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Correa to honor young Uvalde survivor in Houston homecoming: 'I’m thankful to both teams for being a part of this effort'

A young girl who survived the Robb Elementary School mass shooting will be a huge part of Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa’s return to Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, Houston-based media outlets reported.


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First Texans team president Rootes dies at 55: 'A dedicated Houstonian who loved his city and touched so many lives'

Longtime Houston sports executive Jamey Rootes died at the age of 55 on Sunday, per Houston-based media outlets’ reports.


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Pearland opens LLWS with 8-3 win: 'Now that I actually get to see it, it's pretty cool'

The Little Leaguers from Pearland opened the 2022 Little League World Series (LLWS) in Williamsport, Pennsylvania on Thursday with an 8-3 win over the team representing Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, Houston-based media outlets reported.


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Watson to serve 11-game suspension: 'I apologize once again for any pain this situation has caused'

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will serve an 11-game suspension in the upcoming season, with his first game in a Browns jersey to be against his former ballclub, the Houston Texans, in early December, Houston-based media outlets reported citing the Associated Press (AP) and ESPN.


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Astros first base coach Lopez on selection as Team Venezuela skipper: 'This is the most relevant, most important role as a manager'

Houston Astros first base coach Omar Lopez has been tabbed to manage the Venezuela’s national team in the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC), per a press release.


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Bregman on Uvalde Strong Day: 'Anything we can do for them'

The Houston Astros hosted members of the grief-stricken Uvalde community at its matinee home matchup against the Oakland Athletics on Sunday.


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McCullers on recovery, return: 'Felt healthy for quite a bit now and just had to do the proper buildup'

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers, Jr. will return to the mound for the first time since last year’s postseason on Saturday, according to a report on the team’s website.


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Act of sportsmanship defines Pearland LLWS berth: 'What a moment'

Pearland Little League (PLL) punched its ticket to Williamsport, Pennsylvania on Tuesday for the 2022 Little League World Series (LLWS) by defeating the team from Tulsa, Oklahoma 9-4, per Houston-based media outlets.


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Grissom on decrease in Texans concessions prices: 'We're excited to unveil an innovative approach'

Houston Texans fans this season may find themselves not having to spend much at concession stands as the team and Aramark have partnered to launch Fan First Deals, according to a press release from the National Football League (NFL) franchise.


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Jenkins on commitment to Houston: 'It is a blessing and an honor'

Senior Klein Forest rusher Parker Jenkins took to social media on Saturday to announce that he’ll continue his academic and athletic careers closer to home.


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Russian court hands Griner nine-year prison sentence: 'I want to apologize for my mistake'

A Russian court found Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) star and Houston native Brittney Griner guilty of drug possession and smuggling and sentenced her to nine years in prison on Thursday, Houston-based media outlets reported citing the Associated Press (AP).


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Astros on late iconic sportscaster Scully: 'He touched tens of millions of baseball fans with both his grace and his passion for the game'

The Houston Astros joined the sports world on Wednesday in mourning the loss of legendary Los Angeles Dodgers play-by-play announcer Vin Scully.


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Click on acquisitions of Mancini, Vasquez: 'These are two guys we think can help us get there'

With a day to go until the Major League Baseball (MLB) trade deadline, the Houston Astros made three big swaps on Monday.


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NFL Players Association on Watson suspension: 'Every player, owner, business partner and stakeholder deserves to know that our process is legitimate'

The National Football League (NFL) handed down a six-game suspension on Monday to Cleveland Browns and former Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson for violating its personal conduct policy, Houston-based media outlets reported citing the Associated Press (AP) and ESPN.


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Rockets mourn late NBA Hall of Famer Russell: 'Rest in peace to a true legend of the game'

The Houston Rockets joined the basketball world on Sunday in mourning the passing of legendary former Boston Celtics center Bill Russell.


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Texans rookie wideout Metchie on leukemia diagnosis: 'I expect to make a recovery at a later point in time'

A member of the Houston Texans’ 2022 draft class has been diagnosed with leukemia and won’t play a down this season.


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Watt to grieving fan: 'We’ll help with the funeral'

Though he now suits up for the Arizona Cardinals, J.J. Watt still has a soft spot for the people of Houston, as shown by his recent heartwarming gesture for a fan in need.


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Astros on AL All-Star victory: 'Congrats, Dusty!'

Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez hurled his way to a win as part of the American League (AL) All-Stars’ 3-2 victory over the National League (NL) All-Stars in the 2022 Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, per a report on the Astros’ website.


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State champion softball team seeks donations for regional tourney: 'We want to do it for the girls'

A Houston-area Little League softball team is in the midst of a historic postseason run and is requesting the public to help it continue its journey, according to a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.


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Astros nab slugger Gilbert in MLB Draft: 'If I didn’t have the people around me at Tennessee, I would not be where I am now'

The Houston Astros used the 28th overall pick of the 2022 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft to take University of Tennessee outfielder Drew Gilbert on Sunday, per a report on the team’s website.