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.
Why Reed Blankenship chose Texans: ‘Houston really wanted me,’ former Eagles safety ‘born and raised to hit dudes’
Read full article: Why Reed Blankenship chose Texans: ‘Houston really wanted me,’ former Eagles safety ‘born and raised to hit dudes’New Texans safety Reed Blankenship explains his decision, goals after joining returning playoff squad
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
‘It’s on me’: Rockets’ offense stalls late in 100–92 home loss to Lakers
Read full article: ‘It’s on me’: Rockets’ offense stalls late in 100–92 home loss to LakersOn Monday night, the Houston Rockets hosted the Los Angeles Lakers in a matchup to determine the third place crown in the Western Conference — at least for tonight.
Jabari Smith Jr. scores 31 as Rockets steamroll Jazz in 125-105 win
Read full article: Jabari Smith Jr. scores 31 as Rockets steamroll Jazz in 125-105 winHouston hosted the Utah Jazz in a game that got out of hand quickly, as the Rockets held a double-digit lead through the entire second half and cruised to a 125-105 win.
REPORT: Rockets star Kevin Durant confirms plans to play in 2028 Olympics: ‘Hell yeah, I want to play’
Read full article: REPORT: Rockets star Kevin Durant confirms plans to play in 2028 Olympics: ‘Hell yeah, I want to play’The most decorated men’s basketball player in Team USA history has announced his plans to return for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games.
MARCH MADNESS: Tramon Mark’s legacy-cementing bucket extends Texas’ dance in 68-66 victory
Read full article: MARCH MADNESS: Tramon Mark’s legacy-cementing bucket extends Texas’ dance in 68-66 victoryWe have the Houston Cougars continuing their dynastic March run as a No. 2 seed, a couple of mid-ranking contenders in Texas Tech and TCU, and three double-digit seeds looking to shock the world in Texas A&M, Texas, and SMU.
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.
Houston Dynamo sign 15-year-old Matthew Arana as youngest first-team player in club history
Read full article: Houston Dynamo sign 15-year-old Matthew Arana as youngest first-team player in club historyMatthew Arana is an up-and-coming young soccer talent who first joined the Dynamo Academy at the age of 11. Now 15, the Rosharon native has steadily progressed through the ranks of the organization’s system.
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.
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Pistons guard Cade Cunningham has collapsed lung, will be evaluated in 2 weeks
Read full article: Pistons guard Cade Cunningham has collapsed lung, will be evaluated in 2 weeksAll-Star guard Cade Cunningham of the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons has a collapsed lung and is expected to miss at least two weeks and possibly more.
March Madness odds and who could be the last team standing?
Read full article: March Madness odds and who could be the last team standing?March Madness, the annual NCAA basketball tournament, is renowned for its unpredictability and thrilling upsets. Fans eagerly fill out brackets, predicting outcomes including potential surprises in matchups like 10 vs. 7 and 11 vs. 6 seeds. As the tournament kicks off, anticipation builds around which team will ultimately prevail.
Miami (Ohio) makes a March Madness statement with an 89-79 win over SMU in the First Four
Read full article: Miami (Ohio) makes a March Madness statement with an 89-79 win over SMU in the First FourEian Elmer scored 23 points and Miami of Ohio beat SMU 89-79 in the First Four for its first NCAA Tournament victory in 27 years.
Prairie View A&M defeats Lehigh 67-55 in the First Four for its first March Madness win
Read full article: Prairie View A&M defeats Lehigh 67-55 in the First Four for its first March Madness winDontae Horne scored 25 points and Cory Wells had 19 points and 11 rebounds as Prairie View A&M earned its first NCAA Tournament victory, 67-55 over Lehigh in the First Four.
For 10, it's 900: Inter Miami star Lionel Messi scores milestone 900th goal, joining Ronaldo in club
Read full article: For 10, it's 900: Inter Miami star Lionel Messi scores milestone 900th goal, joining Ronaldo in clubLionel Messi has reached another milestone, getting his 900th career goal in the opening minutes of Inter Miami’s CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 match against Nashville on Wednesday night.
