Illinois stuns Houston 65-55 in Sweet 16, faces Iowa in South Region Final
The No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini advanced to the Elite Eight by stifling the No. 2 seed Houston Cougars in a 65-55 defensive victory during the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
The No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini advanced to the Elite Eight by stifling the No. 2 seed Houston Cougars in a 65-55 defensive victory during the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
Purdue eliminates Texas Longhorns 79-77 to advance to Elite Eight
Purdue advanced to the Elite Eight by holding off a late surge from Texas in a 79-77 thriller fueled by interior dominance and precision free-throw shooting.
Purdue advanced to the Elite Eight by holding off a late surge from Texas in a 79-77 thriller fueled by interior dominance and precision free-throw shooting.
Astros fan gets surprise proposal from Angels boyfriend
While the Houston Astros and LA Angels were battling it out in Daikin Park, an Angels fan had a big question for his Astros-loving girlfriend. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart was there for the surprise proposal!
While the Houston Astros and LA Angels were battling it out in Daikin Park, an Angels fan had a big question for his Astros-loving girlfriend. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart was there for the surprise proposal!
UH fans pumped for Sweet 16 home game
The Coogs are back home to play against Illinois for March Madness Thursday night. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez spoke to UH fans outside Toyota Center ahead of the game.
The Coogs are back home to play against Illinois for March Madness Thursday night. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez spoke to UH fans outside Toyota Center ahead of the game.
Houston Astros fall 3-0 to Angels in 2026 Opening Day home opener
The Los Angeles Angels shut out the Houston Astros 3-0 to secure a rare Opening Day victory, spoil the debut of Daikin Park, and hold Houston to just three hits.
The Los Angeles Angels shut out the Houston Astros 3-0 to secure a rare Opening Day victory, spoil the debut of Daikin Park, and hold Houston to just three hits.
Houston Astros owner Jim Crane talks new season, Opening Day
FOX 26's CoCo Dominguez spoke with Houston Astros owner Jim Crane on Opening Day at Daikin Park.
FOX 26's CoCo Dominguez spoke with Houston Astros owner Jim Crane on Opening Day at Daikin Park.
Astros 2026 Opening Day game: Time, how to watch, Street Fest
The Houston Astros are kicking off the 2026 season at home on Thursday. Here's everything you need to know about the game time, tickets, street fest and how to watch from home.
The Houston Astros are kicking off the 2026 season at home on Thursday. Here's everything you need to know about the game time, tickets, street fest and how to watch from home.
Houston traffic tips to know before Thursday's big sports day
Thursday will be a very busy day across the City of Houston. That means traffic problems for everyone across the city for a good chunk of the day.
Thursday will be a very busy day across the City of Houston. That means traffic problems for everyone across the city for a good chunk of the day.
2026 FIFA World Cup tickets to go on sale on first-come first-serve basis
FIFA is launching their final, first-come, first-served ticket sales phase on April 1 for the 2026 World Cup. It includes a new seat-selection map and an official resale marketplace.
FIFA is launching their final, first-come, first-served ticket sales phase on April 1 for the 2026 World Cup. It includes a new seat-selection map and an official resale marketplace.
Texas awards $116M in public safety grants for 2026 FIFA World Cup security
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has awarded $116 million in public safety grants to host cities to bolster security, equipment, and emergency coordination ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has awarded $116 million in public safety grants to host cities to bolster security, equipment, and emergency coordination ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
World Cup: 16 UEFA teams to participate in play-off tournament for four World Cup spots
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) will hold its second round play-off to determine the final four teams that will compete for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) will hold its second round play-off to determine the final four teams that will compete for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
World Cup 2026 International Playoff tournament: 6 nations to face off for two World Cup berths
Two spots in the World Cup are on the line when six teams from around the world face off in the International Playoff tournament that starts Thursday.
Two spots in the World Cup are on the line when six teams from around the world face off in the International Playoff tournament that starts Thursday.
Bodybuilding legend Lee Haney in need of kidney transplant
Eight-time Mr. Olympia Lee Haney is facing his toughest challenge yet: a search for a living kidney donor. After managing a chronic condition for nearly 30 years, the 66-year-old bodybuilding icon is calling on his global community to help him find a lifesaving match.
Eight-time Mr. Olympia Lee Haney is facing his toughest challenge yet: a search for a living kidney donor. After managing a chronic condition for nearly 30 years, the 66-year-old bodybuilding icon is calling on his global community to help him find a lifesaving match.
March Madness may cost employers more than $12 billion in lost productivity, according to new report
March Madness may cost employers over $12 billion in lost productivity, with millions of workers distracted or taking time off, according to a recent report from employment firm, Challenger, Gray and Christmas.
March Madness may cost employers over $12 billion in lost productivity, with millions of workers distracted or taking time off, according to a recent report from employment firm, Challenger, Gray and Christmas.
MLB 2026: Viral 9-9-9 food challenge coming to Houston’s Daikin Park and other ballparks
Major League Baseball is officially leaning into one of the internet’s most infamous gameday traditions.
Major League Baseball is officially leaning into one of the internet’s most infamous gameday traditions.
4 Texas teams make it to Sweet 16 round of NCAA Tournament
Four Texas teams have advanced to the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA college basketball tournament.
Four Texas teams have advanced to the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA college basketball tournament.
Texas Longhorns advance in NCAA tournament after beating Gonzaga
The Texas Longhorns are moving forward in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Saturday.
The Texas Longhorns are moving forward in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Saturday.
Houston Cougars advance in NCAA tournament in win against Texas A&M
Texas A&M is out of the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament after their defeat by Houston on Friday.
Texas A&M is out of the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament after their defeat by Houston on Friday.
TCU drops from NCAA tournament in loss to Duke
Texas Christian University is out of the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament after their defeat by Duke on Saturday.
Texas Christian University is out of the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament after their defeat by Duke on Saturday.
Prairie View A&M drops from NCAA tournament in loss to Florida Gators
Prairie View A&M is out of the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament after their defeat by Florida on Friday.
Prairie View A&M is out of the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament after their defeat by Florida on Friday.