Braves' Hector Olivera charged with assault at Va. hotel
A member of the Atlanta Braves has been taken into custody after allegations that he struck a woman last night in Virginia.
Point guard L.J. Rose to leave Houston Cougars basketball program
Receiving his bachelor’s degree in May, University of Houston point guard L.J. Rose has elected to explore options with other schools for the 2016-17 season.
UH assistant basketball coach takes over women's program at Prairie View A&M
Prairie View A&M did not have to go far to find the school’s seventh head coach for the Lady Panthers basketball team since its inception in 1981.
Former Astros, Giants general manager Spec Richardson dies at 93
Former Houston Astros and San Francisco Giants general manager H.B. "Spec" Richardson has died at the age of 93. The Muscogee County coroner's office confirmed Richardson died at his home in Columbus, Georgia on Tuesday due to natural causes. Richardson was general manager of the Astros from 1967-75 and was the Giants' GM from 1976-80.
Roseville man catches five foul balls at Tigers game
Chances of catching a foul ball at Comerica Park are like hitting the lottery, but a Tigers fan from Roseville has done it five times -- and then some.
'Colby Jack' helps McHugh lead Astros to win home opener 8-2 over Royals
To open the Major League Baseball season at Minute Maid Park, the Houston Astros faced off against the Kansas City Royals, the team that eliminated them from the 2015 American League Division Series
Harden, Howard keep Rockets alive with win over Wolves
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With almost no margin for error, James Harden, Dwight Howard and the Houston Rockets finally delivered the kind of effort everyone has been waiting to see all season long. It came at the expense of the young Minnesota Timberwolves, who were just starting to feel good about themselves. Harden scored 34 points and Howard had 19 points and eight rebounds to keep the...
'Colby Jack' helps Astros win home opener
FOX 26 News reporter Natasha Geigel
Fans enjoy street festival before Astros home opener
FOX 26 News reporter Natasha Geigel
Opening Day at the Astros official team store in Minute Maid Park
FOX 26 News reporter Ruben Dominguez
Former Texans player Wade Smith promotes literacy for children
Former Houston Texans player Wade Smith is the author of "Smitty Hits the Playbooks."
Harden, Rockets win in Kobe's Houston farewell
HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden scored 20 of his 40 points in the fourth quarter, and the Houston Rockets kept their playoff hopes alive with a 130-110 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. The Rockets, who had lost two in a row, entered the day one game behind Utah for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Harden also had 13 assists. Trevor Ariza and Patrick Beverley...
Willett wins the Masters after shocking Spieth collapse
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Jordan Spieth couldn't bear to watch, turning his head before another shot splashed into Rae's Creek. Moments later, Danny Willett looked up at the large leaderboard at the 15th green and couldn't believe what he saw. This Masters turned into a shocker Sunday, right down to the green jacket ceremony.
Brewers get to wild Astros ace Dallas Keuchel for 3-2 win
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Houston Astros ace Dallas Keuchel had control problems in the first inning. His teammates were unable to bail him out at the plate late in the game. Jose Altuve and Preston Tucker homered against Milwaukee's Jimmy Nelson, but that was it for Houston's offense and Keuchel's early wildness was costly in a 3-2 loss to the Brewers on Sunday.
Rockets bid their farewell to Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant played in Houston for the final time in his career on Sunday afternoon.
Late Sounders goal leads to 1-1 draw against Dynamo
HOUSTON (AP) — Chad Marshall scored in the 94th minute to give the Seattle Sounders a 1-1 tie with the Houston Dynamo on Sunday. Marshall buried the finish from a behind the 6-yard box after Oalex Anderson's cross deflected off goalkeeper Joe Willis and defender Raul Rodriguez. The final whistle blew shortly after the ensuing kickoff to give Seattle (1-3-1) its first draw of the season.
Former NFL, ex-Saint, Will Smith killed in double shooting
Former NFL defensive lineman Will Smith was shot and killed in an apparent road rage incident in New Orleans late Saturday, authorities said.
Rasmus hits 2 HRs, Fister wins as Astros beat Brewers 6-4
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Colby Rasmus had two home runs and a sacrifice fly to lead the Houston Astros to a 6-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night. Doug Fister (1-0) won his Astros' debut, allowing three runs and five hits with six strikeouts in five innings.
Low-income kids get straight A's after joining basketball team in Minneapolis
At the heart of our communities are people who go above and beyond to lift others up. Like on the courts at Phelps Parks Recreation Center in south Minneapolis, where a group of third grade boys are learning valuable lessons about basketball and life.