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An aerial view of Caraballeda, La Guaira state, Venezuela, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in the aftermath of back-to-back earthquakes. (Miguel Medina/Pool Photo via AP)
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LIST: Places in Houston that are taking donations for Venezuela

Read full article: LIST: Places in Houston that are taking donations for Venezuela

Following a devastating earthquake in Venezuela, several Houston locations are collecting donations to aid victims. Donation sites include Daikin Park with the Houston Astros, Sharky’s Waterfront Grill and Chimichurri’s South American Grill, and 10th Planet Houston, each accepting various supplies. Monetary donations are also encouraged as the death toll rises. The community is urged to contribute and inform organizers of additional donation opportunities.

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena, center, turns a double play on New York Yankees' Alex Verdugo after forcing out Anthony Volpe (11) at second base as second baseman Jose Altuve (27) watches during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
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Astros place SS Jeremy Peña on 10-day IL with mild calf strain

Read full article: Astros place SS Jeremy Peña on 10-day IL with mild calf strain

Peña could miss 10 days or longer leading up to MLB All-Star break

Dozens of shirtless Houston Astros fans gather in a section of Daikin Park during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 3, 2026, joining the viral "Tarps Off" movement that has spread across Major League Baseball.

What are these bare-chested guys doing at Astros games? The viral ‘Tarps Off’ movement, explained

Read full article: What are these bare-chested guys doing at Astros games? The viral ‘Tarps Off’ movement, explained

For generations, baseball fans have brought gloves, scorecards and rally towels to the ballpark. Now, some are bringing something else: absolutely no shirts.

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - MAY 25: Tatsuya Imai #45 of the Houston Astros walks off the mound after pitching against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Globe Life Field on May 25, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Imai shines as Astros throw combined no-hitter in 9-0 rout of Rangers

Read full article: Imai shines as Astros throw combined no-hitter in 9-0 rout of Rangers

The Houston Astros haven’t had the start fans hoped for in 2026, but the squad gave its traveling supporters something to cheer about Monday night.

TEXANS

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is sacked by Houston Texans linebacker Henry To'oTo'o (39) in the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

How Texans linebacker Henry To’oTo’o approaches fourth NFL season, leadership role: ‘Not a lot of guys make it this far’

Read full article: How Texans linebacker Henry To’oTo’o approaches fourth NFL season, leadership role: ‘Not a lot of guys make it this far’

Texans veteran linebacker Henry To'oTo'o has made steady progress heading into his fourth NFL season

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

The Tomball Cougars are looking to bring home their second title in three seasons.

Tomball baseball heads to third straight state title game with only one loss in 2026 season

Read full article: Tomball baseball heads to third straight state title game with only one loss in 2026 season

Over the past three seasons, Tomball has compiled an impressive 117-11 record while making three consecutive appearances in the UIL 6A State Championship game. Now, the Cougars are one win away from adding another title to their growing legacy.

Adrian Peterson Jr., Baines Middle School student, football, baseball and track standout and future Ridge Point High School athlete, is the son of retired All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson

Adrian Peterson Jr., incoming Ridge Point freshman phenom, son of NFL star Adrian Peterson: ‘I believe in the journey’

Read full article: Adrian Peterson Jr., incoming Ridge Point freshman phenom, son of NFL star Adrian Peterson: ‘I believe in the journey’

Adrian Peterson Jr., the son of Hall of Fame candidate running back Adrian Peterson, is a multi-sport star who is paving his own pathway as a standout middle school athlete and incoming Ridge Point High School student.

ROCKETS

Bruce Thornton poses for a photo with NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum after being selected by the New York Knicks in the second round of the NBA basketball draft Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Rockets trade up to land Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton in 2nd round

Read full article: Rockets trade up to land Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton in 2nd round

Thornton was an honorable mention All-American for the Buckeyes, shot 40% from distance and was OSU's all-time leading scorer.

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 1: Jabari Smith Jr. #10 of the Houston Rockets drives to the basket during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers during Round One Game Six of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 1, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

‘Everyone’s disappointed’: Rockets held to season-low 78 points in Game 6 loss to Lakers to end 2025-26 season

Read full article: ‘Everyone’s disappointed’: Rockets held to season-low 78 points in Game 6 loss to Lakers to end 2025-26 season

With the entire season on the line, the Rockets laid an egg, scoring a season-low total points in a 98-78 beatdown.

COLLEGE SPORTS

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 21: Tramon Mark #12 of the Texas Longhorns attempts a shot while being guarded by Jalen Warley #8 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Moda Center on March 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)

MARCH MADNESS TRACKER: 2 Texas teams escape first weekend of tournament

Read full article: MARCH MADNESS TRACKER: 2 Texas teams escape first weekend of tournament

We have the Houston Cougars continuing their dynastic March run as a No. 2 seed, a couple of mid-ranking contenders in Texas Tech and TCU, and three double-digit seeds looking to shock the world in Texas A&M, Texas, and SMU.

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Seattle Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Thursday, July 2, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Ng)

Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller loses his no-hit bid in the 7th inning against the Angels

Read full article: Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller loses his no-hit bid in the 7th inning against the Angels

Bryce Miller took a no-hitter into the seventh inning for the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night before Nolan Schanuel led off with a bloop single to right field for the Los Angeles Angels.

