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'It's definitely a very emotional moment for me': Grand jury decides not to charge Texans quarterback Watson
By John Suayan | Mar 14, 2022
A Harris County grand jury decided not to criminally charge Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson on March 11 after 22 women accused him of sexual assault and harassment.
'Carrying big, heavy trophies never gets old': Third Ward neighbors Houston, Texas Southern score Big Dance invites
By John Suayan | Mar 14, 2022
A pair of universities that call Houston's Third Ward neighborhood home have secured bids to this year's NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament.
'They are probably my most together team': Atascocita hopes for better results in second straight trip to state
By John Suayan | Mar 8, 2022
The Atascocita Eagles boys basketball team vanquished the Shadow Creek Sharks 67-49 in the Region III-6A final this week to earn a trip to San Antonio for state.
'We weren’t leaving without a trophy': Hitchcock rallies to edge Diboll for state berth
By John Suayan | Mar 7, 2022
Staring at a nine-point deficit early in their regional final matchup against defensive-minded Diboll, the third-ranked Hitchcock Bulldogs knew they had to fight fire with fire.
'Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated': Russian officials detain WNBA star from Houston on drug charges
By John Suayan | Mar 7, 2022
A WNBA star with Houston roots is currently detained in Russia on alleged drug offenses.
'A difference maker for our club': Houston Dynamo FC inks Mexican international star Herrera
By John Suayan | Mar 3, 2022
Mexican international star Héctor Herrera signed with Houston Dynamo FC to a pre-contact Wednesday, according to a franchise issued press release.
'We came out, we hustled': Summer Creek girls basketball moves on to state
By John Suayan | Mar 1, 2022
As the old adage goes, don't judge a book by its cover.
'Buc Nation is proud of you': Galveston O'Connell boys basketball advances to state
By John Suayan | Feb 28, 2022
The Galveston O’Connell Buccaneers boys basketball team throttled San Antonio St. Gerard 80-63 on Feb. 26 in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools 2A Regional Championship at Victoria West High School to advance to the league’s state tournament.
'Pocket aces': Houston Gamblers select ex-Northwestern, NFL QB Clayton Thorson in USFL Draft
By John Suayan | Feb 23, 2022
The Houston Gamblers selected ex-NFL quarterback Clayton Thorson in the first round of the inaugural USFL Draft on Feb. 22.
'She deserves it more than any kid we’ve had': Foster sophomore Canales wins state wrestling championship
By John Suayan | Feb 22, 2022
Registering a third-place finish at state last year as a freshman, Foster High School’s Madison Canales promised herself that she’ll have a gold medal draped around her neck.
'We’ll figure it out': Rockets rookie guard Green eyes return to dunk contest following disastrous performance
By John Suayan | Feb 22, 2022
The NBA Slam Dunk Contest thrusted the likes of Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins and Vince Carter into gravity-defying immortality, but you won't find Rockets rookie guard Jalen Green in that echelon.
'I grew up around sports': Astros' Goodrum has a lifelong love of the game
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Feb 20, 2022
The Houston Astros have a new player development director in Sara Goodrum, a worker who describes her new position as not just a job, but a continuation of a lifelong dream.
'Let's get married': Olympic gymnast Biles, Texans defensive back Owens announce engagement
By John Suayan | Feb 19, 2022
Multi-decorated Olympic gymnast Simone Biles will never forget Valentine's Day 2022 as she was presented an engagement ring from her significant other of more than a year, Houston Texans defensive back Jonathan Owens.
'I can’t tell you how excited I am': UH's Holgorsen awarded multi-year contract extension
By Jacob Stump | Feb 18, 2022
University of Houston football head coach Dana Holgorsen was awarded a multi-year contract extension.
NFL running back, Texas-native Peterson arrested at LAX
By Solange DeLisle | Feb 18, 2022
NFL running back Adrian Peterson was arrested following what officials have described as a verbal and physical altercation with his wife on a plane headed for Houston from Los Angeles.
'They already feel like family': Kingwood High School senior to play softball at Louisiana Tech
By George Willis | Feb 15, 2022
Mary Martinez hit two home runs recently and neither took place on the softball field.
Texans head coach Smith feels responsibility to bring fans back to 'the stands'
By Tamara Browning | Feb 11, 2022
New Houston Texans Head Coach Lovie Smith is hoping to bring the fans back to "the stands.”
University of Houston hires former Delaware State standout Jordan Reid as softball director of operations
By Bob Martin | Feb 6, 2022
The University of Houston softball team has added former Delaware State standout Jordan Reid as its director of operations, according to a recent release by the team.
Rice hires Cruz to manage Owls baseball team
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Feb 4, 2022
Rice University’s baseball team is keeping some of the Cruz baseball clan in Houston.
Green will represent Rockets at NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Feb 3, 2022
Rockets fans who can’t get enough of Jalen Green’s on-court acrobatics will get an extra chance to see him this year when he competes in the 2022 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest later this month.