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ESPNsports1 day ago
Astros center fielder exits game with left knee injury
Houston Astros center fielder Brice Matthews left Sunday's game against the Rangers after injuring his left knee in a collision with the outfield wall. He was attended to by team staff and replaced by a pinch hitter.
world1 day ago
Man Fatally Shot by ICE Officer During Houston Traffic Stop
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a 52-year-old man in Houston after agents in unmarked vehicles pursued his truck. The incident has drawn criticism from local leaders and renewed scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement.
washingtonpost.comworld2 days ago
Surveillance Footage Shows Driving by ICE Agents Before Houston Shooting
Footage obtained by The New York Times shows unmarked ICE vehicles driving aggressively before the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston. The moment of the shooting itself remains unclear in the available video.
Washington Examinerworld4 days agoUpdated
ICE Shooting of Mexican National Prompts Mexico to File Criminal Complaints
The Mexican government will pursue criminal complaints in the United States after the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old Mexican man shot by ICE officers during a Houston traffic stop. Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco cited 17 total deaths of Mexican citizens in immig…
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washingtonpost.comworld5 days ago
ICE Officer Fatally Shoots Mexican National Driving to Job Site in Houston
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national who had lived in the U.S. for 35 years with no criminal convictions, was shot and killed by an ICE officer Tuesday in Houston's Magnolia Park neighborhood. Federal officials said he ignored commands and attempted to ram an officer after…
Washington Examinerpolitics5 days ago
Texas Democrats seek independent probe of ICE shooting in Houston
The Texas Democratic Party and a Democratic congresswoman called for an independent investigation after an ICE officer fatally shot a man during a traffic stop. Officials said the man drove his vehicle toward the officer, who fired in self-defense.
nypost.compolitics6 days ago
ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Driver During Houston Traffic Stop After Vehicle Rams Agency Car
An ICE agent shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo after he rammed an agency vehicle and tried to run over officers during a traffic stop in Houston on Thursday. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said the man had ignored commands to pull over while caught in an agency operatio…
Washington Examinerworld3 days agoUpdated
Driver Rams ICE Vehicle, Prompts Fatal Shooting in Houston Operation
An ICE officer shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national, during a traffic stop in Houston on Thursday. Officials said the man had attempted to run over an officer after ramming a vehicle and ignoring commands to stop.
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winnipegfreepress.comsports8 days ago
Astros Option Meyers and Loperfido, Recall Dezenzo and Reinstate Wade
Houston made four roster moves before Saturday's game against the Rays. The changes addressed outfield production amid a 43-47 record.
winnipegfreepress.comsports8 days ago
Yordan Alvarez hits two home runs, including walk-off, in Astros win
Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez hit two home runs, including a walk-off shot in the ninth inning, to lead his team to a 10-8 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night.
sbs.com.ausports9 days ago
Trinity Rodman Scores Twice as Washington Spirit Defeats Houston Dash 2-1
Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman scored two goals including a 94th-minute winner in a 2-1 victory over the Houston Dash on July 3 at Audi Field. Her boyfriend Ben Shelton attended after losing in the first round at Wimbledon.
espn.comsports10 days ago
Hornets Acquire Finney-Smith and Three Second-Round Picks from Rockets
The Charlotte Hornets are acquiring forward Dorian Finney-Smith and three second-round picks from the Houston Rockets. The deal adds veteran shooting and defense while giving Charlotte additional draft assets.
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app.buzzsumo.comtechnology10 days ago
Tesla Robotaxi Service Expands to Five U.S. Cities
The service now operates in Miami, Dallas, Houston, Austin, and the Bay Area with unsupervised Model Y rides in three cities and mixed operations in two.
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espn.comsports12 days ago
Marcus Smart Signs Two-Year Deal with Houston Rockets After Declining Lakers Option
Free agent guard Marcus Smart signed a two-year, $13 million contract with the Houston Rockets that includes a player option for the second season. The 32-year-old made the decision Wednesday morning after declining his option with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Abc Newssports12 days ago
Astros Score Six in Fourth to Defeat Twins 6-4
Yordan Alvarez hit a grand slam during a six-run fourth inning to lift the Houston Astros to a 6-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night. The win erased a three-run deficit after three innings.
espn.comsports12 days ago
Rockets sign Bogdan Bogdanovic to one-year deal
The Houston Rockets agreed to terms with free agent Bogdan Bogdanovic on a one-year contract. The 33-year-old guard most recently played for the LA Clippers before his team option was declined.
