Houston rapper Don Toliver set to perform during halftime at 46th annual McDonaldโs All-American Games
As the city of Houston and the Toyota Center to prepares to host the 46th annual McDonaldโs All-American Games at the end of March, one of Houstonโs most popular rappers will be hitting the stage during halftime.
Houston leaders and NCAA plan for Final Four Tournament at NRG Stadium
The countdown is on! In less than two weeks, the NCAA Menโs Final Four will be in Houston. Houston is known for hosting big events like the Rodeo, the Super Bowl, and the World Cup, and this big event is also expected to bring in thousands of fans and millions of dollars to the city.
Former NBA player Dennis Rodman says heโs going to Russia to seek release of Brittney Griner, NBC News reports
Former NBA player Dennis Rodman said Saturday that he plans to visit Russia to seek the release of Brittney Griner, the WNBA star who was sentenced toย nine yearsย in prison on drug charges earlier this month.
University of Houston star Fabian White signs exhibit 10 contract with Los Angeles Lakers
Houston Cougars star and the programโs winningest player Fabian White Jr. signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, which includes a summer league deal for the former Atascocita forward, a league source tells KPRC 2.
๐ KPRC 2 sports director Randy McIlvoy looks ahead to the UH Cougars Sweet 16 appearance in San Antonio
KPRC 2 sports director Randy McIlvoy is in San Antonio for Thursdayโs NCAA tournament matchup between the University of Houston and University of Arizonaโs basketball teams. This is the Coogs third straight Sweet 16 appearance, and theyโll be battling a tough opponent.
Texas Southern routs Alcorn State 87-62 for SWAC title
John Walker III scored 12 of his 17 points in the second half and Texas Southern pulled away for an 87-62 victory over Alcorn State on Saturday in the championship game of the Southwestern Athletic Conference tournament, earning the Tigers an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament.
Kendrick Perkins shares his thoughts on the Rockets, NBA finals and his new TBL team
Kendrick Perkins is known for many things, along them are strong opinions, vast knowledge of all things basketball, and giving back. The ESPN NBA analyst and Houston resident joined KPRC Sports Reporter Vanesa Richardson for a one-on-one on Sports Sunday.
Mattress Mack to send several UH students to Final Four game this weekend
Mattress Mack gives out nearly 20,000 face masks FridayHOUSTON โ In true โMattress Mackโ fashion, the business owner will send several University of Houston students to the Final Four game against Baylor this Saturday. Jim McIngvale and Gallery Furniture will also host a Coogs Pep Rally at the Gallery Furniture on North Freeway on Thursday at 11 a.m.During the pep rally, several UH students will win a round-trip charter flight to Indianapolis, tickets to the game and hotel accommodations. The public is welcome to show their Cougar pride in the parking lot of the pep rally. The lucky Final Four trip winners will board a private jet on Friday with the families of the UH coaches to attend the game.
Final Four set, a question left: Can anybody beat Gonzaga?
(AP Photo/Darron Cummings)Itโs not easy to bury a team as good as USC, let alone in a half, no matter how easy Gonzaga made it look. He asked Few the day before their game against the high-flying Trojans whether his defense was getting lost in the shuffle. โObviously, I think heโs the best defender in the country,โ Baylor coach Scott Drew said. Then Baylorโs bout with the virus came late in the season, requiring a pause of three weeks plus. After everything else fans weathered throughout this wacky season, a few more days might finally deliver a national championship game worth the wait.