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Going Camping: Houston Texans Open 2017 Training Camp in West Virginia
The Houston Texans started training camp in unfamiliar territory. The franchise decided to hold the majority of their 2017 camp at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia and it will be the first time in franchise history (15 years) that training camp will be held outside the city of Houston. There will be a total of fifteen training camp practice sessions that the residents of White Sulphur Springs can attend to see the reigning 2016 AFC South Champions. The Aug. 15 – 16 sessions will be joint practices with the Super Bowl Champions New England Patriots.
They Can’t Keep Getting Away
Astros drop second close game to Tampa to fall behind 2-0 in the 2020 ALCS
The Houston Astros find themselves in a very bad situation going into Tuesday’s Game 3 of the ALCS against the Tampa Bay Rays. Although this is a seven-game series, this is a “Must Win” game for Houston as they trail in the series 2-0.
Repeat Performance
Javier dominates Diamondbacks to get his first Major League win
On Tuesday night the Houston Astros (6-4) defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks (3-8) by a score of 8-2. Some will look at the score and think it was a blowout victory by the Astros, but there was a lot of details and improvements by Houston that is starting to show. They are getting that three consecutive 100-plus win seasons glow about them again.
Getting the Band Back Together: Houston Welcomes Back Center Clint Capela to the Starting Lineup
In 2014, one of the best hip-hop duos known to date, Outkast, reunited to play dozens of venues around the United States including Coachella, which is the biggest summer music festival around. It had been nearly 10 years since Big Boi and Andre 3000 had been on stage, but once they hit that stage it was like they never had a layoff.
The Trifecta
Three Houston Texans selected for the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl
After it was all said and done, and the votes were tallied up. Three Houston Texans offensive weapons were selected to the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl. Quarterback Deshaun Watson, wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, and left tackle Laremy Tunsil will represent the Texans in Orlando, Florida. This is the 16th-consecutive season that Houston has had at least one player selected.
In the Blink of An Eye
Houston Astros go on a 12- game-winning streak to set up for a great season
When I was in school, we learned what a reflex blink was. It occurs in response to an external stimulus when objects appear rapidly in front of the eye. Older individuals use to say, “In the blink of an eye, your whole life can change.” Well, if you have blinked your eyes in the last two weeks, and I know you have because it’s an involuntary reflex, you can’t help but to notice how hot your World Champion Houston Astros have gotten. The Astros went on a 12-game winning streak (ended in a 2-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays earlier in the week) to remind the rest of Major League baseball that last year was not a fluke.
The Stars at Night: Texans Defeat the Cowboys In Overtime of the “Battle for Texas”
Anyone who knows me knows that I love a good song. I sing loud and off key all the time. And when I can’t sing, I hum off key just to keep the melody in my head. Some will tell you that music can calm the savage beast. Well on Sunday night in Houston, Texas, there was a song that caused all Texans in attendance to sing very loud and definitely not on the right note or key. “The stars at night, are big and bright, deep in the heart of Texas,” blared through the speakers at NRG park and the sold-out crowd could not have been happier.
Houston Astros Begin Defense Of World Series Title On Opening Day At Minute Maid Park
“I am not really concentrating or thinking about last year,” said Astros manager Dusty Baker when asked about the emotions on Opening Day after finishing the season as the champions. “You have to go on from there because you have new heights to climb. This is the start of the “Great Race,” and it is a long race.
Jose Siri's Riskiness Helps Astros Defeat The Diamondbacks
“He can play,” said Astros manager Dusty Baker during his postgame press conference. “The key is he has ability and we have seen it all along. He is trying to harness his ability and it is our job to harness that ability and take us in a positive direction.”
Astros Outfielder Heads To The IL
The Astros got some bad news on Friday as the team learned that OF Michael Brantley was headed to the 10-day Injured List due to tightness in his right hamstring. His stint was retroactive to May 25.
A Very Mean Underdog
Astros face the A’s in the Best-Of-Five American League Division Series
I don’t think Major League Baseball could have scripted the American League Division Series matchup between the Houston Astros and the Oakland A’s even if they tried as hard as they could. No matter what the schedule looked like towards the end of the season, this matchup was not in the cards. But it’s definitely something that the MLB will promote as much as they can to baseball fans to build the postseason drama.
Almost Doesn’t Count: Texans Fall to 0-3 After Another Slow Start Against the New York Giants
There is an old cliché’ that says, “Slow and steady wins the race.” Although it’s a great cliché if you are running long distance, it does not work in the National Football League. The Houston Texans got off to a terrible first half start and it cost them the game. They lost to the New York Giants 27 – 22 to fall to 0-3 on the season and have a tough divisional opponent next week in the Indianapolis Colts. This is not the way they envisioned their season starting, but they can only take it one game at a time.
Can’t Take the Memories
Roughnecks season cut short due to coronavirus
The sports world has suffered some major setbacks during this coronavirus pandemic. For the first time since 1939, there will be no men’s champion in NCAA postseason, also a first for women since the NCAA began hosting that tournament in 1981-82. There also won’t be any spring sports (baseball, track & field, softball, etc.) in high school or college athletics this year. It affects the high school seniors the most because those who participate in spring sports lost their senior seasons to showcase their talents that could have earned them a college scholarship.
Setting the Standard
Texans Offensive Lineman Laremy Tunsil Wants To Be Example For Younger Players
After signing a three-year $66 million contract extension last week with the Houston Texans, offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil became the highest paid player at his position in the NFL. Did the money play a major factor in him getting the deal done? Yes. But Tunsil had another strong motive on why he wanted to set the market for offensive lineman.
Family Atmosphere Is The Key To The Houston Astros 2022 Success
“Everyone pulls for each other, and that is the one thing I noticed when I showed up here last year,” said Astros reliever Ryne Stanek
Astros Make Significant Roster Moves
On Wednesday, the Houston Astros announced the following roster moves had been made according to Astros general manager James Click.
Astros Need To Readjust As They Head To Colorado
As the Houston Astros prepare to take on the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, they have a lot of issues that have led up to their 1-7 record in the last eight games. In the 7-2 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Sunday it was the issue with the bats again as the Astros were only able to muster up one hit which came on an error by left fielder Jose Marmolejos. It was also the lack of being able to get out of jams in certain innings.
Garcia Gets Revenge On His Former Team As The Astros Win In Extra Innings
“It was super fun,” said Garcia, who is working his way back into game shape as he had to sit out games due to being placed in health and safety protocol by MLB. “It was the first time I had a walk-off, so it was a great experience for me, just the trust the manager had in me in that spot and the coaches and teammates, as well.”
Rockets Reserve Bruno Fernando Shines Against The Mavericks
Houston Rockets reserve center Bruno Fernando heard his name sparingly by head coach Stephen Silas after being traded from the Boston Celtics to the Houston Rockets in mid-February. On Friday against the Dallas Mavericks, Fernando heard his name loud and clear when coach Silas called for him to enter the game in the third quarter.
Gerald Green Retires From The NBA And Joins Rockets Coaching Staff
“Some things in life you have to learn to close one chapter and open up another,” said Green. “I would like to thank Tillman and Patrick [Fertitta] for this opportunity. With that being said, I will be retiring from the game of basketball and joining the Houston Rockets coaching staff. I could not be more excited about it.
