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Houston-born Stu Holden will be a leading Fox voice at World Cup 2026 while serving as Houston’s hospitality captain and backing a major youth-soccer legacy program.
The Texans reportedly extended All‑Pro edge Danielle Hunter on a one‑year, $40.1M deal that includes an approximately $30.7M signing bonus and keeps him in Houston through 2027.
A surprise onstage announcement at a Men in Blazers event revealed J.J. Watt will be inducted into the Houston Sports Hall of Fame.
More than 1,000 teams and roughly 11,000 players have turned Houston6rsquo;s ballparks into a weekend-long showcase and a multimillion-dollar lift for local businesses.
Resale snapshots show June 26's Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia at NRG Stadium has the lowest Houston ticket floor, while Germany's June 14 opener is pricier. Here’s what that means for local fans.
The NCAA South Regional — Sweet 16 and Elite Eight — will be at Toyota Center on March 26 and 28, with Rice University as host and tickets on sale.
Prediction markets and DFS-style apps are letting Texans wager on Super Bowl LX despite a state ban, drawing warnings from regulators and the NFL.
FIFA has started emailing winners of the 2026 World Cup ballot; Houston applicants should watch for confirmation emails and upcoming charges.
UH Athletics posted a $6.1M FY2025 loss — its second straight deficit — as revenue gains fell short of rising Big 12 costs. New media deals and conference payouts are expected to help.
Ryan Brewer's valuation ranks Texas at roughly $2.2 billion and puts multiple programs over $1 billion, driven by revenue, NIL and transfer‑portal changes.
Scott Shepherd, who led work on the Bills' new stadium, is the Texans' new chief revenue officer as the team navigates NRG upgrades and facility planning.
The NCA All‑Star Nationals will relocate to Houston for 2026–2028, bringing an estimated 65,000 people and a major downtown tourism boost. Venues include the GRB and Toyota Center.
Verizon will drop free World Cup tickets starting Wednesday through Sunday; Houston fans can try for five group-stage matches at NRG Stadium. Here's how it works.
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