Big golf moves could spark major change to Astros-backed Houston Open

Culturemap Houston Sports 6/23 5:02A Adam Winkler, ABC13

A pro golf response to an overseas rival could reverberate locally in Houston. On Wednesday, June 22, PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan admitted his tour couldn't win an "arms race" against...

Deshaun Watson settles 20 of 24 sexual misconduct claims against him

Culturemap Houston Sports 6/21 1:19P Greg Bailey, ABC13

Former Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has reached settlements on 20 of the 24 sexual misconduct lawsuits against him, attorney Tony Buzbee wrote in a statement released on Tuesday, June 21....

Houston wins bid to host prestigious 2026 FIFA World Cup games

Culturemap Houston Sports 6/16 12:24P Steven Devadanam

International football fans, unite. Houston is a 2026 FIFA World Cup host city. The news, announced Thursday, June 16, caps a four-year effort by The Houston 2026 World Cup Bid Committee to bring the...

University of Houston Cougars set to roar into Big 12 Conference

Culturemap Houston Sports 6/10 8:10A ABC13 Staff

The University of Houston is set to join the Big 12 Conference. The school, which already has the greenlight to join the Power Five collegiate sports conference, has set a July 1, 2023 date to end its...

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

Culturemap Houston Sports 6/3 9:32A ABC13 Staff

Pro sports stars J.J. Watt and Kealia Ohai Watt, who once played their hearts out for Houston sports fans, are shifting to new positions: Mom and Dad. The couple, whose romance began in H-Town,...

Talking Rockets with Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen

Houston Rockets 5/27 5:50A Dave Hardisty

When you think of writing and reporting of Houston Rockets basketball, you think of Jonathan Feigen. The longtime beat reporter for the Houston Chronicle is the very best doing it today. He joined us to talk about his career covering the team and...

A Rockets Trade Scenario with every Lottery Team

Houston Rockets 5/25 6:39A Clutch

The 2022 NBA Draft is less than a month away and the Rockets, holding picks #3 and #17, are likely burning up the phone lines to understand their trade options. Houston is likely fine to take...

Podcast: Is Paolo Banchero in Houston’s future?

Houston Rockets 5/22 11:51A Dave Hardisty

The Rockets had the worst record in the league in 2021-22 but ever since the NBA changed the lottery odds in 2019, that just doesn t mean as much for your chances of getting the #1 pick. Still, Houston hit on a roughly 40% chance by landing in...

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

Culturemap Houston Sports 5/19 8:22A CultureMap Create

The game of golf got its start in 15th century Scotland, but a 21st-century app can help you show off new and improved skills on your favorite courses in Houston and beyond. Golf Live gives instant...

Rockets will pick third in the 2022 NBA Draft

Houston Rockets 5/17 8:35A Clutch

From the end of the season to the lottery has felt like an eternity, but we now know where the Houston Rockets will be picking. The Rockets will pick 3rd in the 2022 NBA Draft after the results were announced Tuesday night. The good news is the...

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

Culturemap Houston Sports 5/6 11:20A Steven Devadanam

The largest running event in history is coming to Houston. The Wings for Life World Run, which raises money for spinal cord injury research, kicks off at 6 am Sunday, May 8. The annual event unites...

Tomball opens Round 1 of playoffs against Bridgeland

The Cougar Claw (Sports) 5/6 7:52A Ashton Lux, Sports Editor

Gallery | 45 Photos Rane Paulson With the conclusion of the regular season, the Tomball varsity baseball team ended the year 20-8 (9-3 in district) coming in at second place in District 15-6A...

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

Culturemap Houston Sports 5/4 7:52A ABC13 Staff

Houston Astros team leader Dusty Baker became the 12th manager in major league history to win 2,000 games -- and the first Black manager to reach the milestone -- with the Houston Astros' 4-0 victory...

Introducing the Rocket Fuel Podcast

Houston Rockets 5/2 4:06A Clutch

I m excited about this. We re launching our second podcast at ClutchFans today, with Lachard Binkley ( BinkleyHoops ) and Anthony Duckett ( a_duckett ) hosting the new Rocket Fuel podcast . Lachard knows the Rockets. He is a longtime Houston...

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

Culturemap Houston Sports 4/27 12:00P Steven Devadanam

The recent hiring of NFL all-around good guy Lovie Smith as head coach and a slew of early draft picks this year -- including No. 3 overall -- has created a much-needed buzz among often beleaguered...