Texas, Oklahoma submit request to join SEC

A day after the Big 12 schools notified the league that they would not be extending an agreement that binds conference members to 2025, the schools publicly stated for the first time they want to join the SEC.

Aaron Rodgers, Packers' tensions appear to be cooling: report

Aaron Rodgers has indicated to those close to him he will play for the Packers in 2021 amid a summer-long drama that saw the quarterback take a shot at the culture in the organization, the NFL Network reported.

University of Texas issues statement signaling intent to leave Big 12

In a joint statement with the University of Oklahoma, officials say that “they will not be renewing their grants of media rights following expiration in 2025.”

This Week in Texas Politics: COVID, Opal Lee and Longhorns in the SEC

This week, FOX 7's Rudy Koski and his panel of experts are focusing on a few things that may have flown under the radar in Texas.

NFL teams may have to forfeit game, take loss if COVID-19 outbreak occurs

If a coronavirus outbreak occurs among unvaccinated players or staff during the 2021 season, it could result in a forfeit and loss if the game cannot be rescheduled, the NFL announced Thursday.

White House welcomes Tampa Bay Bucs to celebrate Super Bowl title

The Bucs stopped by the White House, marking the first visit by a Super Bowl champion team since 2017. It allowed a chance for the president to get his own Tampa Bay jersey, the head coach to praise the team, and the GOAT to tell some jokes.

Richard Sherman faces five criminal charges, says he's 'remorseful'

Sherman was belligerent, had been drinking heavily and spoke of killing himself when he left his home in the Seattle suburb of Maple Valley late Tuesday, according to police reports. His wife, Ashley Sherman, called 911 to try to have police stop him.

Richard Sherman released from jail on personal recognizance

Former Seahawks player Richard Sherman was arrested early Wednesday after police said he crashed his car in a construction zone and then tried to break into his in-laws’ home in the Seattle suburb of Redmond.

Senate members discuss bill that limits transgender student athletes

Senate committee hears testimonies on SB 2 and 32, which would require students to participate in sports aligned with the sex they were assigned at birth.

Family remembers teen killed at South Austin birthday party

On Thursday, the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force arrested a 19-year-old in Round Rock for the murder of Austin student-athlete Javone Montre Hodges.

Future pro sports face uphill battle if they want to come to Austin

The hype surrounding Austin’s very first major league sports team sparks a new question: could the area see even more professional sports?

Vikings draft pick, former HD Woodson star among 4 injured in DC shooting

A former H.D. Woodson high school star and sixth-round draft pick by the Minnesota Vikings was among three people injured in a shooting in Northeast D.C. Monday evening.

‘I’m gay’: Carl Nassib becomes 1st active NFL player to come out

Las Vegas Raiders’ Defensive End Carl Nassib revealed he’s gay in a social media post and said he wants to prevent suicides among LGBTQ youth.

Bills WR Cole Beasley would rather retire than follow NFL COVID-19 rules

Buffalo Bills receiver Cole Beasley does not plan to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and insists he will not follow rules jointly adopted by the NFL and NFLPA requiring unvaccinated players to stay clear of people.