One-on-one with Houston alum, NFL Prospect Dean Connors
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University of Houston alum and NFL Prospect Dean Connors joins our Sports Producer Lenard Davis Jr to share his ongoing journey to the Pros. From his time as a transfer from Rice University to the East-West Shrine Bowl Game, Connors brings insight on what it takes to overcome adversity. Now training for the NFL Draft this year, Connors is carrying the baton from former Coogs who fought for their dreams one touchdown at a time.

World Cup 2026 Sticker Shock: Sky-High Hotels, Ticket Resales & Travel Hacks to Save Big
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Hotel prices near World Cup host stadiums are already soaring — with some stays near MetLife Stadium listed for tens of thousands of dollars. As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues, Futbol HQ breaks down what fans need to know before they book.

Kelvin Sampson: No. 10 Houston Proved ‘Road Toughness’ in Gritty Win at TCU

"You don't have to be great to win on the road—you have to be tough." After a 27-point explosion from freshman Kingston helped No. 10 Houston survive a second-half surge at TCU, Head Coach Kelvin Sampson breaks down the "road warrior" mentality required to survive the Big 12 gauntlet.

How to watch NFL football: 2026 AFC and NFC Championship games

The NFL’s final four teams clash in the conference championship games with a trip to Super Bowl LX at stake this weekend.

Texans star Azeez al-Shaair fined for pro-Palestinian message on eye black: report

ESPN reported Sunday morning that al-Shaair was fined $11,593 for wearing a "personal message," which violated the league's uniform and equipment rules.

Texans fans pumped for Patriots game
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Fans swarmed the Houston Texans for another send-off ahead of their AFC Divisional game against the New England Patriots. FOX 26 Sports Producer Lenard Davis Jr. spoke to a few fans after the send-off.

How to watch NFL football: 2026 Divisional playoffs

The postseason action heats up as the top seeds from each conference take center stage as they begin their journey towards a Super Bowl run.

Former NCAA players and fixers charged over rigged basketball games, prosecutors say

A sprawling betting scheme to rig NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association games ensnared 26 people, including more than a dozen college basketball players who tried to fix games as recently as last season, federal prosecutors said Thursday.

Stephen A. Smith mistakenly confuses Texans player with Charlie Kirk

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith immediately apologized on-air after accidentally confusing Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk with late conservative activist Charlie Kirk during analysis of the Texans' playoff victory.

LA28: Olympic ticket draw registration officially opens

Get ready! Ticket draw registration for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles opens on Wednesday, Jan. 14.

Vikings WR Jordan Addison arrested for trespassing at Tampa hotel

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison was arrested for trespassing early Monday morning at a Tampa, Fla., hotel. It's his third off the field incident since being drafted in 2023.