Maine plane crash victims worked for luxury travel startup led by Texas lawyer
Read full article: Maine plane crash victims worked for luxury travel startup led by Texas lawyerThe six people killed when a private jet crashed in Maine were going to see a property for a luxury travel business led by a Houston lawyer.
NASA hit by fuel leaks during a practice countdown of the moon rocket that will fly with astronauts
Read full article: NASA hit by fuel leaks during a practice countdown of the moon rocket that will fly with astronautsNASA has run into exasperating fuel leaks in a make-or-break test of the moon rocket that's supposed to send astronauts on a lunar fly-around.
LIVE: NASA astronauts hold news conference amid quarantine ahead of Crew-12 Space Station mission
Read full article: LIVE: NASA astronauts hold news conference amid quarantine ahead of Crew-12 Space Station missionThe four crew members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission began their routine two-week quarantine on Wednesday at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston ahead of their upcoming launch to the International Space Station.
Mets sign nine-time All-Star Craig Kimbrel to minor league deal with invitation to spring training
Read full article: Mets sign nine-time All-Star Craig Kimbrel to minor league deal with invitation to spring trainingThe New York Mets have signed reliever Craig Kimbrel to a minor league contract with an invitation to big league spring training.
Philip Rivers removes himself from consideration for Bills head-coaching job, AP sources say
Read full article: Philip Rivers removes himself from consideration for Bills head-coaching job, AP sources sayPhilip Rivers has informed the Buffalo Bills he is withdrawing from consideration for the team’s head-coaching job, two people with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.
NASA astronaut who was stuck at the space station for months retires within a year of returning
Read full article: NASA astronaut who was stuck at the space station for months retires within a year of returningNASA's Suni Williams — one of two astronauts stuck for months at the International Space Station — has retired.
Durant passes Nowitzki for 6th place on NBA career scoring list as Rockets beat Pelicans 119-110
Read full article: Durant passes Nowitzki for 6th place on NBA career scoring list as Rockets beat Pelicans 119-110Kevin Durant had 18 points and moved into sixth place on the NBA’s career points list, and Jabari Smith Jr. scored a season-high 32 points as the Houston Rockets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-110 Sunday night.
Kevin Durant's season-high 39 points and clutch free throws lift Rockets over Timberwolves
Read full article: Kevin Durant's season-high 39 points and clutch free throws lift Rockets over TimberwolvesKevin Durant scored 39 points and made a season-best six 3-pointers to lead the Houston Rockets to a 110-105 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Pro Picks: Broncos, Seahawks, Texans, Rams will advance to conference championship games
Read full article: Pro Picks: Broncos, Seahawks, Texans, Rams will advance to conference championship gamesAll-Pro Matthew Stafford rallied the Rams to a victory at Carolina last week to set up a divisional round matchup at Chicago on Sunday.
Texans, Patriots, 49ers, Bills, Bears and Rams advance to NFL's divisional round
Read full article: Texans, Patriots, 49ers, Bills, Bears and Rams advance to NFL's divisional roundHouston’s stingy defense knocked Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers out of the NFL playoffs, sending the Texans to the divisional round to complete wild-card weekend.
Durant admits game-winner over Suns meant more because he was 'kicked out'
Read full article: Durant admits game-winner over Suns meant more because he was 'kicked out'Houston’s Kevin Durant said hitting the game-winner Monday night against the Phoenix Suns meant more because it came against his former team that he felt kicked him out.
Clock and scoreboard malfunction delays Rockets vs. Suns game
Read full article: Clock and scoreboard malfunction delays Rockets vs. Suns gameMonday’s game between the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns was briefly delayed because of a malfunction of the clocks and scoreboard before play resumed without either working.
U.S. cities come to home of Olympic sports to pitch hosting future world championships
Read full article: U.S. cities come to home of Olympic sports to pitch hosting future world championshipsSports officials from United States cities have gone to the heart of the Olympic family this week to show their country wants to host more world championships and top events.
