Kansas' governor has signed legislation enabling the state to lure the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and Major League Baseball’s Royals away from neighboring Missouri.

When billionaire philanthropists, celebrities, global embassies, and the National Football League want to lend a helping hand to American veterans, they increasingly turn to one source: the Bob Woodruff Foundation.

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce says he has to keep “living and enjoying the moments” while his budding relationship with Taylor Swift has thrown the latest celebrity power couple into the spotlight.

Texans had hard-hitting session Sunday morning

Texans coach arrives with strong reviews.

NFL lawyers want a New York judge to change her mind and agree to let all racial discrimination claims against the league and its teams go to arbitration rather than trial.

DeMeco Ryans was a rookie linebacker who emerged as the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.

A federal judge says NFL Coach Brian Flores can let a jury decide the merits of his discrimination claims against the league, the Denver Broncos, the New York Giants and the Houston Texans, but he must pursue his claims against the Miami Dolphins through arbitration.

Jalen Pitre instinctively finds the football, tracking the direction of a play smoothly and decisively.

Dameon Pierce’s downhill, punishing running style is steeped in determination, plowing into linebackers with the power of a sledgehammer.

The Supreme Court has rejected Oakland’s last-ditch effort to revive an antitrust lawsuit against the National Football League over the Raiders’ move to Las Vegas in 2020.

The NFL lost a bid to scuttle former Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden's lawsuit accusing the league of maliciously forcing him to resign last October through leaks of offensive emails to the media.

The Houston Texans continue to look to upgrade their defense, as the team will sign veteran defensive lineman Jerry Hughes, KPRC 2 Sports has confirmed.

Former Houston Texans star DeAndre Hopkins, now of the Arizona Cardinals, is getting suspended by the NFL for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs, according to multiple reports.

While Nick Caserio steered clear of talking about specific players, he did address the team philosophy and approach to the draft and what they look for in drafting players.

It’s really happening. Just when everyone thought legendary quarterback Tom Brady could play forever and outlast father time, that has proven not to be the case.

The Houston Texans are firing head coach David Culley after one season, KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy has confirmed.

Many have clamored for years to have the Monday after the Super Bowl be a national holiday so people can recover from parties attended to watch the big game. This might not have been what they had in mind.

Russell Wilson threw for 260 yards and two touchdowns and the Seattle Seahawks won consecutive games for the first time this season with a 33-13 victory over the Houston Texans.

Following a string of abysmal offensive performances, the Houston Texans have made a change at starting quarterback, with rookie Davis Mills now taking the helm going forward, starting with this Sunday’s game against Seattle.

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Houston Texans veteran safety Justin Reid will be back on the field this Sunday when the team plays the Indianpolis Colts, head coach David Culley said on Wednesday.

Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy has tested positive for COVID-19 and won’t be on the sideline for Thursday night’s game in New Orleans.

Rookie Zach Wilson threw for 145 yards and ran for a touchdown to help the New York Jets snap a three-game skid by rallying for a 21-14 win over the Houston Texans.

According to multiple reports, the Houston Texans are cutting running back Phillip Lindsay, who they had signed just this past offseason.

The Houston Texans announced Tuesday that they have claimed running back Royce Freeman off waivers from the Carolina Panthers.

With different injuries or players being held out, opportunities abound for daily fantasy football value picks around the league for Week 9.

The Houston Texans will finally have their season’s original starting quarterback back under center for the team’s upcoming Week 9 matchup against the Miami Dolphins.

According to multiple reports, the Houston Texans are trading defensive lineman Charles Omenihu to the San Francisco 49ers.

Only days removed from defeating his former Houston Texans teammates, J.J. Watt’s season is likely over as the defensive end needs shoulder surgery, according to multiple reports.

There’s been no agreement in place yet, but a trade sending Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson to the Miami Dolphins could be done this week.

The Houston Texans are cutting veteran defensive end Whitney Mercilus, KPRC 2 has confirmed.

Throughout the years, the National Football League has worked extensively to grow the game of football in Mexico -- from playing a regular-season game each year in Mexico City, to starting up more youth programs in the country to get kids involved from a young age.

Houston quarterback Tyrod Taylor isn’t ready to come off injured reserve, and left tackle Laremy Tunsil will have thumb surgery and is expected to be out at least a month.

The Houston Texans are cutting wide receiver Anthony Miller, according to multiple reports.

In the wake of Davis Mills' not-so-great performance in Sunday's historic Houston Texans loss, head coach David Culley said Monday it still may be a few more weeks before starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor can return to the lineup.

