Hunter Brown was diagnosed with a Grade 2 right-shoulder strain and shut down from throwing for weeks. The Astros placed him on the 15-day IL as the club reshuffles its rotation.

Houston rallied from 21 down to beat Phoenix 119-105, keyed by Amen Thompson's 22-11-8 and a 65.2% fourth-quarter surge.

Kevin Durant scored 25 as the Rockets thumped the Jazz 140-106 for a fifth straight win, keeping Houston in the Western Conference seeding hunt.

Portugal will face DR Congo in Houston after DR Congo’s extra‑time playoff win, locking a June 17 match at NRG Stadium as the city prepares to host seven World Cup games.

Hali Williams roped a 2.6-second Shootout run at NRG Stadium to win the RodeoHouston breakaway title and pocket the $65,000 champion's check, her second Houston buckle.

Keaton Wagler's 25 lifts Illinois to a 71-59 Elite Eight win over Iowa in Houston, sending the Illini to their first Final Four since 2005.

Kelvin Sampson says he'll return to coach Houston in 2026‑27, declaring "I still burn for this" after the Cougars' Sweet 16 exit.

The Astros open their season this Thursday at Daikin Park against the Angels. First pitch is set for 3:10 p.m. CT with tickets available through official channels.

Houston is lining up SaberCats Stadium and the Omni as a World Cup team base camp, and officials say some practice sessions will be open to the public.

Portugal, Germany, the Netherlands and other teams bound for NRG Stadium play friendlies March 26–31 — a first look ahead of Houston’s World Cup matches.

Kevin Durant passed Michael Jordan for fifth on the NBA scoring list, scoring 27 as the Rockets held off the Heat 123-122 in Houston.

The North Iowa Bulls are relocating to the Houston area and will play as the Houston Bulls at a new Richmond ice complex beginning in the 2026–27 NAHL season.

Prairie View A&M earned its first NCAA Tournament victory as seniors logged every minute in a 67-55 First Four upset of Lehigh. The Panthers now head to Tampa to face Florida.