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.
How Texans’ Logan Hall meshes as new chess piece in top defense: ‘Showcasing my explosiveness’
Read full article: How Texans’ Logan Hall meshes as new chess piece in top defense: ‘Showcasing my explosiveness’Texans believe defensive lineman Logan Hall has more heights he can reach in their top-ranked defense
Why Reed Blankenship chose Texans: ‘Houston really wanted me,’ former Eagles safety ‘born and raised to hit dudes’
Read full article: Why Reed Blankenship chose Texans: ‘Houston really wanted me,’ former Eagles safety ‘born and raised to hit dudes’New Texans safety Reed Blankenship explains his decision, goals after joining returning playoff squad
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
‘It’s on me’: Rockets’ offense stalls late in 100–92 home loss to Lakers
Read full article: ‘It’s on me’: Rockets’ offense stalls late in 100–92 home loss to LakersOn Monday night, the Houston Rockets hosted the Los Angeles Lakers in a matchup to determine the third place crown in the Western Conference — at least for tonight.
Jabari Smith Jr. scores 31 as Rockets steamroll Jazz in 125-105 win
Read full article: Jabari Smith Jr. scores 31 as Rockets steamroll Jazz in 125-105 winHouston hosted the Utah Jazz in a game that got out of hand quickly, as the Rockets held a double-digit lead through the entire second half and cruised to a 125-105 win.
REPORT: Rockets star Kevin Durant confirms plans to play in 2028 Olympics: ‘Hell yeah, I want to play’
Read full article: REPORT: Rockets star Kevin Durant confirms plans to play in 2028 Olympics: ‘Hell yeah, I want to play’The most decorated men’s basketball player in Team USA history has announced his plans to return for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games.
MARCH MADNESS: Tramon Mark’s legacy-cementing bucket extends Texas’ dance in 68-66 victory
Read full article: MARCH MADNESS: Tramon Mark’s legacy-cementing bucket extends Texas’ dance in 68-66 victoryWe have the Houston Cougars continuing their dynastic March run as a No. 2 seed, a couple of mid-ranking contenders in Texas Tech and TCU, and three double-digit seeds looking to shock the world in Texas A&M, Texas, and SMU.
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.
Houston Dynamo sign 15-year-old Matthew Arana as youngest first-team player in club history
Read full article: Houston Dynamo sign 15-year-old Matthew Arana as youngest first-team player in club historyMatthew Arana is an up-and-coming young soccer talent who first joined the Dynamo Academy at the age of 11. Now 15, the Rosharon native has steadily progressed through the ranks of the organization’s system.
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.
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Perfect brackets fall into the single digits after Texas upsets Gonzaga and Nebraska tops Vandy
Read full article: Perfect brackets fall into the single digits after Texas upsets Gonzaga and Nebraska tops VandyForty games into the NCAA Tournament, fans hoping to fill out a perfect bracket were a respectable 2 for 26,587,885.
Boozer, No. 1 overall seed Duke get rolling after halftime to beat TCU 81-58 and reach Sweet 16
Read full article: Boozer, No. 1 overall seed Duke get rolling after halftime to beat TCU 81-58 and reach Sweet 16Cameron Boozer shook off a quiet first half to finish with 19 points while No. 1 overall seed Duke shot 61.5% after halftime Saturday to pull away from TCU for an 81-58 win in a physical second-round game at the NCAA Tournament.
Carr and Fears lead Michigan State to 17th Sweet 16 under Izzo with 77-69 win over Louisville
Read full article: Carr and Fears lead Michigan State to 17th Sweet 16 under Izzo with 77-69 win over LouisvilleMichigan State has advanced to the Sweet 16 for the 17th time under coach Tom Izzo, beating Louisville 77-69 on in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
How Texans’ Logan Hall meshes as new chess piece in top defense: ‘Showcasing my explosiveness’
Read full article: How Texans’ Logan Hall meshes as new chess piece in top defense: ‘Showcasing my explosiveness’Texans believe defensive lineman Logan Hall has more heights he can reach in their top-ranked defense
Lendeborg scores 25, and Midwest's top-seeded Michigan rolls to a 95-72 win over Saint Louis
Read full article: Lendeborg scores 25, and Midwest's top-seeded Michigan rolls to a 95-72 win over Saint LouisYaxel Lendeborg punctuated his 25-point outing with a massive dunk in transition, and the Midwest Region’s top-seeded Michigan advanced to the Sweet 16 with a 95-72 win over Saint Louis in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Liverpool and Chelsea slump to bruising Premier League defeats as Champions League concerns mount
Read full article: Liverpool and Chelsea slump to bruising Premier League defeats as Champions League concerns mountA 10th Premier League loss of the campaign for Liverpool and a fourth straight defeat in 10 days for Chelsea.