Cleveland Guardians' Brayan Rocchio watches his game winning home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Cleveland, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Brayan Rocchio hits 2-run homer in 9th to lift Guardians over White Sox 6-5 in AL Central showdown

Read full article: Brayan Rocchio hits 2-run homer in 9th to lift Guardians over White Sox 6-5 in AL Central showdown

Brayan Rocchio hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning that gave the Cleveland Guardians a 6-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox in the opener of a four-game series between the top two teams in the AL Central.

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) celebrates after scoring their opening goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Ramos, Ronaldo score as Portugal rallies to beat Croatia 2-1 and advance to round of 16

Read full article: Ramos, Ronaldo score as Portugal rallies to beat Croatia 2-1 and advance to round of 16

Goncalo Ramos headed in the stoppage-time winner as Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in a wild finish that also included a Croatian goal disallowed for offside just before the final whistle in a World Cup round of 32 match.

Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal (21) celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Spain and Austria in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Mikel Oyarzabal's 2 goals send dominant Spain past Austria 3-0 and into round of 16 at the World Cup

Read full article: Mikel Oyarzabal's 2 goals send dominant Spain past Austria 3-0 and into round of 16 at the World Cup

Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals and Spain beat Austria 3-0 for its first World Cup victory in a knockout match since winning the title in 2010.

Serena Williams of the United States plays a backhand against Maya Joint of Australia in their first round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Maja Smiejkowska)

Novak Djokovic says 'people need to cool off a little bit with judgment' on Serena Williams

Read full article: Novak Djokovic says 'people need to cool off a little bit with judgment' on Serena Williams

Novak Djokovic knows just what it means to have to live up to lofty expectations after years of titles and trophies.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots over Atlanta Dream forward Sika Kone (23) in the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Caitlin Clark voted to start third straight WNBA All-Star Game, joined by two Fever teammates

Read full article: Caitlin Clark voted to start third straight WNBA All-Star Game, joined by two Fever teammates

Caitlin Clark was voted to start her third straight WNBA All-Star Game and will be joined by Indiana Fever teammates Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston.

FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skates in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on April 14, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Alex Ovechkin declares 'I'm back!' and re-signs with Capitals to return for a 22nd NHL season

Read full article: Alex Ovechkin declares 'I'm back!' and re-signs with Capitals to return for a 22nd NHL season

Alex Ovechkin is returning for a 22nd NHL season after re-signing with the Washington Capitals.

People attend a watch party for a World Cup soccer match between the United States and Bosnia Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Washington, at the FIFA Fan Zone on the National Mall. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)

What polling shows about Americans’ interest in the World Cup and USMNT

Read full article: What polling shows about Americans’ interest in the World Cup and USMNT

New polling from Ipsos Sports, provided exclusively to The Associated Press, shows that the World Cup has excited soccer fans and piqued many Americans’ interest, even as the sport continues to face an uphill climb to reach mainstream popularity in the United States.

Amanda Anisimova of the United States celebrates her victory against Sofia Kenin of the United States in their second round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)

Anisimova avoids Wimbledon upset with 20 aces in win over Kenin. Swiatek, Zverev also advance

Read full article: Anisimova avoids Wimbledon upset with 20 aces in win over Kenin. Swiatek, Zverev also advance

Amanda Anisimova served three of her 20 aces in the deciding tiebreaker to hold off Sofia Kenin 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (3) and reach the third round at Wimbledon as Kate, the Princess of Wales, visited the All England Club.

Britain's Kate, Princess of Wales, laughs next to former tennis player Andy Murray as they watch the second round women's singles match between Katie Swan of Britain and Madison Keys of the United States, at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Maja Smiejkowska)

Princess Kate greets fans at Wimbledon and sits next to Andy Murray to watch the tennis

Read full article: Princess Kate greets fans at Wimbledon and sits next to Andy Murray to watch the tennis

Princess Kate met tennis fans lining up in Wimbledon’s famous Queue and sat next to Andy Murray in a day of rooting on British players at the grass-court Grand Slam.

FILE - Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) drives to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa,File)

Jaylen Brown set to form All-Star trio with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey in Philadelphia

Read full article: Jaylen Brown set to form All-Star trio with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey in Philadelphia

Jaylen Brown is now a Philadelphia 76er after a surprising trade from the Boston Celtics.

FILE - Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 13, 2026, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara,File)

NHL free agency spills into Day 2 with Patrick Kane still available; Ovechkin returns to Capitals

Read full article: NHL free agency spills into Day 2 with Patrick Kane still available; Ovechkin returns to Capitals

NHL free agency has some big names still available, including Patrick Kane and Vladimir Tarasenko.

United States' Malik Tillman (17) scores their second goal from a free kick during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
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U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive

Read full article: U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive

Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States squad a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina to advance to the round of 16.

FILE - Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) during the first half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series, April 21, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Another blockbuster: Jaylen Brown getting traded by Celtics to 76ers for Paul George, draft picks

Read full article: Another blockbuster: Jaylen Brown getting traded by Celtics to 76ers for Paul George, draft picks

The Boston Celtics are trading 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and a slew of draft capital in yet another blockbuster offseason move in the NBA, a person with knowledge of the terms said Wednesday.