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Astros Fever: Verlander sets the tone as the Astros defeat the Indians in Game 1 of the 2018 ALDS
“Well, I started to feel a little sick a couple of days ago when they announced that the game would start at 1 pm today. So, When I woke up this morning, I just couldn’t make it to school. I mean (a dramatic cough), you know (another dramatic cough), I didn’t think it was a good idea to spread what I had to other kids,” said the 10-year old who shall remain nameless to protect his identity. Well, that and if I tell on him I will have to tell on the large number of adults and other children who I guess mysteriously caught the same bug going around Houston and surrounding areas this time of year.
With The 23rd Pick in the 2019 NFL Draft the Houston Texans Select: Tytus Howard
"Our scouts were on him as early as August," said Texans General Manager Brian Gaine as he addressed the media after the completion of the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Houston selected offensive tackle Tytus Howard out of Alabama State with the 23rd pick and Howard was elated about the team giving him an opportunity to play on the next level.
Postseason Atmosphere Lead Astros To Victory Over Blue Jays
HOUSTON - - On Wednesday, something seemed slightly different at Minute Maid Park. Another type of energy and vibe had the ballpark buzzing with liveliness before the first pitch was thrown in front of the 40,545 people in attendance, which was the fourth home sellout of the season.
I'm Coming Home
Astros head back to Houston with a 3-2 lead after losing to the Yankees 4-1.
I’m coming home, I’m coming home Tell the world I’m coming home Let the rain wash away All the pain of yesterday I know my kingdom awaits And they’ve forgiven my mistakes I'm coming home, I'm coming home Tell the world I'm coming
Where the Rubber Meets the Road
Texans face the Colts to start Wild-Card Weekend in the NFL
Have you ever heard the saying, “Where the rubber meets the road?” It is considered the moment of truth. Imagine having a project that you have been working on for months and today is the day you have to present it. All of your efforts and preparation leads you to that one moment where you must display everything you have worked so hard on. As we approach the beginning of NFL playoff weekend, The Houston Texans knows exactly what that cliché means and will have to prove it against the Indianapolis Colts.
Passion: Texans Hold Joint Practices As They Prepare for Their Second Preseason Game
I remember playing basketball in a league for an older gentleman. No, it was not a senior league for those who like to make fun of my age. As we are warming up, one of my teammates gets into it with a player from the other team. It got so heated that the teams had to be separated and my teammate was ejected before the game even started. That one gesture had us so fired up that we ended up blowing the other team out. His passion drove us to step our game up another level.
Rockets' Jalen Green is Ready to Shed the "Rookie" Label
The media huddled around the Houston Rockets practice facility microphone, still laughing about rookie Alperen Sengun’s favorite English phrase he learned during his first year in the United States. Another young man walks in with a massive smile on his face and greets everyone in his presence.
Rookie Quarterback C.J. Stroud's Pregame Ritual, Breaks for Mom, Sparks Playoff Victory
Rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud has a pregame routine that he dislikes breaking. He walks, stretches, swings a golf club, and takes a couple of pretend jump shots with a basketball before he picks up a football for warmup throws.
Astros’ George Springer “Strikes Out” 3rd Annual Bowling Benefit for Camp SAY
The worst thing a baseball player can hear is the word strike. But on this night that word was what George Springer and all the Houston Astros players in attendance wanted to hear as they made strikes for children who stutter. Astros’ Outfielder George Springer brought along family, friends, and teammates to help raise money for underprivileged youth to attend Camp SAY at the Third Annual George Springer All-Star Bowling Benefit.
Ready for Relaunch
Rockets prepare for the NBA season to resume
The NBA is preparing to resume its 2019-20 season at the end of this month with 22-teams playing eight games for seeding purposes for the playoffs. Those games are scheduled to take place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney Resort in Florida.
Astros Rookie Jeremy Peña Has Breakout Performance In Win Over Angels
“It has been a dream come true,” Peña said after the game about his first two days on the major league level.
Astros Struggles At The Plate Continues As They Lose Their Fourth Straight Game
“We have to do a better job all across the board of stringing hits together and stringing at-bat after at-bat together and constantly keeping pressure on,” Bregman said. “We haven’t done that to start the year this year, but we will.”
Rockets PG Kevin Porter Jr. Opens Up About Life Saving Trade To Houston
“This organization saved my life, potentially,” said Porter about the Houston Rockets. “I just love being here, and I want to be here for a while. I needed a new scenery and they picked me up when I was down.”
Texans Coach Holds Pre-Draft Press Conference to Address Hopkins Trade and Team Needs in the 2020 NFL Draft
A lot has transpired since we last heard from Houston Texans head coach and General Manager, Bill O’ Brien. In what has become the new normal in the sports world due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, coach O’Brien held a pre-draft press conference and answered questions from the media via the Zoom app. The audio also streamed out to the fans through the Texans social media pages so that they could hear his responses in real time.
Mr. Versatilty: Texans OL Tytus Howard Ready To Play Wherever He Is Needed
"As far as position-wise, I'm really just going to playing wherever the team deems me the most valuable, whether it's guard or tackle," Howard said.
Rockets Alperen Sengun out another week due to right ankle sprain
I missed the team. I missed playing basketball. I missed being on the court. I am sad; I’m upset because I cannot fight with the team on the court right now.
Lopez Hopes To Shine During His Rookie Training Camp
One player who hopes to get his name called is sixth round draft pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Roy Lopez. He was selected with the Texans final pick at 195th overall out of the University of Arizona.
Godspeed Mr. Watt
It has been one week since arguably the best player in Houston Texans franchise history announced that he had come to a mutual agreement with ownership to be released from the organization and become a free agent. The news sent the sports world and Texans fans into a whirlwind, especially since the future first ballot Hall of Fame defensive end J.J. Watt was a fan favorite on and off the field.
Tucker Named AL Player Of The Month For Sept-Oct
On Monday, Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker was named the American League Player of the Month for September-October. It is the first Player of the Month award of his career, and he became the first Astros player to win it since third baseman Alex Bregman won it back in August of 2019.
Texans Coach Romeo Crennel Honored for His Brilliant Defensive Mind
Houston Texans associate head coach Romeo Crennel is that one person that can strike up a friendly conversation with anyone he meets. His outgoing personality lights up any room he steps into. But once that headset goes on and he is calling out schemes and coverages, he is as ferocious as they come. That tenacity was rewarded by the Pro Football Writers of America when they named Crennel the 16th recipient of the Paul “Dr. Z” Zimmerman Award for lifetime achievement as an assistant coach in the NFL.
