California hiker pinned under boulder weighing at least 6K pounds rescued after 7 hours

A hiker in Southern California was pinned underneath a massive boulder on a hillside for seven hours until volunteers freed him in a bold nighttime rescue last week, officials said Friday.

Summer Creek HS football team state championship bound
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The Summer Creek High School football team is headed to the state championship for the first time in school history.

Making the Grade: Cy Lakes High Schooler shines in sports, studies
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Join Nate Griffin live at Cy Lakes High School to meet Melissa ? a true triple threat excelling in volleyball, basketball, and academics! Discover how she's making the grade both on and off the court!

Army secures victory with goal-line stand in closing moments, defeats Navy 17-11

Army held its ground on a goal-line stand in the final seconds to send Navy mascot Bill the Goat — and Navy superfan Bill, the G.O.A.T. — home disappointed.

Former Titans tight end Frank Wycheck dead at 52

Frank Wycheck, a Tennessee Titans legend, died Saturday at the age of 52, according to the Titans website.

Texans' safety Jimmie Ward talks about his journey
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Watch as Fox 26 Sports Director Will Kunkel delves into Texans safety Jimmie Ward's NFL journey and the moment he realized he could compete at the highest level

Young Texas Longhorns Fan's gets emotional
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11-year-old Knox Kendall's passionate reaction to the University of Texas at Austin football team reaching the College Football Playoffs has gained widespread attention, showcasing his journey from being born into an "Aggies" family to becoming a proud Longhorns fan.

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels clinches Heisman Trophy in historic win

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, becoming the first player since 2016 to win college football's most prestigious player of the year award.

Talkin' Texans with safety Jimmie Ward
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FOX 26 Sports Director Will Kunkel sat down to speak with Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward about what drew him to the Texans and when he knew he was going to the NFL.

JJ Watt Charity classic softball game returning to Sugar Land in 2024

The JJ Watt Foundation is excited to announce that tickets will go on sale Tuesday, December 12 at 12 p.m. CT for the JJ Watt Charity Classic on May 4, 2024, at Constellation Field—just in time for the holidays. 

Willis High School star inducted into College Football Hall of Fame
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A Willis High School standout and Heisman winner has just entered the College Football Hall of Fame. Join Nate Griffin live from the Bellaire Coffee Shop to catch up with the newest inductee.

Travis Scott celebrity softball game at Minute Maid Park scheduled for February 15

The Celebrity Softball Classic will feature an all-star lineup of baseball Hall of Famers and A-list entertainers such as Travis Scott, Simone Biles, Ken Griffey Jr., Mookie Betts, Lil Wayne, CJ Stroud and more.

NCAA proposes paying players for college athletics
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Brian Michael Cooper, Sports Attorney and President/COO of the American Flag Football League, discusses the newly proposed NCAA rule on compensating college players.

Florida prepared to sue over college football
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says his state will set aside $1 million for a possible lawsuit against the College Football Playoff Selection Committee for leaving Florida State out of the playoffs.

Talking Texas with former UT star Fozza Whittaker
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FOX 26 Sports Director Will Kunkel talks UT and the college football playoff with former Pearland and UT star Fozzy Whittaker, now an analyst with the Longhorn Network.