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KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 11: A view of a Houston Astros batting helmet during an MLB game between the Houston Astros and Kansas City Royals on Apr 11, 2024 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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 group

The 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).

HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 11: Houston Astros head athletic trainer Jeremiah Randall and manager Joe Espada check on Jose Altuve during the game against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park on September 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images)

Contract not renewed for Astros athletic trainer Jeremiah Randall

Read full article: Contract not renewed for Astros athletic trainer Jeremiah Randall

After 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.

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez walks to the dugout after being relieved during the fifth inning of Game 1 of an AL Wild Card Series baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Framber Valdez accused of intentionally crossing up catcher after giving up grand slam vs. Yankees

Read full article: Framber Valdez accused of intentionally crossing up catcher after giving up grand slam vs. Yankees

Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez has been the subject of speculation across MLB after fans alleged, he purposefully crossed up his catcher with a pitch in a moment of frustration in Tuesday’s game.

TEXANS

Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., left, returns an interception thrown by Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Several Texans back at it, including Trent Brown, Derek Stingley Jr., Nico Collins, Dalton Schultz, Azeez Al-Shaair

Read full article: Several Texans back at it, including Trent Brown, Derek Stingley Jr., Nico Collins, Dalton Schultz, Azeez Al-Shaair

Texans getting healthier ahead of Colts game

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

ROCKETS

FILE - The WNBA logo is seen near a hoop before an WNBA basketball game at Mohegan Sun Arena, May 14, 2019, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

REPORT: Rockets ownership in ‘substantive talks’ about relocating WNBA’s Connecticut Sun to Houston

Read full article: REPORT: Rockets ownership in ‘substantive talks’ about relocating WNBA’s Connecticut Sun to Houston

Officials from the Houston Rockets’ ownership group are reportedly in “substantive talks” with the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun about relocating the franchise to Houston.

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 11: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers guards Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets during the game on December 11, 2025 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images)

Thompson scores late bucket in tied game, Rockets take down Harden’s Clippers in 115-113 thriller

Read full article: Thompson scores late bucket in tied game, Rockets take down Harden’s Clippers in 115-113 thriller

On Thursday night, the Houston Rockets hosted the Los Angeles Clippers at the Toyota Center in Houston.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 19: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on November 19, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

‘Damn right’: Kevin Durant reaches 31,000 career points in Rockets’ blowout 117-98 win vs. Suns

Read full article: ‘Damn right’: Kevin Durant reaches 31,000 career points in Rockets’ blowout 117-98 win vs. Suns

Friday night, the Houston Rockets hosted the Phoenix Suns in a matchup of the two primary teams in last summer’s blockbuster trade that brought Kevin Durant from the desert to Clutch City.

COLLEGE SPORTS

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS - DECEMBER 20: Bryce Fitzgerald #13 of the Miami Hurricanes celebrates after intercepting a pass in the fourth quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies during the 2025 College Football Playoff First Round Game at Kyle Field on December 20, 2025 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Miami takes down Texas A&M; late interception in end zone seals gritty 10-3 playoff victory

Read full article: Miami takes down Texas A&M; late interception in end zone seals gritty 10-3 playoff victory

Check back on this blog for LIVE GAME UPDATES!

Texas A&M defensive end Cashius Howell (9) celebrates his sack of LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (18) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

BLOG: Aggies land at No. 3 — but how much do those first CFP rankings really matter?

Read full article: BLOG: Aggies land at No. 3 — but how much do those first CFP rankings really matter?

Despite Texas A&M being the lone remaining undefeated team in the SEC, the playoff committee followed the AP poll’s lead and ranked the Aggies No. 3 — behind Big Ten unbeatens Ohio State and Indiana.

FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS - OCTOBER 18: Taylen Green #10 of the Arkansas Razorbacks runs the ball in the first half and gets away from Tyreek Chappell #7 of the Texas A&M Aggies at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on October 18, 2025 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Texas A&M fined $50K after video captures staffer telling player to fake injury

Read full article: Texas A&M fined $50K after video captures staffer telling player to fake injury

Texas A&M has been fined $50,000 by the Southeastern Conference after video footage from Saturday’s game against Arkansas captured a team staffer appearing to tell a player to fake an injury.

