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Astros sign SP Framber Valdez to 1-year, $18 million contract to avoid arbitration
Read full article: Astros sign SP Framber Valdez to 1-year, $18 million contract to avoid arbitrationThe Houston Astros have agreed to a salary with starting pitcher Framber Valdez, locking up the lefty for 2025 and avoiding arbitration.
Astros trade IF Grae Kessinger to D-Backs for local prospect
Read full article: Astros trade IF Grae Kessinger to D-Backs for local prospectThe Houston Astros traded utility infielder Grae Kessinger to the Arizona Diamondbacks for pitching prospect Matthew Linskey, two sources confirm to KPRC 2 Sports.
After Astros talks with Bregman ‘stalled,’ 3 teams emerge as serious suitors
Read full article: After Astros talks with Bregman ‘stalled,’ 3 teams emerge as serious suitorsThe Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays have emerged as three suitors with a “very, very real” possibility of landing Gold Glove third baseman Alex Bregman, a league source told KPRC 2.
Speed of Texans reserve corner D’Angelo Ross makes big difference on special teams, history-making two-pointer
Read full article: Speed of Texans reserve corner D’Angelo Ross makes big difference on special teams, history-making two-pointerTexans cornerback makes huge plays in kicking game in playoff victory over Chargers
How ‘hard-nosed’ Texans corner Kamari Lassiter, ‘The Locksmith,’ put Chargers in deep freeze with ‘cold’ performance
Read full article: How ‘hard-nosed’ Texans corner Kamari Lassiter, ‘The Locksmith,’ put Chargers in deep freeze with ‘cold’ performanceTexans rookie corner Kamari Lassiter is coming off an outstanding performance against Los Angeles Chargers
Inside the Texans: Strong defensive performance helps Texans cruise past Chargers; defending champs await
Read full article: Inside the Texans: Strong defensive performance helps Texans cruise past Chargers; defending champs awaitOn Saturday, the Houston Texans entered Wild Card Weekend as underdogs in their own stadium against a young and ascending Los Angeles Chargers team. Despite a rocky start on offense, the Texans’ defense produced four interceptions—including a pick six—and lifted the squad to a decisive 32-12 win.
Round 2 rematch: Texans to square off with Chiefs in Saturday AFC divisional round road game
Read full article: Round 2 rematch: Texans to square off with Chiefs in Saturday AFC divisional round road gameTexans lost to Chiefs in regular season game during which wide receiver Tank Dell suffered a season-ending knee injury
‘Encouraging and uplifting,’ how presence of injured wide receivers Tank Dell, Stefon Diggs fired up Texans in win
Read full article: ‘Encouraging and uplifting,’ how presence of injured wide receivers Tank Dell, Stefon Diggs fired up Texans in winInjured players attend playoff game, inspire teammates who wear special Tank Dell T-shirts
‘We took that personal... Rat poison’: Texans shrug off Rex Ryan’s bye week comment, blow out Chargers as he apologizes
Read full article: ‘We took that personal... Rat poison’: Texans shrug off Rex Ryan’s bye week comment, blow out Chargers as he apologizesTexans clap back at former NFL coach with dominant performance, hardly a "bye week" for the Chargers in 32-12 victory
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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Rockets’ rookie Reed Sheppard scores 49 points in G League debut
Read full article: Rockets’ rookie Reed Sheppard scores 49 points in G League debutThe Houston Rockets decided to send rookie guard Reed Sheppard to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, their G League affiliate team. In his first game, he reminded everyone why he was the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Donald Trump picks Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta as ambassador to Italy
Read full article: Donald Trump picks Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta as ambassador to ItalyPresident-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday he would nominate Houston billionaire hospitality mogul Tilman Fertitta to serve as U.S. ambassador to Italy.
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.
Ken Paxton sues NCAA over transgender athletes’ participation in women’s college sports
Read full article: Ken Paxton sues NCAA over transgender athletes’ participation in women’s college sportsThe attorney general is accusing the organization of misleading fans by allowing transgender college athletes in women’s sports.
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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Lakers lose to Spurs 126-102 in their 1st game back after wildfire postponements
Read full article: Lakers lose to Spurs 126-102 in their 1st game back after wildfire postponementsVictor Wembanyama had 23 points and eight rebounds, Harrison Barnes scored 10 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Lakers 126-102 in Los Angeles’ first game back from two postponements due to the wildfires devastating the area.
Lakers retire Michael Cooper's No. 21 on an emotional night for the Hall of Fame guard from Pasadena
Read full article: Lakers retire Michael Cooper's No. 21 on an emotional night for the Hall of Fame guard from PasadenaMichael Cooper spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Lakers as a defense-minded guard who always focused on helping his Showtime teammates to be stars.
Sam Darnold's career-best season ends with a thud as he takes 9 sacks in playoff loss
Read full article: Sam Darnold's career-best season ends with a thud as he takes 9 sacks in playoff lossSam Darnold’s renaissance pushed Minnesota to one of the NFL’s best records, offering the hope of a deep playoff run.
