Astros trade Kyle Tucker to Cubs for package including Isaac Paredes, Cam Smith and Hayden Wesneski
Read full article: Astros trade Kyle Tucker to Cubs for package including Isaac Paredes, Cam Smith and Hayden WesneskiTucker missed half of 2024 after fouling a ball of his shin and suffering a stress fracture.
Cubs and Yankees pursuing star Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker
Read full article: Cubs and Yankees pursuing star Astros outfielder Kyle TuckerWith the Houston Astros “open to listening” to trade offers, according to GM Dana Brown, the Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees have shown strong interest in trading for star outfielder Kyle Tucker, who is in the final year of his Astros contract, according to multiple major league sources.
MLB Winter Meetings Blog: Bregman & more Astros notes
Read full article: MLB Winter Meetings Blog: Bregman & more Astros notesThe Astros have stated for months their priority is to re-sign Alex Bregman. They have an offer on the table, but a handful of teams have now entered the Bregman race with Juan Soto off the board.
Source: Astros have offer in place for Alex Bregman
Read full article: Source: Astros have offer in place for Alex BregmanBregman is the top free agent third baseman on the market, and is coming off winning his first Gold Glove award while hitting .260 with 26 home runs and 75 RBI, with an OPS+ of 118 in the final season of a 5-year, $100 million extension with the Astros.
Texans’ Tank Dell aims high for stretch run ‘I’m definitely trying to improve my role and become a big factor on team’
Read full article: Texans’ Tank Dell aims high for stretch run ‘I’m definitely trying to improve my role and become a big factor on team’Wide receiver has shown flashes o
‘Getting a bike is like getting your first car,’ Texans host annual holiday bike giveaway for elementary school students
Read full article: ‘Getting a bike is like getting your first car,’ Texans host annual holiday bike giveaway for elementary school studentsTexans players give back at holiday
No injury designations for Texans’ Joe Mixon, Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, both good to go for Saturday’s game at Arrowhead
Read full article: No injury designations for Texans’ Joe Mixon, Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, both good to go for Saturday’s game at ArrowheadTexans running back practiced all week
UTMB Health Athlete of the Week: Atascocita football’s Cardae Mack and Tory Blaylock
Read full article: UTMB Health Athlete of the Week: Atascocita football’s Cardae Mack and Tory BlaylockOur KPRC and UTMB athletes of the week goes to arguably the best backfield in the entire state. QB Cardae Mack and RB Tory Blaylock have terrorized defenses all year.
Star football players at North Shore HS make their college commitments official
Read full article: Star football players at North Shore HS make their college commitments officialKPRC 2′s Ari Alexander was at North Shore Senior High School in Houston to watch some of the top players announce their commitments. One 5-star player and two 4-star players signed today.
KPRC 2 Athlete of the Week: Audrey Cook, Stratford Volleyball
Read full article: KPRC 2 Athlete of the Week: Audrey Cook, Stratford VolleyballCONGRATULATIONS!! Cook is committed to playing collegiate volleyball at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, and according to her coach, Jenny Adcock, pushes her teammates with her competitiveness.
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50 Cent and Calvin Murphy chat ‘Houston Rockets & G-Unity Foundation Turkey Distribution’
Read full article: 50 Cent and Calvin Murphy chat ‘Houston Rockets & G-Unity Foundation Turkey Distribution’The Houston Rockets are ready give back as their ‘Season of Giving’ continues. See how the team is helping to support families and communities in need during the holiday season.
See what’s new for Rockets fans to experience at Toyota Center this season
Read full article: See what’s new for Rockets fans to experience at Toyota Center this seasonHouston Life’s Lauren Kelly is courtside with a sneak peek at the new upgrades to Toyota Center. From a new, high-tech scoreboard and control room, to lounge areas – she’s got your guide to the ultimate Rockets gameday experience.
Rockets’ rookie guard Reed Sheppard gets high praise from NBA GMs in survey
Read full article: Rockets’ rookie guard Reed Sheppard gets high praise from NBA GMs in surveyReed Sheppard has yet to log a single minute in a regular season NBA game, but he is already creating buzz from the league’s most qualified staff members.
Dikembe Mutombo, Hall of Famer, Rockets legend and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancer
Read full article: Dikembe Mutombo, Hall of Famer, Rockets legend and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancerBasketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, died Monday from brain cancer, the league announced.
