While attending a University of Houston luncheon with the Touchdown Club of Houston, Cougars head coach Willie Fritz did more than provide an update on the team ahead of the 2026 season.
FIFA Fan Festival Houston will be closed Monday, June 15, due to anticipated severe weather and guidance from public safety officials, organizers announced Sunday evening.
A Lubbock judge blocked the NCAA from banning quarterback Brendan Sorsby despite an acknowledged gambling addiction.
Houston will host seven FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. Here's everything fans need to know about NRG Stadium, parking, Fan Fest, transportation, hotels and more.
An international football star and an American football star crossed paths in Aggieland over the weekend.
***THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT*** Houston Texans fans get a special opportunity to learn from one of the NFL's brightest young stars. The Will Anderson Jr. Football ProCamp, is happening this weekend where young athletes hit the field inside the Houston Texans practice bubble for a day of football, fun, and inspiration. Lauren Leal met with fitness instructor Tahj Edwards to learn a few drills the kiddos could expect.
As Houston prepares to welcome the worldās biggest sporting event, a new environmental analysis suggests the city could face a significant sustainability challenge during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The FBI is warning fans about fake FIFA websites targeting those seeking information or tickets for the 2026 World Cup, including in Houston. Cybercriminals are creating convincing copycat sites using slightly altered web addresses to steal personal and financial information. These scams, known as 'typo squatting,' involve domains with misspellings or unusual endings and are expected to increase as the tournament approaches. Officials advise visiting FIFAās official site directly, bookmarking legitimate pages, and reporting suspected scams to the FBIās Internet Crime Complaint Center.
Five-star offensive lineman Kennedy Brown has officially picked his home for college football ā and heās headed to Texas A&M University.
With 50 days until Houston hosts the FIFA World Cup, the city is about to see some of its most visible changes yet, and residents will start noticing the transformation almost immediately.
Steven Sims Jr., once an overlooked and undrafted athlete, now uses his NFL platform to empower Houston youth through his Must See Foundation, which has reached over 500 kids with mentorship and opportunities in sports and education.
The Tennessee Titans have released a new logo and uniform, and the former Houston Oilers continue to behave like an ex who just canāt move on.
Matthew Arana is an up-and-coming young soccer talent who first joined the Dynamo Academy at the age of 11. Now 15, the Rosharon native has steadily progressed through the ranks of the organizationās system.
NFL free agency is underway, and teams across the league are making aggressive moves to reshape their rosters.
A Super Bowl streakerās brief moment in the spotlight is now serving as a warning shot to soccer fans eyeing the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Houston Texans are planning a sweeping new 83-acre mixed-use development in northwest Harris County ā and for many residents, the big questions are: What does this mean for my taxes? And how will it impact my neighborhood?
From holding a clipboard as a backup to hoisting the Lombardi Trophy as a championāDarnoldās journey is the kind of story that reminds you why sports matter.
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As Super Bowl week unfolds without the Houston Texans in the spotlight, the franchise finds itself at a familiar crossroads: close, competitive, but still short of the next step.
The Houston Texans are back in the postseason for the third straight year, heading to a frigid and chaotic Pittsburgh environment to take on Mike Tomlin, Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers.
VYPE Magazine has dubbed Texas UIL District 17-6A the āDistrict of Doom,ā and for good reason.
Itās time for the big game and this week on āEat Like a Localā, weāre showing you how to win the hosting game. From crispy wings to stacked sandwiches and drinks for a crowd, host Chris Shepherd shares his chefās tips and recipes for the perfect game day spread. Hereās what to order and what to make, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time watching the game with your people.
A medical examiner says former Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Kevin Johnson has died from āblunt head trauma and stab woundsā at a homeless encampment.
North Shore Senior High School is holding a parade to honor its 2025-26 football team and its UIL 6A D1 state championship victory!
On Thursday, ESPN announced its broadcast of the TexansāPatriots game set a network viewership record, becoming ESPNās most-watched event ever outside of the Super Bowl.
The day after the Pittsburgh Steelers went one-and-done for their sixth straight trip to the NFL Playoffs, the team decided that a head coaching change was finally necessary.
The day after the Pittsburgh Steelers went one-and-done for their sixth straight trip to the NFL Playoffs, the team decided that a head coaching change was finally necessary.
The Houston Texans are back in the postseason for the third straight year, heading to a frigid and chaotic Pittsburgh environment to take on Mike Tomlin, Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers.
One of the biggest stars in college football may have played his final game Thursday night.
North Shore star safety Chace Calicut will not suit up for the Mustangs this season following an arrest related to a shooting in July.
A new docuseries showcases the comebacks that define legacies. The season actually kicks off, Derrick, with the painful 1993 game between the Oilers and Buffalo Bills. We'll chat with Vice TV's Peter Gaffney on why he had to include one of the greatest NFL comebacks in history.
According to an analysis by SportsCasting, the Texas Longhorns lead the nation in estimated available Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) spending for transfer portal acquisitions, with a projected $23 million budget ā the highest of any squad in the country.
Now, we find ourselves on āBlack Monday,ā the day when NFL teams have historically parted ways with underperforming coaches after missing the playoffs.
Ahead of Texas A&M's playoff game hosting Miami, ESPN reported that A&M legend Johnny Manziel would serve as the showās celebrity guest picker, following the networkās tradition of selecting a notable figure connected to the home team. However, Johnny Football was nowhere to be found.
