Soccer fans pumped as FIFA World Cup announces group stage matchups in Houston

With teams like Portugal, Germany and the Netherlands scheduled to play in Houston next summer, fans are thrilled. HOUSTON — The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, and Houston soccer fans got an early taste of the excitement Saturday at Shell Energy Stadium.  Hundreds of fans poured into the home of the … Read more

SFA Lumberjacks advance to NCAA quarterfinals after win over Abilene Christian

The team will now face Montana State University in a quarterfinal match. NACOGDOCHES, Texas — The Stephen F. Austin State University Lumberjacks are headed to the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision quarterfinals.  On Saturday, the Lumberjacks defeated the Abilene Christian University Wildcats with a score of 41-34. The team will now face Montana State University in … Read more

FIFA unveils 2026 World Cup schedule

The tournament will span 104 matches across 16 host cities in the U.S., Mexico and Canada when the expanded 48-team event begins June 11, 2026. WASHINGTON — North America will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with matches set to be played across the United States, Mexico and Canada. The expanded tournament will feature 104 … Read more

KENS 5 Texas High School Football Playoffs Roundup | Regional Finals | December 5-6

Check out the latest scores, photos and video highlights from the high school playoff Regional Finals across South Texas. SAN ANTONIO — You know your team is doing something right if they’re still playing on the gridiron after Thanksgiving. Several teams across the area are still in the race for the coveted state title. The … Read more

When does the World Cup start?

Friday’s draw was the next step to setting the schedule for the largest World Cup in history. WASHINGTON — The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw took place Friday in Washington, D.C., setting the stage for which teams will face each other when the tournament kicks off next summer across North America.  The expanded 48-team tournament … Read more