DYNAMO

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 05: Detail of the Houston Dynamo FC jersey in the locker room prior to the MLS match between San Diego FC and Houston Dynamo FC at Snapdragon Stadium on July 05, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Cristobal Zelaya - Houston Dynamo FC/MLS via Getty Images)

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 floods

The two major soccer clubs in the Houston area have announced contributions to provide support to those impacted by the Hill Country floods.

MORE SPORTS HEADLINES

Oregon linebacker Matayo Uiagalelei (10) reacts after intercepting the football during the second half of the Orange Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against Texas Tech, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Oregon-Indiana headed for a rematch, Ole Miss to play Miami as college football's final four is set

Read full article: Oregon-Indiana headed for a rematch, Ole Miss to play Miami as college football's final four is set

When Indiana met Oregon in October, the game served as the best test yet of whether the Hoosiers were a one-year wonder or a program that was here to stay.

Miami quarterback Carson Beck, right, is hugged by former NFL player Michael Irvin following the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against Ohio State Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Texas two-step in CFP has Miami within a win of playing for a national title at home

Read full article: Texas two-step in CFP has Miami within a win of playing for a national title at home

Miami is a win away from a chance to play for a national championship in its home stadium.

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti holds the winner's trophy as he is doused with rose pedals by linebacker Aiden Fisher (4) after a win over Alabama in the Rose Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Top-seeded Indiana routs Alabama 38-3 for its first Rose Bowl victory, roaring into CFP semifinals

Read full article: Top-seeded Indiana routs Alabama 38-3 for its first Rose Bowl victory, roaring into CFP semifinals

Fernando Mendoza threw three touchdown passes, Indiana’s defense thoroughly throttled Alabama, and the top-seeded Hoosiers roared into the College Football Playoff semifinals with a 38-3 victory in the 112th Rose Bowl.

Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., left, returns an interception thrown by Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Several Texans back at it, including Trent Brown, Derek Stingley Jr., Nico Collins, Dalton Schultz, Azeez Al-Shaair

Read full article: Several Texans back at it, including Trent Brown, Derek Stingley Jr., Nico Collins, Dalton Schultz, Azeez Al-Shaair

Texans getting healthier ahead of Colts game

FILE - Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark stands on the sideline during the playing of the national anthem before the first half of a Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game between BYU and Texas Tech Dec. 6, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

More campus games? Big 12 commish says 'everything is on the table' when it comes to playoff reboot

Read full article: More campus games? Big 12 commish says 'everything is on the table' when it comes to playoff reboot

While fans trickled into the Orange Bowl stadium where tickets were going for as little as $39, the commissioner of the Big 12 said “everything is on the table” when it comes to rebooting the College Football Playoff, including potentially moving another round of games onto campus.

OSAKA, JAPAN - MARCH 05: Tatsuya Imai #48 of Samurai Japan reacts after pitching in the top of the seventh inning during the game between Samurai Japan and Netherlands at Kyocera Dome Osaka on March 05, 2025 in Osaka, Japan. (Photo by Gene Wang/Getty Images)

Right-hander Tatsuya Imai and Houston Astros agree to $54 million, 3-year contract, AP source says

Read full article: Right-hander Tatsuya Imai and Houston Astros agree to $54 million, 3-year contract, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that right-hander Tatsuya Imai and the Houston Astros have agreed to a $54 million, three-year contract.

FILE - Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) looks on during the first half of Game 2 of a WNBA basketball playoff semifinals series against the Phoenix Mercury Sept. 23, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn, File)

Napheesa Collier will have surgery on both ankles and be sidelined for four to six months

Read full article: Napheesa Collier will have surgery on both ankles and be sidelined for four to six months

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier will have surgery on both ankles and is expected to be sidelined four to six months, including the upcoming Unrivaled season.