Four Cents: Liam Coen has been everything the Jaguars have hoped for in his first season
Read full article: Four Cents: Liam Coen has been everything the Jaguars have hoped for in his first seasonNews4JAX sports reporter Jamal St. Cyr's Four Cents analysis after the Jaguars beat the Titans 25-3 on Sunday to improve to 8-4.
Jets' Kris Boyd says in Instagram post he's back in hospital after recent shooting
Read full article: Jets' Kris Boyd says in Instagram post he's back in hospital after recent shootingNew York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd has returned to the hospital after being released following a shooting in midtown Manhattan on November 16.
Houston coach Kelvin Sampson questions free-throw disparity after loss to Tennessee
Read full article: Houston coach Kelvin Sampson questions free-throw disparity after loss to TennesseeHouston coach Kelvin Sampson highlighted the free-throw disparity after the third-ranked Cougars lost 76-73 to No. 17 Tennessee.
Ja'Kobi Gillespie's clutch free throws lift No. 17 Tennessee to 76-73 win over No. 3 Houston
Read full article: Ja'Kobi Gillespie's clutch free throws lift No. 17 Tennessee to 76-73 win over No. 3 HoustonJa'Kobi Gillespie scored 22 points, including six free throws in the final 35 seconds, to lead No. 17 Tennessee to a 76-73 victory over No. 3 Houston in the Players Era Championship.
Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is out indefinitely with a strained right hamstring
Read full article: Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is out indefinitely with a strained right hamstringThe Denver Nuggets have lost another starter, with forward Aaron Gordon sidelined indefinitely by a strained right hamstring.
Texans get 8 sacks and Bullock forces 3 turnovers in Houston's 23-19 win over Bills
Read full article: Texans get 8 sacks and Bullock forces 3 turnovers in Houston's 23-19 win over BillsHouston’s dominant defense sacked Josh Allen eight times and Calen Bullock forced three turnovers, with his second interception sealing the Texans’ 23-19 win over the Buffalo Bills.
No. 10 Florida holds off rival Florida State 78-76 thanks to Thomas Haugh and Boogie Fland
Read full article: No. 10 Florida holds off rival Florida State 78-76 thanks to Thomas Haugh and Boogie FlandThomas Haugh had 20 points and 13 rebounds, Boogie Fland added 18 points and No. 10 Florida handed rival Florida State its first loss under new coach Luke Loucks, 78-76.
No. 1 Houston leapfrogs Purdue in AP Top 25 despite fewer first-place votes; Arizona up to No. 5
Read full article: No. 1 Houston leapfrogs Purdue in AP Top 25 despite fewer first-place votes; Arizona up to No. 5Houston has taken the top spot in the AP Top 25 college basketball poll, swapping places with Purdue.
‘We let the Texans beat us’: Jags fans devastated over unbelievable 19-point collapse
Read full article: ‘We let the Texans beat us’: Jags fans devastated over unbelievable 19-point collapseJaguars fans watched in disbelief Sunday night as their team surrendered a 19-point fourth-quarter lead, falling to the Houston Texans 36-29 at a watch party outside EverBank Stadium.
Four Cents: As problems mount, Jaguars can’t quite seem to figure it out. They need to hurry up and fix it
Read full article: Four Cents: As problems mount, Jaguars can’t quite seem to figure it out. They need to hurry up and fix itNews4JAX sports anchor Jamal St. Cyr's Four Cents analysis from Jacksonville's 36-29 loss to the Texans on Sunday.
Backup QB Davis Mills and Texans overcome 19-point, fourth-quarter deficit to stun Jaguars 36-29
Read full article: Backup QB Davis Mills and Texans overcome 19-point, fourth-quarter deficit to stun Jaguars 36-29Backup Davis Mills threw two touchdown passes in the final quarter and scrambled 14 yards for the go-ahead score with 31 seconds left and the Houston Texans rallied from a 19-point fourth-quarter deficit for a 36-29 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
The shutdown has disrupted air travel. Will that drive a surge in car rentals and train bookings?
