Former Astro Kyle Tucker’s $240M contract with Dodgers marks L.A.’s latest swing into payroll absurdity
Read full article: Former Astro Kyle Tucker’s $240M contract with Dodgers marks L.A.’s latest swing into payroll absurdityThursday night, plenty of Houston Astros fans likely felt a jolt of emotional whiplash when the alert hit their phones: former star outfielder Kyle Tucker had signed a free agent deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Astros announce sale of Sugar Land Space Cowboys, Corpus Christi Hooks, Fayetteville Woodpeckers to ownership group
Read full article: Astros announce sale of Sugar Land Space Cowboys, Corpus Christi Hooks, Fayetteville Woodpeckers to ownership groupThe Houston Astros announced they are selling three of their minor league affiliates — the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (Triple-A), Corpus Christi Hooks (Double-A), and Fayetteville Woodpeckers (Single-A).
Contract not renewed for Astros athletic trainer Jeremiah Randall
Read full article: Contract not renewed for Astros athletic trainer Jeremiah RandallAfter a roller-coaster 2025 season that saw the Houston Astros miss the postseason for the first time since 2016, the team has parted ways with head athletic trainer Jeremiah Randall.
How Texans star Nico Collins wants to be here ‘forever,’ sees ‘growth’ ahead, supports C.J. Stroud: ‘Dude’s a baller’
Read full article: How Texans star Nico Collins wants to be here ‘forever,’ sees ‘growth’ ahead, supports C.J. Stroud: ‘Dude’s a baller’Texans star wide receiver Nico Collins supportive of quarterback C.J. Stroud, 'Dude's a baller, keep your head up.'
Source: Cardinals request interview with Texans secondary coach Dino Vasso for defensive coordinator opening
Read full article: Source: Cardinals request interview with Texans secondary coach Dino Vasso for defensive coordinator openingTexans secondary coach requested by Cardinals, previously by Titans
Texans enter pivotal offseason with questions surrounding C.J. Stroud, roster construction
Read full article: Texans enter pivotal offseason with questions surrounding C.J. Stroud, roster constructionAs Super Bowl week unfolds without the Houston Texans in the spotlight, the franchise finds itself at a familiar crossroads: close, competitive, but still short of the next step.
Source: Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud declines Pro Bowl invite, Warren Moon predicts bounce back for ‘tough-minded kid’
Read full article: Source: Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud declines Pro Bowl invite, Warren Moon predicts bounce back for ‘tough-minded kid’Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud opts to not participate in annual Pro Bowl Games
Super Bowl LX: What Vegas’ betting numbers tell us about Seahawks vs. Patriots
Read full article: Super Bowl LX: What Vegas’ betting numbers tell us about Seahawks vs. PatriotsThe Houston Texans are back in the postseason for the third straight year, heading to a frigid and chaotic Pittsburgh environment to take on Mike Tomlin, Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers.
North Shore Senior HS to hold parade for football team’s 2025-26 state championship
Read full article: North Shore Senior HS to hold parade for football team’s 2025-26 state championshipNorth Shore Senior High School is holding a parade to honor its 2025-26 football team and its UIL 6A D1 state championship victory!
‘Build a plane while flying it,’ how A&P Sports Agency, a big-time firm with Houston roots, pioneers NIL world
Read full article: ‘Build a plane while flying it,’ how A&P Sports Agency, a big-time firm with Houston roots, pioneers NIL worldEmerging NIL agency could become legitimate threat in NFL circles with their reach and relationships
Kevin Durant passes Dirk Nowitzki to become the NBA’s sixth all-time leading scorer
Read full article: Kevin Durant passes Dirk Nowitzki to become the NBA’s sixth all-time leading scorerHouston Rockets star Kevin Durant is on the brink of another historic milestone, and there’s a good chance he will reach it Sunday night.
CHASING DIRK: Kevin Durant passes Dirk Nowitzki to become the NBA’s 6th all-time leading scorer
Read full article: CHASING DIRK: Kevin Durant passes Dirk Nowitzki to become the NBA’s 6th all-time leading scorerHouston Rockets star Kevin Durant is on the brink of another historic milestone, and there’s a good chance he will reach it Sunday night.
DATA: Texas has the highest NIL transfer portal budget in 2026, with A&M and Tech also ranking highly
Read full article: DATA: Texas has the highest NIL transfer portal budget in 2026, with A&M and Tech also ranking highlyAccording to an analysis by SportsCasting, the Texas Longhorns lead the nation in estimated available Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) spending for transfer portal acquisitions, with a projected $23 million budget — the highest of any squad in the country.
Houston Cougars enter Big 12 play with strong 12-1 overall record
Read full article: Houston Cougars enter Big 12 play with strong 12-1 overall recordAfter falling just two points short of claiming the national championship in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, the Houston Cougars are on a mission to finish the job in 2026.
