Houston Astros' Justin Verlander to start Friday against Washington Nationals

Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander will make his season debut Friday against the Washington Nationals, manager Joe Espada announced Wednesday.

Chevron LPGA Championship underway
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The Astros faced a tough game against the Braves, with Hunter Brown delivering a strong performance, while the Rockets reflect on their impressive season turnaround and look ahead to future expectations, all as the Chevron LPGA Championship tees off in Houston.

Chevron LPGA Championship at The Club at Carlton Woods
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The Chevron LPGA Championship is underway at The Club at Carlton Woods. Tournament director Colby Callaway talks about the event.

Talking Texans: CJ Stroud has new weapons
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While the Texans may be in the off-season, they're already gearing up for what promises to be an exciting season ahead.

What's next for the Texans?
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Nate Griffin and Houston Chronicle sports columnist Jerome Solomon discuss Atros losing to the Braves and what's next for the Texans this upcoming season.

WNBA draft: Caitlin Clark picked No.1 overall by Indiana Fever

Caitlin Clark finished her career at Iowa as the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division I history with 3,951 career points.

Ethiopia's Sisay Lemma wins 2024 Boston Marathon 2024 in runaway

The 128th Boston Marathon was held Monday, bringing tens of thousands of runners to New England for the annual race. 

Recap: Rockets, Astros
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Rockets finalize their season with a win while the Astros score big against the Texas Rangers.

Masters 2024: Scottie Scheffler wins his 2nd green jacket

Scottie Scheffler clinched his second Masters championship in three years with a commanding performance, seizing the lead definitively with stellar shots around the turn.

Preview: Houston Astros to take on Rangers at home
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The Houston Astros are waiting to take their first pitch against the Texas Rangers and FOX 26 Sports Director WIll Kunkel gives a quick look ahead of the game!

UH Alumni Awards honorees
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The University of Houston is celebrating distinguished graduates at the UH Alumni Awards and FOX 26's Nate Griffin spoke with honorees, Kelvin Sampson and Elvin Hayes, as well as a familiar face, former Sports Director Mark Berman!

Spring football game at Rice Stadium
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The Rice University Spring Game is this weekend! FOX 26's Nate Griffin talks with head football coach Mike Bloomgren.

Brittany Bock talks Houston Dash
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On Saturday, the Houston Dash will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their inaugural match. FOX 26's Nate Griffin talks with former Houston Dash central midfielder Brittany Bock about her time with the team.

OJ Simpson's football legacy before legal trouble
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OJ Simpson was a controversial figure but before all of his legal trouble, he was a popular football star with millions. FOX 26 Sports Director Will Kunkel talks more about Simpson's legacy on the gridiron.

O.J. Simpson dies at age 76, family says

O.J. Simpson, the NFL running back who was later infamously acquitted of his ex-wife's murder, has passed away at the age of 76. His family confirmed the news on Thursday.

TSU Spring Game this weekend
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TSU's football team has a big game set for Saturday. FOX 26's Nate Griffin talks with head coach Cris Dishman.

O.J. Simpson dead at 76, dies of prostate cancer

O.J. Simpson is former football star who infamously became known for his murder trial in the 1990s.