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Galveston Ball after first victory at newly renovated Courville Stadium: 'We absolutely loved being in our new stadium'
By Houston Daily Report | Sep 20, 2023
Galveston Ball High School Tornadoes football team celebrated their first victory at the newly renovated Kermit Courville Stadium with a resounding 62-28 win over Houston Sterling. After nearly a year of renovations, the stadium reopened to the public on September 15th. The game marked the first district contest for Ball High in 2023, and they wasted no time in dominating their opponents.
Texans' Dell: 'We showed what we’re capable of doing all throughout the season'
By Houston Daily Report | Sep 19, 2023
Almost a year since he contacted the Houston Texans on Instagram pleading with them not to let him leave the city, rookie wide receiver Nathaniel “Tank” Dell made his first-ever National Football League (NFL) start with the team in their Sept. 17 home opener against the Indianapolis Colts. The third-rounder taken out of the nearby University of Houston (UH) took full advantage of the opportunity and turned in a seven-reception, 72-yard performance for a touchdown in the 31-20 loss to the visitors.
Altuve wins Player of the Week for second time this season
By Houston Daily Report | Sep 18, 2023
The Houston Astros announced that Jose Altuve was named the AL Player of the Week for the week of Sept. 4-10, according to a press release.
Ryans on unsuccessful debut as Texans coach: 'We gave up too many points'
By Houston Daily Report | Sep 15, 2023
In a disappointing debut for head coach Demeco Ryans, the Houston Texans suffered a 25-9 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The game also marked the beginning of the C.J. Stroud era, as the rookie quarterback took the field for his first professional game. Stroud threw for 242 yards but was sacked five times by the Ravens defense. One notable play saw Stroud catching his own pass after it was tipped by a Ravens defender.
Astros after move into first place in division: 'Sweep in the heart of Texas'
By Houston Daily Report | Sep 7, 2023
Having been dealt the sting of three straight home losses by the New York Yankees, the Houston Astros knew just how pivotal their last series against division and intrastate rival Texas was to their postseason hopes.
University of Houston football kickstarts life in Big 12 with home win
By Houston Daily Report | Sep 6, 2023
The University of Houston (UH) Cougars football team began life as a Big 12 Conference program with a 17-14 season-opening home victory over the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Roadrunners on Sept. 2, according to a press release.
Galveston Independent School District announces first home game at newly renovated stadium
By Houston Daily Report | Aug 25, 2023
On Aug. 23, Galveston Independent School District (GISD) Athletic Director (AD) Jerald Temple announced that the Ball High School Tornadoes football team’s first home game at the newly renovated Kermit Courville Stadium at 1429 27th St. is set for Sept. 15 at 7 p.m, according to a press release.
Close win sends to Needville Little League to U.S. Championship Game
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 24, 2023
On Aug. 23, Needville Little League (NLL) secured its spot in the U.S. Championship Game of the 2023 Little League World Series (LLWS) by outlasting the team from Seattle in nine innings to win 1-0. The U.S. Championship Game is scheduled for Aug. 26 at 2:30 p.m.
UH men's hoops mourns loss of ex-player Chaney
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 23, 2023
The University of Houston (UH) Cougar’s men’s basketball program is mourning the loss of former player Reggie Cheney, who passed away on Aug. 21 at the age of 23. Chaney, who recently graduated from the university, last suited up for head coach Kelvin Sampson during the 2022-2023 season.
Astros' Altuve collects 2,000th career hit
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 22, 2023
During the Houston Astros’ 10-3 home loss to the Seattle Mariners on Aug. 19, there was a cause for celebration in the fifth inning when veteran infielder Jose Altuve collected his 2,000th career hit. Altuve is now the third player in franchise history to reach the milestone.
International Soccer Festival to Host Celebrity Gala in Houston Sept. 29: 'We look forward to bringing them together in Houston and to kick off ISF 2027'
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 17, 2023
The International Soccer Festival (ISF) Celebrity Gala Fundraiser will be held at the Crystal Ballroom at The Rice in Downtown Houston on Sept. 29 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Event organizers said the celebration looks to raise $2 million, which will benefit BlueCheck Ukraine, the U.S. Soccer Foundation, and the ISF.
Astros make second trip to White House in five years: 'You’re an impressive group of men'
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 16, 2023
U.S. Pres. Joe Biden (D) hosted the 2022 World Series champion Houston Astros in the East Room at the White House on Aug. 8, marking the second time in half a decade the team called on 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. The Astros made a quick stop in Washington, D.C. after beating the New York Yankees 9-7 at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 6 and a day before they commence their three-game series against the American League (AL)-best Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Biles: 'Happy to be back out on the floor! This journey has been a rollercoaster of emotions. Thank you for believing in me.'
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 16, 2023
On Aug. 5, multi-decorated Houston Olympic gymnast Simone Biles ended her two-year hiatus from the floor by emerging victorious at the 2023 U.S. Classic held at NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, IL.
University of Houston: 'Tank Dell continues to make Houston proud!'
By Houston Daily Report | Aug 16, 2023
While the preseason doesn’t count toward anything, the Houston Texans’ 20-9 road victory over the New England Patriots provided a glimpse into a possible bright future for rookie wide receiver Nathaniel “Tank” Dell. Dell, whom the Texans nabbed in the middle rounds of last spring’s National Football League (NFL) Draft, turned in a five-catch, 65-yard, one-score performance on Aug. 10, but his alma mater, the University of Houston (UH), already knew he has what it takes to succeed as a professional.
Needville Little League: 'For the first time in the 60-year history of our local Little League, our 12-year-old All-Star baseball team has advanced to the Little League Baseball World Series'
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 16, 2023
On Aug. 8, Needville Little League (NLL) defeated a team from Louisiana 5-3 to capture the Southwest Region Championship and advance to the Little League World Series (LLWS) in Williamsport, PA. This is the second year in a row that a Houston team advanced to the LLWS.
Rice University president on new AD hire: 'We're proud to hire someone with [McClelland's] experience and success'
By Craig Richardson | Aug 8, 2023
Rice University has a new director of athletics in Tommy McClelland, whose first official day on the job is slated for Aug. 14, according to a July 25 press release. The Owls hired McClelland from Vanderbilt University, where he’ll soon vacate the deputy athletic director position for the private research university in Houston.
Harris: 'We’ve been thrilled with the enthusiastic response to our Slide Into Summer Reading program with Reliant this year'
By Houston Daily Report | Aug 4, 2023
Reliant and the Astros Foundation celebrated the Slide Into Summer Reading program’s second year of existence by treating the top 3,000 participants to one of the three matchups the incumbent World Series champions had against the Cleveland Guardians at Minute Maid Park earlier this month, Businesswire reported.
Astros on trade for veteran ace Verlander: 'Back where he belongs'
By Houston Daily Report | Aug 2, 2023
With a few hours to go before the 6 p.m. Eastern Major League Baseball (MLB) trade deadline on Aug. 1, the Houston Astros made a swap with the New York Mets that facilitated the return of a familiar face in 40-year-old veteran ace Justin Verlander.
Astros on Valdez's complete game no-hitter: 'Framber's world and we're just living in it'
By Houston Daily Report | Aug 2, 2023
The Houston Astros picked up their 2-0 series-clinching home win over the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 1, with the victory made all the more significant by left-handed starter Framber Valdez’s career-first no-hitter.
Former Texans DE Watt: 'This offseason has been as good as they can do for getting that thing back on track'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 24, 2023
The Houston Texans are slated to begin their 2023 Training Camp on July 26, and former defensive end J.J. Watt has a glowing assessment of the franchise’s eventful offseason.