The Houston Texans have officially named Davis Mills as their starting quarterback for their next game taking place Thursday against the Carolina Panthers.

The Houston Texans may be without their starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor for up to about a month, KPRC 2′s Randy McIlvoy has confirmed.

One day after saying “we’ll have to see” in response to a question regarding Deshaun Watson’s status heading into the Houston Texans’ next game, head coach David Culley started his Monday press availability by being definitive: Watson will be deactivated this week and will not play in Thursday’s game against Carolina.

The Houston Texans started off their regular season in dominating fashion.

Texans add veteran WR Danny Amencola signing The Woodlands HS alum to a one year contract

Houston Texans head coach David Culley has been hesitant to name starters thus far, but on Monday, he made it official for at least one position: Tyrod Taylor will be his starting quarterback.

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Former NFL player Keith McCants was found dead Thursday at his home in Florida after a suspected drug overdose, investigators said. He was 53.

One-half of Houston’s premier power sports couple won’t be leaving Houston just yet.

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy told reporters on Wednesday Dak Prescott will likely miss this weekend's preseason matchup against the Houston Texans.

Before last Saturday’s preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers, Laremy Tunsil was one of four Houston Texans placed on the team’s reserve/COVID-19 list.

The Texans travel to Green Bay to play the Packers did their first preseason game this Saturday. GM nick Caserio told sports radio 610 it’s “unlikely” Watson will travel with the team.

If you're still missing DeAndre Hopkins being in Houston, now you can at least bring his cereal to your dining area.

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is expected to report to the Texans training camp Sunday, an NFL source confirmed.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the U.S. military will allow Naval Academy graduate Cameron Kinley to pursue a career in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Today, the Houston Texans announced the themes for each of their 2021 season home games.

KPRC 2 has confirmed that the pipeline of New England Patriots to the Houston Texans will continue with running back Rex Burkhead joining the team.

The Houston Texans are teaming with the NFL Foundation and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) to award $450,000 to renovate and resurface the athletic field at Yates High School.

J.J. Watt has shown plenty of love for Houston over the years. This week, even though he is now a member of the Arizona Cardinals, he extended a personalized thank-you to several member of Houston’s sports media, including KPRC 2′s Randy McIlvoy and Vanessa Richardson, for all the years of coverage.

The first game of the Houston Texans' 2021 season will take place at NRG Stadium against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Texans season ticket holders received emails that addressed the sexual assault allegations against quarterback Deshaun Watson.

A portion of the document provided to KPRC 2 by sources is highlighted in this graphic. HOUSTON – Sources shared with KPRC 2 a non-disclosure agreement that Deshaun Watson sent to one of his accusers on Thursday night. While nothing on the form is filled out, it has the name Deshaun Watson typed in at the top. Maybe you don’t want that extra signed copy circling.”The woman accuses Deshaun Watson of sexual misconduct. If that proves true, Wice said a non-disclosure agreement would not hold up.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)According to multiple reports, the Houston Texans have reached an agreement to sign quarterback Tyrod Taylor. Taylor spent the last couple of seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers after stints with the Ravens, Bills and Browns. Taylor finished the season with 16 completions on 30 attempts for 208 yards, all from that first game. Tyrod Taylor provides some valuable insurance in the event anything happens to unfold with Houston's QB situation.... https://t.co/tpDMAxaSmQ — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2021The #Texans are signing QB Tyrod Taylor to an incentive-laden contract, similar to what Cam Newton and Jameis Winston agreed to in recent days, per source.

HOUSTON – Former Houston Texans star J.J. Watt is going to the Cardinals, Watt said on Twitter Monday morning. The Cardinals confirmed the information shortly after. We have agreed to terms with J.J. Watt on a two-year contract. — Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) March 1, 2021Watt shared a photo of himself wearing a Cardinals shirt on his account. Ian Rapoport said on Twitter, “The #AZCardinals are giving JJ Watt a 2-year deal worth $31M with $23M guaranteed,” citing a source.

The National Football League said it will reconsider its donations but did not commit to suspending them. “We are re-evaluating our political giving policies through the Gridiron PAC,” NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy told the AP in a statement Wednesday. Others, like MLB, have postponed political giving to both political parties altogether. The Office of The Commissioner of Major League Baseball Political Action Committee has donated $669,375 to Senate and House candidates since the 2016 election cycle, with 52.4% of that money going to Republican candidates, according to The Center for Responsive Politics. Since the 2016 election cycle, MLB has made contributions to two senators and nine representatives who were among those opposing certification of Biden's victory.