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abcnews.go.comsports14 days ago
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet exercises $25 million player option after missing 2025-26 season
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet will exercise his $25 million player option for the 2026-27 season. The move follows a year missed entirely due to a torn right ACL.
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moneycontrol.comsports14 days agoUpdated
Brazil Scores Late Winner to Defeat Japan 2-1 in World Cup Round of 32
Brazil came from behind to beat Japan 2-1 in Houston on Monday, with a stoppage-time goal securing advancement to the round of 16. Casemiro equalized in the 56th minute before the late winner.
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citizen.co.zasports14 days ago
Canada edges South Africa 1-0 to reach World Cup round of 16
Stephen Eustáquio scored in second-half stoppage time for Canada's first World Cup knockout victory. The team will face the Netherlands or Morocco in Houston on Saturday.
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japantimes.co.jpsports14 days ago
Brazil Meets Japan in World Cup Round of 32 in Houston
Brazil faces Japan on Monday in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 at Houston Stadium. The match kicks off at 12pm local time.
yardbarker.comsports15 days ago
Report Links Houston Rockets to Potential Trade for Kawhi Leonard
Michael Grange of Sportsnet reported Saturday that the Houston Rockets are considering a trade for Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard. Leonard, who turns 35 on Monday, would be interested in signing a contract extension with the Rockets.
espn.comworld16 days ago
Texans release safety after three games following reported training camp dispute
The Houston Texans cut safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson in September 2025 after three games. Gardner-Johnson said the release followed a training camp clash involving a person outside the organization. He later joined another team’s practice squad before signing with a new club in Mar…
ESPNsports16 days ago
Cape Verde Advances to World Cup Round of 32 After 0-0 Draw With Saudi Arabia
Cape Verde finished second in Group H on June 27, 2026, after a scoreless draw against Saudi Arabia at NRG Stadium in Houston. The result made the island nation the smallest ever to advance to the round of 32, where it will face Argentina.
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Euronewssports17 days ago
Japan Draws Sweden 1-1 to Reach World Cup Last 32
Japan secured a spot in the knockout stage after a 1-1 draw with Sweden on June 26. The result set up a last-32 match against Brazil in Houston.
nypost.comsports18 days ago
NHL reaches agreement with Friedkin family on potential Texas expansion
The NHL has entered a $3.5 billion agreement with the Friedkin family to explore placing a second team in Texas. Austin and Houston are the cities under consideration.
bbc.co.uksports19 days agoUpdated
2026 World Cup group stage matches end with Portugal win and England draw
Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 2-0 in Houston while England finished 0-0 with Ghana in Foxborough. Panama faced Croatia in Toronto and Colombia met DR Congo in Guadalajara on the final day of the second round of group stage matches.
nypost.comworld20 days ago
California Appeals Court Upholds Injunction and $18 Million Penalty Against Sable Offshore Pipeline Repairs
The California Second District Court of Appeal on June 21 upheld a lower court ruling favoring the California Coastal Commission in a dispute with Sable Offshore Corp. over pipeline repairs. The Houston-based company acquired the Santa Ynez system in 2024 and faces an $18 million…
Abc Newssports19 days agoUpdated
Portugal Defeats Uzbekistan 5-0 as Ronaldo Scores Twice
Ronaldo opened the scoring in the sixth minute and added a second goal in the first half of a 5-0 group-stage victory over Uzbekistan on June 23 in Houston. The result marked his 230th international appearance and gave him nine career World Cup goals.
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Nbc Newsworld20 days agoUpdated
Clive Davis, Record Executive Who Signed Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, Dies at 94
Clive Davis died Monday in Manhattan at age 94 of age-related illness. He had been hospitalized earlier in June for an upper respiratory issue before returning home.
