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Former Houston softball coach Kristin Vesely (center)

Houston parts ways with softball coach Kristin Vesely

Cougars coming off consecutive last-place finishes in Big 12 Conference play

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Which NBA team might select Houston point guard Milos Uzan?

Can Houston's hoop squad potentially play in its city for next year’s NCAA tourney?

Houston football coach Willie Fritz talks about spring practice, start of 2025 season

Houston falls to BYU in opening round of Big 12 softball tournament

How to watch, stream Houston softball team in opening round of Big 12 tournament

Kelvin Sampson brings in a new assistant coach to round out Houston's staff

What Kelvin Sampson said during his guest appearance on an Oklahoma radio program

Houston football to play several weeknight games in 2025

Can a Houston football player be drafted by an NFL team for the 10th straight year?

Basketball

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson (left) with forward J'Wan Roberts

Kelvin Sampson on Houston’s completed basketball season: ‘We had a championship year’

Houston guard Emanuel Sharp (21)

Another Houston starter decides to return for 2025-26 season

Houston's Joseph Tugler (right)

Starter from Houston's national runner-up squad plans to return for next season

Houston point guard Milos Uzan

Houston guard declares for the upcoming NBA Draft

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Houston coach Willie Fritz (left)

How to watch, attend Houston’s spring football game

Former Ball State and Wisconsin tight end Tanner Koziol has decided to transfer to Houston.

Houston football team picks up highly regarded tight end in transfer portal

Former NFL head coach Jon Gruden

Ex-NFL head coach receives gift box full of Houston paraphernalia

Houston forwards J'Wan Roberts (left) and Joseph Tugler high-five following the Cougars' Midwest Regional title-game win against Tennessee on March 30, 2025.

What has Houston athletics achieved in the past decade that no other school has done?

Houston defensive back Kentrell Webb (8) makes a tackle during a 2024 game against Kansas

When does Houston start spring football practice and have its spring Red-White game?

Willie Fritz speaks on Houston's upcoming schedule, new players, upgrading both sides

Houston linebacker Latreveon McCutchin (10)

Houston to play three of its first four Big 12 football games at home

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders

Report: Houston to face ‘Coach Prime,’ Colorado in 2025 Big 12 football opener

Baseball

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Carsten Sabathia

Son of newest Baseball Hall of Fame inductee hits first home run for Houston

Houston baseball coach Todd Whitting

How to watch, listen to Houston baseball's opening weekend series

Woody Williams becomes UH baseball assistant coach

UH baseball adds Clay Van Hook as recruiting coordinator

Recruiting

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Houston basketball signee Isiah Harwell (left) goes up against another future Cougar, Chris Cenac

Pair of Houston basketball signees selected to play in McDonald's All-American Game

Houston basketball signee Isiah Harwell (left) goes up against another future Cougar, Chris Cenac

Houston basketball recruits Isiah Harwell, Chris Cenac recently faced each other

Former California Golden Bears offensive lineman Matthew Wykoff (74) has transferred to Houston.

Houston adds 2 more players through college football transfer portal

Quarterback Conner Weigman (15) has committed to the Houston Cougars.

Houston lands 5-star quarterback in college football transfer portal

Former Texas A&M quarterback Conner Weigman (15) has transferred to Houston.

Houston football transfer portal updates: Tracking the Cougars' roster

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson has the No. 2 recruiting class in the country.

Houston Cougars land another top-ranked basketball recruit

The Houston Cougars will play the Auburn Tigers on Saturday at the Toyota Center, the home of the Houston Rockets.

How to watch No. 4 Houston basketball vs. No. 11 Auburn: TV channel, live stream, prediction, odds

Houston will need a big game from quarterback Zeon Chriss (2) in order to upset No. 17 Kansas State on Saturday.

Update: Kansas State vs. Houston game time delayed, TV channel, how to watch online

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ESPN's "College GameDay" crew of, from left, Rece Davis, Andraya Carter, Jay Williams and Seth Greenberg.

ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ pregame show coming to Houston on Feb. 22

The Houston Cougars (5-3) have dropped from No. 4 to No. 17 in the AP Top 25 Poll.

Missouri's stunning upset of Kansas caps brutal week for Big 12 men's basketball

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson.

