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The Houston Astros are kicking off the 2026 season at home on Thursday. Here's everything you need to know about the game time, tickets, street fest and how to watch from home.

Thursday will be a very busy day across the City of Houston. That means traffic problems for everyone across the city for a good chunk of the day.

FIFA is launching their final, first-come, first-served ticket sales phase on April 1 for the 2026 World Cup. It includes a new seat-selection map and an official resale marketplace.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has awarded $116 million in public safety grants to host cities to bolster security, equipment, and emergency coordination ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) will hold its second round play-off to determine the final four teams that will compete for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Two spots in the World Cup are on the line when six teams from around the world face off in the International Playoff tournament that starts Thursday.

Eight-time Mr. Olympia Lee Haney is facing his toughest challenge yet: a search for a living kidney donor. After managing a chronic condition for nearly 30 years, the 66-year-old bodybuilding icon is calling on his global community to help him find a lifesaving match.

March Madness may cost employers over $12 billion in lost productivity, with millions of workers distracted or taking time off, according to a recent report from employment firm, Challenger, Gray and Christmas.

Major League Baseball is officially leaning into one of the internet’s most infamous gameday traditions.

Four Texas teams have advanced to the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA college basketball tournament.

The Texas Longhorns are moving forward in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Saturday.

Texas A&M is out of the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament after their defeat by Houston on Friday.

Texas Christian University is out of the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament after their defeat by Duke on Saturday.

Prairie View A&M is out of the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament after their defeat by Florida on Friday.

Exciting news for hockey fans in the Houston area. The North American Hockey League (NAHL) is relocating the North Iowa Bulls to Fort Bend County. The team will be renamed the Houston Bulls and will play in a brand-new sports facility in Richmond, Texas.

Dutch soccer fans in their orange gear and iconic double-decker bus are heading to Texas for the 2026 World Cup, starting their journey in Galveston and then stopping in North Texas before hopefully winning their first championship title.

Texas Tech advanced in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament with their win against Akron on Friday.

Houston overwhelmed Idaho in a dominant first-round performance, beating the Vandals 78-45.