Read full article: The shutdown has disrupted air travel. Will that drive a surge in car rentals and train bookings?The U.S. government shutdown has rattled air travel — most recently with an unprecedented effort from the Federal Aviation Administration to cut flights by 10% at airports nationwide.
US airlines cancel 1,000 flights while complying with shutdown order
Read full article: US airlines cancel 1,000 flights while complying with shutdown orderAnxious travelers across the U.S. are feeling a bit of relief as airlines have mostly stayed on schedule while gradually cutting flights because of the government shutdown.
Texas Democrats Menefee and Edwards advance to runoff for vacant US House seat
Read full article: Texas Democrats Menefee and Edwards advance to runoff for vacant US House seatA Houston official and a former City Council member are headed to a runoff for the vacant U.S. House seat in a heavily Democratic district.
Big 12 lands season-high 5 teams in the AP Top 25, No. 9 Vandy's ranking highest since 1937, LSU out
Read full article: Big 12 lands season-high 5 teams in the AP Top 25, No. 9 Vandy's ranking highest since 1937, LSU outThe Big 12 has five teams in the latest Associated Press Top 25 college football poll.
Former college teammates Stroud and Smith-Njigba meet for 1st time in NFL when Texans visit Seahawks
Read full article: Former college teammates Stroud and Smith-Njigba meet for 1st time in NFL when Texans visit SeahawksWhen the two were teammates at Ohio State, it didn’t take long for Jaxon Smith-Njigba to make an impression on C.
Kevin Durant agrees to 2-year extension with Rockets through 2027-28 season
Read full article: Kevin Durant agrees to 2-year extension with Rockets through 2027-28 seasonKevin Durant has agreed to a contract extension with the Houston Rockets, potentially keeping him with the team through the 2027-28 season.
Photo gallery: Scenes from Jaguars 17-10 win over Texans
Read full article: Photo gallery: Scenes from Jaguars 17-10 win over TexansJacksonville hung on late for a 17-10 win over the Texans in Week 3 of the NFL season. It marked Jacksonville’s first win over Houston at EverBank Stadium since 2017. News4JAX had photographer Christian Schultz capture the game in this photo gallery.
Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh hits MLB-leading 58th home run against Astros
Read full article: Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh hits MLB-leading 58th home run against AstrosCal Raleigh has hit his major league-leading 58th homer, a two-run shot for the Seattle Mariners in the second inning Sunday night against the Houston Astros.
Seattle's Raleigh has record-setting home run ball personally delivered by Astros' staffer
Read full article: Seattle's Raleigh has record-setting home run ball personally delivered by Astros' stafferWhen Cal Raleigh crushed his 57th home run of the year into the Astros’ bullpen Saturday night to pass Ken Griffey Jr. for Seattle’s single-season record, Houston’s longtime bullpen catcher Javier Bracamonte scrambled to grab it.
Cal Raleigh breaks Ken Griffey Jr.'s single-season home run record for Mariners
Read full article: Cal Raleigh breaks Ken Griffey Jr.'s single-season home run record for MarinersSeattle’s Cal Raleigh hit his 57th home run of the season Saturday night against the Houston Astros to pass Ken Griffey Jr. for the single-season franchise record.
News4JAGs predictions: Jaguars will keep misery going for Texans in Week 3
Read full article: News4JAGs predictions: Jaguars will keep misery going for Texans in Week 3Jaguars season is back and our News4JAX sports staff is back with its predictions as well. Each week, we’ll unveil our predictions for the week’s game. Jacksonville (1-1) hosts Houston (0-2) at 1 p.m. Sunday looking to beat the Texans here in town for the first time in seven years.
