Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:28 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:28:59 GMT
During a meeting conducted by the Harris County Sports and Convention Corporation to determine the future of the Astrodome, the organization unveiled a proposal to renovate and rehabilitate the historic building.
During a meeting conducted by the Harris County Sports and Convention Corporation to determine the future of the Astrodome, the organization unveiled a proposal to renovate and rehabilitate the historic building and convert it into a conference and exposition center.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:37 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:37:26 GMT
During a news conference scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday, the Houston Astros will sign right-handed pitcher Mark Appel, who was selected with the first overall pick in the 2013 MLB First-Year Player Draft, to a contract.
During a news conference scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday, the Houston Astros will sign right-handed pitcher Mark Appel, who was selected with the first overall pick in the 2013 MLB First-Year Player Draft, to a contract.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:32 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:32:45 GMT
Scott Boras, the agent for pitcher Mark Appel, arrived at Bush Intercontinental Aiport late Tuesday afternoon and told FOX 26 Sports and MLB.com he is in Houston because the two sides are moving toward
Scott Boras, the agent for pitcher Mark Appel, arrived at Bush Intercontinental Aiport late Tuesday afternoon and told FOX 26 Sports and MLB.com he is in Houston because the two sides are moving toward
Matt Dominguez hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high five runs to back another solid performance by Jordan Lyles, and the Houston Astros rolled to a 10-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night.
Matt Dominguez hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high five runs to back another solid performance by Jordan Lyles, and the Houston Astros rolled to a 10-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:18 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:18:45 GMT
An MRI on Monday night on Former Rice star Trevor Cobb, who won the Doak Walker award in 1991 given to the nation's best collegiate running back, confirmed he has suffered a stroke and has a blood clot
An MRI on Monday night on Former Rice star Trevor Cobb, who won the Doak Walker award in 1991 given to the nation's best collegiate running back, confirmed he has suffered a stroke and has a blood clot
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:08 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:08:25 GMT
Former Texas guard Sheldon McClellan, who played high school basketball at Bellaire, confirmed he will transfer to Miami.McClellan was the Longhorns' second-leading scorer last year, averaging 13.5 points
Former Texas guard Sheldon McClellan, who played high school basketball at Bellaire, confirmed he will transfer to Miami.McClellan was the Longhorns' second-leading scorer last year, averaging 13.5 points
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:07 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:07:50 GMT
Prairie View A&M University will name Ashley Robinson, director of athletics at Mississippi Valley State University, as the next athletics director for the Panthers.
Prairie View A&M University will name Ashley Robinson, director of athletics at Mississippi Valley State University, as the next athletics director for the Panthers.
Across three NBA championships and more than 100 playoff victories together, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili have built a bond most teammates will never share.
Across three NBA championships and more than 100 playoff victories together, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili have built a bond most teammates will never share.
Jason Castro homered for the second straight game and Matt Dominguez hit a three-run double to help the Houston Astros to their fourth straight win, 5-4, over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.
Jason Castro homered for the second straight game and Matt Dominguez hit a three-run double to help the Houston Astros to their fourth straight win, 5-4, over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.
Saturday, June 15 2013 10:06 PM EDT2013-06-16 02:06:12 GMT
Former Rice star Trevor Cobb, who won the Doak Walker award in 1991 given to the nation's best college running back, is in a local hospital after suffering a stroke according to one of his cousins.Roland
Former Rice star Trevor Cobb, who won the Doak Walker award in 1991 given to the nation's best college running back, is in a local hospital after suffering a stroke according to one of his cousins.Roland
Saturday, June 15 2013 4:16 PM EDT2013-06-15 20:16:21 GMT
Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow, in a text message to FOX 26 Sports, said "nothing has changed from (Friday)" when asked to comment on reports that pitcher Mark Appel has agreed to terms on
Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow, in a text message to FOX 26 Sports, said "nothing has changed from (Friday)" when asked to comment on reports that pitcher Mark Appel has agreed to terms on
Erik Bedard pitched six solid innings, and Jose Altuve hit a go-ahead RBI single to give the Houston Astros a 2-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.
Erik Bedard pitched six solid innings, and Jose Altuve hit a go-ahead RBI single to give the Houston Astros a 2-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.
