‘My quality of life has increased’ | Teen golfer reflects on life-changing surgery amid Texas Children’s Houston Open

Behind Kade Knobloch’s impressive golf skills is a journey of resilience and perseverance. HOUSTON — Surrounded by professional golfers at Memorial Park’s driving range, Clear Brook High School senior Kade Knobloch’s swing fits seamlessly into the landscape of the Texas Children’s Houston Open.  But behind his impressive golf skills is a journey of resilience and … Read more

‘They deserve this so, so much’ | Fans ecstatic as Houston punches ticket to Final Four

Hundreds of fans filled downtown as Houston beat Tennessee 69-50 in Sunday’s Elite Eight matchup. HOUSTON — Whose house? Coogs’ house! That was one of several cheers that echoed through Avenida Plaza Sunday at a watch party supporting the University of Houston Cougars. Houston beat Tennessee 69-50 to punch their ticket to the Final Four … Read more

Podziemski scores 27 and Warriors have highest point total this season in 148-106 rout of Spurs

Spurs acting head coach Mitch Johnson received his first technical foul during a sloppy first half. SAN ANTONIO — Brandin Podziemski scored 27 points and the Golden State Warriors rang up their highest total of the season in a 148-106 rout of the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night. San Antonio also gave up the … Read more

Texas women’s basketball heading to Elite 8 following win over Tennessee

Madison Booker’s 17 points helped push the Longhorns past the scrappy No. 5 seed Volunteers. AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Longhorns women’s basketball team will get to continue their quest for a national championship, following a 67-59 win over Tennessee in the Sweet 16 in Birmingham on Saturday. The No. 5 seed Volunteers brought the … Read more

FINAL FOUR IN SAN ANTONIO: Auburn holds off Michigan State, 70-64, in South Regional Final to reach Final Four

The Tigers become the last of the No. 1 seeds to advance to the Final Four — joining Florida, Duke and Houston. ATLANTA — Johni Broome had 25 points and 14 rebounds, and Auburn took command with 17 unanswered points in the first half to beat Michigan State 70-64 on Sunday and complete a sweep … Read more

FINAL FOUR IN SAN ANTONIO: Houston zooms past Tennessee, 69-50, in Midwest Regional Final to clinch spot in Final Four

The Cougars will face Cooper Flagg and five-time national champ Duke on Saturday in the Alamo City. INDIANAPOLIS — Houston’s relentless defense confused and harassed Tennessee and carried the Cougars into their seventh Final Four and first since 2021, with L.J. Cryer scoring 17 points in a 69-50 victory on Sunday. Emanuel Sharp scored 14 … Read more