Sports

Sheryl Swoopes is a finalist for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

February 12, 2016 9:29pm CST

The only item missing on Sheryl Swoopes' resume as a basketball player is election to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Houston bids for Pro Bowl

February 11, 2016 3:25pm CST

City of Houston has official bid in to land 2017 Pro Bowl which is week before Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium

Andy Griffith gives "Cam Newton" advice on losing

February 10, 2016 4:40pm CST

Sometimes we win. Sometimes we lose. Unless you live under a rock, you probably know the Panthers lost the Super Bowl and Cam Newton is catching a lot of flack for his reaction to the loss.

Hernia surgery will sideline Gattis 4-6 weeks

February 10, 2016 12:02pm CST

MLB sources have confirmed to FOX 26 that Evan Gattis had hernia surgery recently and that it could sideline the Astros slugger for four to six weeks.

Cam Newton has 'no apologies' for actions after Super Bowl

February 9, 2016 2:36pm CST

Cam Newton said he has no apologies for his post game actions after the Super Bowl at the end of season news conference Tuesday. Cam said he felt like his leg was in a bad position and might have gotten rolled in when asked about the fumble he didn't dive for. He said plenty of quarterback's throw picks and don't try to make the tackle and don't get ripped for it. Cam said as long as his...

Affidavit: Johnny Manziel hit ex-girlfriend so hard she lost hearing in ear

February 9, 2016 5:58am CST

Johnny Manziel's ex-girlfriend told police he hit her so hard on the left side of the head she lost hearing for days in her left ear.

Stolen motorcycles tarnish motocross event

February 8, 2016 2:23pm CST

An important Houston-area motocross event is ruined after several bicycles were stolen before the race.

Handoff to Houston for Super Bowl LI

February 8, 2016 1:31pm CST

NFL fans have left their hearts (and money) in the San Francisco Bay area and now the countdown begins for Super Bowl LI on Feb. 5, 2017 at NRG Stadium in Houston.

NY Knicks fire head coach Derek Fisher

February 8, 2016 11:24am CST

The NY Knicks say they have relieved head coach Derek Fisher of his coaching duties. Kurt Rambis has been named interim coach.

Broncos linebacker Von Miller earns Super Bowl MVP honors

February 7, 2016 10:12pm CST

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Von Miller was second-to-none in the Super Bowl. Five years after being drafted No. 2 behind Cam Newton, Denver linebacker Miller harassed Carolina's quarterback from start to finish Sunday, forcing two fumbles, compiling 2½ sacks and earning MVP honors while helping the Broncos beat the Panthers 24-10 in a showdown between a couple of shutdown...

Broncos beat Panthers in 24-10 Super Bowl win

February 7, 2016 9:58pm CST

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — If this was the final game of his magnificent career, what a Super way to go out for Peyton Manning. He can thank Von Miller and the Broncos' swarming, big-play defense for his second NFL championship.

Astronauts Kelly and Kopra to help launch Super Bowl year for Houston

February 7, 2016 6:21pm CST

When the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee officially goes on the clock for Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium, NASA astronauts Scott Kelly and Tim Kopra will deliver a taped message from the International Space Station that will truly be out of this world.

Lillard scores 21 to help Portland beat Houston 96-79

February 6, 2016 9:55pm CST

HOUSTON (AP) -- The Portland Trail Blazers were determined that this trip to Houston would end much better than their last visit here when they were stung by a tough overtime loss to the Rockets.

J.J. Watt voted the NFL's best defensive player again

February 6, 2016 9:42pm CST

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt has been named the Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year for the second consecutive year.

New high school football stadium groundbreaking in Katy

February 5, 2016 9:07pm CST

Katy ISD officially breaks ground on its second stadium, celebrating the day for both its athletes and musicians.