Friday, June 14 2013 1:33 PM EDT2013-06-14 17:33:13 GMT
University of California-Irvine pitcher Andrew Thurman, the second-round pick of the Houston Astros in the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, told FOX 26 Sports he has reached a contract agreement
University of California-Irvine pitcher Andrew Thurman, the second-round pick of the Houston Astros in the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, told FOX 26 Sports he has reached a contract agreement
Thursday, June 13 2013 7:08 PM EDT2013-06-13 23:08:02 GMT
FOX 26 Sports has learned athletics director Rick Greenspan has informed Rice University he is leaving the school.Sources told FOX 26 an announcement that Greenspan and Rice are parting ways could be made
FOX 26 Sports has learned athletics director Rick Greenspan has informed Rice University he is leaving the school.Sources told FOX 26 an announcement that Greenspan and Rice are parting ways could be made
Thursday, June 13 2013 12:39 PM EDT2013-06-13 16:39:26 GMT
While free agent fullback Vonta Leach meets with the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday, his agent said Houston Texans general manager Rick Smith told him the Texans do have interest in his client, but they have
While free agent fullback Vonta Leach meets with the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday, his agent said Houston Texans general manager Rick Smith told him the Texans do have interest in his client, but they have
Aaron Harang pitched a two-hitter for his second shoutout of the season, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 4-0 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.
Aaron Harang pitched a two-hitter for his second shoutout of the season, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 4-0 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.
Tuesday, June 11 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-06-11 22:59:35 GMT
Free agent fullback Vonta Leach would like return to the Houston Texans, where he played from 2006-2010, but the Texans have to have an interest and the salary cap space to make it happen.Leach, First-Team
Free agent fullback Vonta Leach would like return to the Houston Texans, where he played from 2006-2010, but the Texans have to have an interest and the salary cap space to make it happen.Leach, First-Team
New Houston safety Ed Reed is still rehabbing after hip surgery and isn't sure if he'll be ready to play for the Texans in the season opener on Sept. 9.
New Houston safety Ed Reed is still rehabbing after hip surgery and isn't sure if he'll be ready to play for the Texans in the season opener on Sept. 9.
Hisashi Iwakuma allowed an unearned run in seven innings and the Seattle Mariners beat Houston 3-2 on Monday night, sending the Astros to their fifth straight defeat.
Hisashi Iwakuma allowed an unearned run in seven innings and the Seattle Mariners beat Houston 3-2 on Monday night, sending the Astros to their fifth straight defeat.
The family of former Stanford star Mark Appel, the Astros' first overall pick in the Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft, will never forget Thursday night.
The family of former Stanford star Mark Appel, the Astros' first overall pick in the Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft, will never forget Thursday night.
The sons of Roger Clemens, Craig Biggio and Andy Pettitte were among the players selected on the final day of the Major League Baseball draft Saturday.
The sons of Roger Clemens, Craig Biggio and Andy Pettitte were among the players selected on the final day of the Major League Baseball draft Saturday.
Ian Madigan made five of his six penalty kicks to help Ireland beat the United States 15-12 on Saturday night in a rugby match at BBVA Compass Stadium.
Ian Madigan made five of his six penalty kicks to help Ireland beat the United States 15-12 on Saturday night in a rugby match at BBVA Compass Stadium.
Ervin Santana pitched seven snappy innings and the Kansas City Royals finally backed him up with some offense in a 7-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday night.
Ervin Santana pitched seven snappy innings and the Kansas City Royals finally backed him up with some offense in a 7-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday night.
Jake Fincher's two-out single in the bottom of the ninth capped a rally and lifted N.C. State to a 4-3 victory over Rice on Saturday in Game 1 of the Raleigh Super Regional.
Jake Fincher's two-out single in the bottom of the ninth capped a rally and lifted N.C. State to a 4-3 victory over Rice on Saturday in Game 1 of the Raleigh Super Regional.
Billy Butler drove in Eric Hosmer with the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Houston Astros 4-2 on Friday night for their third straight win.
Billy Butler drove in Eric Hosmer with the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Houston Astros 4-2 on Friday night for their third straight win.
The opener of the super regional series between North Carolina State and Rice on Friday night has been postponed because of rain from Tropical Storm Andrea.
The opener of the super regional series between North Carolina State and Rice on Friday night has been postponed because of rain from Tropical Storm Andrea.
Thursday, June 6 2013 6:28 PM EDT2013-06-06 22:28:08 GMT
Running back Charles Sims told FOX 26 Sports he officially received his release from the University of Houston, but he is undecided about what will happen next.Sims said the release will not allow him
Running back Charles Sims told FOX 26 Sports he officially received his release from the University of Houston, but he is undecided about what will happen next.Sims said the release will not allow him
J.J. Hardy got a season-high four hits and Adam Jones added an RBI double, leading Miguel Gonzalez and the Baltimore Orioles to a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros on Thursday.
