Steven Sims Jr., once an overlooked and undrafted athlete, now uses his NFL platform to empower Houston youth through his Must See Foundation, which has reached over 500 kids with mentorship and opportunities in sports and education.

The Tennessee Titans have released a new logo and uniform, and the former Houston Oilers continue to behave like an ex who just can’t move on.

Matthew Arana is an up-and-coming young soccer talent who first joined the Dynamo Academy at the age of 11. Now 15, the Rosharon native has steadily progressed through the ranks of the organization’s system.

NFL free agency is underway, and teams across the league are making aggressive moves to reshape their rosters.

NFL free agency is underway, and teams across the league are making aggressive moves to reshape their rosters.

A Super Bowl streaker’s brief moment in the spotlight is now serving as a warning shot to soccer fans eyeing the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Houston Texans are planning a sweeping new 83-acre mixed-use development in northwest Harris County — and for many residents, the big questions are: What does this mean for my taxes? And how will it impact my neighborhood?

From holding a clipboard as a backup to hoisting the Lombardi Trophy as a champion—Darnold’s journey is the kind of story that reminds you why sports matter.

The Super Bowl airs right here on KPRC 2, and for many fans, football and wings are just as important as the game itself.

El Super Bowl siempre es más que un partido. Además del enfrentamiento en el campo, el show de medio tiempo se ha convertido en uno de los momentos más vistos y comentados del año.

As Super Bowl week unfolds without the Houston Texans in the spotlight, the franchise finds itself at a familiar crossroads: close, competitive, but still short of the next step.

The Houston Texans are back in the postseason for the third straight year, heading to a frigid and chaotic Pittsburgh environment to take on Mike Tomlin, Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers.

VYPE Magazine has dubbed Texas UIL District 17-6A the “District of Doom,” and for good reason.

It’s time for the big game and this week on “Eat Like a Local”, we’re showing you how to win the hosting game. From crispy wings to stacked sandwiches and drinks for a crowd, host Chris Shepherd shares his chef’s tips and recipes for the perfect game day spread. Here’s what to order and what to make, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time watching the game with your people.

A medical examiner says former Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Kevin Johnson has died from “blunt head trauma and stab wounds” at a homeless encampment.

North Shore Senior High School is holding a parade to honor its 2025-26 football team and its UIL 6A D1 state championship victory!

On Thursday, ESPN announced its broadcast of the Texans–Patriots game set a network viewership record, becoming ESPN’s most-watched event ever outside of the Super Bowl.

The day after the Pittsburgh Steelers went one-and-done for their sixth straight trip to the NFL Playoffs, the team decided that a head coaching change was finally necessary.

The day after the Pittsburgh Steelers went one-and-done for their sixth straight trip to the NFL Playoffs, the team decided that a head coaching change was finally necessary.

The Houston Texans are back in the postseason for the third straight year, heading to a frigid and chaotic Pittsburgh environment to take on Mike Tomlin, Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers.

One of the biggest stars in college football may have played his final game Thursday night.

North Shore star safety Chace Calicut will not suit up for the Mustangs this season following an arrest related to a shooting in July.

A new docuseries showcases the comebacks that define legacies. The season actually kicks off, Derrick, with the painful 1993 game between the Oilers and Buffalo Bills. We'll chat with Vice TV's Peter Gaffney on why he had to include one of the greatest NFL comebacks in history.

According to an analysis by SportsCasting, the Texas Longhorns lead the nation in estimated available Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) spending for transfer portal acquisitions, with a projected $23 million budget — the highest of any squad in the country.

Now, we find ourselves on “Black Monday,” the day when NFL teams have historically parted ways with underperforming coaches after missing the playoffs.

Ahead of Texas A&M's playoff game hosting Miami, ESPN reported that A&M legend Johnny Manziel would serve as the show’s celebrity guest picker, following the network’s tradition of selecting a notable figure connected to the home team. However, Johnny Football was nowhere to be found.

A Houston mother fulfilled her late son’s dream of watching the Houston Texans play at NRG Stadium on what would have been his 13th birthday, thanks to the generosity of a devoted fan known as “Red Bull.”

Texas A&M finished the year 11-2—still one of the most successful seasons in program history, but one that ended with the sting of unmet potential.

