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TAMU secures College World Series berth: 'Plan executed to perfection'
By John Suayan | Jun 13, 2022
The No. 7 Texas A&M Aggies baseball team edged out the No. 9 Louisville Cardinals 4-3 on Saturday (June 11) to secure a berth in the 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska, according to a TAMU-issued press release that was ran by Bryan-College Station CBS affiliate KBTX.
Astros cement contract extension for Álvarez: 'Signed. Sealed. Delivered.'
By John Suayan | Jun 6, 2022
The Houston Astros have signed 25-year-old designated hitter (DH) Yordan Álvarez to a six-year, $115 million contraction extension, per a report on the team's website.
Crennel on retirement: 'Football has been my entire life and it's been a dream come true to coach for 50 years'
By John Suayan | Jun 6, 2022
The Houston Texans have announced the retirement of its senior advisor for football performance and former coach, Romeo Crennel, a team-issued press release said.
Lake Creek caps undefeated year with state crown: 'A perfect season is something no one ever thinks about'
By John Suayan | Jun 6, 2022
The Lake Creek Lions softball team capped their undefeated 2021-2022 season on Saturday (June 4) with the school's first-ever state championship in the sport, according to a VYPE Houston report that was ran by Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
Sasser withdraws from NBA Draft: 'Houston, we got unfinished business'
By John Suayan | Jun 1, 2022
The University of Houston (UH) Cougars men's basketball team received some welcome news on Wednesday (June 1) in the form of guard Marcus Sasser's return to the program for the 2022-2023 season.
McNair on Texans' Uvalde donation: 'I’m so proud of our players for championing this effort'
By John Suayan | Jun 1, 2022
The Houston Texans joined their counterparts in the sports world on Wednesday (June 1) in lending their support to the Uvalde community following last month's mass shooting at an elementary school that killed 19 students and two teachers, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Valdez on complete game: 'It was a challenge I hadn’t done before and a goal of mine'
By John Suayan | May 31, 2022
The Houston Astros began their road series against the Oakland Athletics on Monday (May 30) with a 5-1 victory over their American League (AL) West foes and a complete game (CG) from starting pitcher Framber Valdez, per a report on the Astros' website.
Welch on Ridge Point's upset of top-ranked Tompkins: 'They’re hungry now. That will take care of itself'
By John Suayan | May 23, 2022
On paper, the Class 6A regional quarterfinal between Fort Bend Ridge Point and Katy Tompkins seemingly appeared to be a cake walk for the latter.
Second Baptist School bags sixth overall state crown: 'It was early in the year where I saw we could do some special things'
By John Suayan | May 23, 2022
Houston Second Baptist School's baseball team secured its sixth overall Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) State Championship on Thursday (May 19) with an 11-5 win over The Brook Hill School of Arlington, per the high school sports website VYPE Houston, Houston NBC affiliate KPRC reported.
Astros fan on spending 95th birthday at Minute Maid Park: 'God has blessed me so much with my health'
By John Suayan | May 23, 2022
Turning 95 is a significant milestone in itself. Spring resident Naomi Mitchell marked the occasion by taking in her favorite team on their home turf.
Stone on Rockets picking third in June draft: 'I do think we’ll be a more talented team next year'
By John Suayan | May 18, 2022
Owner of the NBA's worst record in the 2021-2022 regular season, the Houston Rockets landed the third overall pick in the draft next month, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Banks on FB Marshall dual triumph at state: 'A lot of sacrifices were made, resiliency of the kids working their tails off'
By John Suayan | May 16, 2022
For the Fort Bend Marshall track and field program, two is better than one.
Griner attorney: 'We did not receive any complaints about the detention conditions from our client'
By John Suayan | May 16, 2022
Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) star and Houston native Brittney Griner has had her pre-trial detention in Russia on alleged drug charges extended through next month, according to The Associated Press (AP), Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
Texans on hosting Indianapolis in regular opener: 'Bringin' in the 2022 season at the crib'
By John Suayan | May 12, 2022
The Houston Texans will open the 2022 season at home against divisional rival Indianapolis.
Lutheran South Academy's Benson on first state crown in 20 years: 'Everybody was ecstatic in the win'
By John Suayan | May 12, 2022
The last time the Pasadena Lutheran South Academy (LSA) boys track and field team were crowned state champions, gas averaged a little more than $1 and Friendster was the lone social media platform in the world.
Rice baseball coach on gift for new field surface from former star: 'Anthony and Amanda's gift made this project possible'
By John Suayan | May 11, 2022
Rice University has given the green light to plans to upgrade the playing surface at Reckling Park, the home of the Owls baseball team, per a report on the program's website.
Turner on 'Dusty Baker Day' proclamation: 'Our city is proud that you were able to achieve this special milestone'
By John Suayan | May 4, 2022
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker's entry into the 2,000-win club earned him his own day.
Astros on Baker's 2,000th career win: 'Legendary moment for a legendary manager'
By John Suayan | May 4, 2022
By blanking the Seattle Mariners for the second consecutive night on Tuesday (May 3), the Houston Astros helped manager Dusty Baker reach rarified air.
WNBA commissioner on league plan to honor Griner: 'We are keeping Brittney at the forefront of what we do'
By John Suayan | May 3, 2022
The Women's National Basketball League (WNBA) announced on Monday (May 2) that its Board of Governors moved to honor Phoenix Mercury center and Nimitz High School alumna Brittney Griner, who is currently detained in Russia on alleged drug charges, according to a press release.
LSU's Stingley on selection by Texans: 'They say everything is bigger in Texas, and for me this moment is huge'
By John Suayan | May 1, 2022
The Houston Texans entered the 2022 NFL Draft with so many needs on both sides of the ball, and one of those problem positions is cornerback.