Morning Sports Headlines
Headlines range from the University of Houston basketball coach being ejected from a game to Houston Dynamo welcoming their new head coach.
National High School Signing Day
FOX 26's Nate Griffin talks with Fort Bend ISD Ridge Point High School head football coach Rick LaFavers about National High School Signing Day.
Fox Corporation partnering with Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery for new sports streaming service
Fox Corporation announced it is partnering with fellow media titans Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery for a new joint sports streaming platform.
Houston Astros, Jose Altuve agree on multi-year contract extension
The Houston Astros have announced a multi-year extension for second baseman Jose Altuve.
The most iconic sneakers worn at Super Bowl Halftime shows
No outfit is complete without the shoes. These are some of the most iconic sneakers worn by performers at the Super Bowl halftime show.
Will Usher have a surprise guest at Super Bowl halftime show, and who might it be?
Usher's upcoming Super Bowl halftime performance has sparked speculation about a possible surprise guest, as the music icon prepares to grace the NFL's grandest stage.
Dynamo preseason underway in Mexico
The Houston Dynamo are getting ready for not just the regular season but several tournaments as well. FOX 26's Nate Griffin speaks with Dynamo defender Erik Sviatchenko.
NBA will use futuristic glass LED court for some All-Star weekend events
For the first time, the NBA will play on glass. Part of All-Star weekend in Indianapolis — including the entire All-Star Saturday Night lineup — will be played on a state-of-the-art, full video LED court that will be installed at Lucas Oil Stadium, the league said Monday.
Houston Roughnecks schedule for UFL 2024 season released
The United Football League’s Houston Roughnecks schedule has been revealed for 2024.
Houston Roughnecks coach talks UFL season
Houston Roughnecks head coach C.J. Johnson talks with FOX 26's Nate Griffin about the 2024 season schedule.
USA Hockey to require neck guards for young players
USA Hockey began the process of changing the rules following the death of hockey player Adam Johnson, whose neck was cut by a skate blade during a game in England.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Schedule, World Cup final stadium announced Sunday
The FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule includes 104 matches at 16 venues in cities across Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Biles International Invitational back in Houston
Olympic Gold medalist Simone Biles is in Houston for the 7th Annual Biles International Invitational as more than 3,500 athletes compete at George R. Brown Convention Center.
Houston Rockets trade deadline with Stan Norfleet
FOX 26 Sports Director Will Kunkel and Sports Talk 790's Stan Norfleet sit down to talk about the Houston Rockets and assess the team's trade deadline.
Sugar Land Space Cowboys hiring for 2024 season, hosting job fair February 16-17
All Space Cowboys job fair applicants must apply online before attending. Online applications for positions can be found at SLSpaceCowboys.com and clicking on the ‘Employment’ option at the top of the web page.
Washington Commanders hire Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as head coach, team source says
The Washington Commanders have reached an agreement to hire Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as their new head coach, a team source confirmed to FOX 5 Thursday.
Super Bowl TV buying guide, expert explains
Super Bowl LVIII is approaching which means numerous companies are rolling out TV deals and ads. David Katzmaier with CNet joins the Morning Show with more details.
Kansas City Chiefs fans deaths: Jordan Willis checks into rehab as families await toxicology results
Jordan Willis is "facing his addiction head-on" in rehab, with a source close to his family calling the freezing deaths of three men in his backyard an "enormous, heartbreaking wake-up call."
Budweiser's Clydesdales return for Super Bowl LVIII
Budweiser's 2024 Super Bowl appearance will mark a return to the beverage maker's roots after a turbulent 2023 mired by the company's Bud Light partnership with transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney, which alienated customers and wholesale partners.
C.J Stroud named pro bowler at Houston Sports Awards
Jeremy Branham, the talk show host at ESPN 975 and the voice of the Houston Cougars basketball team, talks about Houston sports.