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McCullers Jr. struggles at the mound; Tucker explodes for 4 hits as Cubs blow past Astros in 12-3 win
Read full article: McCullers Jr. struggles at the mound; Tucker explodes for 4 hits as Cubs blow past Astros in 12-3 winKyle Tucker shined during his second game against his former team, blasting four hits—including a three-run homer—and lifting the Chicago Cubs to a 12-3 win over the Houston Astros.
Pair of three-run homers carry Astros to fifth straight win in 7-4 victory over Cubs
Read full article: Pair of three-run homers carry Astros to fifth straight win in 7-4 victory over CubsThe Houston Astros are winners of five straight games, adding to the streak with a strong offensive outing against the Chicago Cubs.
10 Houston-area seniors awarded $10K scholarships from Astros Foundation, Daikin
Read full article: 10 Houston-area seniors awarded $10K scholarships from Astros Foundation, DaikinCollege is getting more expensive, but 10 lucky high school seniors will now have $10,000 paid off their tuition through an inaugural scholarship.
Astro for a day: Spring boy gets wish granted by Houston Astros, Make-A-Wish
Read full article: Astro for a day: Spring boy gets wish granted by Houston Astros, Make-A-WishThe Houston Astros teamed up with Make-A-Wish to make a Spring 12-year-old’s dream of being signed to the team for a day come true.
‘Change up the vibe,’ how former Rice, Texans linebacker Emmanuel Ellerbee emphasizes education, creativity at camp
Read full article: ‘Change up the vibe,’ how former Rice, Texans linebacker Emmanuel Ellerbee emphasizes education, creativity at campFormer Rice, Texans linebacker hosts fourth annual youth football camp
How Texans’ C.J. Stroud helped children from Space City Church attend church camp in Waxahachie: ‘It means the world’
Read full article: How Texans’ C.J. Stroud helped children from Space City Church attend church camp in Waxahachie: ‘It means the world’Texans quarterback, foundation provide resources for seven youth from Space City Church to attend church camp in Waxahachie
Why UFL exec Daryl Johnston is ‘very proud,’ confident in ‘matured’ new Texans corner Damon Arnette Jr.
Read full article: Why UFL exec Daryl Johnston is ‘very proud,’ confident in ‘matured’ new Texans corner Damon Arnette Jr.Why UFL exec Daryl Johnston, Houston Roughnecks teammate Leon O'Neal Jr. are confident in new Texans corner Damon Arnette Jr.
‘Life is good,’ another family roster addition arrives as J.J. Watt, Kealia Watt celebrate birth of son Niko Benjamin
Read full article: ‘Life is good,’ another family roster addition arrives as J.J. Watt, Kealia Watt celebrate birth of son Niko BenjaminRetired Texans star, wife celebrate birth of newborn
Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre’s Pitreboyz Foundation making an impact on and off the field
Read full article: Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre’s Pitreboyz Foundation making an impact on and off the fieldHouston Texans star Jalen Pitre is making big plays on, and off the field! From his PitreBoyz Foundation, to being honored at the city of Stafford's Juneteenth festival last weekend, Lauren Kelly caught up with the Houston-native all about his impactful work in our local community. Transcript
KPRC 2 Athlete of the Week: Makenzie Thomas, Clear Springs softball
Read full article: KPRC 2 Athlete of the Week: Makenzie Thomas, Clear Springs softballThe 2024-25 athletics year is wrapping up soon as soon let out for summer break. Before the student-athletes go on hiatus, some programs are still chasing championship dreams.
Paid to play? Potential big earnings for high school athletes
Read full article: Paid to play? Potential big earnings for high school athletesHigh school athletes in Texas may soon be able to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL), a game-changing development similar to recent shifts at the college level.
For more high school sports coverage, check out our Big Game Coverage section.
Rockets sign free agent Dorian Finney-Smith to four-year, $53 million deal
Read full article: Rockets sign free agent Dorian Finney-Smith to four-year, $53 million dealMonday afternoon, ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania announced that the team had signed free agent forward Dorian Finney-Smith to a four-year, $53 million contract.
Rockets decline Fred VanVleet’s $44.9 million team option; team eyeing 2-year, $50 million extension
Read full article: Rockets decline Fred VanVleet’s $44.9 million team option; team eyeing 2-year, $50 million extensionThe Houston Rockets are negotiating a contract extension with their starting point guard.
The Rockets still have picks in tonight’s NBA draft, but not really
Read full article: The Rockets still have picks in tonight’s NBA draft, but not reallyDespite shipping their two picks in the 2025 NBA Draft to the Phoenix Suns as part of the trade package for Kevin Durant, the Houston Rockets will still be hosting an NBA draft party at the Toyota Center.
James Harden sued for negligence in alleged sexual assault committed by nephew at Houston mansion
Read full article: James Harden sued for negligence in alleged sexual assault committed by nephew at Houston mansionNBA superstar and longtime Houston Rocket James Harden is being sued over an alleged sexual assault that took place in his Houston mansion on New Year’s Day.
Dynamo celebrate 20 years in Houston with Alumni weekend
Read full article: Dynamo celebrate 20 years in Houston with Alumni weekendThis weekend, the Houston Dynamo are celebrating two decades of Major League Soccer right here in H-Town. Fans can look forward to meeting Dynamo alumni, around the stadium and during the match versus Seattle Sounders FC.
