Fielder home run pushes Rangers past Astros 5-3

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The opener of a four-game series that Houston manager A.J. Hinch said few would have identified last spring as critical in the AL West got away from the visiting Astros late on Monday night.

UH football getting national attention

Tom Herman told his team last week that national relevance was on the line in UH's game against Louisville.

Bailiff proud of Rice effort against Texas

Rice may have ultimately lost Saturday's game to Texas, but the Owls certainly didn't go down without a fight.

Shaq's Starbucks misstep: 'Black people don't drink coffee'

Basketball great Shaquille O’Neal made millions on the court, and he continues to make millions off the court in endorsement deals for fast food, clothing, nightclubs and more. But there was one deal that he passed on which he now considers to be one of the biggest financial mistakes of his life.

O'Brien: No QB decision until Sunday

The Texans' quarterback situation will take the entire week to play itself out.

UH's Ward, Wilson earn AAC honors

Some of UH's strong individual efforts from Saturday's win over Louisville were recognized Monday by the American Athletic Conference.

Hoyer benched in Texans' 27-20 loss to Chiefs

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans have a quarterback controversy just one week into the season.

Hall-of-Fame center Moses Malone passes away

Former Houston Rockets guard Moses Malone, three-time NBA MVP, passed away in his sleep Sunday morning according to his close friend and fellow Hall-of-Famer, Calvin Murphy.

Reaction to death of NBA Hall of Famer Moses Malone

Former Houston Rockets and NBA Hall of Fame center Moses Malone died Sunday morning He was 60 years old.

Putin gives Roy Jones Jr. Russian citizenship

MOSCOW (AP) — Vladimir Putin has given Russian citizenship to former world heavyweight boxing champion Roy Jones Jr.

Grand Serena Slam dreams dashed

NEW YORK (AP) — For Serena Williams' first 26 matches at major tournaments in 2015, no deficit was too daunting, no opponent too troublesome, no victory too far from reach.

NYC police boss, mayor apologize to ex-tennis pro for arrest

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York City police commissioner and mayor offered apologies to tennis star James Blake Thursday as officials scrambled to deal with fallout from his mistaken arrest outside a Manhattan hotel.

USWNT champion Carli Lloyd shares what makes her great

U.S. Women's National Team and Houston Dash midfielder Carli Lloyd served as the featured speaker for 27th Annual Great Futures Dinner, the most important fundraising event for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston.