NFL season will kick off with Super Bowl champion Chiefs hosting Lions
Coming off their second championship in four seasons, the Chiefs will host the Lions on Sept. 7 on “Thursday Night Football."
LSU women’s basketball team confirms White House visit despite invite controversy
The university issued a press release Monday in which it confirmed plans to visit the White House on May 26.
Horse racing working to prevent catastrophic injuries amid safety concerns
Horse racing has been plagued by serious injuries. Renewed concerns about horse safety are growing following the deaths of seven horses.
Alabama baseball betting scandal: What you need to know
Alabama fired its baseball coach in what appears to be the first gambling-related scandal in college sports since a Supreme Court decision paved the way for state to legalize wagering five years ago.
Former Astros coach Deacon Jones, Special Asst. for Sugar Land Space Cowboys passes away at 89
The Houston-area baseball community is mourning the loss of one of its legends, Deacon Jones, who passed away Sunday. He was 89.
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, Suns owner Mat Ishbia get into courtside altercation
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic and Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia were involved in an odd moment in the midst of Game 4.
Nick Gilbert, son of Cleveland Cavaliers owner, dies at 26
Nicolas “Nick" Gilbert, the son of Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert who became the team's good luck charm at NBA draft lotteries, has died. He was 26.
Tiger Woods accused of sexual harassment by ex-girlfriend in latest court filing
Erica Herman and Tiger Woods have had a legal battle since October
Kentucky Derby: Mage crosses finish 1st amid drama, deaths
It was the fifth scratch from the Derby in the days leading up to the $3 million race for 3-year-olds. Six horses have died at Churchill Downs in recent days.
Houston Astros pitcher Luis Garcia to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery
Astros star pitcher Luis Garcia is done for the 2023 season to undergo Tommy John surgery on a date yet to be determined.
Houston Astros calling up RHP JP France from Triple-A Sugar Land: MLB source
The Astros are calling up right-handed pitcher J.P. France from Triple-A Sugar Land, according to an MLB source.
Calvin Davis, Olympic medal winner in 400 hurdles, dead at 51
Calvin Davis won a medal at the 1996 Olympics and was part of the U.S. men’s relay team that won the world indoor championships in Spain.
Olympic gold medal winner, track star Tori Bowie dead at 32
Tori Bowie won three medals at the 2016 Olympic games and helped the U.S. women's relay team win a gold medal at the 2017 world championships in London.
Rapper Lil Wayne in Houston; meets baseball hall-of-fame member Reggie Jackson
The rapper expressed his excitement at meeting Jackson and other baseball icons like Dusty Baker, who showed him "way too much love."
College Football Playoff schedule to include 12 teams, New Year's Day tripleheaders
The College Football Playoff released on Tuesday a schedule for the 12-team format that will be used in the 2024 and 2025 seasons, which will feature New Year's Day quarterfinal tripleheaders but no games played on Saturday.
Kentucky Derby: Forte is 3-1 favorite at Churchill Downs
Forte, the 2-year-old champion whose 190 points led the Derby qualifying trail, drew the No. 15 post at 3-1 odds on Monday for the $3 million premier race for 3-year-olds.
Teen killed after eye gets impaled during PE class in 'tragic accident'
School officials said 16-year-old Brayden Bahme was in P.E. class when the gruesome, freak accident occurred.
NFL Draft 2023: Texans trade up twice on draft's second day
The Houston Texans continued to make waves during the second day of the 2023 NFL Draft selecting two more individuals.
Houston Texans trade up twice on second day of NFL Draft
The Houston Texans selected Juice Scruggs and former University of Houston star, Nathaniel "Tank" Dell in the third round.
LPGA legends, including Annika Sorenstam, in The Woodlands for “Greats of Golf" and Insperity Invitational
Legends of Golf are in The Woodlands for a 9 hole golf tournament this weekend. FOX 26's Caroline Collins has more about the tournament and how you can see some awesome legends.