American family rescued from Haiti to reunite with loved ones in Houston
Read full article: American family rescued from Haiti to reunite with loved ones in HoustonThe Ennis family, including their 5-month-old daughter, Niah, has been rescued from Haiti's escalating violence by Project DYNAMO, a Florida-based nonprofit specializing in international search and rescue.
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Missing Clark, Fever soar past Lynx 74-59 to win WNBA Commissioner's Cup
Read full article: Missing Clark, Fever soar past Lynx 74-59 to win WNBA Commissioner's CupNatasha Howard had 16 points, 12 rebounds and four assists as the Indiana Fever defeated the Minnesota Lynx 74-59 in the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup final.
Popular unicycle performer Red Panda injured at halftime of WNBA game
Read full article: Popular unicycle performer Red Panda injured at halftime of WNBA gameThe popular halftime show performer who goes by Red Panda fell off her unicycle and crashed to the court during intermission of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup final between the Indiana Fever and the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday night, unable to finish her show.
Giants exercise contract option on manager Bob Melvin for the 2026 season
Read full article: Giants exercise contract option on manager Bob Melvin for the 2026 seasonThe San Francisco Giants are showing their confidence in manager Bob Melvin, exercising his contract option for the 2026 season.
NCAA's House settlement era begins, shaking up college athletics as some schools opt out
Read full article: NCAA's House settlement era begins, shaking up college athletics as some schools opt outThe NCAA’s House settlement era has launched, with athletic programs across the country free to start paying millions to their athletes in the biggest change in the history of college athletics.
Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic says a doctor's 'miracle pills' helped his stomach during his win
Read full article: Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic says a doctor's 'miracle pills' helped his stomach during his winNovak Djokovic has been visited twice by a doctor for a stomach issue and given what he called “miracle pills” during a 6-1, 6-7 (7), 6-2, 6-2 victory over Alexandre Muller in Wimbledon’s first round.
Gonzalo García's header powers Real Madrid past Juventus 1-0 and into Club World Cup quarterfinals
Read full article: Gonzalo García's header powers Real Madrid past Juventus 1-0 and into Club World Cup quarterfinalsBreakout tournament star Gonzalo García scored his third goal of the Club World Cup to power Real Madrid past Juventus 1-0 in the round of 16 on Tuesday afternoon and into the quarterfinals.
UPenn updates swimming records set by Lia Thomas, settling with feds on transgender athletes case
Read full article: UPenn updates swimming records set by Lia Thomas, settling with feds on transgender athletes caseThe University of Pennsylvania has changed three school records set by transgender swimmer Lia Thomas.
Coco Gauff is out in the first round of Wimbledon with a 7-6 (3), 6-1 loss to Dayana Yastremska
Read full article: Coco Gauff is out in the first round of Wimbledon with a 7-6 (3), 6-1 loss to Dayana YastremskaCoco Gauff has become just the third woman in the Open era to lose in the first round at Wimbledon right after winning the championship at the French Open.
Wimbledon: Gauff, Pegula and Zverev are among a record-tying 23 seeds gone in the 1st round
Read full article: Wimbledon: Gauff, Pegula and Zverev are among a record-tying 23 seeds gone in the 1st roundBoth No. 3 seeds have lost at Wimbledon and the surprises keep coming at the Grand Slam tournament.
Mexican driver Daniel Suárez out of NASCAR ride at Trackhouse Racing at end of 2025 season
Read full article: Mexican driver Daniel Suárez out of NASCAR ride at Trackhouse Racing at end of 2025 seasonDaniel Suárez, the only Mexican-born driver to win a NASCAR national series race, is out at Trackhouse Racing at the end of the 2025 season.
Caitlin Clark's groin strain sidelines her for Fever's 3rd game in row, Commissioner's Cup vs. Lynx
Read full article: Caitlin Clark's groin strain sidelines her for Fever's 3rd game in row, Commissioner's Cup vs. LynxCaitlin Clark was ruled out of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup final with a strained groin in her third straight absence for the Indiana Fever.
Kylian Mbappé makes his Club World Cup debut in Real Madrid's win over Juventus
Read full article: Kylian Mbappé makes his Club World Cup debut in Real Madrid's win over JuventusKylian Mbappé jogged, clapped his hands together and waved to a crowd of excited fans before checking into the Club World Cup for the first time.
'The disappointment is huge:' Cuban women's volleyball team denied US visa to compete in Puerto Rico
Read full article: 'The disappointment is huge:' Cuban women's volleyball team denied US visa to compete in Puerto RicoThe Cuban women’s national volleyball team was denied a chance to play in a tournament in Puerto Rico following the new visa restrictions imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Hornets acquire Connaughton, 2 second-round picks from Bucks for Micic, AP source says
Read full article: Hornets acquire Connaughton, 2 second-round picks from Bucks for Micic, AP source saysThe Charlotte Hornets have acquired guard Pat Connaughton and two second-round draft picks from the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for point guard Vasa Micic.
Myles Turner will join Bucks, who waive Damian Lillard, AP source says, in a free agency surprise
Read full article: Myles Turner will join Bucks, who waive Damian Lillard, AP source says, in a free agency surpriseMyles Turner has agreed to a four-year deal to join the Milwaukee Bucks, who waived nine-time All-Star Damian Lillard to make the acquisition happen, according to a person with knowledge of the moves.
Dolphins are trading with Giants for tight end Darren Waller, who will come out of retirement
Read full article: Dolphins are trading with Giants for tight end Darren Waller, who will come out of retirementThe Miami Dolphins are acquiring Darren Waller from the New York Giants, about a year after the veteran tight end announced his retirement from the NFL.