Last Home Stand: Dynamo salute fans as playoff push intensifies
Read full article: Last Home Stand: Dynamo salute fans as playoff push intensifiesFan Appreciation Night doubles as a playoff push and season send-off with seat upgrades, signed gear, social-media contests and post game remarks from head coach Ben Olsen and a player.
Houston Dynamo FC, Houston Dash announce donation efforts for Hill Country floods
Read full article: Houston Dynamo FC, Houston Dash announce donation efforts for Hill Country floodsThe two major soccer clubs in the Houston area have announced contributions to provide support to those impacted by the Hill Country floods.
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Vance attends Olympic skating, then meets with Italian Prime Minister Meloni
Read full article: Vance attends Olympic skating, then meets with Italian Prime Minister MeloniVice President JD Vance met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Milan on Friday, part of his trip to the Olympics.
Chock and Bates rock as reigning champ US leads team figure skating event at Milan Cortina Olympics
Read full article: Chock and Bates rock as reigning champ US leads team figure skating event at Milan Cortina OlympicsMadison Chock and Evan Bates set the tone for the U.S. Figure Skating team at the Milan Cortina Olympics with a high-energy rhythm dance to Lenny Kravitz music.
Lindsey Vonn tests injured left knee in Olympic downhill training, pumps fist after successful run
Read full article: Lindsey Vonn tests injured left knee in Olympic downhill training, pumps fist after successful runA week after rupturing the ACL in her left knee, Lindsey Vonn opened her chase for Olympic gold at the age of 41 with an aggressive and successful training run down the Olympia delle Tofane downhill course.
NYU coach Meg Barber leads Violets to brink of record-breaking Division III winning streak
Read full article: NYU coach Meg Barber leads Violets to brink of record-breaking Division III winning streakNYU coach Meg Barber was a player for the Violets when rival Washington University of St. Louis was approaching the Division III winning streak record.
Luka Doncic to have an MRI after leaving Lakers' game against 76ers with left hamstring injury
Read full article: Luka Doncic to have an MRI after leaving Lakers' game against 76ers with left hamstring injuryNBA scoring leader Luka Doncic left the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against Philadelphia with a leg injury.
Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald headline a Hall of Fame class missing Bill Belichick
Read full article: Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald headline a Hall of Fame class missing Bill BelichickDrew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald headlined the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class featuring five players but not six-time Super Bowl winning head coach Bill Belichick.
The Mavs are leaving no doubt that Cooper Flagg is their future after trading Anthony Davis
Read full article: The Mavs are leaving no doubt that Cooper Flagg is their future after trading Anthony DavisThe Dallas Mavericks have officially declared Cooper Flagg as the future face of the franchise after trading Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards.
Lindor, Correa off Puerto Rico's WBC roster over insurance coverage, Báez for marijuana test
Read full article: Lindor, Correa off Puerto Rico's WBC roster over insurance coverage, Báez for marijuana testFrancisco Lindor and Carlos Correa are not on Puerto Rico's roster for the World Baseball Classic due to insurance issues.
Gotterup shoots 63, Scheffler struggles in first round of Phoenix Open
Read full article: Gotterup shoots 63, Scheffler struggles in first round of Phoenix OpenChris Gotterup shot a bogey-free 8-under 63 to take a two-shot lead in the first round of the Phoenix Open on a rare day when top-ranked Scottie Scheffler struggled.
The Milan Cortina Olympics’ opening ceremony begins with Italian icons and Mariah Carey singing
Read full article: The Milan Cortina Olympics’ opening ceremony begins with Italian icons and Mariah Carey singingThe unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron Milan Cortina Winter Games opening ceremony replete with references to Italian icons and culture has started.
Tarik Skubal wins salary arbitration case, will be paid record $32 million
Read full article: Tarik Skubal wins salary arbitration case, will be paid record $32 millionTarik Skubal has won his salary arbitration hearing with the Detroit Tigers, and the two-time Cy Young Award winner will be paid a record $32 million this year instead of the team’s $19 million offer.
49ers will play in the first regular-season NFL game in Australia. The Cowboys will play in Rio
Read full article: 49ers will play in the first regular-season NFL game in Australia. The Cowboys will play in RioThe San Francisco 49ers will be the team facing the division-rival Los Angeles Rams in the first-ever regular-season NFL game in Australia next season, and the Dallas Cowboys will be one of the teams playing the first game in Rio de Janeiro, the league said Thursday.
Lakers acquire 3-point shooter Luke Kennard from busy Hawks for point guard Gabe Vincent
Read full article: Lakers acquire 3-point shooter Luke Kennard from busy Hawks for point guard Gabe VincentThe Atlanta Hawks have acquired point guard Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second-round draft pick from the Los Angeles Lakers for shooting guard Luke Kennard.
BYU athletic director confident Big 12 schools serious about stopping fan chants targeting Mormons
Read full article: BYU athletic director confident Big 12 schools serious about stopping fan chants targeting MormonsA BYU sports team was the target of a derogatory chant in an opponent’s venue for at least the fourth time in a year, and the Big 12 again announced the conference would look into the matter and the home team offered an apology.