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KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 11: A view of a Houston Astros batting helmet during an MLB game between the Houston Astros and Kansas City Royals on Apr 11, 2024 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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 group

The 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).

HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 11: Houston Astros head athletic trainer Jeremiah Randall and manager Joe Espada check on Jose Altuve during the game against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park on September 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images)

Contract not renewed for Astros athletic trainer Jeremiah Randall

Read full article: Contract not renewed for Astros athletic trainer Jeremiah Randall

After 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.

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez walks to the dugout after being relieved during the fifth inning of Game 1 of an AL Wild Card Series baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Framber Valdez accused of intentionally crossing up catcher after giving up grand slam vs. Yankees

Read full article: Framber Valdez accused of intentionally crossing up catcher after giving up grand slam vs. Yankees

Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez has been the subject of speculation across MLB after fans alleged, he purposefully crossed up his catcher with a pitch in a moment of frustration in Tuesday’s game.

TEXANS

Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., left, returns an interception thrown by Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Texans All-Pro corner Derek Stingley Jr. honored as AFC Defensive Player of the Week after epic pick-six interception

Read full article: Texans All-Pro corner Derek Stingley Jr. honored as AFC Defensive Player of the Week after epic pick-six interception

Texans All-Pro corner recognized

FILE - Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair reacts after a play against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL football game, Nov. 18, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

From being a ‘outcast,’ nearly walking away from football, to Pro Bowl, ‘really special’ for Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair

Read full article: From being a ‘outcast,’ nearly walking away from football, to Pro Bowl, ‘really special’ for Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair

Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair grateful and thrilled to be named to Pro Bowl for first time

Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair fined $17,389 for unflagged hit on Broncos' J.K. Dobbins
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Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair named to Pro Bowl for first time, joining Will Anderson Jr., Nico Collins, Derek Stingley Jr.

Read full article: Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair named to Pro Bowl for first time, joining Will Anderson Jr., Nico Collins, Derek Stingley Jr.

Texans had four named to Pro Bowl, Azeez Al-Shaair, Will Anderson Jr., along with three alternates: first alternates Kamari Lassiter, Calen Bullock, fifth alternate Jalen Pitre

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

ROCKETS

FILE - The WNBA logo is seen near a hoop before an WNBA basketball game at Mohegan Sun Arena, May 14, 2019, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)
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REPORT: Rockets ownership in ‘substantive talks’ about relocating WNBA’s Connecticut Sun to Houston

Read full article: REPORT: Rockets ownership in ‘substantive talks’ about relocating WNBA’s Connecticut Sun to Houston

Officials from the Houston Rockets’ ownership group are reportedly in “substantive talks” with the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun about relocating the franchise to Houston.

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 11: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers guards Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets during the game on December 11, 2025 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images)

Thompson scores late bucket in tied game, Rockets take down Harden’s Clippers in 115-113 thriller

Read full article: Thompson scores late bucket in tied game, Rockets take down Harden’s Clippers in 115-113 thriller

On Thursday night, the Houston Rockets hosted the Los Angeles Clippers at the Toyota Center in Houston.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 19: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on November 19, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

‘Damn right’: Kevin Durant reaches 31,000 career points in Rockets’ blowout 117-98 win vs. Suns

Read full article: ‘Damn right’: Kevin Durant reaches 31,000 career points in Rockets’ blowout 117-98 win vs. Suns

Friday night, the Houston Rockets hosted the Phoenix Suns in a matchup of the two primary teams in last summer’s blockbuster trade that brought Kevin Durant from the desert to Clutch City.

COLLEGE SPORTS

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS - DECEMBER 20: Bryce Fitzgerald #13 of the Miami Hurricanes celebrates after intercepting a pass in the fourth quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies during the 2025 College Football Playoff First Round Game at Kyle Field on December 20, 2025 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Miami takes down Texas A&M; late interception in end zone seals gritty 10-3 playoff victory

Read full article: Miami takes down Texas A&M; late interception in end zone seals gritty 10-3 playoff victory

Check back on this blog for LIVE GAME UPDATES!