Texas Tech wants permission to pay college athletes as a part of its recruitment efforts
Read full article: Texas Tech wants permission to pay college athletes as a part of its recruitment effortsState law prohibits schools from making direct name, image and likeness deals with athletes. Texas Tech says it puts them at a disadvantage as the university recruits athletes for fall 2025.
The Houston Dynamo to host first ever British night with market, food, games and more
Read full article: The Houston Dynamo to host first ever British night with market, food, games and moreJoin them for a night of football (the original kind) and pre-match festivities on Orange Ave. including cars, food, drinks, games and more.
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Notre Dame protects home field in new postseason era with 1st playoff win, 27-17 over Indiana
Read full article: Notre Dame protects home field in new postseason era with 1st playoff win, 27-17 over IndianaJeremiyah Love tied the Notre Dame record with a 98-yard touchdown run, Riley Leonard added two more scores and the Fighting Irish shut down the highest-scoring team in the College Football Playoff, overwhelming Indiana 27-17 on Friday night.
The Thunder should have been quite tired. They went 2-0 in Florida anyway, pushing record to 22-5
Read full article: The Thunder should have been quite tired. They went 2-0 in Florida anyway, pushing record to 22-5Here’s how the last few days have gone for the Oklahoma City Thunder: Lose the NBA Cup final to Milwaukee in Las Vegas on Tuesday, spend time airborne over four different time zones on Wednesday, win in Orlando on Thursday, win in Miami on Friday.
Texans’ Tank Dell aims high for stretch run ‘I’m definitely trying to improve my role and become a big factor on team’
Read full article: Texans’ Tank Dell aims high for stretch run ‘I’m definitely trying to improve my role and become a big factor on team’Wide receiver has shown flashes o
Judge sets January date to hear NASCAR’s motion to throw out an antitrust lawsuit
Read full article: Judge sets January date to hear NASCAR’s motion to throw out an antitrust lawsuitA federal judge set a Jan. 8 hearing for NASCAR’s motion to throw out an antitrust lawsuit filed against the stock car series teams backed by Michael Jordan-owned 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports.
World Series champion Dodgers top MLB luxury tax at $103 million as record 9 teams owe penalty
Read full article: World Series champion Dodgers top MLB luxury tax at $103 million as record 9 teams owe penaltyThe Los Angeles Dodgers topped a record nine teams owing Major League Baseball’s luxury tax this year with an unprecedented $103 million penalty.
Jalen Hurts fined for wearing mismatched cleats during Eagles' win over Steelers, AP source says
Read full article: Jalen Hurts fined for wearing mismatched cleats during Eagles' win over Steelers, AP source saysA person familiar with the decision says Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was fined $5,628 by the NFL for wearing mismatched cleats that were not “constitutional team colors."
Christian Walker agrees to $60 million, 3-year contract with Astros, AP source says
Read full article: Christian Walker agrees to $60 million, 3-year contract with Astros, AP source saysA a person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Gold Glove first baseman Christian Walker and the Houston Astros have agreed to a $60 million, three-year contract.
Carter, McGrady and Altidore's new stake in Buffalo Bills brings diversity to NFL owners' table
Read full article: Carter, McGrady and Altidore's new stake in Buffalo Bills brings diversity to NFL owners' tableThe chance to rub shoulders with quarterback Josh Allen and broaden the Buffalo Bills’ reach into Toronto wasn’t the only thing on the minds of former NBA stars Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady and soccer’s Jozy Altidore in purchasing a minority share of the franchise.
Penn State and SMU carry the weight of history into their CFP debuts. They're both trying to shed it
Read full article: Penn State and SMU carry the weight of history into their CFP debuts. They're both trying to shed itPenn State and SMU head into the College Football Playoff with the weight of history on their shoulders.
Netflix signs US broadcast deal with FIFA for the Women's World Cup in 2027 and 2031
Read full article: Netflix signs US broadcast deal with FIFA for the Women's World Cup in 2027 and 2031Netflix has secured the U.S. broadcasting rights to the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031 as the streaming giant continues its push into live sports.
‘Getting a bike is like getting your first car,’ Texans host annual holiday bike giveaway for elementary school students
Read full article: ‘Getting a bike is like getting your first car,’ Texans host annual holiday bike giveaway for elementary school studentsTexans players give back at holiday