Florida restores Vernon Maxwell's college stats, making him the program's leading scorer again
Read full article: Florida restores Vernon Maxwell's college stats, making him the program's leading scorer againFlorida has formally restored basketball great Vernon Maxwell’s final two years of college statistics.
Did you see them? Black Hawk helicopters spotted hovering over VyStar Arena as authorities rappel from aircraft
Read full article: Did you see them? Black Hawk helicopters spotted hovering over VyStar Arena as authorities rappel from aircraftVideo captured by a News4JAX photographer showed two Blackhawk helicopters hovering over VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena before law enforcement agents can be seen rappelling from a rope down to the roof of a nearby building.
Racing Louisville's DeMelo remains hospitalized day after collapsing during game
Read full article: Racing Louisville's DeMelo remains hospitalized day after collapsing during gameRacing Louisville’s Savannah DeMelo remained hospitalized and was undergoing tests one day after she collapsed during a match against the Seattle Reign.
Baker Mayfield and Rachaad White rally Bucs to 20-19 win over Texans
Read full article: Baker Mayfield and Rachaad White rally Bucs to 20-19 win over TexansBaker Mayfield led an 11-play, 80-yard drive capped by Rachaad White’s 2-yard touchdown run with 6 seconds left, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rallied past the Houston Texans 20-19.
Racing Louisville's DeMelo collapses during match against the Reign
Read full article: Racing Louisville's DeMelo collapses during match against the ReignRacing Louisville midfielder Savannah DeMelo was stable and alert after she was taken from a match Sunday against the Seattle Reign by ambulance because of a medical emergency.
Astros' Taylor Trammell facing no discipline after bat confiscated following double vs. Yankees
Read full article: Astros' Taylor Trammell facing no discipline after bat confiscated following double vs. YankeesHouston Astros outfielder Taylor Trammell is facing no discipline from Major League Baseball after umpires confiscated his two-color bat when New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone asked for it to be checked after he hit a double.
Mike Trout scratched from Angels' lineup with skin infection on left arm
Read full article: Mike Trout scratched from Angels' lineup with skin infection on left armMike Trout was scratched from the Los Angeles Angels’ starting lineup against the Kansas City Royals because of a skin infection on his left arm.
Houston man charged with murder in shooting of 11-year-old boy after door knocking prank
Read full article: Houston man charged with murder in shooting of 11-year-old boy after door knocking prankPolice say a Houston man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of an 11-year-old boy after a prank in which the child knocked on the door of a home and ran away.
11-year-old boy fatally shot in Houston after ‘ding dong ditch’ doorbell-ringing prank, police say
Read full article: 11-year-old boy fatally shot in Houston after ‘ding dong ditch’ doorbell-ringing prank, police sayHouston police say an 11-year-old boy was fatally shot after a prank in which he rang the doorbell of a home and ran away.
Duval County superintendent urges traffic safety after 2 students hit, 1 killed in first week back to school
Read full article: Duval County superintendent urges traffic safety after 2 students hit, 1 killed in first week back to schoolDuval County Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier shared a safety reminder after a middle school student died and another student was injured in crashes during the first week of school.
Orioles right-hander Young loses bid for perfect game in 8th inning in 7-0 win over the Astros
Read full article: Orioles right-hander Young loses bid for perfect game in 8th inning in 7-0 win over the AstrosBaltimore rookie right-hander Brandon Young lost his bid for the first perfect game in Orioles history with four outs remaining Friday night in a 7-0 win over the Houston Astros.
Correa plays 1st game in Houston since trade as Bregman visits for 1st time since joining Red Sox
Read full article: Correa plays 1st game in Houston since trade as Bregman visits for 1st time since joining Red SoxCarlos Correa has made a triumphant return to the Houston Astros after a trade from the Minnesota Twins.
Chevron gets go ahead for $53B Hess deal, and access to one of the biggest oil finds this decade
Read full article: Chevron gets go ahead for $53B Hess deal, and access to one of the biggest oil finds this decadeChevron has scored a critical ruling in Paris that has given it the go-ahead for a $53 billion acquisition of Hess and access to one of the biggest oil finds of the decade.