Anthony Joshua stands on stage during a face-off against Jake Paul at a news conference promoting their upcoming heavyweight boxing match, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Miami Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

British boxer Anthony Joshua initially staying in Nigeria to recuperate after crash

Read full article: British boxer Anthony Joshua initially staying in Nigeria to recuperate after crash

British boxer Anthony Joshua is initially staying in Nigeria as he recuperates from injuries sustained after a deadly crash.

FILE - Chelsea's head coach Enzo Maresca sits on a bench ahead of the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Qarabag and Chelsea in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Nov. 5, 2025. (AP Photo, File)

Maresca leaves Chelsea midway through turbulent season after reported clash with ownership

Read full article: Maresca leaves Chelsea midway through turbulent season after reported clash with ownership

Enzo Maresca has left his post as Chelsea head coach after a reported deterioration in his relationship with the Premier League club’s hierarchy.

An Egypt supporter at the Africa Cup of Nations group B soccer match between Angola and Egypt in Agadir, Morocco, Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy)

Lions roar and Eagles fly: All the 24 teams' nicknames at the Africa Cup of Nations

Read full article: Lions roar and Eagles fly: All the 24 teams' nicknames at the Africa Cup of Nations

Cameroon, South Africa and Nigeria, also known as the Indomitable Lions, Bafana Bafana and the Super Eagles, have been competing at the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning, second left, celebrates with quarterback Dante Moore (5), defensive back Brandon Finney Jr. (4), and defensive lineman Bear Alexander after defeating Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Defense carries the day for Oregon, as Ducks move into CFP semifinals by topping Texas Tech 23-0

Read full article: Defense carries the day for Oregon, as Ducks move into CFP semifinals by topping Texas Tech 23-0

Oregon dominated Texas Tech with a 23-0 victory in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Orange Bowl.

Chris Clark, Buffalo Bills Vice President of Security walks on the field at Highmark Stadium before an NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Many memories remain as the Buffalo Bills bid farewell to their long-time home dubbed 'The Ralph'

Read full article: Many memories remain as the Buffalo Bills bid farewell to their long-time home dubbed 'The Ralph'

As the Buffalo Bills bid farewell to their long-time home dubbed “The Ralph,” many cherished memories remain of the facility that opened in 1973.

Ohio State kicker Jayden Fielding, with Joe McGuire holding, misses a field goal against Miami during the first half of the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Another bye bites the dust as defending champ Ohio State falls to Miami in CFP quarterfinals

Read full article: Another bye bites the dust as defending champ Ohio State falls to Miami in CFP quarterfinals

These Ohio State Buckeyes won’t win the first back-to-back national championships in school history and the College Football Playoff still doesn’t have a winner from teams with the first-round byes.

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) celebrates a basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
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Spurs' Wembanyama doesn't expect to miss time after hyperextending knee in win over Knicks

Read full article: Spurs' Wembanyama doesn't expect to miss time after hyperextending knee in win over Knicks

San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama left Wednesday night’s rematch with the New York Knicks in the fourth quarter after suffering an apparent left leg injury, but returned to the bench in time to see the Spurs win 134-132.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) outruns the Michigan defense on his way to a 60-yard touchdown run during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
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Manning uses arm and legs to lead No. 14 Texas to a 41-27 Citrus Bowl win over No. 18 Michigan

Read full article: Manning uses arm and legs to lead No. 14 Texas to a 41-27 Citrus Bowl win over No. 18 Michigan

Arch Manning was just as potent with his legs as with his arms.

Anthony Joshua stands on stage during a face-off against Jake Paul at a news conference promoting their upcoming heavyweight boxing match, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Miami Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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Nigerian authorities say British boxer Anthony Joshua released from hospital after road crash

Read full article: Nigerian authorities say British boxer Anthony Joshua released from hospital after road crash

Nigerian authorities say British boxer Anthony Joshua has been released from hospital.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Pro Picks: Panthers, Ravens will win their divisions. 49ers will edge Seahawks for NFC's No. 1 seed

Read full article: Pro Picks: Panthers, Ravens will win their divisions. 49ers will edge Seahawks for NFC's No. 1 seed

The NFL’s final weekend of the regular season features a winner-take-all game between the Ravens-Steelers and a fight for the NFC’s No. 1 seed between the Seahawks-49ers.