12-year-old Jace Abarca, a chronic autoimmune disease fighter, became a source of inspiration for the Houston Cougars as their lead ball boy, establishing a profound bond with the team during their journey to the National Championship.

The University of Houston Cougars reached the NCAA Final Four after beating the Tennessee Volunteers, with fans celebrating in Houston and anticipating a match against Duke.

The Houston Astros begin their 2025 season with changes to the team and upgrades to Daikin Park, including new lighting and sound systems. Tickets for Opening Day against the New York Mets start at $49.

The Houston Astros revealed their new Nike City Connect 2.0 uniforms, honoring Houston's space exploration history, featuring lunar-inspired pinstripes and a hat logo with a star in a rainbow gradient.

Simone Biles won Athlete and Moment of the Year at the 2025 Houston Sports Awards, while other local sports figures were also honored for their community impact and inspiration.

NRG Energy becomes the first official sponsor for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Houston, including renaming NRG Stadium and supporting youth soccer clinics.

Houston is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, discussing safety and NRG Stadium upgrades, amid concerns over maintenance costs and financial management strategies for the county-owned facility.

Rex Ryan apologized on live TV after his dismissal of the Houston Texans backfired when they beat the Los Angeles Chargers 32-12, a game he had called a "bye week" for the Chargers.

Houston Texans receiver Tank Dell returns to Houston after dislocating his knee, receiving an outpouring of support from fans and affirming his faith during recovery.

Texans tight end Cade Stover underwent an emergency appendectomy, missing the game against the Dolphins. Despite modest season stats, his absence is felt by the struggling team.

Azeez Al-Shaair is suspended for three games for a tackle on Trevor Lawrence, which he is appealing, while Texans coach Ryans stands by him, citing a late slide by Lawrence.

Astros' Alex Bregman wins his first Gold Glove Award, leading AL third basemen in several defensive metrics. He also had a solid offensive season, batting .260. Bregman is now a free agent with an enhanced reputation due to the award.

The New York Jets beat the Houston Texans 21-13 with standout plays, including a remarkable one-handed touchdown catch by Jets' Garrett Wilson, leading to a comeback victory.