Edson Álvarez's tiebreaking goal gives Mexico 2-1 win over US for 10th Gold Cup title
Read full article: Edson Álvarez's tiebreaking goal gives Mexico 2-1 win over US for 10th Gold Cup titleEdson Álvarez scored a tiebreaking goal in the 77th minute after a video review reversed an offside call, and Mexico beat the United States 2-1 for its record 10th CONCACAF Gold Cup title.
Gators announce SEC home, away opponents for upcoming season
Read full article: Gators announce SEC home, away opponents for upcoming seasonThe defending national champion Florida Gators men’s basketball team revealed their conference opponents for the 2025-26 season, featuring a slate packed with NCAA Tournament teams and high-profile matchups as they seek to defend their title.
Dutch government recommends children under 15 stay off TikTok and Instagram
Read full article: Dutch government recommends children under 15 stay off TikTok and InstagramThe Dutch government is advising parents that children under 15 should not use TikTok and Instagram, citing physical and psychological problems including panic attacks, depression and sleeping problems.
Trump will sign an order extending deadline for TikTok's Chinese owner to sell app
Read full article: Trump will sign an order extending deadline for TikTok's Chinese owner to sell appPresident Donald Trump will sign an executive order this week to extend a deadline for TikTok’s Chinese owner to divest the popular video sharing app.
Houston Astros look vulnerable in the AL West. Is anyone ready to dethrone them?
Read full article: Houston Astros look vulnerable in the AL West. Is anyone ready to dethrone them?If it weren’t for Oakland’s division title in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Houston would have a streak of seven straight AL West championships.
Trump hosts NCAA basketball champion Florida Gators at the White House
Read full article: Trump hosts NCAA basketball champion Florida Gators at the White HousePresident Donald Trump has honored the 2025 NCAA basketball champion Florida Gators at the White House, proclaiming that “lesser teams would have crumbled” during its nail-biting title game victory.
European Union accuses TikTok of breaching digital rules with lack of transparency on ads
Read full article: European Union accuses TikTok of breaching digital rules with lack of transparency on adsEuropean Union regulators are accusing TikTok of breaching digital safety rules because of because it’s not being transparent enough about ads shown to users of the video sharing app.
Extreme heat will make it feel more like August than May for Texas, parts of southeastern US
Read full article: Extreme heat will make it feel more like August than May for Texas, parts of southeastern USSweltering heat more commonly seen in the throes of summer than in the spring is making an unwelcome visit to a large portion of the U.S. – from the Dakotas to Texas and other parts of the South – prompting forecasters to tell residents to use caution outside.
Houston pitcher McCullers receives death threats directed at his children after tough start
Read full article: Houston pitcher McCullers receives death threats directed at his children after tough startHouston pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. received online death threats directed at his children after his tough start against the Cincinnati Reds.
Houston sent to early playoff exit with 103-89 loss to Warriors in Game 7
Read full article: Houston sent to early playoff exit with 103-89 loss to Warriors in Game 7With a chance to close out their first-round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors, the Houston Rockets instead delivered a playoff flop to end their season.
Golden State's Green vows to team to lead with poise in Game 7 and delivers in win over Rockets
Read full article: Golden State's Green vows to team to lead with poise in Game 7 and delivers in win over RocketsGolden State’s Draymond Green spent the last two days embarrassed after losing his poise early in a Game 6 loss to the Houston Rockets.
Stephen Curry and Buddy Hield lead Warriors past Rockets 103-89 in Game 7
Read full article: Stephen Curry and Buddy Hield lead Warriors past Rockets 103-89 in Game 7Stephen Curry scored 14 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter, Buddy Hield made nine 3-pointers and scored 33 points, and the Golden State Warriors advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with a 103-89 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 7.
