Four World Cup group matches land across North America on June 23 while Miami's Fan Festival at Bayfront Park runs noon–1 a.m. for live broadcasts, music and food.

Netherlands routed Sweden 5-1 in Houston as Brobbey and Gakpo each scored twice. The scale of the win suddenly pushes the Oranje into contender talk.

Luis Díaz scored and set up a goal as Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1 at Estadio Azteca, giving the South Americans an opening win in Group K.

Edd Hargett, Texas A&M's 1960s quarterback, was selected for the 2026 Southwest Conference Hall of Fame; induction is set for Aug. 4 in Waco.

Longtime Banditos coach Ray DeLeon was airlifted after being hit in the head by a foul ball during a Tomball game; his family says he is resting.

Yordan Alvarez homered twice in the first inning — a two‑run shot and a grand slam — producing six RBIs and sparking a nine‑run frame.

Thousands of Curaçao supporters have descended on Houston for the island’s first World Cup match, turning fan hubs and stadium approaches into a sea of blue. The arrival has lifted local watch parties and stretched transit across the city.

Simone Biles revealed she was hospitalized this week and said she "almost died." The Houston native is resting and will explain more later.

UH says TDECU Stadium's artificial turf took "significant damage" during an April 5 event; officials are weighing a temporary patch versus a full replacement that could sideline the venue.

Tatsuya Imai and two relievers combined for a 9‑0 no‑hitter in Arlington, the majors' first since 2024. Yordan Álvarez and Christian Walker supplied the big blows.

E.J. Speed suffered a partially torn quadriceps and will have surgery, leaving the Texans short a rotational linebacker. Houston must reshuffle its depth and test backups and rookies.

Hope Active plans a 65,639-sq-ft, $9.5M indoor sportsplex in Webster, with construction set to start July 1, 2026 and a planned July 1, 2027 opening.

The NCAA recommended adding a national women's flag football championship, setting a path to a potential spring 2028 title as the sport heads to the LA28 Olympics.