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.
‘I want to be here forever,’ Texans All-Pro corner Derek Stingley Jr. wants to ultimately sign long-term extension
Read full article: ‘I want to be here forever,’ Texans All-Pro corner Derek Stingley Jr. wants to ultimately sign long-term extensionTexans cornerback Derek Stingley now eligible for long-term deal
Will Bobby Slowik return as Texans offensive coordinator? DeMeco Ryans weighs decision while C.J. Stroud wants OC back
Read full article: Will Bobby Slowik return as Texans offensive coordinator? DeMeco Ryans weighs decision while C.J. Stroud wants OC backTexans offensive coordinator under contract for next season, status in question after regression of offense in second season in Houston
Texans’ DeMeco Ryans on Kris Boyd shove of Frank Ross: ‘Don’t think he was pushing Frank in disrespectful manner’
Read full article: Texans’ DeMeco Ryans on Kris Boyd shove of Frank Ross: ‘Don’t think he was pushing Frank in disrespectful manner’Texans cornerback Kris Boyd provided explanation for tossing helmet, shoving assistant coach Frank Ross
Sources: Texans sign running backs Jawhar Jordan, J.J. Taylor, several other players to reserve-future deals
Read full article: Sources: Texans sign running backs Jawhar Jordan, J.J. Taylor, several other players to reserve-future dealsTexans add eight players to offseason roster on reserve-future deals
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans reflects on what’s ahead: ‘My role is to take this to new heights, get to AFC championship’
Read full article: Texans coach DeMeco Ryans reflects on what’s ahead: ‘My role is to take this to new heights, get to AFC championship’Texans won AFC South division title past two seasons under coach DeMeco Ryans leadership. What's ahead for Texans?
How Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud ‘grew tremendously’ even in one of those ‘tough years’
Read full article: How Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud ‘grew tremendously’ even in one of those ‘tough years’Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud experienced highs and lows in second NFL season after winning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors in his first season in Houston.
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.
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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Ohio State's Ryan Day earns vindication along with Buckeyes' first national championship since 2014
Read full article: Ohio State's Ryan Day earns vindication along with Buckeyes' first national championship since 2014Ryan Day deserved to feel vindication when he won a national championship less than two months after it seemed his Ohio State job was on the line.
AP Top 25: Ohio St, Notre Dame are 1-2 in final poll; Mississippi and BYU ahead of playoff teams
Read full article: AP Top 25: Ohio St, Notre Dame are 1-2 in final poll; Mississippi and BYU ahead of playoff teamsOhio State is No. 1 in the final Associated Press Top 25 football poll of the season after beating Notre Dame for its first national championship since 2014.
Ichiro is set to become Japan's first Hall of Famer. Here's who might join him in Cooperstown
Read full article: Ichiro is set to become Japan's first Hall of Famer. Here's who might join him in CooperstownIchiro Suzuki could join Mariano Rivera as the only unanimous picks for baseball’s Hall of Fame and CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner and Carlos Beltrán also could be elected when results of the writers’ voting are announced.
Australian Open: Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz and gets closer to a 25th Grand Slam title
Read full article: Australian Open: Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz and gets closer to a 25th Grand Slam titleNovak Djokovic has come back to defeat Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 to reach the Australian Open semifinals for the 12th time.
‘I want to be here forever,’ Texans All-Pro corner Derek Stingley Jr. wants to ultimately sign long-term extension
Read full article: ‘I want to be here forever,’ Texans All-Pro corner Derek Stingley Jr. wants to ultimately sign long-term extensionTexans cornerback Derek Stingley now eligible for long-term deal
Aryna Sabalenka reaches the Australian Open semifinals as she seeks a third title in a row
Read full article: Aryna Sabalenka reaches the Australian Open semifinals as she seeks a third title in a rowAryna Sabalenka’s bid for a third consecutive Australian Open championship will continue after she got past Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 2-6, 6-2, 6-3 in a surprisingly difficult quarterfinal.
