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'With a mix of humility [and] pride': Hidalgo honors part of failed ALCS wager
By Houston Daily | Oct 26, 2023
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is honoring her part of a failed wager after the Texas Rangers emerged as the champions of the 2023 American League Championship Series (ALCS) against the Houston Astros. Hidalgo, along with other Houston-area officials, had placed friendly bets with their counterparts in North Texas. As per the terms of the wager, Hidalgo and other local leaders are now required to support the Rangers.
'Thank you, H-Town': Astros' World Series reign comes to an end
By Houston Daily | Oct 24, 2023
The Houston Astros’ quest to become the first team since the New York Yankees of the late 1990s to successfully defend a World Series title came to an end in a hail of seemingly unstoppable Texas Rangers hits in Game 6 of the Lone Star themed American League Championship Series (ALCS). The Rangers, who lost the regular season series and the division title to the Astros, got sweet revenge on their Interstate 45 (I-45) archenemies to the south with an 11-4 pennant-clinching road victory to qualify for the Fall Classic for the first time since 2011.
MLB on Game 7 of the 2023 ALCS: '[Monday] is going to be fun'
By Houston Daily | Oct 23, 2023
It all comes down to this, Game 7 of the Lone Star themed 2023 American League Championship Series (ALCS) between the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers. The best-of-seven in which the home team has yet to win now reaches its final 27 outs, with the question of who will represent the AL and the state of Texas in the World Series to be finally answered.
Pressly after Astros edge out Texas in ALCS Game 5: 'This team is resilient'
By Houston Daily | Oct 20, 2023
Down 4-2 with two on base and one out in the top of the ninth inning, the player the Houston Astros needed the most stepped up to the plate. Like he has done several times before, infielder Jose Altuve shifted the game Houston’s way with a monster homerun (HR). Final score of Game 5 against the Texas Rangers: 5-4. Now, the current World Series champions lead the Lone Star themed American League Championship Series (ALCS) 3-2 and have a shot at capturing their third straight pennant in Game 6 at home on Oct. 22.
Astros even ALCS with Game 4 win
By Houston Daily | Oct 20, 2023
The notion Globe Life Field is seemingly like a second home to the Houston Astros continues to ring all the truer as the incumbent World Series champions won a second straight game over their hosts, the Texas Rangers, 10-3 to bring the Lone Star themed, best-of-seven American League Championship Series (ALCS) to a 2-2 tie.
Dubon after Astros secure ALCS Game 3 win: 'That was for you, Houston'
By Houston Daily | Oct 19, 2023
Maybe the Houston Astros just needed a change of scenery to come to life in the all-Texas American League Championship Series (ALCS). After losing Games 1 and 2 at Minute Maid Park to the Texas Rangers, the reigning World Series champions traveled to Arlington for at least Games 3 and 4 determined to keep their title defense alive. Buoyed by a solid performance on the mound by Cristian Javier and a resurgent offense, Houston defeated Texas 8-5 to push the best-of-seven series into its “if necessary” phase.
Turner as ALCS shifts to North Texas with Astros down 0-2: 'Let’s not lose faith, Houston'
By Houston Daily | Oct 17, 2023
While the 0-2 deficit the Houston Astros are facing in the American League Championship Series (ALCS) has many of their fans understandably upset, the team’s biggest fan, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, remains confident the incumbent World Series champions could turn things around.
Texans overcome Stroud's first interception to outlast New Orleans 20-13
By Houston Daily | Oct 16, 2023
Six games into his first year as a pro was all it took for Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud to throw his first interception, but even that didn’t stop the former Ohio State University star from leading the Texans to a hard-fought 20-13 home victory over the New Orleans Saints.
Hail Mary pass lifts UH over West Virginia 41-39: 'Country roads took us home'
By Houston Daily | Oct 13, 2023
The University of Houston’s (UH) athletics department collected its first batch of Big 12 Conference victories over the University of West Virginia’s (UWV) soccer, volleyball, and now, football teams. Carrying a 0-2 conference record into the October 12th home matchup against the Mountaineers, the Cougars announced their arrival in the Power 5 Conference in dramatic fashion by nailing a last-second Hail Mary pass to edge out their visitors 41-39.