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NBC Newsworld20 days agoUpdated
NHTSA Opens Investigation Into Tesla Model 3 Crash That Killed Woman in Texas
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a special investigation Monday into a Friday crash near Houston in which a Tesla Model 3 using automated driving technology struck a home at high speed and killed 76-year-old Martha Avila. The driver told police he had eng…
bbc.co.uksports22 days ago
World Cup Fans in Houston Visit Buc-ee’s, Dutch Bros., and Pay $800 for ER Care
Swedish, Scottish and Dutch supporters at the Sweden-Netherlands match shared impressions of American roadside stops and medical service during group-stage play in Houston.
dutchnews.nlsports22 days ago
Dutch Royals Attend Netherlands and Curacao World Cup Matches
King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima and Princess Ariane watched the Netherlands defeat Sweden 5-1 in Houston before traveling to see Curacao earn its first World Cup point against Ecuador.
bbc.co.uksports22 days ago
Four matches set for Saturday in 2026 FIFA World Cup
The Netherlands defeated Sweden 5-1 in Houston. Germany came from behind to beat Ivory Coast in Toronto. Ecuador and Curaçao played to a 0-0 draw in Kansas City, and Tunisia faces Japan in Monterrey.
citizen.co.zasports22 days ago
Portugal and Congo Draw 1-1 at World Cup in Houston
Cristiano Ronaldo recorded 25 touches and missed two chances in the match. Portugal is ranked No. 5 and Congo is ranked No. 46.
Washington Examinerpolitics24 days ago
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Arrested on Firearm Charge in Houston
A Cleveland Cavaliers player was arrested in Houston on a misdemeanor charge after police found a pistol in his vehicle. The arrest occurred under a Texas law requiring a holster for firearms carried in vehicles.
Nbc Sportssports26 days ago
Team to sign UFL defensive back Ameer Speed
A professional football team is signing defensive back Ameer Speed from the United Football League. Speed worked out for the team this week after playing for the Houston Gamblers.
The Guardiansports26 days agoUpdated
Congo DR and Portugal Draw 1-1 at 2026 World Cup in Houston
Yoane Wissa scored in first-half stoppage time to cancel João Neves’s early header. Cristiano Ronaldo played the full 95 minutes under Roberto Martínez.
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ESPNsports28 days ago
Houston Astros to start Hunter Brown against Detroit Tigers on June 16 after shoulder injury
The right-hander will start against the Detroit Tigers after missing time with a Grade 2 shoulder strain. Brown posted a 0.84 ERA in his first two starts of the season.
Nbc Sportssports28 days ago
Texans WR Tank Dell Says He Feels Ready for Full Workload at 2026 Training Camp After Missing 2025 Season
Wide receiver Tank Dell has not played since December 2024 after suffering a knee injury. He said he is ready for a full workload when the Houston Texans reach training camp this summer.
api.foxsports.comsports29 days agoUpdated
Germany Defeats Curaçao 7-1 in 2026 World Cup Opener
Germany scored six unanswered goals after an early concession to defeat first-time qualifier Curaçao 7-1 on June 14 in Houston. The match drew 68,021 spectators.
The Guardiansports29 days ago
Germany Defeats Curaçao 7-1 at World Cup in Houston
Germany scored six different goal scorers in a 7-1 win over Curaçao, whose population of 158,000 sent roughly 7,000 supporters to the match.
foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.comscience29 days ago
Virginia Group Opposes Plan to Relocate Space Shuttle Discovery to Texas
A Virginia organization is working to prevent the transfer of the retired space shuttle Discovery from its current location at the Smithsonian to a site in Houston. Two Texas senators have proposed the move.
ESPNsports29 days agoUpdated
Germany beats Curaçao 7-1 as Curaçao makes World Cup debut in Houston
Germany scored six different players in a 7-1 win over Curaçao on Sunday. The result came on the fourth day of the expanded tournament in the United States.
yardbarker.comsports30 days ago
Yordan Alvarez hits grand slam and two-run homer in first inning
Yordan Alvarez drove in six runs with two home runs during a nine-run first inning as the Houston Astros defeated the Kansas City Royals 10-8 on Friday night. Alvarez finished 3-for-5 and tied the major-league lead with 24 home runs.
yardbarker.comsports30 days ago
James Harden Arrested on Weapon Charge, Released on Bond
Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden was arrested early Saturday in Houston and charged with misdemeanor unlawful carrying of a weapon. He posted bond and faces a June 22 court date.