Why Reed Blankenship chose Texans: ‘Houston really wanted me,’ former Eagles safety ‘born and raised to hit dudes’
Read full article: Why Reed Blankenship chose Texans: ‘Houston really wanted me,’ former Eagles safety ‘born and raised to hit dudes’New Texans safety Reed Blankenship explains his decision, goals after joining returning playoff squad
The WBC is thriving. Rob Manfred says MLB might consider moving it to midseason
Read full article: The WBC is thriving. Rob Manfred says MLB might consider moving it to midseasonMajor League Baseball plans to bring back the World Baseball Classic in 2029 or 2030 and it could eventually move to midseason.
UH star freshman Kingston Flemings earns AP All-America honor ahead of NCAA March Madness debut
Read full article: UH star freshman Kingston Flemings earns AP All-America honor ahead of NCAA March Madness debutFlemings leads Houston in scoring as Cougars get set to make a run in the NCAA Tournament and a return to the Final Four.
A landmark WNBA labor deal nears reality, paving the way for the first million dollar players
Read full article: A landmark WNBA labor deal nears reality, paving the way for the first million dollar playersA landmark new WNBA collective bargaining agreement was reached in principle early Wednesday morning that will give the league its first million dollar players.
Gerrit Cole pitches scoreless inning in first spring training appearance since Tommy John surgery
Read full article: Gerrit Cole pitches scoreless inning in first spring training appearance since Tommy John surgeryGerrit Cole has returned to a mound to pitch in a game after a 377-day absence and threw a scoreless first inning for the New York Yankees in an exhibition game against the Boston Red Sox.
Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes repeats as champion of the grueling Iditarod sled dog race
Read full article: Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes repeats as champion of the grueling Iditarod sled dog raceFormer reality TV star Jessie Holmes cruised to a repeat victory in the Iditarod, the roughly 1,000-mile sled dog race in Alaska.
Champions League: Barcelona scores 7, Liverpool revives, Bayern cruises and Atletico survives
Read full article: Champions League: Barcelona scores 7, Liverpool revives, Bayern cruises and Atletico survivesBarcelona scored seven against Newcastle and Liverpool revived its season with four goals against Galatasaray.
Senegal slams 'illegal and deeply unjust' decision to strip Africa Cup title and pledges to appeal
Read full article: Senegal slams 'illegal and deeply unjust' decision to strip Africa Cup title and pledges to appealSenegal isn’t giving up its Africa Cup of Nations title without a legal fight, with the country’s soccer federation saying it will appeal the “unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable decision” to strip the team of its victory in a chaotic final against host Morocco.
WNBA and players union have reached an agreement in principle on a transformational new CBA
Read full article: WNBA and players union have reached an agreement in principle on a transformational new CBAThe WNBA will have its first million dollar players after the league and its players’ union reached a deal in principle on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning.
Tramon Mark's late jumper gives Texas a 68-66 win over NC State in the First Four
Read full article: Tramon Mark's late jumper gives Texas a 68-66 win over NC State in the First FourTramon Mark hit a fadeaway jumper from just inside the 3-point line with 1.1 seconds left, and Texas survived a late rally to beat N.
U.S. falls short again in WBC final as Venezuela stuns star-studded roster
Read full article: U.S. falls short again in WBC final as Venezuela stuns star-studded rosterAaron Judge walked slowly back and forth in the United States’ dugout on Tuesday night while Venezuelan players shed tears and fell to their knees to celebrate the country’s first World Baseball Classic title.
Howard gets its first March Madness win, holding off UMBC 86-83 in the First Four
Read full article: Howard gets its first March Madness win, holding off UMBC 86-83 in the First FourBryce Harris had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and he sank a turnaround jumper with 13 seconds remaining that sent Howard to its first NCAA Tournament victory in program history, 86-83 over UMBC in the First Four.