Connecticut Sun reach deal to sell to Rockets owner for $300 million, move team to Houston in 2027
Read full article: Connecticut Sun reach deal to sell to Rockets owner for $300 million, move team to Houston in 2027The Connecticut Sun say they will move to Houston in 2027 after reaching an agreement to sell the team to Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta in a deal worth a record $300 million, according to a person familiar with the sale.
Buzzer sounds nonstop for about 7 minutes, causing delay in Iowa-Illinois March Madness game
Read full article: Buzzer sounds nonstop for about 7 minutes, causing delay in Iowa-Illinois March Madness gameA buzzer malfunction caused a delay — a very loud, very unpleasant delay — of about 10 minutes in the first half of the NCAA Tournament’s South Region final between Iowa and Illinois.
Connecticut Sun reach deal to sell to Rockets owner, move team to Houston in 2027, AP source says
Read full article: Connecticut Sun reach deal to sell to Rockets owner, move team to Houston in 2027, AP source saysThe Connecticut Sun have reached an agreement to sell the team to Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta for $300 million and will move to Houston in 2027, according to a person familiar with the deal.
Illinois clamps down on Houston for a 65-55 March Madness win to reach Elite Eight
Read full article: Illinois clamps down on Houston for a 65-55 March Madness win to reach Elite EightDavid Mirkovic had 14 points and 10 rebounds, and third-seeded Illinois flexed its defensive muscles to eliminate last year’s national runner-up from the NCAA Tournament, beating Houston 65-55 in the South Region semifinals.
Nebraska's Fred Hoiberg takes blame for having 4 players on floor, leading to critical Iowa bucket
Read full article: Nebraska's Fred Hoiberg takes blame for having 4 players on floor, leading to critical Iowa bucketOn the most critical play of Nebraska’s Sweet 16 loss to rival Iowa, the Cornhuskers had only four players on the floor.
Paul Waring trying to get his game on track and leads in Houston by one shot over Woodland
Read full article: Paul Waring trying to get his game on track and leads in Houston by one shot over WoodlandPaul Waring and his bold escape late in the round gave him a 63 and a bogey-free card to lead the Houston Open.
The Latest: Trump says he will sign an emergency order to pay TSA agents during funding impasse
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says he will sign an emergency order to pay TSA agents during funding impassePresident Donald Trump said Thursday he would sign an emergency order instructing the Homeland Security secretary to immediately pay Transportation Security Administration agents as Congress struggles to reach a deal to end the budget impasse that has jammed airports and left workers without paychecks.
Houston airport has become a symbol for the shutdown's impacts on air travel
Read full article: Houston airport has become a symbol for the shutdown's impacts on air travelHouston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport shows how the partial government shutdown is straining air travel as TSA workers miss shifts without pay.
March Madness: Here's one thing you need to know about each of the 16 teams remaining in men's field
Read full article: March Madness: Here's one thing you need to know about each of the 16 teams remaining in men's fieldFlorida isn’t around to defend its title anymore, but all the other top seeds in this year's NCAA Tournament are still around.
Kevin Durant passes Michael Jordan for No 5 on NBA scoring list in Rockets' win
Read full article: Kevin Durant passes Michael Jordan for No 5 on NBA scoring list in Rockets' winOn the night Kevin Durant passed Michael Jordan for fifth on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, the 37-year-old was already looking ahead.
Durant passes Jordan, then Thompson tips in the winner in Rockets' 123-122 victory over Heat
Read full article: Durant passes Jordan, then Thompson tips in the winner in Rockets' 123-122 victory over HeatKevin Durant scored 27 points to move past Michael Jordan for fifth place on the NBA’s career scoring list and Amen Thompson had a tip-in at the buzzer to lift the Houston Rockets to a 123-122 win over the Miami Heat.
Bill to fund Homeland Security fails again as concern grows about airport lines
Read full article: Bill to fund Homeland Security fails again as concern grows about airport linesA bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security has failed to advance in the Senate amid growing concerns about long lines to get through screening at some of the country’s biggest airports.
TSA officers are quitting as a funding standoff forces them to staff airports without pay
Read full article: TSA officers are quitting as a funding standoff forces them to staff airports without payThe public is experiencing the consequences of a partial U.S. government shutdown in long wait times at some airports as Transportation Security Officers take time off to manage the financial strain.
Where will TSA lines be the longest tomorrow? During a shutdown, nobody knows
Read full article: Where will TSA lines be the longest tomorrow? During a shutdown, nobody knowsThe wait times at airport security checkpoints have become a guessing game during the shutdown of a single U.S. government department.
Doncic drops 40, James adds 30 as Lakers stretch their streak to 7 with 124-116 win over Rockets
Read full article: Doncic drops 40, James adds 30 as Lakers stretch their streak to 7 with 124-116 win over RocketsLuka Doncic had 40 points and LeBron James added 30 as the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to seven games with a 124-116 win over the Houston Rockets.
How to monitor airport security lines at US airports while TSA officers go without pay
Read full article: How to monitor airport security lines at US airports while TSA officers go without paySpring break travelers are facing unpredictable lines at airport security as the partial U.S. government shutdown strains TSA staffing.
Afghan man who worked with US military dies after taken into ICE custody
Read full article: Afghan man who worked with US military dies after taken into ICE custodyOfficials say an Afghan immigrant whose family said had worked with U.S. forces in his home country died at a Texas hospital after having been detained by immigration authorities.
The Latest: Selection Sunday: Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida claim No. 1 seeds in men’s bracket
Read full article: The Latest: Selection Sunday: Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida claim No. 1 seeds in men’s bracketThe men’s March Madness bracket is set, and Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida have claimed the four No. 1 seeds in the tournament.
Michael Lorenzen to start for Italy, Keider Montero for Venezuela in World Baseball Classic semi
Read full article: Michael Lorenzen to start for Italy, Keider Montero for Venezuela in World Baseball Classic semiMichael Lorenzen will start for Italy and Keider Montero for Venezuela when the teams meet Monday night in a World Baseball Classic semifinal.
Duke, Arizona, Michigan, Florida get top seeding for March Madness. Miami (Ohio) gets a shot
Read full article: Duke, Arizona, Michigan, Florida get top seeding for March Madness. Miami (Ohio) gets a shotDuke is the top overall seed in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament, with Arizona, Michigan, and Florida also landing on the No. 1 line.
Brayden Burries scores 21 as No. 2 Arizona survives No. 5 Houston 79-74 in Big 12 final rematch
Read full article: Brayden Burries scores 21 as No. 2 Arizona survives No. 5 Houston 79-74 in Big 12 final rematchBrayden Burries scored 21 points and hit a pair of clinching free throws with 8.3 seconds left, sending No. 2 Arizona to a 79-74 victory over No. 5 Houston on Saturday night in the Big 12 Tournament title game.
Refocused US rebounds from Italy shocker, beats Canada to reach WBC semifinals
Read full article: Refocused US rebounds from Italy shocker, beats Canada to reach WBC semifinalsThe United States is heading to the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic after a “different level of focus” helped this All-Star-studded team rebound from a shocking loss.
U.S. beats Canada 5-3, advances to the World Baseball Classic semifinals
Read full article: U.S. beats Canada 5-3, advances to the World Baseball Classic semifinalsAaron Judge doubled and Pete Crow-Armstrong and Brice Turang each had two hits as the United States beat Canada 5-3 on Friday night to reach the World Baseball Classic semifinals.
Mark DeRosa owns 'overly confident' WBC remark before Team USA's loss to Italy
Read full article: Mark DeRosa owns 'overly confident' WBC remark before Team USA's loss to ItalyManager Mark DeRosa says his premature comment about the United States having already punched its ticket to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals before facing Italy was just an “overly confident statement” and reiterated Thursday he knew nothing was guaranteed at that point.
A stunning US loss to Italy leaves World Baseball Classic fate hanging
Read full article: A stunning US loss to Italy leaves World Baseball Classic fate hangingThe surprising loss by the United States to Italy in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday night means that the Americans need help to advance to the quarterfinals.
Cal Raleigh says there's no beef with Seattle teammate Randy Arozarena after WBC handshake snub
Read full article: Cal Raleigh says there's no beef with Seattle teammate Randy Arozarena after WBC handshake snubCal Raleigh insists he has no beef with Randy Arozarena even though his Seattle teammate lashed out with a vulgar rant after Raleigh left him hanging for a handshake at the World Baseball Classic.
Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony homer as US tops Jarren Duran and Mexico 5-3 in WBC
Read full article: Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony homer as US tops Jarren Duran and Mexico 5-3 in WBCAaron Judge hit a two-run homer and Roman Anthony added a three-run blast in a big third inning to lead the United States to a 5-3 win over Mexico in the World Baseball Classic at Houston’s Daikin Park.
Tarik Skubal rethinks World Baseball Classic plan after an emotional US start
Read full article: Tarik Skubal rethinks World Baseball Classic plan after an emotional US startTarik Skubal is thinking about pitching again for the United States in the World Baseball Classic after the Detroit Tigers ace had previously planned to make just one start.
White scores 23 as No. 14 Kansas rebounds with 69-56 win over No. 5 Houston
Read full article: White scores 23 as No. 14 Kansas rebounds with 69-56 win over No. 5 HoustonTre White scored a season-high 23 points and No. 14 Kansas bounced back from a surprising defeat with a 69-56 victory over No. 5 Houston.
Dell’Orso’s 22 points spark No. 4 Arizona past No. 2 Houston, 73-66 for Big 12 lead
Read full article: Dell’Orso’s 22 points spark No. 4 Arizona past No. 2 Houston, 73-66 for Big 12 leadAnthony Dell’Orso tied a season high with 22 points and No. 4 Arizona toppled second-ranked Houston 73-66 on Saturday to move into sole possession of first place in the Big 12 conference.
Michigan, Duke, Arizona, Iowa State headline preliminary seeds from NCAA selection committee
Read full article: Michigan, Duke, Arizona, Iowa State headline preliminary seeds from NCAA selection committeeMichigan is the No. 1 overall seed in the preliminary rankings by the committee that will select the 68-team men's field for the NCAA Tournament.
Nate Heise hits go-ahead 3-pointer in No. 6 Iowa State's 70-67 win over No. 2 Houston
Read full article: Nate Heise hits go-ahead 3-pointer in No. 6 Iowa State's 70-67 win over No. 2 HoustonNate Heise hit a go-ahead 3-pointer and Tamin Lipsey came up with an offensive rebound in the final seconds to cap No. 6 Iowa State’s rally in a 70-67 victory over Big 12 leader and second-ranked Houston on Monday night.
Kansas State fires basketball coach Jerome Tang, days after fans wore bags over heads
Read full article: Kansas State fires basketball coach Jerome Tang, days after fans wore bags over headsKansas State fired basketball coach Jerome Tang on Sunday night, four days after many Wildcats fans showed up with bags over their heads for a home blowout.
NBA says Sengun will be the injury replacement for Gilgeous-Alexander at the All-Star Game
Read full article: NBA says Sengun will be the injury replacement for Gilgeous-Alexander at the All-Star GameHouston's Alperen Sengun joins the NBA All-Star Game roster as a replacement for Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Maine plane crash victims worked for luxury travel startup led by Texas lawyer
Read full article: Maine plane crash victims worked for luxury travel startup led by Texas lawyerThe six people killed when a private jet crashed in Maine were going to see a property for a luxury travel business led by a Houston lawyer.
NASA hit by fuel leaks during a practice countdown of the moon rocket that will fly with astronauts
Read full article: NASA hit by fuel leaks during a practice countdown of the moon rocket that will fly with astronautsNASA has run into exasperating fuel leaks in a make-or-break test of the moon rocket that's supposed to send astronauts on a lunar fly-around.
Mets sign nine-time All-Star Craig Kimbrel to minor league deal with invitation to spring training
Read full article: Mets sign nine-time All-Star Craig Kimbrel to minor league deal with invitation to spring trainingThe New York Mets have signed reliever Craig Kimbrel to a minor league contract with an invitation to big league spring training.
Philip Rivers removes himself from consideration for Bills head-coaching job, AP sources say
Read full article: Philip Rivers removes himself from consideration for Bills head-coaching job, AP sources sayPhilip Rivers has informed the Buffalo Bills he is withdrawing from consideration for the team’s head-coaching job, two people with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.
NASA astronaut who was stuck at the space station for months retires within a year of returning
Read full article: NASA astronaut who was stuck at the space station for months retires within a year of returningNASA's Suni Williams — one of two astronauts stuck for months at the International Space Station — has retired.
Durant passes Nowitzki for 6th place on NBA career scoring list as Rockets beat Pelicans 119-110
Read full article: Durant passes Nowitzki for 6th place on NBA career scoring list as Rockets beat Pelicans 119-110Kevin Durant had 18 points and moved into sixth place on the NBA’s career points list, and Jabari Smith Jr. scored a season-high 32 points as the Houston Rockets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-110 Sunday night.
Kevin Durant's season-high 39 points and clutch free throws lift Rockets over Timberwolves
Read full article: Kevin Durant's season-high 39 points and clutch free throws lift Rockets over TimberwolvesKevin Durant scored 39 points and made a season-best six 3-pointers to lead the Houston Rockets to a 110-105 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Pro Picks: Broncos, Seahawks, Texans, Rams will advance to conference championship games
Read full article: Pro Picks: Broncos, Seahawks, Texans, Rams will advance to conference championship gamesAll-Pro Matthew Stafford rallied the Rams to a victory at Carolina last week to set up a divisional round matchup at Chicago on Sunday.
Texans, Patriots, 49ers, Bills, Bears and Rams advance to NFL's divisional round
Read full article: Texans, Patriots, 49ers, Bills, Bears and Rams advance to NFL's divisional roundHouston’s stingy defense knocked Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers out of the NFL playoffs, sending the Texans to the divisional round to complete wild-card weekend.
Durant admits game-winner over Suns meant more because he was 'kicked out'
Read full article: Durant admits game-winner over Suns meant more because he was 'kicked out'Houston’s Kevin Durant said hitting the game-winner Monday night against the Phoenix Suns meant more because it came against his former team that he felt kicked him out.
Clock and scoreboard malfunction delays Rockets vs. Suns game
Read full article: Clock and scoreboard malfunction delays Rockets vs. Suns gameMonday’s game between the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns was briefly delayed because of a malfunction of the clocks and scoreboard before play resumed without either working.
U.S. cities come to home of Olympic sports to pitch hosting future world championships
Read full article: U.S. cities come to home of Olympic sports to pitch hosting future world championshipsSports officials from United States cities have gone to the heart of the Olympic family this week to show their country wants to host more world championships and top events.
Jets' Kris Boyd says in Instagram post he's back in hospital after recent shooting
Read full article: Jets' Kris Boyd says in Instagram post he's back in hospital after recent shootingNew York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd has returned to the hospital after being released following a shooting in midtown Manhattan on November 16.
Houston coach Kelvin Sampson questions free-throw disparity after loss to Tennessee
Read full article: Houston coach Kelvin Sampson questions free-throw disparity after loss to TennesseeHouston coach Kelvin Sampson highlighted the free-throw disparity after the third-ranked Cougars lost 76-73 to No. 17 Tennessee.
Ja'Kobi Gillespie's clutch free throws lift No. 17 Tennessee to 76-73 win over No. 3 Houston
Read full article: Ja'Kobi Gillespie's clutch free throws lift No. 17 Tennessee to 76-73 win over No. 3 HoustonJa'Kobi Gillespie scored 22 points, including six free throws in the final 35 seconds, to lead No. 17 Tennessee to a 76-73 victory over No. 3 Houston in the Players Era Championship.
Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is out indefinitely with a strained right hamstring
Read full article: Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is out indefinitely with a strained right hamstringThe Denver Nuggets have lost another starter, with forward Aaron Gordon sidelined indefinitely by a strained right hamstring.
🦃 Cities with the most and least expensive Thanksgiving dinner costs
Read full article: 🦃 Cities with the most and least expensive Thanksgiving dinner costsGrocery store prices have been on the rise in recent years, and many Americans feel the financial pinch on Thanksgiving — a holiday where food is the star of the show.
Texans get 8 sacks and Calen Bullock forces 3 turnovers in Houston's 23-19 win over Bills
Read full article: Texans get 8 sacks and Calen Bullock forces 3 turnovers in Houston's 23-19 win over BillsHouston’s dominant defense sacked Josh Allen eight times and Calen Bullock forced three turnovers, with his second interception sealing the Texans’ 23-19 win over the Buffalo Bills.
Durant’s 35 points, Sengun’s 30 points, 12 rebounds lead Rockets to 117-113 OT win over Magic
Read full article: Durant’s 35 points, Sengun’s 30 points, 12 rebounds lead Rockets to 117-113 OT win over MagicKevin Durant scored 35 points and Alperen Sengun added 30 points and 12 rebounds to help the Houston Rockets rally for a 117-113 overtime victory over the Orlando Magic.
No. 1 Houston leapfrogs Purdue in AP Top 25 despite fewer first-place votes; Arizona up to No. 5
Read full article: No. 1 Houston leapfrogs Purdue in AP Top 25 despite fewer first-place votes; Arizona up to No. 5Houston has taken the top spot in the AP Top 25 college basketball poll, swapping places with Purdue.
