Cecil Shorts on returning to Jacksonville: 'It'll be exciting'
Cecil Shorts III was back at Texans practice on Wednesday, with his return looking imminent for Houston's game this Sunday at Jacksonville.
Cecil Shorts III was back at Texans practice on Wednesday, with his return looking imminent for Houston's game this Sunday at Jacksonville.
UH hoops optimistic for a better year
Both the men's and women's basketball teams at the University of Houston are feeling good vibes for an improved season.
Both the men's and women's basketball teams at the University of Houston are feeling good vibes for an improved season.
Royals turn to Cueto, Astros to McHugh in Game 5 of ALDS
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals traded away three top prospects to acquire Johnny Cueto for the playoffs, even though his winning pedigree has been established almost entirely in the regular season. He'll have an opportunity to change that Wednesday night.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals traded away three top prospects to acquire Johnny Cueto for the playoffs, even though his winning pedigree has been established almost entirely in the regular season. He'll have an opportunity to change that Wednesday night.
Bevo XIV diagnosed with cancer, retired immediately by University of Texas
Live mascot Bevo XIV, the real longhorn who camps out on sidelines during University of Texas games, has been diagnosed with cancer and has been immediately retired.
Live mascot Bevo XIV, the real longhorn who camps out on sidelines during University of Texas games, has been diagnosed with cancer and has been immediately retired.
Barber shaves image of Arrieta into client's hair
Chicago Cubs' ace pitcher Jake Arrieta has the entire city of Chicago smiling, and people aren't just running out to buy number 49's jersey!
Chicago Cubs' ace pitcher Jake Arrieta has the entire city of Chicago smiling, and people aren't just running out to buy number 49's jersey!
Greater Houston Honda Player of the Week - Antoine Winfield Jr.
Antoine Winfield, Jr. from The Woodlands is FOX 26's Greater Houston Honda Player of the Week.
Antoine Winfield, Jr. from The Woodlands is FOX 26's Greater Houston Honda Player of the Week.
Ex-Skyline, Texas A&M player randomly attacks, kills Dallas jogger
Dallas police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a man along the White Rock Creek trail.
Dallas police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a man along the White Rock Creek trail.
Tailgater shot outside stadium after Cowboys-Patriots game
One person is in the hospital and another is in custody after a shooting in the parking lot of AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
One person is in the hospital and another is in custody after a shooting in the parking lot of AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
Royals beat Astros 9-6 to even ALDS
HOUSTON (AP) — Astros shortstop Carlos Correa couldn't handle a deflected grounder that might have been a double-play ball, helping the Kansas City Royals rally for five runs in the eighth inning to beat Houston 9-6 Monday and force their playoff series to a decisive Game 5.
HOUSTON (AP) — Astros shortstop Carlos Correa couldn't handle a deflected grounder that might have been a double-play ball, helping the Kansas City Royals rally for five runs in the eighth inning to beat Houston 9-6 Monday and force their playoff series to a decisive Game 5.
Nick Chubb Injury Update
The University of Georgia has released the following update on UGA running back Nick Chubb. Chubb was injured on the first play from scrimmage against Tennessee on Saturday.
The University of Georgia has released the following update on UGA running back Nick Chubb. Chubb was injured on the first play from scrimmage against Tennessee on Saturday.
Man with cerebral palsy and cancer receives blue belt in jiu-jitsu
Ian Matuszak, a 20-year-old from Westbury, has cerebral palsy. It is a debilitating disease that impacts the lives of millions of people. he was also recently diagnosed with cancer. On Saturday, October 3rd, in front of around 200 people, Ian was given his blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Ian Matuszak, a 20-year-old from Westbury, has cerebral palsy. It is a debilitating disease that impacts the lives of millions of people. he was also recently diagnosed with cancer. On Saturday, October 3rd, in front of around 200 people, Ian was given his blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
George H.W. Bush tosses 1st pitch at Game 3 of ALDS
HOUSTON (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush, in a wheelchair and wearing a neck brace, threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 3 of the American League Division Series between the Houston Astros and Kansas City Royals on Sunday.
HOUSTON (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush, in a wheelchair and wearing a neck brace, threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 3 of the American League Division Series between the Houston Astros and Kansas City Royals on Sunday.
Astros take 2-1 series lead with 4-2 win over Royals
HOUSTON (AP) — Dallas Keuchel remained perfect at home with seven gutsy innings and Chris Carter homered Sunday, leading the Houston Astros to a 4-2 win over the Kansas City Royals to take a 2-1 lead in the American League Division Series. The Astros could wrap up the best-of-five series with a win over the defending AL champions in Game 4 on Monday.
