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.
Texans new quarterbacks coach Jerry Schuplinski has Tom Brady, John Carroll roots, C.J. Stroud says: ‘Jerry is amazing’
Read full article: Texans new quarterbacks coach Jerry Schuplinski has Tom Brady, John Carroll roots, C.J. Stroud says: ‘Jerry is amazing’Texans add quarterbacks coaching duties to senior offensive assistant-pass game specialist Jerry Schuplinski
Texans get A grades in NFLPA player report card, rank 7th overall with food, training, treatment ‘top of the line’
Read full article: Texans get A grades in NFLPA player report card, rank 7th overall with food, training, treatment ‘top of the line’Texans get high marks for annual player report card, ranking seventh in NFL
Houston Texans plan massive 83-acre ‘Toro District’ development in northwest Harris County
Read full article: Houston Texans plan massive 83-acre ‘Toro District’ development in northwest Harris CountyThe Houston Texans are planning a sweeping new 83-acre mixed-use development in northwest Harris County — and for many residents, the big questions are: What does this mean for my taxes? And how will it impact my neighborhood?
Texans unveil site for planned ‘Toro District’ in Bridgeland: ‘A historic day’
Read full article: Texans unveil site for planned ‘Toro District’ in Bridgeland: ‘A historic day’Texans plan to move into new team training facility, headquarters and adjoining sports and entertainment district in 2029
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
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.
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.
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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Cuba says 8 World Baseball Classic delegation members denied US visas
Read full article: Cuba says 8 World Baseball Classic delegation members denied US visasEight members of Cuba’s delegation were denied visas to the United States for the World Baseball Classic, the Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation said.
Matthew Tkachuk and Auston Matthews celebrate US hockey gold with ceremonial puck drop
Read full article: Matthew Tkachuk and Auston Matthews celebrate US hockey gold with ceremonial puck dropMatthew Tkachuk of the Florida Panthers has taken part in his latest celebration of the U.S. men's hockey gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as 'clearly fake' after anti-Canada slur
Read full article: US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as 'clearly fake' after anti-Canada slurU.S. hockey player Brady Tkachuk says a White House TikTok video falsely paints him as insulting Canadians.
US women's hockey team has date in July with Flavor Flav in Vegas to celebrate gold medal victory
Read full article: US women's hockey team has date in July with Flavor Flav in Vegas to celebrate gold medal victoryThe United States women’s hockey team has a date with Flavor Flav in Las Vegas in July to celebrate its gold medal victory from the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Jets agree to trade Jermaine Johnson to the Titans for T'Vondre Sweat, AP source says
Read full article: Jets agree to trade Jermaine Johnson to the Titans for T'Vondre Sweat, AP source saysA person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that the New York Jets have agreed to trade pass rusher Jermaine Johnson to the Tennessee Titans for defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat.
Stuttgart and Nottingham Forest advance in Europa League despite losing 2nd legs at home
Read full article: Stuttgart and Nottingham Forest advance in Europa League despite losing 2nd legs at homeFenerbahçe earns a rare 2-1 win in England but was still knocked out of the second-tier Europa League by Nottingham Forest in the playoffs.
Joel Quenneville reaches 1,000 victories, joining Scotty Bowman in an elite club for NHL coaches
Read full article: Joel Quenneville reaches 1,000 victories, joining Scotty Bowman in an elite club for NHL coachesJoel Quenneville became the second coach in NHL history to win 1,000 games when his Anaheim Ducks rallied to beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5.
Reed powers No. 6 UConn to 72-40 rout against No. 15 St. John's
Read full article: Reed powers No. 6 UConn to 72-40 rout against No. 15 St. John'sTarris Reed Jr. had 20 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks, and No. 6 UConn held 15th-ranked St. John’s to 20% shooting in a 72-40 blowout that snapped the Red Storm’s 13-game winning streak.
SEC, Big Ten study: Pooling TV rights 'dangerously unworkable' and not as profitable as suggested
Read full article: SEC, Big Ten study: Pooling TV rights 'dangerously unworkable' and not as profitable as suggestedA study commissioned by the Southeastern Conference and the Big Ten has concluded that a proposal to allow the pooling of media rights among Division I conferences would generate less revenue than if the conferences continued marketing their own games.
Olympic star Jack Hughes returns to NHL, jokes about his missing teeth as Devils resume playoff push
Read full article: Olympic star Jack Hughes returns to NHL, jokes about his missing teeth as Devils resume playoff pushJack Hughes gets a loud homecoming in New Jersey after his gold medal heroics at the Olympics.
University of Cincinnati sues ex-QB Brendan Sorsby after his transfer to Texas Tech
Read full article: University of Cincinnati sues ex-QB Brendan Sorsby after his transfer to Texas TechThe University of Cincinnati is suing Brendan Sorsby, accusing the former Bearcats quarterback of breaching his contract following his transfer to Texas Tech. The university filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio on Wednesday.
Hilary Knight wants focus on the US women's Olympic success, not Trump's 'distasteful' joke
Read full article: Hilary Knight wants focus on the US women's Olympic success, not Trump's 'distasteful' jokeHilary Knight says the U.S. women’s hockey team is moving past what she called a “distasteful” joke by President Donald Trump.
Texans unveil site for planned ‘Toro District’ in Bridgeland: ‘A historic day’
Read full article: Texans unveil site for planned ‘Toro District’ in Bridgeland: ‘A historic day’Texans plan to move into new team training facility, headquarters and adjoining sports and entertainment district in 2029
Vrabel calls for increased staffing at NFL replay center to help cut down on mistakes
Read full article: Vrabel calls for increased staffing at NFL replay center to help cut down on mistakesNew England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel called on the league to increase staffing at the replay command center to make sure that reviews from all games are treated equally in the future.
FIFA's Infantino has 'complete confidence' in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence
Read full article: FIFA's Infantino has 'complete confidence' in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violenceFIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has “complete confidence” in Mexico as a World Cup co-host despite days of cartel violence in the country that has left at least 70 people dead.