MARCH MADNESS: Three things the Houston Cougars will need to do to beat Texas A&M
Read full article: MARCH MADNESS: Three things the Houston Cougars will need to do to beat Texas A&MThe Houston Cougars, after a dominant win over Idaho, prepare to face Texas A&M in the NCAA Tournament, focusing on limiting second-chance points, playing physically, and minimizing turnovers. Key players like Chris Cenac and Emanuel Sharp emphasize the importance of rebounding, aggressive defense, and maintaining composure against the Aggies' physicality. The Cougars' success will hinge on their ability to control the glass and play a clean, tough game. The matchup takes place Saturday night at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
Florida begins title defense with 59-point rout of Prairie View, 2nd-biggest margin in NCAA tourney
Read full article: Florida begins title defense with 59-point rout of Prairie View, 2nd-biggest margin in NCAA tourneyFlorida began its national title defense with the second-largest victory margin in NCAA Tournament history, pounding Prairie View A&M 114-55.
No. 7 NC State tops No. 10 Tennessee 76-61, Lady Vols lose 8 in a row for 1st time in NCAA era
Read full article: No. 7 NC State tops No. 10 Tennessee 76-61, Lady Vols lose 8 in a row for 1st time in NCAA eraZamareya Jones scored 15 of her career-high 30 points in the first half to help build a double-digit lead and seventh-seeded North Carolina State went on to beat the slumping, 10th-seeded Tennessee 76-61 in the first round of March Madness.
NCAA asks court to stop DraftKings from using trademarked terms such as 'March Madness'
Read full article: NCAA asks court to stop DraftKings from using trademarked terms such as 'March Madness'The NCAA has filed a complaint in federal court seeking an emergency restraining order against online sportsbook DraftKings.
Minnesota sidesteps a major March Madness upset by surging past No. 13 seed Green Bay 75-58 at home
Read full article: Minnesota sidesteps a major March Madness upset by surging past No. 13 seed Green Bay 75-58 at homeMinnesota survived a home-court scare by No. 13 seed Green Bay, getting 21 points from Amaya Battle and using a 30-point fourth quarter for a 75-58 victory in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Purdue's Braden Smith breaks Bobby Hurley’s Division I career assist record in NCAA tourney opener
Read full article: Purdue's Braden Smith breaks Bobby Hurley’s Division I career assist record in NCAA tourney openerPurdue guard Braden Smith broke former Duke star Bobby Hurley’s Division I assist record with 12:11 to go in the first half of the Boilermakers’ NCAA Tournament game against Queens on Friday night.
March Madness mismatch: No. 2 Michigan routs Holy Cross 83-48 in women's NCAA Tournament
Read full article: March Madness mismatch: No. 2 Michigan routs Holy Cross 83-48 in women's NCAA TournamentMila Holloway and Syla Swords each had seven points in a dominant opening quarter and combined to score 33 points, leading second-seeded Michigan to an 83-48 win over 15th-seeded Holy Cross in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament.
Number of perfect March Madness brackets dwindles into the hundreds after the first round
Read full article: Number of perfect March Madness brackets dwindles into the hundreds after the first roundThe dreams of a perfect NCAA Tournament bracket have already gone bust for the vast majority of those hoping to go an improbable 63-0.
After Santa Clara and Kentucky trade 3s in thrilling finish, 'a tough one to swallow' for Broncos
Read full article: After Santa Clara and Kentucky trade 3s in thrilling finish, 'a tough one to swallow' for BroncosSanta Clara may have lost to Kentucky in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, but few will forget the way everything unfolded at the end of regulation.
MLB season preview: Robot umpires, Dodgers try for 3 in row, Rays return to Trop as lockout looms
Read full article: MLB season preview: Robot umpires, Dodgers try for 3 in row, Rays return to Trop as lockout loomsBaseball is changing at a dizzying speed in 2026 with the arrival of robot umpires, the return home of the Tampa Bay Rays and an alphabet soup of networks televising the games in perhaps the last season before a labor shutdown.
Otega Oweh's buzzer-beater saves Kentucky in 89-84 overtime win over Santa Clara in March Madness
Read full article: Otega Oweh's buzzer-beater saves Kentucky in 89-84 overtime win over Santa Clara in March MadnessOtega Oweh rescued Kentucky with a buzzer-beater from just inside half court to force overtime, then hit the tiebreaking free throws in the extra period as the seventh-seeded Wildcats beat No. 10 seed Santa Clara 89-84 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.