Chess world champion Magnus Carlsen says he will surrender title
Magnus Carlsen has been one of the best chess players over the last 10 years
ESPYS Winner's List: Shohei Ohtani named best male athlete
The ESPYS honor major sports achievements, memorable moments from the past year and top sports performers and performances.
Hundreds of fans gather at NRG stadium for Copa de Lone Star in Houston
FOX 26 is your station for the World Cup and our Coco Dominguez caught up with fans outside NRG Stadium, where soccer fans are ready to watch Manchester take on Club America.
Houston basketball player finds life-saving help on the court
A basketball player from Houston suffered a massive stroke when he was in college and was at risk of it happening again, but a miracle happened thanks to a friend he made on the court, who happened to be a doctor.
Houston basketball player finds life-saving help on the court
A basketball player from Houston suffered a massive stroke when he was in college. It happened again years later when he was playing professionally and was at risk of it happening again, but a miracle happened thanks to a friend he made on the court, who happened to be a doctor.
MLB All-Star Game 2022: AL edges NL for 9th straight victory
It was the ninth consecutive Major League All-Star Game win for the American League. Giancarlo Stanton, of the New York Yankees, was named the game MVP.
All-Star Game lineups: Kershaw to start for NL, McClanahan for AL
Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw will start for the National League on Tuesday night in the first All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium since 1980, and Tampa Bay’s Shane McClanahan will be on the mound for the American League.
Jim 'Mattress Mack' McIngvale bets $2 million for Astros to win World Series
Jim McIngvale, also known in Houston as "Mattress Mack," is continuing his tradition of placing big bets on the Houston Astros to win the World Series.
Florida QB Anthony Richardson drops 'AR-15' nickname, says he no longer wants to be 'associated' with gun
"While a nickname is only a nickname and ‘AR-15’ was simply a representation of my initials combined with my jersey number, it is important to me that my name and brand are no longer associated with the assault rifle that has been used in mass shootings, which I do not condone in any way or form," the UF quarterback said.
Astros' Jose Altuve to sit out of All-Star game after getting hit by pitch
Altuve, an eight-time All-Star who was selected as a starter in fan voting, was struck on the left knee leading off Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels.
WNBA’s Griner heads back to Russian court after guilty plea
WNBA star Brittney Griner is back in a Russian court Thursday to resume a trial after she pleaded guilty to drug possession charges last week.
LeBron James critical on his show of US efforts to get Brittney Griner home
“Now, how can she feel like America has her back?” James said in a trailer for an upcoming episode of his television show. “I would be feeling like, ‘Do I even wanna go back to America?’”
Former Dallas Cowboy Marion Barber died of heat stroke, medical examiner says
TMZ Sports reports his body was found in his apartment with the heat on at 91 degrees. Investigators found exercise equipment at the scene, noting Barber had a "history of exercising during sauna-like conditions."
AI will help referees make offside calls at 2022 FIFA World Cup
It's the third World Cup in a row that sees FIFA introduce new technology to help referees.
Astros Foundation visits Uvalde to bring happiness to the community
FOX 26 Sports Director Mark Berman has more on the visit.
Simone Biles shares her thoughts after being awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Simone Biles was one of 17 people who was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden on Thursday afternoon at the White House.
Rafael Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon before semifinal with injury
The 22-time Grand Slam champion was preparing to play for a chance to get to the Wimbledon final.
Biden tells Brittney Griner's wife he's working to get her home
Biden's conversation with Griner's wife, Cherelle Griner, followed Brittney Griner's personal appeal to the president in a handwritten letter from the basketball player the White House received on Monday.
Sharks hire Mike Grier as NHL’s first Black general manager
The San Jose Sharks have hired longtime NHL forward Mike Grier to become the first Black general manager in NHL history.
'Please don't forget about me': Brittney Griner writes open letter to Biden as her trial begins
WNBA star Brittney Griner has gone on trial in a Russian court on charges of possessing cannabis oil. Griner was arrested in February at a Moscow airport while traveling to play for a Russian team.