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2022 Houston Sports Awards Postponed until April 20th After careful consideration and out of an abundance of caution, the Harris County - Houston Sports Authority has decided to postpone the 2022 Houston Sports Awards, originally scheduled for February 3, until...

2022 Houston Sports Awards Nominees Announced Justin Reid to Receive 2022 Sportsmanship Award HOUSTON, TEXAS (December 16, 2021): – With a theme of Deuces Wild as a backdrop, the fifth annual Houston Sports Awards will celebrate the city’s legends,...

HOUSTON – (Dec. 2, 2021) – Executives from the NCAA and the Houston Local Organizing Committee, along with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and the head men’s basketball coaches from four local Division I host institutions, unveiled the logo for the 2023 Men’s Final...

HOUSTON, TEXAS (November 9, 2021): – He was the voice of the Houston Rockets for two generations. And yet, he was so much more. Known best for his signature work as the Rockets’ play-by-play announcer, for 50 years Bill Worrell delivered everything from the local news...

​ UNITED STATES LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO HOST MEN’S AND WOMEN’S RUGBY WORLD CUPS United States bidding for 2027 or 2031 Menʼs Rugby World Cup and 2029 Womenʼs Rugby World Cup HOUSTON, TEXAS (October 20, 2021): Today marks the public launch of the United Statesʼ bid...

Harris County – Houston Sports Authority Awarded 2021 SportsTravel Award for 2021 World Transplant Games 5K AnyWay HOUSTON – Yesterday, the Harris County - Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA) was recognized at the renowned sports-industry TEAMS conference, receiving the...

HOUSTON SPORTS HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2022 Roger Clemens, Clyde Drexler, and Sheryl Swoopes HOUSTON – Deuces Wild is the theme, and Houston’s “22’s” are sure to make it a Full-House! The fifth annual Houston Sports Awards presented by Insperity will trade the...

Tickets on Sale Now for the 2021 World Table Tennis Championships HOUSTON, TEXAS (September 13, 2021) Tickets are now on sale for the 2021 World Table Tennis Championships (WTTC). The best table tennis players from around the world will make their way to Houston, TX...

HOUSTON, TEXAS (September 9, 2021): Houston will host the 2021 World Table Tennis Championships (WTTC) Nov. 23 – Nov. 29 at George R. Brown Convention Center. This renowned sporting event is the oldest in table tennis history, dating to 1926, and serves as an annual...

Houston to Support Hurricane Ida Relief Efforts atCracker Barrel National Battle of the Bands Presented by Pepsi Zero Sugar Today HOUSTON, TEXAS (August 29, 2021): Our neighbors from Louisiana are facing great challenges from Hurricane Ida and the Houston...

HOUSTON, TEXAS (August 24, 2021): The 2021 Cracker Barrel National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) presented by Pepsi Zero Sugar kicks off this weekend, Aug. 27 – Aug. 29, with exciting events and free community activities designed to provide visitors and the Houston...