The Guardianscience30 days ago
African elephant urinates on floor during Texas Republican convention
An African elephant brought as a surprise to the Texas Republican Party's annual convention in Houston urinated on the floor after the governor's keynote speech. The incident prompted online reactions and criticism from animal welfare groups.
Fox Newspolitics31 days ago
Treasury Secretary Bessent Highlights Texas Energy Output and Corporate Moves from California at Houston Event
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke at the Petroleum Club of Houston on Friday, comparing governance and energy policies in Texas and California while citing corporate relocations and migration data.
news.google.comsports31 days ago
Orlando Match Delayed One Hour by Thunderstorms as World Cup Venues Prepare for Mixed Weather
The tournament opened with an England warm-up match delayed by lightning and rain in Orlando. Miami and Houston rank among the most lightning-prone host cities.
France 24sports31 days ago
DR Congo National Football Team Arrives in Houston After Completing 21-Day Quarantine
The squad reached the United States on June 11 after completing required isolation measures linked to an Ebola outbreak. It will open Group K play against Portugal on June 17.
ibtimes.comtechnology33 days ago
Wing Expands Walmart Drone Delivery to Seven More U.S. Cities
Wing will add Memphis, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Salt Lake City. The Alphabet-owned company already serves Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Greater Houston.
winnipegfreepress.comsports34 days ago
Angels First Baseman Has Three Hits in First Major League Game Since 2023
Los Angeles Angels first baseman Trey Mancini recorded three hits in a 5-4 loss to the Houston Astros on Monday night. The 34-year-old returned to the majors after signing a minor league contract with the team in February.
The Hillpolitics34 days agoUpdated
Houston Attorney Who Defended Paxton Endorses Talarico for U.S. Senate
A Houston defense attorney who previously represented a state official endorsed state Rep. James Talarico in the U.S. Senate race. The attorney cited policy failures under three decades of Republican control and said Talarico could unite voters across party lines.
Washington Examinerpolitics35 days ago
Defense attorney endorses Democratic candidate in Texas Senate race
A Houston defense attorney who previously represented a Republican candidate has endorsed the Democratic nominee for Texas's U.S. Senate seat. The endorsement comes after the Republican primary runoff concluded in late May.
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Athletics beat Astros 5-0 behind two homers and scoreless start
Nick Kurtz and Brent Rooker each homered while Gage Jump threw 6 1/3 scoreless innings as the Athletics defeated the Houston Astros 5-0 on Sunday.
reviewjournal.comsports36 days ago
Athletics defeat Astros 5-0 behind two home runs and scoreless pitching
Two players hit home runs and a pitcher worked 6 1/3 scoreless innings as the Athletics defeated the Houston Astros 5-0 on Sunday. The win prevented a series sweep at Minute Maid Park.
New York Postsports37 days agoUpdated
Argentine Father and Son Face Setbacks on 9,000-Mile Motorcycle Trip to U.S. World Cup Matches Without Tickets
Daniel Ravilli, 63, and his son Tony, 25, left Córdoba on March 5 to reach Argentina's matches in Kansas City, Houston, and Dallas. They have no tickets and plan to buy them outside the stadiums.
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winnipegfreepress.comsports39 days ago
Astros Sign Outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. and Promote Catcher Collin Price
The Houston Astros signed outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. and called up catcher Collin Price on Thursday. Price replaces backup catcher César Salazar, who was designated for assignment.
ESPNsports39 days ago
Padres Designate Nick Castellanos for Assignment, Call Up Samad Taylor from Triple-A
The San Diego Padres designated Nick Castellanos for assignment on June 4 and promoted Samad Taylor from Triple-A El Paso. Josh Hader returned from injury to record a save for the Houston Astros.
ESPNsports41 days ago
Texans Linebacker Injures Quad, Out Indefinitely After Surgery
Houston Texans linebacker E.J. Speed injured a quad during spring team workouts and underwent surgery last week. Coach DeMeco Ryans said Speed is out indefinitely with no return timeline set.
ESPNsports45 days ago
Texans Quarterback Says He Has Met Terms for Contract Extension
The Houston Texans quarterback stated he has fulfilled his side of any potential new deal. He said contract talks will not affect his preparation for the upcoming season.