Maria Sharapova suspended for 2 years for failed drug test
Maria Sharapova was suspended Wednesday for two years for failing a drug test, labeled "the sole author of her own misfortune" because she hid regular pre-match use of a newly banned substance from anti-doping authorities and members of her own entourage. The tennis star said she would appeal what she called "an unfairly harsh" punishment to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Advertising company sues PepsiCo Inc. over Super Bowl 50 commercial
A Norwalk, Connecticut, advertising company has sued PepsiCo Inc. in New York over a Super Bowl commercial, saying its design ideas were stolen. Betty Advertising filed the lawsuit Tuesday in Manhattan federal court. It accuses the beverage company of stealing its human jukebox concept of a hero character going from room to room, with the style of music changing in each.
2-year Tennis suspension for Maria Sharapova
2-year Tennis suspension for Maria Sharapova
2017 Houston Open to be final sponsored by Shell Oil Company
Shell Oil Company has notified the PGA TOUR and the Houston Golf Association that it will not continue as title sponsor of the Shell Houston Open beyond the 2017 tournament.
NFL Twitter account hacked
The Twitter account for the National Football League was hacked on Tuesday afternoon.
Dynamo name Barrett as interim head coach
Wade Barrett, a former Houston Dynamo captain and an assistant coach with the franchise since 2010, will be named the team’s interim coach later Tuesday for the rest of the season.
Muhammad Ali's iconic moments in Atlanta
People across the world are mourning the loss of sports and cultural legend Muhammad Ali. The three-time heavyweight champion became one of the world's most iconic figures. Known for his athleticism, humor and deep commitment to racial and social issues. In fact, in the prime of his career, Ali refused enlisting in the U.S. Army in a religious stance against the Vietnam War. The controversial...
Warriors lead 2-0 over Cavaliers in NBA Finals
Draymond Green emphatically flexed his bulging biceps with big plays on both ends of the floor, and these Golden State Warriors might just be far too strong for the Cleveland Cavaliers. That repeat title Golden State has spoken of since the very start more than eight months ago is suddenly two wins from reality. It will be the only way the Warriors' record-setting season ends right. For...
Gattis, Gomez, Correa help Astros sweep Athletics
Early this season when the Houston Astros got down early it seemed like an insurmountable task to come back and win. Things are much different these days. Evan Gattis homered for the third straight game, Carlos Gomez connected for the first time this season and Carlos Correa delivered a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning, helping the Astros rally for the second straight game to beat the...
George Foreman: 'It's like a part of me just passed with him'
Former heavyweight champion George Foreman, who makes his home north of Houston, spoke with FOX 26 Sports about the passing of the great Muhammad Ali minutes after the news of Ali’s death was confirmed.
Muhammad Ali, who riveted world as 'The Greatest,' dies
Muhammad Ali, the magnificent heavyweight champion whose fast fists and irrepressible personality transcended sports and captivated the world, has died according to a statement released by his family. He was 74.
If the University of Texas calls Lance Berkman will listen
Former Houston Astros star Lance Berkman is interested in talking to the University of Texas about becoming the Longhorns next baseball coach.
AP sources: Ali's hospital stay could pose serious issues
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A spokesman for boxing great Muhammad Ali says the former heavyweight champion is being treated in a hospital for a respiratory issue. Spokesman Bob Gunnell said Thursday that Ali is being treated by doctors as a precaution. He says that the 74-year-old is in fair condition, and that a brief hospital stay is expected. He declined to say where Ali is hospitalized or...
Big 12 to bring back football championship in 2017
IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Big 12 is bringing back its football championship game in 2017. Commissioner Bob Bowlsby says the conference's presidents and chancellors voted Friday to approve "in concept the re-implementation of a championship football game."
Red McCombs says Texas AD Mike Perrin is wrong
San Antonio businessman Red McCombs, who has given millions to the University of Texas, disagrees with UT athletic director Mike Perrin’s stance on Big 12 expansion and lack of interest in adding the University of Houston.
City of Houston makes offer to move SWAC headquarters here
The City of Houston has made an offer to the Southwestern Athletic Conference to move its headquarters from Birmingham, Ala. to Houston.
Mike D'Antoni: 'Thrilled to have the opportunity'
Mike D’Antoni arrived at Bush Intercontinental Airport Tuesday for his news conference where he will be officially introduced on Wednesday as the Rockets new head coach.
It's official: NFL bringing Pro Bowl to Orlando
The NFL is moving the Pro Bowl from Honolulu to Orlando in 2017, the league announced during an afternoon news conference at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World.
Augie Garrido, star college baseball coach, out at Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Augie Garrido, the winningest coach in college baseball history, is out after 20 seasons at Texas. The decision Monday comes after the Longhorns' first losing season since 1998. Texas will miss the NCAA postseason for the third time in five years.
Keuchel finishes strong to lead Astros past Angels 4-2
Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel pitched seven innings to snap a personal five-game losing streak and Jason Castro hit a go-ahead two-run homer to lift the Houston Astros over the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 on Saturday night. Keuchel (3-6) retired the final 18 batters he faced. He had not won a game since April 15 and entered this one with a 5.92 ERA.