CJ McCollum and Dejounte Murray fuel the resurgent Pelicans' franchise-record comeback win
Read full article: CJ McCollum and Dejounte Murray fuel the resurgent Pelicans' franchise-record comeback winThe New Orleans Pelicans are gratified by a franchise-record comeback victory that shows they're not giving in to the misfortune that defined the first two months of their season.
Maryland going into key conference stretch potentially without two of its top scorers
Read full article: Maryland going into key conference stretch potentially without two of its top scorersMaryland is going into a key stretch of its conference season with games against No. 12 Ohio State and top-ranked UCLA this week.
Late Ohio State field goal is a win for Buckeyes bettors in CFP title game victory over Notre Dame
Read full article: Late Ohio State field goal is a win for Buckeyes bettors in CFP title game victory over Notre DameJayden Fielding’s 33-yard field goal with 26 seconds remaining did more than secure Ohio State’s 34-23 victory over Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff title game on Monday night.
Notre Dame's Leonard can't keep do-it-all pace set in monstrous opening drive of loss to Ohio State
Read full article: Notre Dame's Leonard can't keep do-it-all pace set in monstrous opening drive of loss to Ohio StateRiley Leonard opened the national championship game with a do-it-all drive that made it appear the Notre Dame quarterback could win the title by himself.
No. 1 Auburn faces No. 6 Tennessee in loaded week for SEC in AP Top 25
Read full article: No. 1 Auburn faces No. 6 Tennessee in loaded week for SEC in AP Top 25The Southeastern Conference has a big week ahead, with four games between ranked teams, headlined by No. 6 Tennessee at top-ranked Auburn on Saturday.
Coco Gauff says she has more work to do after losing at the Australian Open. Djokovic beats Alcaraz
Read full article: Coco Gauff says she has more work to do after losing at the Australian Open. Djokovic beats AlcarazCoco Gauff has lost in the Australian Open quarterfinals to Paula Badosa 7-5, 6-4.
Ohio State QB Will Howard played his best in run to national title, and set a record along the way
Read full article: Ohio State QB Will Howard played his best in run to national title, and set a record along the wayWill Howard transferred to Ohio State to win a national championship, and he reached that goal by playing the best football of his career throughout the Buckeyes’ four games in the College Football Playoff.
LeBron James cheers on Ohio State at College Football Playoff championship game
Read full article: LeBron James cheers on Ohio State at College Football Playoff championship gameLeBron James was in attendance at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to watch his beloved Ohio State Buckeyes play Notre Dame for the College Football Playoff championship.
The Celtics hand the Warriors their most lopsided home loss in 40 years with a 125-85 win
Read full article: The Celtics hand the Warriors their most lopsided home loss in 40 years with a 125-85 winJayson Tatum scored 22 points, Kristaps Porzingis had 18 and the Boston Celtics handed the Golden State Warriors their most lopsided home loss in 40 years with a 125-85 victory.
Will Bobby Slowik return as Texans offensive coordinator? DeMeco Ryans weighs decision while C.J. Stroud wants OC back
Read full article: Will Bobby Slowik return as Texans offensive coordinator? DeMeco Ryans weighs decision while C.J. Stroud wants OC backTexans offensive coordinator under contract for next season, status in question after regression of offense in second season in Houston
Indiana eliminates 25 athletic department jobs in preparation for revenue sharing, AP source says
Read full article: Indiana eliminates 25 athletic department jobs in preparation for revenue sharing, AP source saysIndiana University has eliminated 25 athletic department jobs as it prepares for revenue sharing with athletes that is expected to begin this year.
Texans’ DeMeco Ryans on Kris Boyd shove of Frank Ross: ‘Don’t think he was pushing Frank in disrespectful manner’
Read full article: Texans’ DeMeco Ryans on Kris Boyd shove of Frank Ross: ‘Don’t think he was pushing Frank in disrespectful manner’Texans cornerback Kris Boyd provided explanation for tossing helmet, shoving assistant coach Frank Ross