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.
SMU receiver Jordan Hudson enters scouting combine with Senior Bowl momentum, Justin Allen training: ‘I can do it all’
Read full article: SMU receiver Jordan Hudson enters scouting combine with Senior Bowl momentum, Justin Allen training: ‘I can do it all’SMU standout wide receiver ready for NFL scouting combine
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
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.
CHASING DIRK: Kevin Durant passes Dirk Nowitzki to become the NBA’s 6th all-time leading scorer
Read full article: CHASING DIRK: Kevin Durant passes Dirk Nowitzki to become the NBA’s 6th 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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Tyler Reddick wins at Atlanta to give Michael Jordan second straight NASCAR Cup victory
Read full article: Tyler Reddick wins at Atlanta to give Michael Jordan second straight NASCAR Cup victoryTyler Reddick rebounded from a crash to become the first driver in 17 years to sweep the first two races of a NASCAR Cup Series season, winning in double overtime Sunday at Echo Park Speedway.
SMU receiver Jordan Hudson enters scouting combine with Senior Bowl momentum, Justin Allen training: ‘I can do it all’
Read full article: SMU receiver Jordan Hudson enters scouting combine with Senior Bowl momentum, Justin Allen training: ‘I can do it all’SMU standout wide receiver ready for NFL scouting combine
Twin Milan and Cortina Olympic cauldrons are extinguished, signaling the end of Winter Games
Read full article: Twin Milan and Cortina Olympic cauldrons are extinguished, signaling the end of Winter GamesThe twin Olympic cauldrons in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo have been extinguished, signaling the end of the most spread-out Winter Games.
Eileen Gu finds gold on the halfpipe to make it 6 medals in 6 Olympic events over her career
Read full article: Eileen Gu finds gold on the halfpipe to make it 6 medals in 6 Olympic events over her careerEileen Gu defended her Olympic ski halfpipe title to make it six medals in six events over her Winter Games career.
Ryan Garcia beats Mario Barrios by unanimous decision to win the WBC welterweight title
Read full article: Ryan Garcia beats Mario Barrios by unanimous decision to win the WBC welterweight titleRyan Garcia won the WBC welterweight title with a dominant unanimous decision over Mario Barrios on Saturday night.
NFL receiver Rondale Moore found dead in his Indiana hometown
Read full article: NFL receiver Rondale Moore found dead in his Indiana hometownAuthorities say Rondale Moore, an NFL receiver who had season-ending training camp knee injuries in each of the last two years after a standout college career at Purdue and a promising start with the Arizona Cardinals, has been found dead.
Cameron Boozer and No. 3 Duke knock off No. 1 Michigan 68-63 as top 2 teams lose on same day
Read full article: Cameron Boozer and No. 3 Duke knock off No. 1 Michigan 68-63 as top 2 teams lose on same dayCameron Boozer scored 18 points and No. 3 Duke handed another neutral-site loss to fellow blueblood Michigan, knocking off the top-ranked Wolverines 68-63 in a raucous possible Final Four preview in the nation’s capital.
WNBA offers new CBA proposal that includes paying housing for this season, AP source says
Read full article: WNBA offers new CBA proposal that includes paying housing for this season, AP source saysThe WNBA sent a counterproposal to its players’ union for a new collective bargaining agreement that included continuing to pay for all player housing this season, but not really changing its previous offer of revenue sharing.
No. 17 St. John's routs Creighton 81-52 for longest winning streak in 4 decades
Read full article: No. 17 St. John's routs Creighton 81-52 for longest winning streak in 4 decadesBryce Hopkins had 15 points and 10 rebounds as No. 17 St. John’s breezed past Creighton 81-52 for its 13th straight victory — marking the school’s longest winning streak in 41 years.
Vinicius Junior scores again but cannot prevent Real Madrid falling to 2-1 loss at Osasuna
Read full article: Vinicius Junior scores again but cannot prevent Real Madrid falling to 2-1 loss at OsasunaVinicius Junior was back on the score sheet for Real Madrid - but the Brazilian was not able to prevent the Spanish league leader from falling to a surprise 2-1 loss to Osasuna.
Winter Olympics recap: Klaebo completes historic sweep in cross-country, Stolz 4th in speedskating
Read full article: Winter Olympics recap: Klaebo completes historic sweep in cross-country, Stolz 4th in speedskatingJohannes Hoesflot Klaebo rewrites Winter Olympics history with a perfect sweep in men’s cross-country skiing.
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani set to play a couple of Cactus League games before joining Japan for WBC
Read full article: Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani set to play a couple of Cactus League games before joining Japan for WBCShohei Ohtani played for the first time in what is expected to be only a couple of Cactus League games for the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers before he departs the desert to join Japan for the World Baseball Classic.
Michigan, Duke, Arizona, Iowa State headline preliminary seeds from NCAA selection committee
Read full article: Michigan, Duke, Arizona, Iowa State headline preliminary seeds from NCAA selection committeeMichigan is the No. 1 overall seed in the preliminary rankings by the committee that will select the 68-team men's field for the NCAA Tournament.