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.
Sources: Texans reach three-year, $37.5 million deal for guard Ed Ingram hours before free agency tampering period
Read full article: Sources: Texans reach three-year, $37.5 million deal for guard Ed Ingram hours before free agency tampering periodTexans lock up Ed Ingram on three-year, $37.5 million deal
Texans re-sign Naquan Jones to one-year, $2.5 million deal: ‘I believe it’s going to be something great, I’m grateful’
Read full article: Texans re-sign Naquan Jones to one-year, $2.5 million deal: ‘I believe it’s going to be something great, I’m grateful’Texans retain veteran defensive tackle on one-year, $2.5 million deal
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
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.
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.
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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Cowboys get edge rusher Rashan Gary in trade with Packers as free agency opens, AP source says
Read full article: Cowboys get edge rusher Rashan Gary in trade with Packers as free agency opens, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the deal says the Dallas Cowboys are acquiring edge rusher Rashan Gary from the Green Bay Packers in a trade just as NFL free agency opens.
South Korea joins Japan in WBC quarterfinals, advances with 7-2 win over Australia
Read full article: South Korea joins Japan in WBC quarterfinals, advances with 7-2 win over AustraliaSouth Korea advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic, moving past the first round for the first time since 2009 by beating Australia 7-2 at the Tokyo Dome behind four RBIs from Bo Gyeong Moon, who leads the tournament with 11.
Sources: Texans reach three-year, $37.5 million deal for guard Ed Ingram hours before free agency tampering period
Read full article: Sources: Texans reach three-year, $37.5 million deal for guard Ed Ingram hours before free agency tampering periodTexans lock up Ed Ingram on three-year, $37.5 million deal
Texans re-sign Naquan Jones to one-year, $2.5 million deal: ‘I believe it’s going to be something great, I’m grateful’
Read full article: Texans re-sign Naquan Jones to one-year, $2.5 million deal: ‘I believe it’s going to be something great, I’m grateful’Texans retain veteran defensive tackle on one-year, $2.5 million deal
Georgia Tech fires coach Damon Stoudamire following a 12-game losing streak to end his 3rd season
Read full article: Georgia Tech fires coach Damon Stoudamire following a 12-game losing streak to end his 3rd seasonGeorgia Tech fired coach Damon Stoudamire one day after the Yellow Jackets’ season ended with a 12-game losing streak.
Port Vale, Southampton stun Premier League opponents in the FA Cup to advance to quarterfinals
Read full article: Port Vale, Southampton stun Premier League opponents in the FA Cup to advance to quarterfinalsThird-tier Port Vale pulled off a massive FA Cup upset by beating Premier League Sunderland to advance to the quarterfinals of the historic competition.
Brilliant India crushes New Zealand by 96 runs to win Twenty20 World Cup for a record 3rd time
Read full article: Brilliant India crushes New Zealand by 96 runs to win Twenty20 World Cup for a record 3rd timeIndia has won the T20 World Cup for a record third time with a 96-run victory over New Zealand to the delight of 86,000 cricket fans at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.
Akshay Bhatia has a charge that would make Arnie proud. He rallies from 5 down to win Bay Hill
Read full article: Akshay Bhatia has a charge that would make Arnie proud. He rallies from 5 down to win Bay HillAkshay Bhatia has lived up to Arnold Palmer's famous quote that “you must play boldly to win.”.
Shiffrin extends World Cup overall lead in rare start in super-G won by 35-year-old Curtoni
Read full article: Shiffrin extends World Cup overall lead in rare start in super-G won by 35-year-old CurtoniMikaela Shiffrin has moved closer to a sixth career World Cup overall title by scoring points in a rare start in super-G that close rival Emma Aicher did not finish.
Iran soccer team exits Women's Asian Cup and faces the prospect of a return home
Read full article: Iran soccer team exits Women's Asian Cup and faces the prospect of a return homeIran’s national soccer team has finished the Women's Asian Cup group stage in Australia and now faces a return home to a country embroiled in war.
Japan rallies late to beat Australia 4-3, clinches first place in group at World Baseball Classic
Read full article: Japan rallies late to beat Australia 4-3, clinches first place in group at World Baseball ClassicDefending champion Japan became the first nation to clinch a quarterfinal berth in the World Baseball Classic, then rallied on Masataka Yoshida's two-run homer in the seventh inning to beat Australia 4-3 at Tokyo Dome and assure first place in its first-round group.
Bracket Watch: Northern Iowa is back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in a decade
Read full article: Bracket Watch: Northern Iowa is back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in a decadeTrey Campbell scored 23 points to lead Northern Iowa over UIC in the championship game of the Missouri Valley Tournament.
WNBA sends CBA proposal to players as March 10 deadline nears, AP source says
Read full article: WNBA sends CBA proposal to players as March 10 deadline nears, AP source saysThe WNBA sent a collective bargaining agreement proposal to the union a day after the league received one from the players, a person familiar with the negotiations has told The Associated Press.
Star edge rusher Khalil Mack agrees to $18 million, 1-year deal with the Chargers, AP source says
Read full article: Star edge rusher Khalil Mack agrees to $18 million, 1-year deal with the Chargers, AP source saysThree-time All-Pro pass rusher Khalil Mack is returning to the Los Angeles Chargers on a fully guaranteed $18 million, one-year deal.