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Houston Dynamo aim for first win at home
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It's time to root for your Dynamo, Houston.
Driving the news: The Dynamo kick off home play at 7:30pm Saturday against Austin FC at the newly upgraded Shell Energy Stadium.
Houston opens March Madness play tonight
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All eyes are on Houston for March Madness as the Cougars play to win it all.
Driving the news: Houston, with the No. 1 seed in the Midwest region, will take on the No. 16 seed Northern Kentucky Norse tonight in Alabama in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
Houston Cougars top seed in AAC tourney
Go off, Jamal Shead. Photo: Justin Ford/Getty Images
The American Athletic Conference men's basketball tournament begins today, with the University of Houston favored to walk away champions.
- The Coogs are the winningest team in the conference and the No. 1 seed in the tournament.
Astros stars in the World Baseball Classic
Jeremy Peña and Cristian Javier will represent H-Town to the world. Photo: Carmen Mandato/Getty Images
The Astros are well represented on the international stage during this year's World Baseball Classic.
Driving the news: The tournament, which generally happens every four years, kicks off tonight as the Netherlands takes on Cuba in Taichung, Taiwan.
Astros pitchers and catchers report for spring training
Ryne Stanek and others are returning in 2023. Photo: Michael Reaves/Getty Images
Baseball is back. Well, sort of.
Driving the news: Astros pitchers and catchers reported Wednesday to West Palm Beach, Florida, for spring training, ahead of their 2023 campaign to become the first team to win back-to-back World Series since the Yankees won three in a row from 1998 to 2000.
How much your Super Bowl party food will cost
The cost of many Super Bowl party staples in Houston has been steadily rising over the last few years, per the latest Consumer Price Index data.
Why it matters: As Houstonians gear up for Sunday's matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, their bank accounts are about to get sacked.
Houston Dynamo valued at $435M heading into season
As the Dynamo FC gears up for its 18th season, the team is worth $435 million, per Forbes' latest valuations.
- That's about $150 million less than the average valuation of teams across Major League Soccer.
Dynamo and Dash soccer teams detail stadium upgrades
The East End will look a little different this soccer season. Photo courtesy of the Houston Dynamo
The Dynamo and Dash are gearing up to unveil considerable upgrades to their stadium.
Driving the news: Along with a new name, Shell Energy Stadium in the East End will feature new seating, expanded premium areas, electric vehicle charging stations and onsite renewable energy production this year.
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