Reports: Texans just made Derek Stingley Jr. the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history

According to Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter, the three-year extension is worth $90 million. HOUSTON — Derek Stingley Jr. of the Houston Texans is one of the top defensive backs in the NFL, and now he’s reportedly the highest-paid one. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network and Adam Schefter of ESPN both reported it Monday morning. … Read more

March Madness | These are the Texas teams that are in the NCAA Tournament, and who they’ll face

Texas is the first Texas team to take the court. They’ll face Xavier in a play-in game on Wednesday. HOUSTON — The NCAA Tournament brackets were released Sunday afternoon, and there are plenty of Texas teams with a shot at cutting down the nets in San Antonio when it’s all over. Here’s a rundown of … Read more

Rory McIlroy mum on video of him taking phone from University of Texas player heckling him

Rory McIlroy refused to discuss a heckling incident after starting The Players Championship with a strong 67. Rory McIlroy was interested only in his good start to The Players Championship on Thursday than discussing a heckling incident in which he took the phone of a University of Texas player who had heckled him during a practice … Read more

Sinton baseball player helps save possessions before Welder Fire burned down brother’s home

Adrian DeAses said he will continue to support his brother through the challenges after the fire. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — It has been almost two weeks since fires left many without a home in Sinton. The Welder Fire burned down several houses on Hamilton Street, including the home of a Sinton baseball player’s brother. Adrian … Read more