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.

March Madness 2023 watch parties in Houston

These Houston bars are holding watch parties and offering food and drink specials for March Madness.

University of Houston Cougars preparing for first-round NCAA Tournament game in Birmingham, AL

The University of Houston will open the NCAA Tournament Thursday night in Birmingham, Alabama facing a huge question mark. Will All-American guard Marcus Sasser be available to play?

Ja Morant suspended 8 games by NBA for having gun in video

The Memphis Grizzlies star appeared in a social media video holding what appeared to be a gun inside a Denver club.

92% of women runners say they're concerned about safety during outdoor runs: survey

The survey, which included 9,000 people, found that a majority of female runners take safety precautions like wearing loose clothing or finding a running partner who can offer protection.

NFL will consider reviewing roughing-the-passer, personal foul penalties

The two potential NFL rule changes were among nine the league announced this week in its 2023 playing rules, bylaw and resolution proposals submitted by clubs.

UH Coogs leaving for March Madness tournament
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University of Houston Men's Basketball Head Coach Kelvin Sampson speaks as the Coogs depart for the March Madness tournament.

Reports: Texans sign former University of Houston QB Case Keenum to 2-year deal

Former University of Houston Cougars Quarterback Case Keenum is headed back to the Bayou City after reports indicate he's signed a 2-year deal with the Houston Texans.

Here's what Rick Pitino had to say about his future at Iona

Rick Pitino said he hasn’t decided about his future and wants to “give everything I have to Iona." The Hall of Fame coach has been connected to several college teams, including St. Johns.

UH Cougars headed to NCAA Basketball Tournament
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It was 'Selection Sunday' for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament and University of Houston didn't have to wait long to hear their name called. FOX 26's Sports Director Mark Berman reports more on the eventful day for the team.

UH junior Point Guard Jamal Shead on NCAA Tournament selection
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Jamal Shead speaks to FOX 26 after finding out the University of Houston Cougars made the No. 1 seed in the Midwest Region in the NCAA Tournament.

Former Minnesota Vikings head coach Bud Grant dies at 95

The former Minnesota Vikings head coach and Hall of Famer Bud Grant died Saturday morning. He was 95 years old.

UH wins AAC Tournament quarterfinal game against East Carolina, 60-46

The University of Houston men’s basketball team is moving on to the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference Tournament after beating East Carolina, 60-46, in the quarterfinals.

UH wins in AAC Tournament quarterfinals game
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FOX 26 Sports Anchor Mark Bermann has more on the game as well as what's next for the Cougars.