AP Top 25 Poll: Houston moves up, Arizona falls in college basketball rankings

Houston Cougars guard L.J. Cryer (4).

No. 7 Houston vs. Hofstra basketball game time, TV channel, how to watch online

Houston Cougars football coach Willie Fritz.

Baylor at Houston predictions, betting odds, TV channel

Houston Cougars quarterback Zeon Chriss (2) has attempted just 82 passes this season.

ESPN FPI predicts Baylor Bears vs. Houston Cougars winner

Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz yells towards players as they come back to the sidelines during the second quarter against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium.

What Willie Fritz said after Houston's 27-3 loss to Arizona

Houston Cougars quarterback Zeon Chriss (2) was a perfect 11-of-11 passing in his last game.

Game recap, analysis: Houston's bowl hopes take a hit with bad loss to Arizona

H-Town Connection

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Terrance Arceneaux of Houston

Houston guard enters the transfer portal

New Houston guard Pop Isaacs (right) in action while at Creighton in the 2024-25 season.

Houston picks up transfer guard one day after title-game defeat

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson (left) and forward Joseph Tugler look on during the Cougars' NCAA Tournament title-game loss to Florida on April 7, 2025.

Several college basketball experts are high on Houston entering 2025-26 season

Houston's LJ Cryer (4) shoots during the NCAA Tournament title game against Florida on April 7, 2025.

Coaches Poll Top 25: What did Houston end up in the final poll?

Houston's J'Wan Roberts (13) goes for a rebound in the NCAA Tournament championship game against Florida on April 7, 2025.

AP Top 25 Poll: Where did Houston finish in the final rankings?

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson looks on during the Cougars' NCAA Tournament championship game loss to Florida on April 7, 2025.

What Kelvin Sampson said after Houston’s title-game loss: ‘Incomprehensible'

Houston guard Emanuel Sharp (21) is dejected walking off the court following the Cougars' 65-63 loss to Florida in the NCAA title game on April 7, 2025.

Did missed goaltending call cost Houston a national title?

Houston's LJ Cryer (right) against Florida in the national title game on April 7, 2025.

Houston title dreams denied once again as Florida completes furious comeback

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Houston players J'Wan Roberts (13) and Mylik Wilson (8) react after the Cougars pull off a 70-67 win against Duke in the Final Four on April 5, 2025.

Houston falls to Florida: Live score, updates, highlights from 2025 NCAA title game

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson (right) reacts to a call during the Cougars' Final Four win against Duke on April 5, 2025.

Who are the officials in Monday night’s Houston-Florida title game?

Mylik Wilson (8) celebrates after Houston's 70-67 win against Duke in the Final Four on April 5, 2025.

NCAA national championship prediction: Houston an overwhelming favorite by experts

Houston players J'Wan Roberts (13) and Emanuel Sharp (21) celebrate after the Cougars' 70-67 come-from-behind win against Duke in the Final Four on April 5, 2025.

How to watch, stream Houston basketball vs. Florida for NCAA title: TV, prediction

Florida coach Todd Golden (center)

What Florida coach Todd Golden said about Houston: ‘Best defensive team in America’

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson talks with Joseph Tugler during the Cougars' Final Four semifinal win against Duke on April 5, 2025.

What Kelvin Sampson said on Houston's improbable comeback win in the Final Four

Houston players Emanuel Sharp (21) and Terrance Arceneaux (23) congratulate one another after the Cougars' Final Four win against Duke on April 5, 2025.

Just another routine comeback: Houston finds a way once again when it counts

Houston players celebrate after the Cougars rally late to down Duke, 70-67, in the NCAA Final Four on April 5, 2025

It will be Houston vs. Florida for the national championship: Tip time, TV info

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Houston's LJ Cryer (4) with teammates

Houston edges Duke: Live score, updates, highlights from 2025 NCAA Final Four matchup

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson with several players during a practice prior to the 2025 Final Four on April 4, 2025.

How to watch, stream Houston basketball vs. Duke in NCAA Final Four: TV, predictions

Houston forward J'Wan Roberts (right)

Get to know J'Wan Roberts, Houston's only holdover from last Final Four squad

Kalifa Sakho (34)

Houston lands frontcourt standout from nearby school in transfer portal

Houston's Terrance Arceneaux (right)

Which Houston player was cited by Kelvin Sampson as potential X-factor in Final Four?

