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Former Oiler Fuller to enter College Football Hall of Fame

January 8, 2016 6:33pm CST

Former Houston Oiler star defensive lineman William Fuller was among the 14 players selected Friday for the College Football Hall of Fame.

Former Cardinals director pleads guilty to hacking Astros

January 8, 2016 6:18pm CST

The former scouting director of the St. Louis Cardinals is scheduled to plead guilty Friday to criminal charges in connection with an unauthorized breach of the Houston Astros computer network, according to people familiar with the case.

Texans' Watt a First Team All-Pro yet again

January 8, 2016 4:59pm CST

NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press 2015 NFL All-Pro team selected by a national panel of 50 media members: OFFENSE Quarterback_Cam Newton, Carolina Running Backs_Adrian Peterson, Minnesota; Doug Martin, Tampa Bay Fullback_Mike Tolbert, Carolina Tight End_Rob Gronkowski, New England Wide Receivers_Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh; Julio Jones, Atlanta Tackles_Joe Thomas,...

Celtics coach Brad Stevens misses Bulls game to visit ill former player

January 8, 2016 12:18pm CST

CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens missed Thursday night's game against the Chicago Bulls for a very heartbreaking reason.

Rockets' Lawson suspended three games for DUI

January 7, 2016 10:31pm CST

The NBA announced Thursday that Ty Lawson has been suspended three games for a DUI incident from June.

Harden, Rockets beat Jazz again, 103-94

January 7, 2016 10:01pm CST

HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden scored 33 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 103-94 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night. Houston beat Utah for the second time in four days, following a 93-91 win Monday in Salt Lake City. Harden had 30 points in that one and has scored at least 30 in three of his last four games. Playing without Dwight Howard, who sat out with lower back...

Texans' Mercilus wins AFC Defensive Player of the Month

January 7, 2016 3:27pm CST

On Thursday, Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Month.

Rice football to play LSU in 2018

January 7, 2016 3:03pm CST

For the first time since 1995, Rice and LSU will be squaring off in a football game.

Dynamo trade Brad Davis to Sporting KC

January 7, 2016 11:14am CST

Houston Dynamo president Chris Canetti confirms that Brad Davis has been traded to Sporting KC for a 2nd round pick in 2017, a 3rd round selection in 2018 and future considerations.

Buccaneers fire coach Lovie Smith after 2 seasons

January 6, 2016 10:28pm CST

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fired coach Lovie Smith on Wednesday night. Smith went 6-10 this season and 8-24 over two years in charge of the team. The announcement came as a surprise to many because Smith's job was not considered to be in danger.

Roger Clemens gets modest gain in voting for Hall of Fame

January 6, 2016 10:02pm CST

Seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens received about eight percent more votes this year over last in the voting for the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

First baseman Chris Carter joins Brewers on 1-year deal

January 6, 2016 7:31pm CST

HOUSTON (AP) — Free-agent first baseman Chris Carter signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. The right-handed slugger became a free agent when the Houston Astros declined to offer him a contract in December. The Brewers were in need of a first baseman after trading Adam Lind to Seattle for prospects last month. The deal includes $500,000 in...

Bagwell falls just short in Hall of Fame vote

January 6, 2016 5:47pm CST

Former Astros star Jeff Bagwell will not be part of the Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2016.

LB Justin Houston plans to play in Chiefs-Texans playoff game

January 6, 2016 2:32pm CST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston confirmed Wednesday that he plans to play in Saturday's wild-card game in Houston, his first game since hyperextending his knee in November. The All-Pro pass rusher did light work last Friday but was not active for Sunday's regular-season finale against Cleveland. He's been practicing this week with a brace on his knee.

Will Jeff Bagwell be elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame?

January 5, 2016 10:01pm CST

Former Astros star Jeff Bagwell will find out tomorrow if he's elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame.