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tourney turnover

Big golf moves could spark major change to Astros-backed Houston Open Big golf moves could spark major change to Astros-backed Houston Open By Adam Winkler, ABC13

6.23.22  |  10:02 am

A pro golf response to an overseas rival could reverberate locally in Houston. On Wednesday, June 22, PGA Tour Commissioner ...

watson settles

Deshaun Watson settles 20 of 24 sexual misconduct claims against him Deshaun Watson settles 20 of 24 sexual misconduct claims against him By Greg Bailey, ABC13

6.21.22  |  6:19 pm

Former Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has reached settlements on 20 of the 24 sexual misconduct lawsuits against him, attorney ...

ole, ole, ole!

Houston wins bid to host prestigious 2026 FIFA World Cup games Houston wins bid to host prestigious 2026 FIFA World Cup games By Steven Devadanam

6.16.22  |  5:24 pm

International football fans, unite. Houston is a 2026 FIFA World Cup host city. The news, announced Thursday, June 16, caps ...

coogs (new) house

University of Houston Cougars set to roar into Big 12 Conference University of Houston Cougars set to roar into Big 12 Conference By ABC13 Staff

6.10.22  |  1:10 pm

The University of Houston is set to join the Big 12 Conference. The school, which already has the greenlight to ...

watt good news!

Former locals J.J. Watt and Kealia Ohai Watt announce baby on the way Former locals J.J. Watt and Kealia Ohai Watt announce baby on the way By ABC13 Staff

6.3.22  |  2:32 pm

Pro sports stars J.J. Watt and Kealia Ohai Watt, who once played their hearts out for Houston sports fans ...

There's an App For That

Houston-based app aims to score with golfers of all skill levels Houston-based app aims to score with golfers of all skill levels

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5.19.22  |  1:22 pm

The game of golf got its start in 15th century Scotland, but a 21st-century app can help you show off ...

wings up

'World's largest running event' races into Houston for a good cause 'World's largest running event' races into Houston for a good cause By Steven Devadanam

5.6.22  |  4:20 pm

The largest running event in history is coming to Houston. The Wings for Life World Run, which raises money for ...

dusty's 2k

Astros' Dusty Baker becomes first Black MLB manager to score 2000 wins Astros' Dusty Baker becomes first Black MLB manager to score 2000 wins By ABC13 Staff

5.4.22  |  12:52 pm

Houston Astros team leader Dusty Baker became the 12th manager in major league history to win 2,000 games — and ...

with the third pick in the 2022 nfl draft...

Houston Texans host free Draft Day fan bash at Miller Outdoor Theatre Houston Texans host free Draft Day fan bash at Miller Outdoor Theatre By Steven Devadanam

4.27.22  |  5:00 pm

The recent hiring of NFL all-around good guy Lovie Smith as head coach and a slew of early draft picks ...

deuces loose

Clemens, Drexler, and Swoopes to be honored in Houston hall of fame Clemens, Drexler, and Swoopes to be honored in Houston hall of fame By Steven Devadanam

4.19.22  |  5:31 pm

Roger Clemens, Clyde Drexler, and Sheryl Swoopes share more than a mutual history of super-stardom here — they all also wore ...

about as houston as...

Here's why the Houston Gamblers USFL team has zero to do with Houston Here's why the Houston Gamblers USFL team has zero to do with Houston By Ken Hoffman

4.15.22  |  1:00 pm

Spring has sprung in Houston, birds are chirping, we’re praying our lawnmowers start,  guys are back on their bikes ...

play ball!

Ken Hoffman on the Astros chances and why Opening Day hits different Ken Hoffman on the Astros chances and why Opening Day hits different By Ken Hoffman

4.7.22  |  2:35 pm

At precisely 8:38 pm Thursday, April 7 Houston time — give or take a brief delay for yet another Progressive ...

touring houston

Tour de Houston bike ride welcomes cyclists with scenic city path Tour de Houston bike ride welcomes cyclists with scenic city path By Steven Devadanam

3.25.22  |  7:32 pm

Heads up, Houston cyclists: an annual bike ride is back and is welcoming participants to roll out. The annual Tour ...

go coogs!

Roar for the UH Cougars at this free downtown outdoor watch party Roar for the UH Cougars at this free downtown outdoor watch party By Steven Devadanam

3.17.22  |  1:42 pm

UPDATE: As the Cougars have advanced to the Elite Eight, fans are invited to another watch party for the showdown ...

they're back

ESPN 97.5 FM Houston debuts new show starring 2 familiar faces ESPN 97.5 FM Houston debuts new show starring 2 familiar faces By Ken Hoffman

2.10.22  |  3:25 pm

Sports personalities Vanessa Richardson and Paul Gallant are joining forces as the new 10 am to noon team on ESPN ...

Fighting Spirit

A legacy of determination is UFC fighter Brian Ortega's secret weapon A legacy of determination is UFC fighter Brian Ortega's secret weapon

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1.28.22  |  12:45 pm

Featherweight fighter Brian Ortega knew he had natural talent, but he also knew that wasn't enough to be the ...

stadium seating

Houston movie theater kicks college football playoffs to big screen Houston movie theater kicks college football playoffs to big screen By Teresa Gubbins

12.30.21  |  1:47 pm

The Cinemark movie theater chain is hosting an unusual series aimed at college football fans. Cinemark Holdings Inc. has teamed ...

vince would be proud

Aidan Hutchinson + college stars stand tall in Rotary Lombardi Awards Aidan Hutchinson + college stars stand tall in Rotary Lombardi Awards By Steven Devadanam

12.23.21  |  2:32 pm

Thanks to a truly poorly timed win, the Houston Texans have effectively killed the chance to draft college football mauler ...

Fighting Spirit

Nothing can stop Olympic swimmer Nathan Adrian Nothing can stop Olympic swimmer Nathan Adrian

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12.8.21  |  3:03 pm

Look up the term "fighting spirit" in the dictionary, and you might very well see a picture of American swimmer ...