Parker Strong: Patriots' support overwhelms 7-year-old with brain tumor

Parker Gerault is a seven-year-old kid from Austin, Texas who’s obsessed with the New England Patriots and star tight end Rob Gronkowski. He’s also fighting a rare tumor on his brain stem. He’s been backed in his struggle by not just family and his community, but also by video messages and calls from several members of the Patriots. 

Cristiano Ronaldo left off Portugal squad for upcoming matches

LISBON, Portugal (AP) - Cristiano Ronaldo was left off Portugal's national team squad for a pair of upcoming matches, the decision coming Thursday as the soccer great fights rape allegations in the United States.

Fans cheer the Houston Astros at Houston City Hall

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner hosted a public rally to support the Houston Astros as they start their playoff run in pursuit of a second straight World Series championship.

2018 FOX 7 Friday Football Player of the week
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Every week during high school football season, the FOX 7 Sports team chooses a player of the week.?

Rookie's road to NFL started at Lamar High School

From the halls of Lamar High School in Houston to playing professional football with the Minnesota Vikings, Holton Hill put in the hard work, but was kept on track by his mentors and coaches who knew he had something special.

Sources say Houston Rockets making effort to land Jimmy Butler

NBA sources confirm that the Houston Rockets are making a strong effort to land Jimmy Butler in a trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves as reported by FOX 26 Sports.

2018 FOX 7 Friday Football Player of the week
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Every week during high school football season, the FOX 7 Sports team chooses a player of the week.?

Houston Astros clinch 2018 postseason berth

With the Houston Astros defeating the Los Angeles Angels 11-3 on Friday night, the club has officially clinched a 2018 Postseason berth.

Texas Rangers fire manager Jeff Banister

The Texas Rangers fired manager Jeff Banister on Friday after the team stumbled to its first consecutive losing records in 10 years following AL West titles in each of his first two seasons.

University of Maryland report of Jordan McNair's death finds school is culpable

The University of Maryland released a report about the death of football player Jordan McNair on Friday that finds the university is culpable in his death.

Mavericks owner Mark Cuban donates $10 million after hostile workplace investigation

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban announced Wednesday he will contribute $10 million to help further the cause of women in sports and raise awareness about domestic violence after an investigation substantiated numerous incidents of sexual harassment and improper workplace conduct within the franchise going back more than 20 years. 

Roger Federer in Austin for Andy Roddick Foundation event

Tennis legend Roger Federer joined another tennis great, Andy Roddick, for an event at the Paramount Theatre to benefit the Andy Roddick Foundation.