HOUSTON (AP) — Dallas Keuchel remained perfect at home with seven gutsy innings and Chris Carter homered Sunday, leading the Houston Astros to a 4-2 win over the Kansas City Royals to take a 2-1 lead in the American League Division Series. The Astros could wrap up the best-of-five series with a win over the defending AL champions in Game 4 on Monday.
Former UH QB the interim USC head coach for Sarkisian
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California coach Steve Sarkisian is taking an indefinite leave of absence, athletic director Pat Haden said. Haden announced the decision Sunday after Sarkisian didn't attend practice. Offensive coordinator Clay Helton will take charge of the Trojans (3-2, 1-2 Pac-12), who have lost two of their last three games. USC visits Notre Dame on Sunday.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California coach Steve Sarkisian is taking an indefinite leave of absence, athletic director Pat Haden said. Haden announced the decision Sunday after Sarkisian didn't attend practice. Offensive coordinator Clay Helton will take charge of the Trojans (3-2, 1-2 Pac-12), who have lost two of their last three games. USC visits Notre Dame on Sunday.
UH football moves into AP Top 25
The University of Houston football team has moved into the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2011.
The University of Houston football team has moved into the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2011.
Boykin helps No. 2 TCU rally past Kansas State, 52-45
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Trevone Boykin threw for 301 yards and two touchdowns, the second a 55-yard strike to Josh Doctson with 1:10 left in the game, and second-ranked TCU rallied from a big halftime deficit to beat Kansas State 52-45 on Saturday night.
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Trevone Boykin threw for 301 yards and two touchdowns, the second a 55-yard strike to Josh Doctson with 1:10 left in the game, and second-ranked TCU rallied from a big halftime deficit to beat Kansas State 52-45 on Saturday night.
Rice rallies from 12 down in 4th for 27-26 win over FAU
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Driphus Jackson led the game-winning 83-yard drive, and the Rice defense stopped Florida Atlantic in the final minute to clinch a 27-26 comeback win on Saturday. Rice (3-3, 2-1 Conference USA) fell behind 26-14 when FAU scored with 13:50 left in the fourth quarter. The game was stopped for 1½ hours due to lightning and FAU (1-4, 1-1) failed its 2-point conversion when play resumed.
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Driphus Jackson led the game-winning 83-yard drive, and the Rice defense stopped Florida Atlantic in the final minute to clinch a 27-26 comeback win on Saturday. Rice (3-3, 2-1 Conference USA) fell behind 26-14 when FAU scored with 13:50 left in the fourth quarter. The game was stopped for 1½ hours due to lightning and FAU (1-4, 1-1) failed its 2-point conversion when play resumed.
Biggio, Brett have friendly wager on ALDS
Craig Biggio and George Brett, two Hall of Famers representing each side of this ALDS matchup, have a friendly wager going on the Astros and Royals series.
Craig Biggio and George Brett, two Hall of Famers representing each side of this ALDS matchup, have a friendly wager going on the Astros and Royals series.
Longhorns upset No. 10 Sooners in Red River Rivalry
DALLAS (AP) — Tyrone Swoopes threw a touchdown pass and ran for another score as Texas found relief in the Red River rivalry yet again, upsetting No. 10 Oklahoma 24-17 on Saturday.
DALLAS (AP) — Tyrone Swoopes threw a touchdown pass and ran for another score as Texas found relief in the Red River rivalry yet again, upsetting No. 10 Oklahoma 24-17 on Saturday.
No. 3 Baylor romps to 66-7 win over Kansas to stay unbeaten
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Seth Russell tossed three touchdown passes, Shock Linwood ran for 135 yards and a score, and third-ranked Baylor romped to a 66-7 victory over woebegone Kansas on Saturday. Russell threw for 246 yards, all in the first half. Two of the TD strikes went to Corey Coleman, pushing his nation-leading total to 13, and the other to 6-foot-7, 410-pound tight end LaQuan McGowan, helping the Bears (5-0, 2-0 Big 12) to a 52-7 halftime lead.
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Seth Russell tossed three touchdown passes, Shock Linwood ran for 135 yards and a score, and third-ranked Baylor romped to a 66-7 victory over woebegone Kansas on Saturday. Russell threw for 246 yards, all in the first half. Two of the TD strikes went to Corey Coleman, pushing his nation-leading total to 13, and the other to 6-foot-7, 410-pound tight end LaQuan McGowan, helping the Bears (5-0, 2-0 Big 12) to a 52-7 halftime lead.