The NBA painted “Black Lives Matter” on the courts inside their Orlando, Florida, “bubble" and social justice messages were emblazoned on the backs of jerseys. Paul met with NBA players, and they decided awareness wasn’t enough anymore. “Black Lives Matter” also was featured prominently on the league’s courts. Wallace, the only full-time Black driver at the NASCAR national level, first began speaking out against racial injustice in America in the spring. His car featured a “Black Lives Matter” paint scheme.

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court said Monday an antitrust challenge can go forward to the way the National Football League sells the rights to telecasts of pro football games. The league's 32 teams pool the rights to telecast their games, negotiating packages with the major networks as well as the DirecTV satellite service. A lower court ruled that the NFL's contract with DirecTV may limit competition in violation of federal law. Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote that in rejecting the NFL's appeal at this early stage of the lawsuit, the high court was not necessarily endorsing the claims. If the defendants do not prevail at summary judgment or at trial, they may raise those legal arguments again” in a new appeal to the Supreme Court, Kavanaugh wrote.

With both the start of Hispanic Heritage Month and the National Football League season converging this month, what better time to look back at the first known Hispanic player to play in the NFL?

Sharpton spoke at George Floyd's funeral on Tuesday, and implored the National Football League to put Colin Kaepernick back in the game. "We, the National Football League, admit we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully protest. And the protests around the country are emblematic of the centuries of silence, inequality and oppression of black players, coaches, fans and staff. We, the NFL, admit we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully protest. RELATED CONTENT:Colin Kaepernick Speaks Out on George Floyd's DeathJoe Biden Praises George Floyd's 'Brave' Daughter in Video MessageCelebrities Attend George Floyd's Houston FuneralAva DuVernay Gets Into Twitter Feud With Megyn Kelly After She Slams Colin Kaepernick

Less than 24 hours later, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has done just that, addressing all of the players' concerns in a video statement while encouraging players to peacefully protest injustice. "We, the National Football League, admit we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully protest. We, the NFL, admit we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully protest. #InspireChange pic.twitter.com/ENWQP8A0sv NFL (@NFL) June 5, 2020Goodell closed by pledging his own support to those fighting injustice. And the protests around the country are emblematic of the centuries of silence, inequality and oppression of black players, coaches, fans and staff.

FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2017, file photo, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell answers questions during a season ticket member fan forum before practice at the Cleveland Browns NFL football team's training camp facility in Berea, Ohio. Commissioner Roger Goodell gave the 32 clubs the go-ahead for limited reopenings as long as state and local municipalities allow them. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)NEW YORK NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league was wrong for not listening to players fighting for racial equality and encourages them to peacefully protest. We, the National Football League, admit we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully protest. Without black players, there would be no National Football League.

HOUSTON Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson and many other players are asking the NFL to make a stand against police brutality. In a minute-long video released Thursday, players including Patrick Mahomes and Ezekiel Elliott recognized the names of black Americans who were killed by police. The players questioned if it will take one of the players being murdered by police before the league prioritized racial discrimination. How many times do we need to ask you to listen to your players, said Tyrann Mathieu. We embrace that responsibility and are committed to continuing the important work to address these systemic issues together with our players, clubs and partners.

(AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:TOP OF THE HOUR: Australians rally, draw parallels to inequality in U.S. Protesters take to New York City streets after curfew, again. Protesters in South Korea condemn what they described as U.S. police brutality toward demonstrators. ___CANBERRA, Australia -- Thousands gathered in Australias capital on Friday to remind citizens that the racial inequality underscored by George Floyds death was not unique to the United States. ___NEW YORK -- Protesters stayed on the streets of New York City after curfew for another day Thursday, spurred by the death of George Floyd. ___WASHINGTON Protests in the nations capital over George Floyds death broke up before dark Thursday as a heavy rain began to fall.

(CNN) NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday the league should have listened to players earlier about racism concerns in a response to NFL players calling on the league to condemn racism and support its black players. "We the National Football League, condemn racism and the systematic oppression of black people," Goodell said. "We, the National Football League, admit we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully protest," Goodell said. "Without black players there would be no National Football League," Goodell said. We, the National Football League, admit wrong in silencing our players from peacefully protesting.

The former Nimitz High School standout signed with the Houston Texans back in April after spending last season with the New York Giants. In his short time being officially back in Houston, Thomas didn't waste any time reaching out to his community. "I just want to say congratulations to all the 2020 seniors who are graduating from high school," Thomas said during the video. No, this is not the vision you had as freshmen with nerves and scared of what high school would be like. "I always have love for Aldine," Thomas said.