Check back on this blog for LIVE GAME UPDATES!

On Saturday, Dec. 20, the Aggies will make their College Football Playoff debut, hosting the Miami Hurricanes at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas.

Fans of the Texas Longhorns will have a reason to tune into Miami Dolphins games for the remainder of the 2025–26 regular season, as a familiar face is now under center.

We have ourselves a bracket and four first-round games to discuss.

The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly bringing back Philip Rivers at age 44 to help salvage their 2025 season.

It’s been just three days since the schedules were established for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and ticket prices are already through the roof.

The Texas Longhorns have had a whiplash-educing season in 2025.

LIVE BLOG: The moment Aggies and Longhorns have been waiting for is finally here: the 2025 Lone Star Showdown.

In the final chapter of a storied college football regular season, the Texas Longhorns are hosting their in-state arch-rivals, the Texas A&M Aggies, in the Lone Star Showdown.

The owner of a popular sports blog covering the Texas Longhorns is facing backlash after setting up a crowdsourced fund to raise money that he had already promised to donate as the result of a bet.

Houston leaders provided a detailed update on the city’s sustainability efforts tied to the 2026 World Cup during a two-hour presentation at City Hall.

Recap of Thursday night's high school football games as the final week of the regular season begins.

Despite Texas A&M being the lone remaining undefeated team in the SEC, the playoff committee followed the AP poll’s lead and ranked the Aggies No. 3 — behind Big Ten unbeatens Ohio State and Indiana.

Texas A&M has been fined $50,000 by the Southeastern Conference after video footage from Saturday’s game against Arkansas captured a team staffer appearing to tell a player to fake an injury.

Brooks Haack and the Mustangs are 5-1, 3-0 in district.

The Week 7 high school rankings from Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine andTexasFootball.com, distributed by The Associated Press.

As the grind of Texas high school football continues, we have new rankings ahead of this week’s action.

Two Cypress Ranch High School parents are speaking out after discovering that their children’s participation in school football events was unexpectedly reduced — and they were never informed.

Louis broke school records with his performance against Tomball Memorial.

“Scorigami” is achieved when a final score is achieved for the first time in the history of a sports league. The emergence of sports gambling has given way to fans who cheer for spreads, totals and moneylines rather than traditional teams. Scorigami rejects both traditional and money-based fandom. Fans of Scorigami celebrate uniqueness and chaos.

Just like C. J. Gardner-Johnson, the humidity is cut this weekend. Our forecast is dry with bright sunshine. This will feel great for tailgaters! Temperatures will be in the lower 70s at 8 a.m.

The Highlanders want some payback after losing to Willis last season.

The Houston Texans are holding a media availability ahead of their 2025-26 home opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night.

The twins are the sons of former Houston Texans defensive lineman Robaire Smith Sr.

The captain linebacker knows his guys will be able to handle the adversity of a week one loss.

Katy High School has been among the top programs in the sport for decades. With nine state titles, 15 title game appearances and 43 total playoff appearances, the Tigers are as battle tested as they come.

Sports Director Randy McIlvoy and VYPE Media's Matt Malatesta spotlight the teams to look out for.

North Shore High School’s football program never waivers in its tradition. From the moment a player commits to wearing Mustang red, they understand the expectations of representing the program, community and Galena Park ISD.

Klein Cain High School alum and 2025 NFL first-round draft pick Matthew Golden has turned his first paycheck into a life-changing gift for the woman who helped make it all happen.

For the second straight year, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was given his flowers in the NFL’s annual Top 100 Players list.

On Monday, the College Football Preseason Coaches Poll ranked the Longhorns as the No. 1 team in the country. The reigning national champion Ohio State Buckeyes came in just behind Texas at No. 2.

Texans second-year tight end is one of team's most improve players.

ESPN has parted ways with sports commentator and NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe, weeks after he settled a sexual assault lawsuit filed by a woman he had a relationship with.

Community leaders and residents of North Shore are gathering Monday evening to address an alarming surge in youth gun violence that has claimed multiple lives and disrupted the local high school’s football program.

Standing silently at a Houston press conference Thursday, North Shore High School football star Chace Calicut let others do the talking about his alleged involvement in a July 6 shooting that has put his promising athletic future at risk.

