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The eight-time All-Star has been a mainstay in Houston’s lineup throughout their championship runs. HOUSTON — The Houston Astros and second baseman Jose Altuve agreed to a five-year contract extension, team general manager Dana Brown announced in a news release sent out on Tuesday. Altuve was heading into the final year of his contract, but … Read more

The Olympic gold medalist will compete in her first competition in nearly eight years. NEW YORK — Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas announced Tuesday she will compete in her first gymnastics competition in nearly eight years later this month, as she sets her sights on making her third Olympic team.  Douglas will compete at the … Read more

A name for the service and pricing will be announced at a later date. WASHINGTON — ESPN, Fox and Warner Brothers Discovery announced plans on Tuesday to launch a sports streaming platform in the fall that will include offerings from at least 15 networks and all four major professional sports leagues. A one-stop app to … Read more

Every year during rodeo season, the Spurs spend the month of February on the road. SAN ANTONIO — Every February, the Spurs spend the month on the road as the hardwood in Frost Bank is replaced with dirt for the Rodeo. The Rodeo Road Trip will consist of nine games which start in Miami Wednesday … Read more

The pair, who won multiple Super Bowls together on the New England Patriots, recalled their biggest messes on the field during a trip down memory lane. WASHINGTON — Even though they won’t be playing in the Super Bowl this year, former NFL stars Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman still have plenty to look forward to ahead … Read more

Grammy winner Andra Day will sing the Black national anthem at the Super Bowl. WASHINGTON — Award-winning singer and actress Andra Day will perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing” during the 2024 Super Bowl pregame on Sunday, Feb. 11.  Day will take the stage at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas before the championship matchup and … Read more