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson points to the fans after the Cougars clinched a trip to the Final Four with a 69-50 win against Tennessee for the Midwest Regional title on March 30, 2025.

Kelvin Sampson appreciating Houston's latest Final Four trip much more this time

Duke coach Jon Scheyer

What Duke coach Jon Scheyer said on facing Houston: ‘An amazing challenge’

Houston basketball Coach Kelvin Sampson

What Kelvin Sampson said about Duke; Houston making its first Final Four since 2021

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Houston coach Kelvin Sampson (center) and guard LJ Cryer (right) react to a call during the Cougars' win at Baylor on March 8, 2025.

NCAA Tournament Final Four predictions: Houston not getting much love from experts

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson

Kelvin Sampson receives top national recognition from sports website

Houston guard Emanuel Sharp (21) congratulated by teammates

Photo of Houston basketball team during summer workouts turns viral

Houston basketball signee Isiah Harwell (left) goes up against another future Cougar, Chris Cenac

How did two Houston signees fare in the McDonald’s All-American boys basketball game?

Houston forward Joseph Tugler (right)

Houston forward’s stellar defense earns nationwide accolades

New Houston women's basketball coach Matthew Mitchell

Get to know Matthew Mitchell, Houston’s new women’s basketball coach

Houston's LJ Cryer (left) and Milos Uzan share a hug following the Cougars' 69-50 win against Tennessee in the Midwest Regional championship game on March 30, 2025.

What Houston players said about upcoming Final Four trip: ‘It’s a great feeling’

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson points to the fans after the Cougars clinched a trip to the Final Four with a 69-50 win against Tennessee for the Midwest Regional title on March 30, 2025.

What Kelvin Sampson said on Houston clinching Final Four berth: ‘It’s their moment’

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Houston guard LJ Cryer

Houston downs Tennessee: Live score, updates, highlights from 2025 NCAA Elite 8 game

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson holds up the Midwest Regional championship trophy after the Cougars' win against Tennessee on March 30, 2025.

Tip time, TV network announced for Houston’s NCAA Tournament Final Four game

Houston's Milos Uzan (7) and Emanuel Sharp celebrate after the Cougars' Sweet 16 win against Purdue on March 28, 2025.

How to watch, stream Houston basketball vs. Tennessee in NCAA Elite 8: TV, prediction

Houston's Milos Uzan (7) receives congratulations from teammate Joseph Tugler after Uzan's game-winning basket to beat Purdue on March 28, 2025.

Game time, TV channel for Houston vs. Tennessee in NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson.

Houston beats Purdue: Sweet 16 live score, game updates

Houston players huddle during a practice on March 27, 2025 prior to the NCAA Tournament's Midwest Regional.

How to watch, stream Houston basketball vs. Purdue in NCAA Sweet 16: TV, predictions

New Houston women's basketball coach Matthew Mitchell

Houston hires successful former SEC coach to take over women's basketball program

Houston's J'Wan Roberts (with ball)

Can Houston tap into its road mentality for at least one more weekend?

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Houston coach Kelvin Sampson

Kelvin Sampson still receiving support - and a gift - from one of his former bosses

Houston's LJ Cryer scored 30 points in the Cougars' NCAA second-round win against Gonzaga on March 22, 2025.

Tip time, TV network announced for Houston’s NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game

Houston's Joseph Tugler (right)

Houston beats Gonzaga: Score, live updates of NCAA Tournament second-round matchup

Houston players Emanuel Sharp (left) and J'Wan Roberts attend a press conference on March 21, 2025 prior to the Cougars' second-round NCAA Tournament game.

How to watch, stream Houston basketball vs. Gonzaga in NCAA 2nd round: TV, prediction

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson (left) with forward J'Wan Roberts

What Kelvin Sampson said about Gonzaga, Mark Few: ‘He's a Hall of Fame everything’

Kelvin Sampson offers analogy when giving the correct pronunciation of Gonzaga

Houston's Mylik Wilson (with ball)

Tip time, TV network announced for Houston’s NCAA Tournament second-round game

Houston point guard Milos Uzan (with ball)

Houston beats SIU Edwardsville: Score, live updates of NCAA Tournament 1st-round game