Texas A&M defensive end Cashius Howell (9) celebrates his sack of LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (18) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

BLOG: Aggies land at No. 3 — but how much do those first CFP rankings really matter?

Read full article: BLOG: Aggies land at No. 3 — but how much do those first CFP rankings really matter?

Despite Texas A&M being the lone remaining undefeated team in the SEC, the playoff committee followed the AP poll’s lead and ranked the Aggies No. 3 — behind Big Ten unbeatens Ohio State and Indiana.

FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS - OCTOBER 18: Taylen Green #10 of the Arkansas Razorbacks runs the ball in the first half and gets away from Tyreek Chappell #7 of the Texas A&M Aggies at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on October 18, 2025 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Texas A&M fined $50K after video captures staffer telling player to fake injury

Read full article: Texas A&M fined $50K after video captures staffer telling player to fake injury

Texas A&M has been fined $50,000 by the Southeastern Conference after video footage from Saturday’s game against Arkansas captured a team staffer appearing to tell a player to fake an injury.

DYNAMO

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 05: Detail of the Houston Dynamo FC jersey in the locker room prior to the MLS match between San Diego FC and Houston Dynamo FC at Snapdragon Stadium on July 05, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Cristobal Zelaya - Houston Dynamo FC/MLS via Getty Images)

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 floods

The two major soccer clubs in the Houston area have announced contributions to provide support to those impacted by the Hill Country floods.

MORE SPORTS HEADLINES

The College Football Playoff logo is seen at Kyle Field before the start of a first round of the College Football Playoff game between Miami and Texas A&M on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

College Football Playoff ratings drop 7% as NFL competition impacts viewership

Read full article: College Football Playoff ratings drop 7% as NFL competition impacts viewership

The College Football Playoff's first round averaged 9.9 million viewers across multiple networks, marking a 7% drop from last year.

Ivory Coast's Vakoun Bayo and Mozambique's Mexer compete for the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations group F soccer match between Ivory Coast and Mozambique in Marrakech, Morocco, Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

Ivory Coast starts Africa Cup title defense with a win as proud dad Zidane sees Algeria beat Sudan

Read full article: Ivory Coast starts Africa Cup title defense with a win as proud dad Zidane sees Algeria beat Sudan

Ivory Coast has got its Africa Cup of Nations title defense off to a winning start and France great Zinedine Zidane has watched his goalkeeper son’s safe hands as Algeria also started its campaign with a win.

Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., left, returns an interception thrown by Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Texans All-Pro corner Derek Stingley Jr. honored as AFC Defensive Player of the Week after epic pick-six interception

Read full article: Texans All-Pro corner Derek Stingley Jr. honored as AFC Defensive Player of the Week after epic pick-six interception

Texans All-Pro corner recognized

FILE - Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair reacts after a play against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL football game, Nov. 18, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

From being a ‘outcast,’ nearly walking away from football, to Pro Bowl, ‘really special’ for Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair

Read full article: From being a ‘outcast,’ nearly walking away from football, to Pro Bowl, ‘really special’ for Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair

Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair grateful and thrilled to be named to Pro Bowl for first time

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, second right, attempts a shot towards goal during the Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Manchester United, in Birmingham, England, Sunday Dec. 21, 2025. (Jacob King/PA via AP)

Amorim says Fernandes to miss United game against Newcastle but appears optimistic

Read full article: Amorim says Fernandes to miss United game against Newcastle but appears optimistic

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim appears optimistic about the injuries to Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo though he confirmed both midfielders will miss Friday’s game against Newcastle.

