Posted on · Griner was released from a Russian prison on Thursday morning, nearly nine months after first being detained. Her former Houston-area high school coach said she was "ecstatic" at the news.
Posted on · "The reality is, she's over there because of a gender issue ― pay inequity," the head of the WNBA's players union said this week about the basketball star who's been detained in Russia since February.
Posted on · Russian authorities said earlier this month that they detained Griner at a Moscow-area airport for allegedly transporting vape cartridges containing hashish oil in her luggage.
Posted on · The Texas High School Coaches Association ROCK Coaches Mentoring Program pairs young coaches across Texas with seasoned professionals to help keep them on the job.
Posted on · The swap of No. 21 for No. 25 left them with Grimes, a third-team All-American from Houston who came with a pick that belonged to the Los Angeles Clippers.
Posted on · The U.S. continues to lead all countries with 30 medals at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. But the country's most decorated gymnast has exited competition due to stress and concerns over her own well-being.
Posted on · Houston had reached the program's first Final Four in nearly four decades through tough defense and relentless rebounding. But the Cougars struggled with both areas in Saturday's 78-59 loss to Baylor in the national semifinals.
Posted on · Harden is going to the Nets as part of a four-team deal that also involves Indiana and Cleveland, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the trade call with the NBA — which signs off on all deals — has not been completed.
Posted on · The Rockets have made the playoffs 10 times since he was hired in 2007, including the last eight seasons.
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: The demographics of COVID-19, our weekly political roundup, conversations with two Pulitzer Prize winners, and a documentary about the origins of the jump shot in basketball.
Posted on · The basketball league took the action after a player on the Utah Jazz tested positive for coronavirus. The Jazz and the Oklahoma City Thunder were about to tip-off when the game was canceled.
Posted on · The blockbuster trade keeps the Rockets competitive in the NBA's Western Conference.
Posted on · Jeff Balke updates us on the latest Houston sports news.
Posted on · A new book compiles essential and obscure stories every fan should know.
Posted on · Jeff Balke updates us on the Astros in the ALCS other Houston sports news.