University of Houston lands 6-11 center

The University of Houston's men's basketball team lands a big in 6-11, 250-pound center Valentine Sangoyomi from Northern Oklahoma.

Former NFL player Tyler Sash dead at 27

Tyler Sash, a standout safety at Iowa who won a Super Bowl with the New York Giants, has died, the state medical examiner's office said Tuesday. He was 27.

Kent State coach vows female kicker will play this season

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Kent State's April Goss is a rarity - a woman on a Division I college football roster.

Herman: Farrow's starting job may be in jeopardy if fumbles continue

Kenneth Farrow is a team captain for the UH football team, but if he continues to struggle, Tom Herman said Tuesday that could cost the senior his starting job as Houston prepares to play Louisville.

Dunbar High School cheerleaders surprised with new uniforms

A cheerleading squad that had to skip the first game of the season because their new uniforms never arrived got a big surprise Friday morning.

Temporary deal reached to allow horse racing in Texas

Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie will be taking bets on horse races again after state lawmakers agreed to extend funding to the Texas Racing Commission.

Texas school district investigates after players hit referee

MARBLE FALLS, Texas (AP) — A San Antonio School district is investigating after a football player ran into the back of a referee watching a play and another player then dove into the official after he fell.

Texans lose Tom Savage for the season

The Texans placed quarterback Tom Savage on injured reserve because of his badly sprained right shoulder which means he is out for the season.

Texans release 2 players drafted in 2014 & 2015

The Houston Texans release several players following the team's final preseason game, most notably 2014 3rd round NFL Draft pick nose tackle Louis Nix III and 2015 7th round pick running back Kenny Hilliard.

Texans lose QB Savage for at least 4 weeks

The Houston Texans have lost backup quarterback Tom Savage for 4-to-6 weeks after he was injured in the team's final preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Rice football focusing in on season opener

Rice's historic era of college football continues Saturday when the 2015 season begins.

Manvel football looking to bounce back

Manvel's football team is ready to bounce back after a tough season-opening loss.