Spanish footballers arrested in match-fixing probe
Spanish police have arrested a number of players and officials as part of an investigation into match-fixing in football, they said in a statement.
Serena Williams rallies after French Open first-round scare
For all her singles titles on the grass at Wimbledon -- seven of them -- Serena Williams can still thrive on clay, despite its challenges.
These myths about Mount Everest feed its mystique (and its traffic jams)
Ever since Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers to summit Mount Everest in 1953, adventurers the world over have tried to follow in their footsteps.
Serena Williams makes a high-fashion statement a year after her French Open catsuit ban
Serena Williams made her first appearance at the French Open after officials banned the black catsuit she wore during last year's competition, and she did so in a flashy, black-and-white tennis set with a mesh underlay
NFL star J.J. Watt announces engagement to soccer player Kealia Ohai
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt and Houston Dash forward Kealia Ohai made their engagement official on Sunday.
XFL Returns to Houston
Oliver Luck stood at the podium and flashed his huge smile that most Houstonians remember from his time as a quarterback for the Houston Oilers, CEO of Houston Sports Authority, and President/GM of the Houston Dynamo. Luck was in town …
Competitive Sports Can Improve Quality of Life at Any Age
Are you an older adult looking for some inspiration to stay physically active? In June, the 2019 National Senior Games presented by Humana will gather a record number of more than 13,700 athletes aged 50 and over to compete in …
The Finer Things
One thing I heard growing up from my other relatives, family, and friends was that I was spoiled. Being the first-born child actually comes with some perks, but I digress. Houstonians over the last three years must feel like spoiled …
Rape And Kidnapping Trial Begins For Ex-NFL Star Kellen Wins
Jury selection kicked off Monday in the trial of ex-NFL tight end Kellen Winslow II, who faces charges of rape, kidnapping and indecent exposure, CBS reports.
Cardinals Sign Top Pick Murray To Four-Year Deal
The Arizona Cardinals have signed Kyler Murray in time for their rookie minicamp. Arizona signed the No. 1 overall draft pick to a four-year contract Thursday worth about $35 million with a team option for a fifth. It includes a …
Missed Opportunity
Famous actor Michael B. Jordan (Black Panther, Creed) not to be confused with the famous basketball legend Michael J. Jordan, turned down a role in a movie I am sure he thinks about and regrets to this day.
Jaylon McKenzie, 8th grade football phenom already counting college offers, shot and killed at Illinois party
Jaylon McKenzie had plans of going to the NFL. The 14-year-old from Belleville, Illinois, was an eighth-grader who already had college offers from University of Missouri and University of Illinois. He was featured in the Future Issue of Sports Illustrated …
Texans Mercilus and His Teammates bartend for Cause
Houston Texans Whitney Mercilus and his teammates will roll up their sleeves and trade in their cleats for shakers and become bartenders for a good cause. Mercilus and his foundation, The WithMerci Foundation, will host Cocktails 4 A Cause, Thursday, …
With The 23rd Pick in the 2019 NFL Draft the Houston Texans Select: Tytus Howard
"Our scouts were on him as early as August," said Texans General Manager Brian Gaine as he addressed the media after the completion of the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Houston selected offensive tackle Tytus Howard out of …
An NFL star gave his teammates Amazon stock. There's a better gift
Are you looking for the perfect Mother's Day or birthday present? What about stocks?
