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ASTROS

Houston Astros' Kyle Tucker runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
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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 absurdity

Thursday 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.

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.

TEXANS

PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 12: Azeez Al-Shaair #0 of the Houston Texans looks on from the sideline during the national anthem prior to an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on January 12, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair fined more than $11K by NFL for wearing ‘Stop the Genocide’ eye tape

Read full article: Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair fined more than $11K by NFL for wearing ‘Stop the Genocide’ eye tape

Texans linebacker fined by league

Houston Texans safety Calen Bullock (2) celebrates with safety Jalen Pitre (5) after running back an interception for a touchdown during the second half of NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Texans look to make history Sunday: ‘Round 2 isn’t good enough .. do something that’s never been done for this city’

Read full article: Texans look to make history Sunday: ‘Round 2 isn’t good enough .. do something that’s never been done for this city’

Texans, 0-6 all-time in AFC divisional round as a franchise, look to make history Sunday in playoff game against the New England Patriots

PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 12: Trent Brown #77 of the Houston Texans looks on from the field during an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on January 12, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Sources: Texans veteran tackle Trent Brown good to go despite ankle injury, Braxton Berrios to be active

Read full article: Sources: Texans veteran tackle Trent Brown good to go despite ankle injury, Braxton Berrios to be active

Texans lineup should be similar to usual with notable exception of Pro Bowl wide receiver Nico Collins out with a concussion

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

ROCKETS

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 16: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Toyota Center on January 16, 2026 in Houston, Texas. 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 Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

CHASING DIRK: Kevin Durant needs 17 points to pass Dirk Nowitzki for 6th on NBA’s all-time scoring list

Read full article: CHASING DIRK: Kevin Durant needs 17 points to pass Dirk Nowitzki for 6th on NBA’s all-time scoring list

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant is on the brink of another historic milestone, and there’s a good chance he will reach it Sunday night.

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)

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

FILE - Texas tight end Jordan Washington (84), coach Steve Sarkisian, defensive back Barryn Sorrell (88) and quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) celebrate with their team after defeating Arkansas in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)

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 highly

According 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.

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - NOVEMBER 16: head coach Kelvin Sampson talks first half strategy with Auburn Tigers Emanuel Sharp #21 of the Houston Cougars during a time out against the Auburn Tigers at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on November 16, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Brandon Sumrall/Getty Images)

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 record

After 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.

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!

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

Miami head coach Mario Cristobal and Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti pose with the trophy after a news conference ahead of the College Football Playoff national championship game between Miami and Indiana, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in Miami. The game will be played on Monday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

College football's surprise: Miami and Indiana meet for a title in a matchup nobody saw coming

Read full article: College football's surprise: Miami and Indiana meet for a title in a matchup nobody saw coming

Indiana and Miami are playing for the national title Monday night, and if that has you scratching your head thinking “Who?”.

PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 12: Azeez Al-Shaair #0 of the Houston Texans looks on from the sideline during the national anthem prior to an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on January 12, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair fined more than $11K by NFL for wearing ‘Stop the Genocide’ eye tape

Read full article: Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair fined more than $11K by NFL for wearing ‘Stop the Genocide’ eye tape

Texans linebacker fined by league

FILE Indianapolis 500 champion Will Power, of Australia, poses with the Borg-Warner Trophy during the traditional winners photo session on the start/finish line at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, May 28, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Will Power is determined to make Penske regret writing him off as he joins Andretti

Read full article: Will Power is determined to make Penske regret writing him off as he joins Andretti

Will Power has joined Andretti Global after a long career with Team Penske.

Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Everton in Birmingham, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.(AP Photo/Dave Shopland)

Villa loses to Everton to complete set of surprising results for Premier League title challengers

Read full article: Villa loses to Everton to complete set of surprising results for Premier League title challengers

Aston Villa has become the latest title challenger to trip up on a weekend of surprising results in the Premier League after losing 1-0 at home to Everton because of a defensive blunder.

Houston Texans safety Calen Bullock (2) celebrates with safety Jalen Pitre (5) after running back an interception for a touchdown during the second half of NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Texans look to make history Sunday: ‘Round 2 isn’t good enough .. do something that’s never been done for this city’

Read full article: Texans look to make history Sunday: ‘Round 2 isn’t good enough .. do something that’s never been done for this city’

Texans, 0-6 all-time in AFC divisional round as a franchise, look to make history Sunday in playoff game against the New England Patriots

Venus Williams of the U.S. serves to Olga Danilovic of Serbia during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

At 45, Venus Williams sets record at Australian Open but falls in the 1st round

Read full article: At 45, Venus Williams sets record at Australian Open but falls in the 1st round

Venus Williams became the oldest player ever in the Australian Open women's singles draw on Sunday and went ever-so-close to celebrating the record with a win.

PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 12: Trent Brown #77 of the Houston Texans looks on from the field during an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on January 12, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Sources: Texans veteran tackle Trent Brown good to go despite ankle injury, Braxton Berrios to be active

Read full article: Sources: Texans veteran tackle Trent Brown good to go despite ankle injury, Braxton Berrios to be active

Texans lineup should be similar to usual with notable exception of Pro Bowl wide receiver Nico Collins out with a concussion

Zeynep Sonmez of Turkey and umpire Chase Urban help a ball kid who fainted, from the court during her first round match against Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

Zeynep Sönmez rushes to aid ballkid during Australian Open upset win

Read full article: Zeynep Sönmez rushes to aid ballkid during Australian Open upset win

Zeynep Sönmez has stopped a game to help an ailing ballkid during her first-round win over Ekaterina Alexandrova at the Australian Open.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) runs a kickoff return in for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Seahawks dominate 49ers from opening kick, advance to NFC title game with 41-6 win

Read full article: Seahawks dominate 49ers from opening kick, advance to NFC title game with 41-6 win

Rashid Shaheed returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, Kenneth Walker III rushed for three scores and the Seattle Seahawks advanced to the NFC championship game with a dominant 41-6 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen responds to questions during a news conference after an NFL divisional playoff game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/RJ Sangosti)

Josh Allen wipes away tears and takes the blame after his 4 turnovers lead to another playoff loss

Read full article: Josh Allen wipes away tears and takes the blame after his 4 turnovers lead to another playoff loss

Josh Allen stood at a microphone and wiped away tears after his latest heartbreaking playoff loss.

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix leaves the field after an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Bo Nix breaks his right ankle late in Broncos' playoff win, will have season-ending surgery

Read full article: Bo Nix breaks his right ankle late in Broncos' playoff win, will have season-ending surgery

Bo Nix broke his right ankle late in overtime of the Denver Broncos’ divisional-round victory over Buffalo on Saturday and will have surgery that will sideline him for the rest of the playoffs.