JJ Watt surprises patients at Texas Children’s Hospital ahead of Ring of Honor induction

The retired football player requested to come to the hospital to pass out goodies and chat with patients. HOUSTON — JJ Watt is in town ahead of his Ring of Honor induction, but before the big ceremony, the Houston Texans legend stopped at some of his old stomping grounds — one of them being Texas Children’s Hospital.  … Read more

ESPN+, Disney+ will stream ‘Toy Story’ animated version of Sunday’s Falcon-Jaguars game

The telecast will be entirely animated, with the players’ movements in sync with what is happening in real time on the field. WASHINGTON — Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the “Toy Story” universe will be taking in an NFL game for the first time. Sunday’s game between the Atlanta Falcons and Jacksonville Jaguars at London’s Wembley … Read more

It’s over | Dallas Wings’ history-making season ends after Game 3 loss against Las Vegas in WNBA semifinals

Ogunbowale, who finished with a game-high 18 points, came up short on a 3-pointer as time expired after Dallas was able to call timeout and get one more shot. ARLINGTON, Texas — After a history-making season for the franchise, the Dallas Wings’ WNBA season is officially over after losing 61-64 to the Las Vegas Aces … Read more

Texas high school player ejected after video shows ref removing his helmet in play; UIL says it is investigating

The incident between the referee and the football player came in the Dallas Madison vs. Whitney game on Sept. 29. SEAGOVILLE, Texas — The University Interscholastic League (UIL) – the governing body of high school football in Texas – said Saturday morning it was looking into an “incident involving a sports official and a student … Read more

The Watts are ‘wheels down in H-Town:’ Welcome home, J.J., Kealia and baby Koa!

The former Texans star will be inducted into the Texans Ring of Honor during Sunday’s game against the Steelers at NRG Stadium. HOUSTON — J.J. Watt arrived in Houston Thursday ahead of his injunction into the Texans Ring of Honor on Sunday. “Wheels Down in H-Town,” Watt posted on Twitter after he, Kealia and their … Read more