Harden scores 36 points, leads Rockets over Hornets 102-95

HOUSTON (AP) — When James Harden draws a lot of fouls, it's usually bad news for whoever the Houston Rockets are playing. That was the case on Monday night when 16 of his 36 points came off free throws in a 102-95 win over the Charlotte Hornets.

Sheryl Swoopes gets 'chills' thinking about her Hall of Fame nomination

Sheryl Swoopes, who has accomplished all that can be accomplished as a player in women's basketball, will be considered for election to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in her first year of eligibility.

Jeremy Lin goes 1-on-1 with FOX 26's Howard Chen

Now with the Hornets, former Rocket Jeremy Lin sat down with FOX 26's Howard Chen Monday morning at the Toyota Center with the Hornets preparing to play the Rockets later in the evening.

Jeremy Lin goes 1-on-1 with FOX 26's Howard Chen
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Former Houston Rocket and current Charlotte Hornet Jeremy Lin was in Houston as the Hornets prepared to play the Rockets. Lin sat down with Howard Chen the morning of the game at Toyota Center.

Weeden leads Texans past Colts 16-10 for AFC South lead

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Brandon Weeden finally gave the Texans some relief in Indianapolis. With starting quarterback Brian Hoyer not playing Sunday because of a concussion and backup T.J. Yates knocked out late in the first half with an injured left knee, the 32-year-old third-stringer did something no other Houston quarterback could. He won in Indianapolis.

Yao 'shocked, nervous' about being nominated for Hall of Fame

Yao Ming is overwhelmed his former team, the Houston Rockets, nominated him as a player for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.

North Shore wins state over Austin Westlake
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In a back-and-forth battle, North Shore emerged victorious in the Class 6A Division I state championship football game at NRG Stadium.

NBA suspends Ty Lawson for 2 games

NBA sources confirmed Houston Rockets guard Ty Lawson has been suspended for two games stemming from being arrested for DUI in January in Denver.

Rice's David Bailiff filed wrongful death lawsuit against New Braunfels doctor

Rice head football coach David Bailiff and his family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Dr. Jason A. Yoho and New Braunfels Cardiology of New Braunfels,Texas.  

UH's Tom Herman finalist for Bear Bryant Coach of the Year Award

University of Houston coach Tom Herman is one of seven finalists for the Bear Bryant Coach of the Year Award handed out annually in Houston by the American Heart Association.

Katy's Gary Joseph to enter Texas High School Hall of Fame
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Katy football head coach Gary Joseph will be honored Saturday as part of the 2016 class of the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame

Michael Jordan donates $8.9M in lawsuit proceeds to 23 charities

Michael Jordan has picked 23 Chicago-area charities to receive gifts from his legal settlements with the Jewel-Osco and Dominick's Finer Foods grocery chains.

Brener takes Dynamo majority ownership

Houston Dynamo co-owner Gabriel Brener is now the majority owner of the franchise, FOX 26 Sports has learned from Major League Soccer sources.

You wanna see his grill? Coach Tom Herman's, that is

A promise is a promise and the head coach of the American Athletic Conference champion University of Houston Cougars is not going to break his...even if it means his jaw is getting "iced out."

High school coach pleads guilty in player attack on referee

BURNET, Texas (AP) — A former assistant high school football coach was sentenced to probation Monday after pleading guilty to assault for an attack on a game referee by two of his players.

George Ranch readying for first state title game

George Ranch will be the first out of three area teams to play in their state championship football game when they do so on Friday against Lake Ridge.

George Ranch in first ever football state title game
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George Ranch will be the first of three Houston-area high school football teams playing their state championship game when they do so on Friday night.