Turner on ALCS wager with Arlington counterpart: 'The losing mayor would wear the winning team's jersey'
By Houston Daily | Oct 12, 2023
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Arlington Mayor Jim Ross have made a friendly wager on the upcoming American League Championship Series (ALCS) between the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers.
Whataburger on all-Texas ALCS: 'Astros [versus] Rangers going to have us feeling like Travis Kelce’s mom at the Super Bowl'
By Houston Daily | Oct 12, 2023
When it comes to the American League Championship Series (ALCS) between the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers, Texas fast food chain Whataburger had a playful response. In a social media post on October 11th, Whataburger compared the matchup to a famous NFL moment.
Peña on Astros' seventh straight ALCS appearance: 'H-town, we’re going back to the Championship Series'
By Houston Daily | Oct 11, 2023
The Houston Astros have secured their spot in the American League Championship Series (ALCS) for the seventh consecutive year after defeating the Minnesota Twins 3-2 in the American League Division Series (ALDS). Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña expressed his excitement in a video, saying, "H-town, we're going back to the Championship Series. We need all of your support. Let's get it!" The Astros will face their Texas rivals, the Texas Rangers, in the ALCS.
Houston Dynamo FC punches ticket to MLS postseason
By Houston Daily | Oct 6, 2023
Houston Dynamo FC has secured a spot in the Audi 2023 Major League Soccer (MLS) Cup Playoffs, marking their first postseason appearance in five years. This achievement comes under the leadership of first-year head coach Ben Olsen.
Astros on third AL West title: 'Welcome to October baseball'
By Houston Daily | Oct 2, 2023
The Houston Astros celebrated their third straight and sixth overall American League (AL) West championship after sweeping the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Astros, who were last year's World Series champions, secured a postseason berth and had the opportunity to claim the division crown in their final game of the 2023 season.
Texans after 30-6 throttling of visiting Steelers: 'H-Town, you deserve this'
By Houston Daily | Oct 2, 2023
It was a game that matched the grit and the determination of a former player who made NRG Stadium a raucous, frenzied madhouse during his near-decade in a Houston Texans uniform. On a day when former defensive end J.J. Watt and his family watched his name and unforgettable No. 99 get added to the Texans Ring of Honor, Houston throttled the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6 to treat its best ever to a well-deserved homecoming and give first-year head coach Demeco Ryans his first home win.
Stroud bags NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month for September following hot start
By Houston Daily | Sep 27, 2023
A hot start to Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud’s rookie campaign earned the former Ohio State University star the National Football League’s (NFL) Offensive Rookie of the Month honor for September.
'Hard-working, humble guy': Ryans lauds ex-teammate Watt ahead of Ring of Honor game
By Houston Daily | Sep 27, 2023
When first-year Houston Texans head coach Demeco Ryans was a sought-after name for the job, a former teammate and next-door neighbor of his didn’t waste time endorsing him. The teammate? Former Texans defensive end J.J. Watt, whom the franchise will enshrine in its Ring of Honor on October 2nd when it hosts the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Ryans on first win of coaching career: 'They kept pushing, they kept fighting'
By Houston Daily | Sep 24, 2023
The Houston Texans’ 37-17 Week 3 road win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 24th marked a few firsts. Not only was it the team’s first of the young 2023 regular season, but also the first in the fledgling careers of rookie head coach Demeco Ryans and rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud.
Ex-Texans star wideout Johnson among 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame nominees
By Houston Daily | Sep 24, 2023
Former Houston Texans star wide receiver Andre Johnson has been named as one of the nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2024. The Texans, Johnson's former team, expressed their excitement by saying, "Gold Jacket him," referring to the prestigious clothing item worn by those who have been enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
Stroud on Week 3 matchup against defensive-minded Jacksonville: 'We definitely have to be on our A game'
By Houston Daily Report | Sep 21, 2023
Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud is prepared to face off against a Jacksonville Jaguars team known for their strong defense. The Jaguars are determined to continue building on their recent playoff appearance, making this a challenging matchup for Stroud and the Texans.