Astros announce Framber Valdez as Opening Day pitcher

Opening Day for the Houston Astros is quickly approaching and the Astros have already announced their opening day pitcher.

Academy Sports and Outdoors to sell Astros Gold Collection Gear in April

According to a release from Academy Sports and Outdoors, all 32 Academy locations in the Greater Houston area will be able to find the gear in stores starting on April 1.

Astros' Altuve undergoes thumb surgery after getting hit by pitch during WBC

Days after Astros' all-star second baseman Jose Altuve was hit by a 95.9 mph pitch during the World Baseball Classic, he underwent surgery for his thumb.

Family donates organs of boy killed in freak accident playing basketball

A Kentucky family is devastated after an 8-year-old boy died while playing at home, but they hope his memory will continue through the lives of others.

MLB umpires will have a new view for replays this season – on Zoom

Major League Baseball struck a deal with Zoom Video Communications Inc. allowing on-field umpires to watch the replay operations center evaluating contested calls.

March Madness 2023: Sweet 16 matchups set following wild weekend

The Sweet 16 weekend will see games in New York City, Las Vegas, Kansas City, Missouri, and Louisville, Kentucky, and the Final Four is in Houston. The semifinals are on April 1, with the championship game on April 3.

Houston Cougars headed to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16
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In Birmingham, Alabama, the University of Houston Cougars are dancing their way to the Sweet 16 for the fourth year in a row! The team defeated the Auburn Tigers 81-64 thanks to a dominant second half. FOX 26 Sports Director Mark Berman speaks to the team following their huge win.

Skier 'critically buried' for minutes after triggering avalanche

New Hampshire authorities said the skier was only rescued after another skier saw a hand sticking out from the snow.

University Houston Cougars prepare to play Auburn in NCAA Tournment
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The University of Houston Cougars advanced to the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament after defeating Northern Kentucky in the opening round and now prepare to face Auburn for a chance at the Sweet Sixteen.

Mattress Mack uses NIL deal to pay for families of Houston basketball team to attend NCAA Tournament
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With Mattress Mack's latest efforts through his Name, Image and Likeness agreement with them through Gallery Furniture ? is remarkable. The Cougars players are able to access funds through this NIL that they can use to help pay for their families to attend the NCAA Tournament in Birmingham.

University Houston Cougars going to second round of NCAA Tournament
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The University of Houston Cougars are moving on to the second round of the NCAA Tournament! FOX 26 Sports Director Mark Berman reports the latest news regarding the No.1 team!

Sasser hurt anew as top seed Houston beats Northern Kentucky

With All-American Marcus Strasser watching from the bench, top-seeded Houston shook off Northern Kentucky for a 63-52 victory to open the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night.

Cougars ready for first round matchup against Northern Kentucky in NCAA Tournament

The University of Houston men's basketball team opens up NCAA Tournament play Thursday night when they face the 16th-seeded Northern Kentucky Norse inside Legacy Arena in Birmingham, AL.