About 4,100 volunteers were chosen from roughly 35,000 applicants to staff matches, Fan Fest and airports as Houston prepares for World Cup 2026.

Houston avoided a sweep with a 115-96 Game 4 win in Houston as Lakers turnovers and Deandre Ayton’s ejection swung momentum. The series now shifts back to Los Angeles for Game 5.

Houston blew a late six‑point lead and fell 112-108 in OT to the Lakers Friday, dropping into a 3-0 hole and heading into a make‑or‑break Game 4 on Sunday.

A free Texans draft party will light up Avenida Plaza Thursday night with a giant screen, live music and appearances from team legends.

LeBron's 28-point night pushed the Lakers to a 101-94 Game 2 win over the Rockets, giving Los Angeles a 2-0 series lead as Kevin Durant's comeback sputtered.

The LPGA's first major lands at Memorial Park April 23–26 with an $8M purse and a stacked leaderboard. A temporary pond and recent winners give the week extra intrigue.

Reports say the Texans agreed to a three‑year, $150M extension with Will Anderson Jr., including about $134M guaranteed and a rare no‑trade clause.

O'Shaquie Foster returns to Houston to defend his WBC super-featherweight title against Raymond Ford at the Fertitta Center on May 30. Records and context inside.

Harris County approved NRG's move to restore the Reliant Stadium name. Signs will be reinstalled after the World Cup and ahead of the Texans' 25th season.

Former Astros minor‑leaguer Jon Kemmer, 35, died in a rollover near Santa Fe while returning from coaching a Houston youth tournament.

Kelvin Sampson says Kingston Flemings will enter the 2026 NBA Draft and is projected as a top‑10 pick. The freshman finished with a program record and now begins the pre‑draft process.

Argentina will face Honduras at Kyle Field on June 6; Texas A&M plans an April 9 announcement with ticket details still pending.

Cristian Javier left his start at Coors Field with shoulder tightness after one inning, deepening concerns about Houston's thin rotation.