J.J. Hardy got a season-high four hits and Adam Jones added an RBI double, leading Miguel Gonzalez and the Baltimore Orioles to a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros on Thursday.
The Houston Astros put on an impressive display of power Wednesday night, hitting six home runs to get their seventh win in eight games with a 11-7 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
The Houston Astros put on an impressive display of power Wednesday night, hitting six home runs to get their seventh win in eight games with a 11-7 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
Wednesday, June 5 2013 1:44 PM EDT2013-06-05 17:44:46 GMT
In the world of professional cycling, American athletes continue to gain a foothold on the world stage. But a young Houston racer may be ready to take the next step.
In the world of professional cycling, American athletes continue to gain a foothold on the world stage. But a young Houston racer may be ready to take the next step.
Monday, June 3 2013 5:19 PM EDT2013-06-03 21:19:20 GMT
The Houston Astros will observe a moment of silence in tribute to the four fallen Houston Fire Department firefighters during a three-game homestand against the Baltimore Orioles between June 4 and June
The Houston Astros will observe a moment of silence in tribute to the four fallen Houston Fire Department firefighters during a three-game homestand against the Baltimore Orioles between June 4 and June
Friday, May 31 2013 11:33 PM EDT2013-06-01 03:33:48 GMT
Michael Young, a charter member of the famed Phi Slama Jama teams at the University of Houston in the early 80's, told FOX 26 Sports he has refused a reassignment within the Cougars athletics department
Michael Young, a charter member of the famed Phi Slama Jama teams at the University of Houston in the early 80's, told FOX 26 Sports he has refused a reassignment within the Cougars athletics department
Congratulations to Thornwood Elementary School teacher Mario Romero. He was selected to take part in the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy and had the opportunity to meet Phil Mickelson himself on Thursday.
Congratulations to Thornwood Elementary School teacher Mario Romero. He was selected to take part in the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy and had the opportunity to meet Phil Mickelson himself on Thursday. Among Mickelson's accomplishments include 41 PGA Tour wins, four of them Majors.
When CBS Sports began the portion of the trophy presentation during the Super Bowl, O.J. Brigance, who has ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease, but still serves as the team's senior advisor to player development, was front and center, and Ravens head coach John Harbaugh made sure of that.
With the Texans preparing for the biggest game in franchise history when they take on the patriots Sunday in Foxboro, a new fight song entitled "Here We Go" has emerged from a couple of local rappers
With the Texans preparing for the biggest game in franchise history when they take on the patriots Sunday in Foxboro, a new fight song entitled "Here We Go" has emerged from a couple of local rappers that includes a very strong connection to one of the key men in the Texans organization.
Former University of Houston cornerback DJ Hayden is celebrating Christmas with his family just seven weeks after suffering a near-fatal injury during practice. Ninety-five percent of the time, those who suffer a similar injury do not survive. Christmas this year will be a holiday season the Hayden family will never forget.
A bit of a surprise for some students at Blackshear Elementary School as they get the opportunity to visit the Houston Texans players and each get a special gift.
A bit of a surprise for some students at Blackshear Elementary School as they get the opportunity to visit the Houston Texans players and each get a special gift.
Monday, December 10 2012 11:17 AM EST2012-12-10 16:17:49 GMT
Tonight the 11-1 Houston Texans take on the 9-3 New England Patriots. Despite being a top the AFC and only losing one game the Texans are not the favorite. So Fox 26 ask Antonio Smith and JJ Watt about
Tonight the 11-1 Houston Texans take on the 9-3 New England Patriots. Despite being a top the AFC and only losing one game the Texans are not the favorite. So Fox 26 ask Antonio Smith and JJ Watt about
Lance Berkam decided last week he was definitely in his element. Monday afternoon, he was back on the Rice U campus, working with the Owls hitters as a volunteer assistant.
Lance Berkam decided last week he was definitely in his element. Monday afternoon, he was back on the Rice U campus, working with the Owls hitters as a volunteer assistant.
Friday, July 13 2012 1:19 PM EDT2012-07-13 17:19:57 GMT
The University of Houston has selected Manhattan Construction Company, which has handled some of the nation's top sports facilities, to build the Cougars' new football stadium.
The University of Houston has selected Manhattan Construction Company, which has handled some of the nation's top sports facilities, to build the Cougars' new football stadium.
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