Backup QB Davis Mills and Texans overcome 19-point, fourth-quarter deficit to stun Jaguars 36-29
Read full article: Backup QB Davis Mills and Texans overcome 19-point, fourth-quarter deficit to stun Jaguars 36-29Backup Davis Mills threw two touchdown passes in the final quarter and scrambled 14 yards for the go-ahead score with 31 seconds left and the Houston Texans rallied from a 19-point fourth-quarter deficit for a 36-29 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
The shutdown has disrupted air travel. Will that drive a surge in car rentals and train bookings?
Read full article: The shutdown has disrupted air travel. Will that drive a surge in car rentals and train bookings?The U.S. government shutdown has rattled air travel — most recently with an unprecedented effort from the Federal Aviation Administration to cut flights by 10% at airports nationwide.
US airlines cancel 1,000 flights while complying with shutdown order
Read full article: US airlines cancel 1,000 flights while complying with shutdown orderAnxious travelers across the U.S. are feeling a bit of relief as airlines have mostly stayed on schedule while gradually cutting flights because of the government shutdown.
Texas Democrats Menefee and Edwards advance to runoff for vacant US House seat
Read full article: Texas Democrats Menefee and Edwards advance to runoff for vacant US House seatA Houston official and a former City Council member are headed to a runoff for the vacant U.S. House seat in a heavily Democratic district.
UCF remakes entire roster with hopes of a Big 12 run and an NCAA tourney berth
Read full article: UCF remakes entire roster with hopes of a Big 12 run and an NCAA tourney berthThe UCF Knights had to go into the transfer portal to remake their roster after leading scorer Keyshawn Hall and Moustapha Thiam, who led the Big 12 in blocks last season, transferred.
Big 12 lands season-high 5 teams in the AP Top 25, No. 9 Vandy's ranking highest since 1937, LSU out
Read full article: Big 12 lands season-high 5 teams in the AP Top 25, No. 9 Vandy's ranking highest since 1937, LSU outThe Big 12 has five teams in the latest Associated Press Top 25 college football poll.
Director of Revenue Planning & Analysis
Read full article: Director of Revenue Planning & AnalysisThe Director of Revenue Planning & Analysis (RP&A) partners with Sales, Digital, and Finance leadership to provide strategic insights, forecasting accuracy, and performance visibility across all revenue channels.
Former college teammates Stroud and Smith-Njigba meet for 1st time in NFL when Texans visit Seahawks
Read full article: Former college teammates Stroud and Smith-Njigba meet for 1st time in NFL when Texans visit SeahawksWhen the two were teammates at Ohio State, it didn’t take long for Jaxon Smith-Njigba to make an impression on C.
Kevin Durant agrees to 2-year extension with Rockets through 2027-28 season
Read full article: Kevin Durant agrees to 2-year extension with Rockets through 2027-28 seasonKevin Durant has agreed to a contract extension with the Houston Rockets, potentially keeping him with the team through the 2027-28 season.
Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh hits MLB-leading 58th home run against Astros
Read full article: Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh hits MLB-leading 58th home run against AstrosCal Raleigh has hit his major league-leading 58th homer, a two-run shot for the Seattle Mariners in the second inning Sunday night against the Houston Astros.
Seattle's Raleigh has record-setting home run ball personally delivered by Astros' staffer
Read full article: Seattle's Raleigh has record-setting home run ball personally delivered by Astros' stafferWhen Cal Raleigh crushed his 57th home run of the year into the Astros’ bullpen Saturday night to pass Ken Griffey Jr. for Seattle’s single-season record, Houston’s longtime bullpen catcher Javier Bracamonte scrambled to grab it.
Cal Raleigh breaks Ken Griffey Jr.'s single-season home run record for Mariners
Read full article: Cal Raleigh breaks Ken Griffey Jr.'s single-season home run record for MarinersSeattle’s Cal Raleigh hit his 57th home run of the season Saturday night against the Houston Astros to pass Ken Griffey Jr. for the single-season franchise record.
Florida restores Vernon Maxwell's college stats, making him the program's leading scorer again
Read full article: Florida restores Vernon Maxwell's college stats, making him the program's leading scorer againFlorida has formally restored basketball great Vernon Maxwell’s final two years of college statistics.