Rams overwhelm Vikings 27-9 in wild-card playoff game moved to Arizona because of LA wildfires
Read full article: Rams overwhelm Vikings 27-9 in wild-card playoff game moved to Arizona because of LA wildfiresMatthew Stafford threw two touchdown passes and the Los Angeles Rams overwhelmed the Minnesota Vikings, sacking Sam Darnold an NFL playoff record-tying nine times to win 27-9 Monday night.
Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray chatted mid-match thanks to the new Australian Open coaches' box
Read full article: Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray chatted mid-match thanks to the new Australian Open coaches' boxNovak Djokovic and his new coach, Andy Murray, are taking advantage of a new setup at the Australian Open that gives players' entourages a chance to sit right next to the court in special four-seat pods.
Monfils outduels fellow Frenchman in an Australian Open 1st-round match for the ages
Read full article: Monfils outduels fellow Frenchman in an Australian Open 1st-round match for the agesThe 38-year-old Gael Monfils has held off fellow Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in five sets to advance to the second round of the Australian Open.
Lakers, Clippers return to their home courts after days of fire devastation across Los Angeles
Read full article: Lakers, Clippers return to their home courts after days of fire devastation across Los AngelesThe Lakers and the Clippers both went back to work Monday night in Los Angeles’ first two NBA games since catastrophic wildfires killed at least 24 people and destroyed significant sections of their hometown.
Rams host wild-card playoff game nearly 400 miles east of LA because of wildfires
Read full article: Rams host wild-card playoff game nearly 400 miles east of LA because of wildfiresThe Los Angeles Rams made themselves at home on Monday night for their NFL wild-card playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings — even if their adopted stadium featured an unusual amount of red and was nearly 400 miles east of their regular venue.
Speed of Texans reserve corner D’Angelo Ross makes big difference on special teams, history-making two-pointer
Read full article: Speed of Texans reserve corner D’Angelo Ross makes big difference on special teams, history-making two-pointerTexans cornerback makes huge plays in kicking game in playoff victory over Chargers
New Patriots coach Mike Vrabel says he knew in 'my soul that this is the place I wanted to be'
Read full article: New Patriots coach Mike Vrabel says he knew in 'my soul that this is the place I wanted to be'When Mike Vrabel began his post-NFL playing career as an assistant coach at Ohio State in 2011, he had thoughts of one day returning to the New England Patriots.
LiAngelo Ball signs music deal with Def Jam following popularity of hit song 'Tweaker'
Read full article: LiAngelo Ball signs music deal with Def Jam following popularity of hit song 'Tweaker'LiAngelo is expanding his life playbook, taking a pivot from his hoop dreams to a fresh focus on music with a new record deal.
How ‘hard-nosed’ Texans corner Kamari Lassiter, ‘The Locksmith,’ put Chargers in deep freeze with ‘cold’ performance
Read full article: How ‘hard-nosed’ Texans corner Kamari Lassiter, ‘The Locksmith,’ put Chargers in deep freeze with ‘cold’ performanceTexans rookie corner Kamari Lassiter is coming off an outstanding performance against Los Angeles Chargers
Roki Sasaki won't sign with New York Yankees, Texas Rangers or San Francisco Giants
Read full article: Roki Sasaki won't sign with New York Yankees, Texas Rangers or San Francisco GiantsThe New York Yankees, Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants have been informed Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki won’t be signing with them.
Texas man charged with stalking WNBA and Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark
Read full article: Texas man charged with stalking WNBA and Indiana Fever star Caitlin ClarkA 55-year-old Texas man has been charged with felony stalking Indiana Fever star and WNBA rookie of the year Caitlin Clark.
Philadelphia mayor announces new plan to keep 76ers arena in South Philadelphia, pursue WNBA team
Read full article: Philadelphia mayor announces new plan to keep 76ers arena in South Philadelphia, pursue WNBA teamThe Philadelphia 76ers will partner with Comcast Spectacor to build a new arena in South Philadelphia and abandon a deal to move downtown.
Auburn rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 after Tennessee loses, Georgia is ranked for 1st time since 2011
Read full article: Auburn rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 after Tennessee loses, Georgia is ranked for 1st time since 2011Auburn has climbed to No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s basketball poll for its second stint at the top in program history.
Mike McCarthy won't return as the Cowboys' coach. Deion Sanders could be a candidate to replace him
Read full article: Mike McCarthy won't return as the Cowboys' coach. Deion Sanders could be a candidate to replace himDallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says Mike McCarthy will not return as the team's coach.
Minnesota earns 1st women's AP Top 25 ranking since 2019. UCLA, South Carolina, Notre Dame still 1-3
Read full article: Minnesota earns 1st women's AP Top 25 ranking since 2019. UCLA, South Carolina, Notre Dame still 1-3Minnesota is off to its best start in 17 games and earned its first ranking since 2019, coming into The Associated Press women’s basketball poll at No. 24.