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SWAC Releases Tentative Spring Football Schedule
This past week the Southwestern Athletic Conference made a move to try to bring some sense of normalcy back to its 10 football programs. They announced the league’s 2021 spring football schedule
Astros Defeat The Mariners 5-4 In Extra Innings Thanks To Some Late Clutch Hits
One night after putting up 11 runs on the scoreboard, the Houston Astros needed extra innings to finally put away the pesky Seattle Mariners. Houston defeated Seattle by a score of 5-4 in 10 innings, thanks to some timely hitting by veteran third baseman Alex Bregman and shortstop Carlos Correa.
Simply the Best: Jeff Bagwell Finally In the Hall of Fame
As we patiently awaited the arrival of one of Houston’s iconic sports legends. You could hear all of the positive compliments being thrown around the room. Things like hard worker, dedicated, clubhouse leader, etc. I even overheard one story of where a first base umpire got a call wrong and he said, “That’s ok. We all make mistakes.”
Signed, Sealed and Delivered
Houston Texans get a signature win against the Kansas City Chiefs
Some players in the NFL will tell you that there are games throughout the season that they mark on their calendars. Whether it’s a game against their former team, the city where they played their college games, or just an opponent that they feel is a barometer or measuring stick. For the Houston Texans, one of those teams is the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs have propelled themselves into the conversation of one of the top teams in the AFC right next to the New England Patriots. But that didn’t stop the Texans from going into a hostile stadium and to get the victory over the Chiefs.
Astros Continue To Dominate By Defeating The Tigers 12-3
On Thursday night the Houston Astros defeated the Detroit Tigers by a score of 12-3 to extend their win streak to 11 games. They are now one game shy of tying their franchise record for most consecutive wins.
Astros Use Another Late Game Surge To Sweep The Atlanta Braves
“I was just trying to get my mind right,” said Julks about coming into the game to hit for catcher Martin Maldonado. “I just focused on it and visualized it, and once Dusty called my number, I was ready to go. The team is looking good right now. We came into Atlanta and got a sweep; that was huge. Now we just plan on continuing on that into the next weeks.”
Rookie Josh Christopher Birthday Celebration Included a Career Night High Against the Brooklyn Nets
It is one thing to have your birthday party with a couple of close friends and family members. It is another to be with 15,834 screaming fans in one place.
Houston Rockets 2021 NBA Draft Selections Will Bring Excitement Back to the City
Who knew that the 2021 NBA Draft would turn out to be the “Fountain of Youth” for the Houston Rockets as they selected four players all of which are 19 years old and younger. Add that to the four players they already have under the age of 25. Head Coach Stephen Silas and General Manager Rafael Stone are building a foundation that could take the Houston Rockets back to the playoffs after finishing a dismal 16-53 season.
Next Man Up Rockets defeat the Kings after Harden sidelined with injury.
As the Houston Rockets prepared to take on the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, they were hit with a huge blow to their starting lineup. NBA leading scorer, James Harden was ruled out of the game with a sprained right ankle less than 45 minutes before the 4pm tip-off.
From Tough Loss To Tough Test
Texans face a very upset Green Bay team on Sunday
This past Sunday the Houston Texans had victory ripped right out of their hands as they lost to an AFC South divisional foe and undefeated team in the Tennessee Titans by a score of 42-36 in overtime in Nashville. Houston is now 1-1 under interim head coach Romeo Crennel after the Texans fired former head coach and general manager, Bill O’ Brien.
“Philly Special” Philadelphia Eagles Pulls Upset in Super Bowl LII
Since 1976, the city of Philadelphia has been associated with boxer Rocky Balboa. He is the character that was created by actor Sylvester Stallone that depicts every person that has overcome adversity and obstacles in their life to achieve success.
Bounce Back: Texans Look to Bounce Back From First Loss of the Season
Polly Campbell once wrote an article in Psychology Today about ways to bounce back after any setback. “Mistakes yield the opportunities and insights we need to ultimately succeed in life," said Campbell. No sentence is more accurate to describe what the Houston Texans must do after a tough loss (27-20) in their 2018 NFL season opener to the New England Patriots. Houston made a lot of mistakes in that game, but none that should hinder them from having success this season.
L. A. W. – Life After Watson: Texans Fall to the Colts 20-14
“It just doesn’t seem the same anymore. Over the last couple of weeks, we have had so much excitement around here. I just hope we can end this season above .500,” said tailgater and Texan fan Lynn Williams. His statement reflected the mood of most fans in attendance to see the Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
Altuve’s Birthday Gift To Himself Silences Yankees Stadium
I am pretty sure that Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will enjoy all the gifts he received for his 31st birthday, but none will be as gratifying as the one he gave himself in the top of the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium on Thursday.
Astros Sweep the Yankees to Advance to the World Series
“Houston, you have a problem,” was the mantra of the fans from Seattle before the Mariners played the Houston Astros in the 2022 American League Division Series.
Garrison Mathews Confidence Helps Him Out Of Shooting Slump
“When you have a good shooting game, your confidence starts to build back up,” said Mathews about having back-to-back good games. “I had a tough few games, but that is just going to happen. The main thing for me is to not get so high or too low. When you are a shooter, you are going to have games like that or little stretches like that, but it is very important as a shooter to just keep your confidence all the time.
Texans Rookies Begin Second Phase to Becoming Part of the Process
As the Houston Texans prepare for rookie minicamp this weekend, the only thing the fans and the media will get to see are the rookies in their projected numbers for the season doing walk-throughs and some small drills.
Astros Lose Power Hitting DH Yordan Alvarez for the Rest of the Season
The Houston Astros were dealt a real big blow to their chances of a repeat run to the World Series. On Wednesday, Houston was given the news that reigning 2019 American League Rookie of the Year Yordan Alvarez is out for the remainder of the season with a partially torn patellar tendon in his right knee.
Now Hiring
Astros bullpen wastes brilliant outing by Bielak to lose in extra inning
At this point of the season Astros manager Dusty Baker should create a LinkedIn page with a headline that reads:
You Never Forget Your First Time
Chris Paul leads the Houston Rockets to the Western Conference Finals
Growing up in Houston, I remember traveling on the 610 freeway frequently, staring out the window dreaming about going to Astroworld. That big amusement park that sat right across the freeway from the 8th Wonder of the world (Astrodome), always made my brothers and I smile.