariners
George Springer had three hits, including a two-run double during a six-run sixth inning, and the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 8-4 on Tuesday night. The victory leaves Seattle two games behind Baltimore for the second AL wild card and cuts Houston's deficit in the race to 2 1/2 games. The Astros got five hits off Felix Hernandez (11-7) in the sixth, but only two of the six runs...
After tragedy, the Marlins honor Jose Fernandez in a pitch-perfect way
How on earth do you play a game after something like that happens?
Houston Astros honor FOX 26 Sports Director Mark Berman
The accolades of longevity in broadcasting continue for FOX 26 Sports Director Mark Berman. Just a few months after he celebrated his 30th year with FOX 26, the Houston Astros have added him to the team's Houston Baseball Media Wall of Honor, making him the first television sports anchor to garner that special recognition.
Houston Astros honor Mark Berman
Houston Astros honor Mark Berman
Greater Houston Honda Dealers Player of the Week - Shadow Creek High School
Rather than honoring one outstanding player for the fifth week of the Texas high school football season, FOX 26 News is recognizing the Shadow Creek High School Sharks in the Alvin Independent School District. Overcoming the death of teammate Chase Lightfoot, head coach Brad Butler and his staff have led the Sharks to an undefeated season so far in 2016.
Golfer Arnold Palmer dies at age 87
Heralded professional golfer Arnold Palmer has died at the age of 87, according to the United States Golf Association.
Player of the Week - Shadow Creek High School
FOX 26 News reporter Nate Griffin
Marlins ace Jose Fernandez, 24, dies in boating accident
Jose Fernandez, the ace right-hander for the Miami Marlins who escaped Cuba to become one of baseball's brightest stars, was killed in a boating accident early Sunday morning. Fernandez was 24.
King for a day: D'Eriq King makes school history; UH rolls
SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) -- Had Houston's season gone as planned, D'Eriq King would have spent Saturday night standing on the sideline as the Cougars' third-string quarterback. Instead, King caught a touchdown pass, threw for a TD and returned a kickoff for another score and No. 6 Houston cruised to a 64-3 victory over Texas State to remain undefeated. King...
Texans coach O'Brien on Brown: "I support his individual right to do that."
It took three games for a Texans player to take a stand against the recent string of police shootings of African Americans. That player was Duane Brown.
Meet the female varsity football player from Pearland
Under the Friday night lights, it's hard not to notice Claire Jeffress. Standing at a height of 5-feet 3-inches tall with amber hair, she's not a typical sight on the gridiron. But to Dawson High School in Pearland, Jeffress is not a novelty. She is the varsity kicker.
Schedules released for Rockets traning camp, preseason opening game
Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey announced on Friday that the team has signed four players in advance of training camp, which begins at Toyota Center on Saturday, Sept. 24 until Saturday, Oct. 1.
Rookie QB Brissett leads Patriots past Texans 27-0
Another week, another new quarterback, another win for the New England Patriots. Jacoby Brissett had a 27-yard touchdown run in his first NFL start, LeGarrette Blount added scoring runs of 1 and 41 yards , and the Patriots beat the Houston Texans 27-0 on Thursday night. It was the Patriots' first shutout win since 2012 and the first time the Texans have been shutout since 2003.
Rockets trade Michael Beasley to Bucks for Tyler Ennis
Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey announced on Thursday that the team has acquired guard Tyler Ennis from the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for forward Michael Beasley.
Rice falls to Army, 31-14
West Point, N.Y. – Rice struck early, but was not able to sustain the lead as the Owls fell, 31-14, at Army West Point, Saturday afternoon.