Crystal Palace's Chris Richards, left, and Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus jump for the ball during the English Football League Cup quarter-final soccer match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace in London, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

US defender Chris Richards optimistic about quick Palace return after foot injury

Read full article: US defender Chris Richards optimistic about quick Palace return after foot injury

United States defender Chris Richards says it “won’t be long” until he’s back for Crystal Palace.

FILE - Brooks Koepka, of the United States, acknowledges the crowd on the 5th green during the first round of the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland, July 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison, File)
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Brooks Koepka is first player to defect from LIV. The next step is if PGA Tour will take him back

Read full article: Brooks Koepka is first player to defect from LIV. The next step is if PGA Tour will take him back

Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka is done with LIV Golf.

Arsenal players celebrate after winning in a penalty shootout the English Football League Cup quarter-final soccer match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace in London, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
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Arsenal beats Crystal Palace in penalty shootout to reach League Cup semifinals

Read full article: Arsenal beats Crystal Palace in penalty shootout to reach League Cup semifinals

Arsenal will face Chelsea in the English League Cup semifinals after beating Crystal Palace 8-7 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in normal time.

FILE - Washington Spirit's forward Trinity Rodman runs for a ball during the first half of a NWSL soccer match against Bay FC on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy, File)
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NWSL creates rule allowing clubs to sign stars such as Trinity Rodman over the salary cap

Read full article: NWSL creates rule allowing clubs to sign stars such as Trinity Rodman over the salary cap

The National Women’s Soccer League has created a rule to give clubs flexibility to sign star players to contracts over the salary cap.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) leaves the field after an injury against the Cleveland Browns during the first half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/David Richard)
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Bills QB Josh Allen feels ready to play despite sore right foot

Read full article: Bills QB Josh Allen feels ready to play despite sore right foot

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen says he's planning to play against Philadelphia this weekend after missing a walk-through practice because of a sore right foot on Tuesday.

Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green (10) is sacked by Missouri defensive end Damon Wilson II, center, during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
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Missouri linebacker Damon Wilson II accuses Georgia of illegal punishment in transfer portal lawsuit

Read full article: Missouri linebacker Damon Wilson II accuses Georgia of illegal punishment in transfer portal lawsuit

Missouri pass rusher Damon Wilson II claims Georgia's athletic department is trying to illegally punish him for entering the transfer portal.

FILE - San Diego Padres' Ryan O'Hearn celebrates after hitting a grand slam during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sept. 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)
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All-Star first baseman Ryan O'Hearn and Pirates agree to a $29 million, 2-year deal, AP source says

Read full article: All-Star first baseman Ryan O'Hearn and Pirates agree to a $29 million, 2-year deal, AP source says

The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a two-year deal with All-Star Ryan O'Hearn to boost their struggling offense.

Pittsburgh Steelers' DK Metcalf wipes his face on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)
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Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says he supports suspended wide receiver DK Metcalf after fan incident

Read full article: Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says he supports suspended wide receiver DK Metcalf after fan incident

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has thrown his support behind wide receiver DK Metcalf.

FILE - Al Michaels, right, and Cris Collinsworth, second from left, broadcast from the field before an NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Coltsy, Dec. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
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The voice of prime time football: Al Michaels is still going strong at 40 years of calling NFL games

Read full article: The voice of prime time football: Al Michaels is still going strong at 40 years of calling NFL games

Al Michaels has reached a remarkable milestone in his broadcasting career, marking 40 years as the play-by-play announcer for the NFL’s primetime games.

Senegal's Nicolas Jackson celebrates after scoring during the Africa Cup of Nations group D soccer match between Senegal and Botswana in Tangier, Morocco, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy)
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Senegal starts Africa Cup campaign with 3-0 win over Botswana, Nigeria plods past Tanzania 2-1

Read full article: Senegal starts Africa Cup campaign with 3-0 win over Botswana, Nigeria plods past Tanzania 2-1

Nicolas Jackson has scored twice and Senegal has started its Africa Cup of Nations title bid with a 3-0 win over Botswana.