Richt Will Not Coach UGA in Upcoming Bowl Game

Outgoing Georgia head football coach Mark Richt will not coach the Bulldogs in their upcoming bowl game.

Zoo Atlanta to Name Snake "Kobe" in Tribute to Lakers Great

The Atlanta Hawks will host the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, December 4 at Philips Arena in Kobe Bryant’s final regular season game in Atlanta.

Michael Haywood is Texas Southern's new head football coach

Texas Southern University has reached an agreement in principle on a four-year contract with former Miami of Ohio coach Michael Haywood to become the Tigers next head coach.

Astros' decision makes Chris Carter a free agent

The Houston Astros non-tendered first baseman Chris Carter Wednesday night making him an unrestricted free agent.

UCF's Frost promises to bring exciting brand of offense

UCF had its sights set on finding a new brand offense when it went searching for its new football coach. New hire Scott Frost promises to bring that and more to his first head coaching job.

Sports Authority approves potential sale of Dynamo to Brener

The Harris County-Houston Sports Authority voted on Wednesday to approve the proposed sale that would transfer majority ownership in the Houston Dynamo from Anschutz Entertainment group to Gabriel Brener.

Jackson and Drummond lift Pistons over Rockets

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Reggie Jackson had 31 points and Andre Drummond added 24 points and 13 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons beat the Houston Rockets 116-105 on Monday night.

Police union wants NFL to allow concealed carry at stadiums

More guns are needed at NFL games to keep fans safe, according to the nation's largest police union -- which recently asked the league commissioner to let certain firearms owners pack heat on Sundays.

Tom Herman says he has agreement in principle with UH

University of Houston head football coach Tom Herman told the media at his weekly news conference on Monday that he has “agreed in principle” on a new contract with the school.

Greater Houston Honda Player of the Week: Shyler Staton

Ridge Point defensive back Shyler Staton, an Air Force verbal commit, is FOX 26's Greater Houston Honda Player of the Week.

Rockets rally in fourth, beat Knicks 116-111 in overtime

NEW YORK (AP) -- Trevor Ariza hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:14 left in overtime and Marcus Thornton made two free throws with less than a second left as the Houston Rockets beat the New York Knicks 116-111 on Sunday night.

Texans top Saints 24-6 for 4th consecutive win

HOUSTON (AP) — For the first time in a decade, the New Orleans Saints finished a game without scoring a touchdown.

Spring's Simone Biles has special Sunday Texans moment
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10-time world championship gold medalist gymnast Simone Biles was the Texans' Homefield Advantage Team Captain on Sunday. It was quite the eventful day.