Offensive Explosion: Houston Texans Move Into Tie for First Place By Scoring a Franchise High in Points
The Houston Texans ranked next to last in 2016 in the first half scoring in at 8.6 points. They scored 30 points in the first half in this past Sunday’s game. They ended up winning the game in a convincing …
ESPN to Air National Anthem Live for 'Monday Night Football' Following Vegas Shooting
ESPN has decided to air the national anthem live for its broadcast of "Monday Night Football" after a mass shooting in Las Vegas claimed the lives of at least 58 people on Sunday night.
Athletes, Activists Spar On Kneeling National Anthem Protests
Football fields have become forums for political debate over the past week, after President Donald Trump criticized players who kneel during the National Anthem to protest police brutality.
Moral Victory: Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans
As a child playing competitive sports, my coaches would tell us before each game that there was no such thing as a moral victory. You either win or lose. Moral victories don’t go down in the record books, they preached. …
Astros Foundation to Support Puerto Rico Relief Efforts with Transportation of Over 240,000 Pounds of Supplies
The Astros Foundation, in partnership with Crane Worldwide, FedEx and the Houston Mayor’s Office, is facilitating the transport of over 240,000 pounds of supplies, equivalent to approximately six truck-loads of air cargo, to aid in Puerto Rico relief efforts in …
Kobe Bryant More Popular Than Steph Curry in China
He may have retired over 12 months ago, but NBA great Kobe Bryant still reigns supreme in China. The former LA Lakers star, an 18-time NBA All Star, has been named the most popular basketball star online in the country, …
TSU Celebrates Homecoming 2017 – A Tiger Dynasty
Texas Southern University salutes Homecoming 2017 with a distinctive theme, Tiger Dynasty - 90 Years, The Reign Continues. Homecoming Week will be held October 7-14 and promises to be packed with lots of Tiger action. Reconnect with your alma mater …
Doris Burke Will Be the First Female Full-time National NBA Game Analyst
Doris Burke is about to make history. The ESPN commentator will become the first ever female full-time television game analyst for the NBA at the national level.
Jay-Jay Okocha: I'm jealous of PSG's Current Players
When Paris Saint-Germain signed Nigeria international Jay-Jay Okocha 17 years ago, it made him the most expensive African footballer on the planet. He cost the French club $19 million -- How times have changed.
Dallas Cowboys Take Knee, Then Stand With Arms Locked for Anthem
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones joined his team in taking a knee before the National Anthem, then the Cowboys and the Arizona Cardinals players stood with arms locked for the anthem ahead of the "Monday Night Football" kickoff.
Ford: We respect the right of NFL players to protest
Ford, a sponsor of the National Football League, has voiced support for NFL players exercising their right to free speech and peaceful protest after President Donald Trump urged fans to consider a boycott.
NFL Protests: League Came Together for a Powerful Day
Empty sidelines in Nashville and Chicago. Jacksonville owner Shad Khan standing arm in arm with his players. The Miami Dolphins wearing “I’m With Kap” T-shirts during warm-ups. Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis eloquently explaining his change of heart about players …
Colin Kaepernick Pledges $25K Toward Efforts to Keep DACA
Colin Kaepernick has pledged $25,000 toward aid for immigrant youth and efforts to keep the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in place. The news comes in the wake of Donald Trump’s announced end of DACA, leaving the fate …
5 Things for September 25: NFL, Donald Trump, Travel Ban
Hurricane Maria's still out there -- and the devastation it's left in Puerto Rico is "apocalyptic." Here's how you can help the victims. And here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
NFL Players, Owners Come Together to Denounce Trump's Anti-protest Rant
Stadiums across the US -- and even further afield -- became the focus of an unprecedented show of defiance against US President Donald Trump Sunday, as some NFL players locked arms or refused to stand for the national anthem, saying …

