Simone Biles throws first pitch in Game 2 of the World Series, with a twist

Biles isn't the only athlete scheduled to help get Game 2 started. Olympic boxer and Houston-native Marlen Esparza is scheduled to give the "Play Ball" call to start the game!

Amazon Alexa predicts Nationals will win 2019 World Series

Houston Astros fans might want to stay away from asking Amazon’s Alexa about her World Series predictions because she’s calling for a Washington Nationals win.

Astros hope to use secret weapon Verlander to keep Washington from clinching Game 2 win

As the Houston Astros welcome back the Washington Nationals for Game 2 of the 2019 World Series, the Astros are looking to quash the possibility of a 2-0 lead by the Nationals after Wednesday’s game.

Thursday Night Football on FOX: Vikings, Redskins face old teammates

This week on Thursday Night Football, it’s familiar faces in different places when Case Keenum, Adrian Peterson and the Washington Redskins battle Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings. It all starts at 7:30 Eastern, 4:30 Pacific on FOX.

SMU to wear ‘Dallas’ uniforms for Thursday’s game to show support for city after tornado

The Mustangs are wearing the uniforms at the request of Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, university officials said. No lives were lost -- but numerous homes, schools and business were damaged or destroyed by the EF-3 tornado that struck late Sunday.

World Series a pricey experience, costs some up to nearly $10,000

Expect ticket brokers to pick up the slack with premium pricing. Just before Game 1, the best price for standing-room-only was running $433 a ticket, while the best seat in the house exceeded $10,000.

World Series Game 1: Nationals look to make history against returning champions, Astros

The Houston Astros will host Washington Nationals for the first game of the 115th World Series Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park amid high hopes of winning their second title.

Astros executive apologizes over taunts in front of female reporters, MLB to conduct interviews

The assistant general manager of the Houston Astros apologized Tuesday for using "inappropriate language" after a Sports Illustrated report said he repeatedly yelled toward a group of female reporters about closer Roberto Osuna during a clubhouse celebration.

Game Time Tunes: List of Houston Astros’ walk-up songs

Thanks to the Astros website, FOX 26 has compiled a list of songs that some of your Houston Astros listen to that help boost their energy and give them the swag they need to #TakeitBack!

World Series Game 1 tickets selling for more than $10,000

Tickets on StubHub are selling for as much as $10,500 with low-end tickets selling for as cheap as $369. Those $369 tickets are standing-room-only!

2019 FOX 7 Friday Football Scores - Week 8

A look at the scores of high school football games around Central Texas for the week of October 18th.

Another horse euthanized at Santa Anita Park; 34th since December

Satchel Paige, a 3-year-old gelding, died on Saturday after suffering an injury to his left leg during the fifth race at Santa Anita, the 34th death of a horse at the track since Dec. 26.

FOX 7 Friday Football: Hutto vs Cedar Park
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It was Military Appreciation Night at Gupton Stadium as the Timberwolves took on the Hippos.

FOX 7 Friday Football: Georgetown vs Pflugerville
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Pflugerville take on Georgetown and are hoping to bounce back after their first ever loss to Connally.

FOX 7 Friday Football: Hays vs Lehman
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The Lobos had never beaten crosstown rival Hays since the two teams started playing back in 2004.