As the Houston Texans prepare for the 2025-26 NFL season, the team released its full training camp schedule, which includes eight practices that are free and open to all fans.

Texans place players on active-physically unable to perform list

A North Shore High School senior was killed and two others were injured in a drive-by shooting at a pool party early Monday morning, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Among the excitement and pageantry of the annual SEC Media Days conference in Atlanta, football players at the University of Texas used their platform to show support to the victims of the devastating Hill Country floods.

The Houston Texans were the first team to ink a rookie contract with a second-round selection from the 2025 class, signing the 34th overall pick to a fully guaranteed four-year, $11.7 million rookie deal.

Houston Texans mascot TORO, famed for his stunts, viral pranks, and community work, has been inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame Class of 2025. A special halftime ceremony will celebrate this milestone.

Airbnb and FIFA have joined forces in a multi-year partnership ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be hosted in Houston and other cities.

The Prairie View A&M University community is mourning the death of Jackson Bailey, a football player and member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.

As these potential changes unfold, financial literacy becomes a crucial focus.

The Baltimore Ravens have parted ways with their all-time leading scorer in what the team is calling a “football decision.”

The NFL has punished the Atlanta Falcons and their defensive coordinator with six-figure fines after the DC’s son was responsible for a draft day prank call on an NFL prospect.

Donovan Jackson's NFL dreams have come true!

Golden attended Klein Cain High School in the Houston area. As a four-star recruit, he committed to stay home and play for the Houston Cougars.

Banks grew up in the Humble area and attended Summer Creek High School.

Today’s draft didn’t take long to get crazy.

The Houston Texans’ biggest rivals have a new quarterback in the building.

With the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft just one day away, we are ticking down the hours until the Houston Texans are on the clock.

Houston-area officials have released new information surrounding the timeline of events that led to the death of former LSU football player Kyren Lacy.

We’re on the field with the professional women's football team to learn all about their home opener this weekend.

This season will feature more swagger, more energy, and more unique game day experiences to all the great fans of Roughneck Nation!

Alix Earle's boyfriend, Braxton Berrios, signed with the Houston Texans. All of us Earle girls want to know, is Alix coming to Houston, too?

The Houston Texans are expected to make some moves throughout the period. Although the team has limited cap availability, due in large part to an expensive offseason last year, the team is expected to be “selectively aggressive” this time around.

NFL scouts went into the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine expecting to see some crazy measurables from the next generation of professional football stars. Among the biggest winners from that bunch was Texas A&M edge rusher Shemar Stewart.

The lovable mascot is usually known for his pranks and jokes, but Andrew Johnson steps out of his mascot costume to talk about a subject that is nothing to laugh about.

A cold front arrives this weekend

We’re getting a look at what’s most popular on their menu, and how you can check out their big game watch party this Sunday.

One of the most prolific kickers in NFL history is denying claims that he behaved inappropriately during multiple massage treatments.

Jalen Hurts' path to becoming one of the NFL’s premier quarterbacks began in Channelview, Texas—a community deeply intertwined with his family.

The NFL is filled with star quarterbacks who make huge plays off-schedule. They run around, they create time, they improvise and ultimately become more dangerous to the defense based on defenders having to “cover twice.”

In the first weekend of the Texas Longhorns’ offseason, one of the team’s top players has announced that he is heading to the pros.

Three of the police officers who were among the first to respond to the terror attack on New Year’s Day in New Orleans were honored before the Houston Texans Wild Card game on Saturday.

If you are headed to NRG Stadium for the big game, there are some things you need to know.

The promise of beautiful weather should help hype up Texans tailgaters as much as the promise of our new wide receiver Diontae Johnson.

The Texas Longhorns are gearing up for a monumental face-off against the Ohio State Buckeyes at the College Football Playoffs semifinal.

Former Houston Texans running back Arian Foster recently shared his surprise upon receiving a request from the team to lead them out of the tunnel for the upcoming playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

We’re just two days away from the Houston Texans’ Wild Card playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers, and the team reached out to a prominent local artist to hype up the fans.

The Houston Texans will host the Los Angeles Chargers in a wild card playoff game this Saturday, and make sure to get there early to try some of the new food items and merchandise!