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$10,000 Donation Made By DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation to Olympic Day Programming in Houston & Harris County Houston, TX – The DICK's Sporting Goods Foundation awarded a $10,000 grant to the Sports Authority Foundation (SAF) in a special check presentation at...

United States Named Host Nation for 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cup Tournaments  DUBLIN (May 12, 2022) – Today, the World Rugby Council voted to officially select the United States as the host nation of the 2031 Men’s Rugby World Cup and the 2033 Women’s Rugby...

Houston – Lone Star Sports & Entertainment announced that reigning English Premier League champions Manchester City will meet Liga BBVA MX powerhouse Club América in the 2022 Copa de Lone Star at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, July 20, at 7:30 p.m. CT. Tickets for...

USA Men’s Eagles XVs are set to face the French Barbarians at Aveva Stadium in Houston. The French select side will compete against the United States for the first time in the club’s history. Home to the Houston SaberCats of Major League Rugby, Aveva Stadium is a...

United States awaits final decision from World Rugby on May 12 to determine host union for 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cup tournaments GLENDALE, Colo. (April 20, 2022) – As of Tuesday, April 19, the USA Rugby and the Rugby World Cup Bid Committee has finalized and...

National Battle of the Bands Announces Partnership with JPMorgan Chase to Further Efforts for Economic Inclusion  Investment firm leverages nationwide platform to strengthen commitment to closing the racial wealth gap by providing more opportunities ...

Toyota Backs HBCUS as Presenting Sponsor for National Battle of the Bands Longtime HBCU supporter Toyota Motor North America enters new partnership fueling scholarships for music, arts, and education. Houston, Texas: Today, the National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB)...

Houston youth show support for international soccer as they cheer on Manchester United and Watford HOUSTON (February 28, 2022) – The Houston 2026 World Cup Bid Committee and the British Consulate-General in Houston this weekend hosted an English Premier League (EPL)...

Houston 2026 Hosts Art of Soccer Viewing Party to Celebrate Community Efforts Behind World Cup Bid HOUSTON (March 24, 2022) – The Houston 2026 World Cup Bid Committee hosted an Art of Soccer campaign viewing party at the Ion to celebrate the...

Legendary Sports Anchor, Hannah Storm, Hosting 2022 Houston Sports Awards Presented by Insperity HOUSTON (March 23, 2022) - Hannah Storm is no stranger to hosting world-renown, premier sporting events. For over 35 years, Storm has hosted it all, from Super Bowls...

NATIONAL BATTLE OF THE BANDS ANNOUNCES PEPSI AS NEW TITLE SPONSOR  Multi-year partnership underscores PepsiCo’s commitment to supporting HBCUs and to fostering Black talent  Houston, Texas: National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) announced Pepsi as its new...

Houston Sports Awards Announces 2022 Insperity Inspiration Award 2020 Olympic Gold Medalist, Tamyra Mensah-Stock HOUSTON – "Because. I. Am. A. Champion. I was born for this. I was made to win", sang Tamyra Mensah-Stock after becoming the first African American woman...