Dallas Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott cleared in domestic violence case
Dallas Cowboys Rookie Ezekiel Elliott was cleared of domestic violence claims. But reports indicate he could still be investigated by the NFL.
49ers release Bruce Miller after assault arrest
San Francisco 49er Bruce Miller has been arrested for assault.
Charlie Strong 'knew all along' about his quarterback duo
Texas coach Charlie Strong says he "knew all along" what he had at quarterback. He just chose not to tell anyone. What Strong and the Longhorns unveiled against Notre Dame on Sunday was an impressive combination of finesse and power in freshman Shane Buechele and senior Tyrone Swoopes.
Oklahoma QB Mayfield takes blame for loss to Houston
Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield entered the season high on many Heisman Trophy watch lists. After week one, he'd settle for just winning a game. Mayfield put up big numbers in the season opener against Houston, but the third-ranked Sooners lost 33-23 to the 15th-ranked Cougars last Saturday. Mayfield took much of the blame and vowed to improve before Oklahoma opens its home slate...
Astros pitcher Keuchel sent back to Houston for shoulder exam
Astros pitcher Dallas Keuchel has been shut down for now because of inflammation in his left shoulder and sent back to Houston for an examination. Manager A.J. Hinch said Monday that Keuchel wouldn't pitch as planned on Tuesday night in Cleveland and won't be available when the Astros return home to play the Chicago Cubs this weekend.
Bregman home run leads Astros past Indians 6-2
Rookie Alex Bregman continued his hot hitting with a two-run homer in the third inning and the Houston Astros ended the Cleveland Indians' six-game winning streak with a 6-2 victory Monday night. Bregman has hit all seven of his homers and driven in 22 runs over his last 19 games for the Astros, who remain two games out of the second wild-card spot in the AL.
Greater Houston Honda Dealers Player of the Week - Bryant Badie
Bryant Badie is the quarterback for the North Shore Mustangs, the defending state champions entering the 2016 season.
Player of the Week - Bryant Badie
FOX 26 News reporter Nate Griffin
Texas Longhorns beat No. 10 Notre Dame 50-47 in double overtime
Tyrone Swoopes scored on a lunging 6-yard touchdown run in the second overtime, giving Texas a 50-47 victory over No. 10 Notre Dame on Sunday night. The Texas quarterback broke a tackle, burst up the middle and stretched the ball across the line as the Longhorns earned a huge victory for embattled coach Charlie Strong after two losing seasons.
Prairie View Panthers rally past Texas Southern Tigers 29-25
Trey Green threw two touchdown passes to KhaDarel Hodge and Prairie View A&M opened the season and its new stadium with a 29-25 victory over Texas Southern on Sunday night. Prairie View briefly surrendered its fourth-quarter lead when Averion Hurts' 2-yard TD run put Texas Southern up 25-22 with 8:55 left. The Panthers retook the lead and capped the scoring less than two minutes later...
BOOM: UH crushes Oklahoma, 33-23
HOUSTON (AP) -- Brandon Wilson went end line to end zone to score a touchdown with an Oklahoma missed field goal and No. 15 Houston beat the third-ranked Sooners 33-23 Saturday, looking every bit ready to compete in the Big 12.
Vikings trade for Eagles QB Sam Bradford
The Minnesota Vikings have traded for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford. The Vikings are giving up a 2017 first round pick and 2018 fourth round pick to acquire Bradford, according to the Eagles.
Texans roster reduced to 53 players
Texans roster reduced to 53 players
Earnhardt to miss rest of NASCAR season with concussion
Dale Earnhardt Jr. will miss the rest of the NASCAR season — 18 races total — as he continues to recover from a concussion.
Savage leads Texans to 28-17 preseason win over Cowboys
Tom Savage made it through Houston's preseason finale against Dallas unscathed despite getting slammed on his back while scrambling late in the third quarter. The third-year quarterback popped back up after a play that unfolded not far from where he sustained a season-ending shoulder injury on the same field in the same game a year ago.
Paralympians bound for Brazil
FOX 26 News anchor/reporter Scarlett Fakhar
Rice University, University of Houston still being considered by Big 12 Conference
Sources confirmed for FOX 26 Sports that the University of Houston and Rice are among the schools still being considered by the Big 12 Conference as it works through the expansion process.
Kick Childhood Cancer in Houston
Several Houston Dynamo players sacrificed their hair on Thursday to bring attention to children who suffer from cancer. Major League Soccer launched its month-long Kick Childhood Cancer initiative. The timing was remarkable since September is Cancer Awareness Month. One bar in midtown Houston is also donating a portion of its profits to charity.
Paralympic athletes leave from Houston for Brazil
FOX 26 News reporter Scarlett Fakhar