A Houston mother fulfilled her late sonās dream of watching the Houston Texans play at NRG Stadium on what would have been his 13th birthday, thanks to the generosity of a devoted fan known as āRed Bull.ā
Texas A&M finished the year 11-2āstill one of the most successful seasons in program history, but one that ended with the sting of unmet potential.
On Saturday, Dec. 20, the Aggies will make their College Football Playoff debut, hosting the Miami Hurricanes at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas.
Fans of the Texas Longhorns will have a reason to tune into Miami Dolphins games for the remainder of the 2025ā26 regular season, as a familiar face is now under center.
Itās been just three days since the schedules were established for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and ticket prices are already through the roof.
In the final chapter of a storied college football regular season, the Texas Longhorns are hosting their in-state arch-rivals, the Texas A&M Aggies, in the Lone Star Showdown.
The owner of a popular sports blog covering the Texas Longhorns is facing backlash after setting up a crowdsourced fund to raise money that he had already promised to donate as the result of a bet.
Houston leaders provided a detailed update on the cityās sustainability efforts tied to the 2026 World Cup during a two-hour presentation at City Hall.
Despite Texas A&M being the lone remaining undefeated team in the SEC, the playoff committee followed the AP pollās lead and ranked the Aggies No. 3 ā behind Big Ten unbeatens Ohio State and Indiana.
Texas A&M has been fined $50,000 by the Southeastern Conference after video footage from Saturdayās game against Arkansas captured a team staffer appearing to tell a player to fake an injury.
Two Cypress Ranch High School parents are speaking out after discovering that their childrenās participation in school football events was unexpectedly reduced ā and they were never informed.
āScorigamiā is achieved when a final score is achieved for the first time in the history of a sports league. The emergence of sports gambling has given way to fans who cheer for spreads, totals and moneylines rather than traditional teams. Scorigami rejects both traditional and money-based fandom. Fans of Scorigami celebrate uniqueness and chaos.
Just like C. J. Gardner-Johnson, the humidity is cut this weekend. Our forecast is dry with bright sunshine. This will feel great for tailgaters! Temperatures will be in the lower 70s at 8 a.m.
The Houston Texans are holding a media availability ahead of their 2025-26 home opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night.
Katy High School has been among the top programs in the sport for decades. With nine state titles, 15 title game appearances and 43 total playoff appearances, the Tigers are as battle tested as they come.
North Shore High Schoolās football program never waivers in its tradition. From the moment a player commits to wearing Mustang red, they understand the expectations of representing the program, community and Galena Park ISD.
Klein Cain High School alum and 2025 NFL first-round draft pick Matthew Golden has turned his first paycheck into a life-changing gift for the woman who helped make it all happen.
On Monday, the College Football Preseason Coaches Poll ranked the Longhorns as the No. 1 team in the country. The reigning national champion Ohio State Buckeyes came in just behind Texas at No. 2.
Texans second-year tight end is one of team's most improve players.
ESPN has parted ways with sports commentator and NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe, weeks after he settled a sexual assault lawsuit filed by a woman he had a relationship with.
Community leaders and residents of North Shore are gathering Monday evening to address an alarming surge in youth gun violence that has claimed multiple lives and disrupted the local high schoolās football program.
Standing silently at a Houston press conference Thursday, North Shore High School football star Chace Calicut let others do the talking about his alleged involvement in a July 6 shooting that has put his promising athletic future at risk.
As the Houston Texans prepare for the 2025-26 NFL season, the team released its full training camp schedule, which includes eight practices that are free and open to all fans.
A North Shore High School senior was killed and two others were injured in a drive-by shooting at a pool party early Monday morning, according to the Harris County Sheriffās Office.
Among the excitement and pageantry of the annual SEC Media Days conference in Atlanta, football players at the University of Texas used their platform to show support to the victims of the devastating Hill Country floods.
The Houston Texans were the first team to ink a rookie contract with a second-round selection from the 2025 class, signing the 34th overall pick to a fully guaranteed four-year, $11.7 million rookie deal.
Houston Texans mascot TORO, famed for his stunts, viral pranks, and community work, has been inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame Class of 2025. A special halftime ceremony will celebrate this milestone.
Airbnb and FIFA have joined forces in a multi-year partnership ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be hosted in Houston and other cities.
The Prairie View A&M University community is mourning the death of Jackson Bailey, a football player and member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.
The Baltimore Ravens have parted ways with their all-time leading scorer in what the team is calling a āfootball decision.ā
The NFL has punished the Atlanta Falcons and their defensive coordinator with six-figure fines after the DCās son was responsible for a draft day prank call on an NFL prospect.
Golden attended Klein Cain High School in the Houston area. As a four-star recruit, he committed to stay home and play for the Houston Cougars.
Houston-area officials have released new information surrounding the timeline of events that led to the death of former LSU football player Kyren Lacy.
The Houston Texans are expected to make some moves throughout the period. Although the team has limited cap availability, due in large part to an expensive offseason last year, the team is expected to be āselectively aggressiveā this time around.
NFL scouts went into the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine expecting to see some crazy measurables from the next generation of professional football stars. Among the biggest winners from that bunch was Texas A&M edge rusher Shemar Stewart.
The lovable mascot is usually known for his pranks and jokes, but Andrew Johnson steps out of his mascot costume to talk about a subject that is nothing to laugh about.