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Here’s what’s happening this week in the Houston-area sports scene. Rockets season continuesThe new Rockets season is underway after the team opened in Portland on Saturday and suffered a 2-point loss in overtime. The Texans will get a chance to play spoiler when they host the Tennessee Titans at NRG Stadium. The Titans hit the final week needing a win as they battle for the AFC South crown with the Colts. High school football playoffsThe countdown to a state championship continues this week across Texas.

Here’s what’s happening this week in the Houston area sports scene. Rockets set to tip off new seasonThe Rockets preseason is now complete wrapping up four games against the Bulls and Spurs. Texans set to return homeThe Texans fell to 4-10 on the season with the loss Sunday at Indianapolis 27-20. Houston returns home for their final two games this Sunday against the Bengals and Jan. 3 at NRG against the Titans. Expect games on Wednesday and Saturday throughout Houston and surrounding areas.

Here’s what we can expect this week in sports. As we head into the playoffs, several local teams are heating up both on the volleyball court and the football field. Whether it’s the undefeated Dobie Longhorn football team or the ladies of Klein volleyball, we’ll be tracking local teams this week as always. Last week was rough for the Texans, as both Will Fuller and Bradley Roby were popped for PEDs. The team now sits at 4-8 and looks to bounce back against Chicago on the road.

Hello from the Xfinity Sports Desk at KPRC 2 as we kick off this new week. Tom Brady is gone, but signal-caller Cam Newton has the Pats trending in the right direction, winning two in a row. The Patriots have a solid rushing attack which isn’t good for the Texans, who have been terrible against the run. High school footballThe high school football season continues this weekend. It’s a busy week of sports ahead here in H-Town.

HOUSTON – Hello from the Xfinity Sports Desk and KPRC Channel 2 Sports. Here’s what’s happening this week on the sports scene for our teams and programs. Now the Texans look forward to preparing for the Cleveland Browns, who are dealing with some COVID-19 issues. UH FOOTBALLThe Cougars had a tough task this past weekend facing No. We’ll bring it to you from the Xfinity Sports Desk each night!

HOUSTON – Greetings from the Xfinity Sports Desk and KPRC Channel 2 Sports. Here is what’s happening on the sports scene across Houston this week and the days ahead. Top candidates include Jeff Van Gundy who coached the Rockets from 2003 through the 2007 season along with John Lucas. HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALLThe regular season is flying by after getting off to a late start. That’s it from the Xfinity Sports Desk and KPRC Channel 2 Sports!

Here’s what’s happening this week on the sports scene for our teams and programs. AstrosThe playoffs continue out on the West Coast as the Astros and A’s open the ALDS at 3:07 p.m. Monday at Dodger Stadium. The A’s won seven of the 10 head-to-head meetings during the shortened season but in the playoffs that means nothing. Ready or not, the Cougars will be tested as Dana Holgorsen begins his second season in charge. Can the Texans become the second team to pull that off?

HOUSTON – Greetings from the Xfinity Sports Desk and KPRC 2 Sports. Things have really changed quickly in the wild world of sports over the past ten days. While the battle continues against COVID-19, the business of sports is getting back to a sense of normalcy. Here’s what’s on tap this week in Houston sports. Texans look to bounce backThe Houston Texans opened their season last week against the Kansas City Chiefs, and, just like it did in January, things did not go well for the Texans.

Its a busy and exciting week for Houston sports fans. Its finally game week for the Texans. The Rockets stunned Lebron James and the Lakers on Friday night, but the Lakers evened up the series Sunday night. Astros struggle on the roadIt was a really bad weekend for the Houston Astros. The Anaheim Angels swept the weekend series versus Houston.

There are many unanswered questions this week on the future of college sports in the fall, including football. Here are some things to watch for this week. Astros with long homestandThe Astros rollercoaster season continues in front of the home fans -- well, the home cutouts -- this week. All of this said, the team is floating around the .500 mark so theres plenty of time to get things going. Rockets getting ready for championship runThe Rockets continue playoff seeding games this week in Orlando.

Astros on road this weekThe Astros won a thriller Sunday afternoon with a 6-5 comeback win against the Los Angeles Angels. Rockets have hot start in the bubbleThe Rockets are off to a hot start in the bubble -- 2-0! High school football is backHigh school football camps begin for a few area teams this week. Some of the schools that will be on the field this week are the Needville Blue Jays and the Huffman Hargrave Falcons. Keep it locked to KPRC 2 Sports for all of your local sports coverage here from the Xfinity Sports Desk!

Soon we will see the return of sports, and everyone is fired up even though fans wont be in the stands. Here are some things to watch for this week in the Greater Houston area. They are getting the job done though and plan to hold intrasquad scrimmages most of this week. The league features top talent, and games are played every day except Mondays and Wednesdays at Constellation Field in Sugar Land. Keep it locked into KPRC 2 Sports for all of your local sports coverage here from the Xfinity Sports Desk.

Sports is back and according to Las Vegas, the Astros have 11-1 odds at winning the World Series. The Astros will open up their spring training this week at Minute Maid Park and they will also spilt time training at the University of Houston. Rockets begin training camp at the Toyota CenterDespite the rise in COVD-19 cases in Florida, the NBA has finalized their restart. The Rockets open local camp tentatively on Tuesday as the team is scheduled to leave for Orlando on July 9. The Dash to play in NWSL 2020 Challenge CUPThe Houston Dash will kick off their season in the NWSL Challenge Cup on Tuesday.

Here are some of the things were watching at the Xfinity Sports Desk:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SEASON WILL SET -- EVENTUALLYThe players have rejected the final offer from the league, and now its up to commissioner Rob Manfred to impose a season. NBA CONTINUES WITH PLAYERS SITTING OUTFormer Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza is among the players who have decided not to participate in the NBA seasons restart. This comes after several players, including Kyrie Irving, Dwight Howard and Lou Williams expressed concerns that an NBA season would distract from social justice actions in the wake of George Floyds death. The PGA now moves to Connecticut for the Travelers Championship where theres another impressive field featuring the best players in the world, excluding Tiger Woods. Woods is projected to re-join the tour at the Memorial, one of his favorite tournaments.

HOUSTON Hello from the Xfinity Sports Desk at KPRC 2. Here are some things to watch for this week. This week, we hope to learn more about when things will kick off and what the logistics will be. College campuses and how they handle coronavirusThe University of Houston allowed athletes from three teams to come back on June 1: mens and womens basketball as well as football. This week, we should hear from the school on when the students can come back and in what fashion.

HOUSTON Heres whats happening from the Xfinity Sports Desk this week in the Houston area. You can watch coverage all week on KPRC 2 Sports. Only three teams had opened their facilities recently for limited access for voluntary workouts. The Houston Rockets, who decided to delay their return, will open the Toyota Center doors for the players and limited staffers. Keep it locked on KPRC 2 Sports and Click2houston.com/sports for all of your sports news from the Xfinity Sports Desk!