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Dusty Baker says he went against wishes of Astros' brass during 2022 World Series championship run
Dusty Baker says he went against wishes of Astros' brass to win World Series
Ex-manager Dusty Baker said Houston Astros baseball operations staffers weren't happy with some of his moves in winning the 2022 World Series.
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June 4, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Dusty Baker says he went against wishes of Astros' brass during 2022 World Series championship run
The Reds scare is over for the Astros. They beat Cincinnati for the first time in 3,256 days, ending a nine-game losing streak in the series.
The last time the Astros beat the Reds (June 19, 2016), Hunter Brown was nine days removed from his high school graduation.
The last time the Astros beat the Reds (June 19, 2016), Hunter Brown was nine days removed from his high school graduation.
May 10, 2025 at 3:07 AM
The Reds scare is over for the Astros. They beat Cincinnati for the first time in 3,256 days, ending a nine-game losing streak in the series.
The last time the Astros beat the Reds (June 19, 2016), Hunter Brown was nine days removed from his high school graduation.
The last time the Astros beat the Reds (June 19, 2016), Hunter Brown was nine days removed from his high school graduation.
Not-so-fun fact: It's been 3,256 days since the Astros last beat the Reds. What were you doing on June 19, 2016? (It was also the day the Warriors blew a 3-1 lead against the Cavaliers in the NBA Finals.)
May 10, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Not-so-fun fact: It's been 3,256 days since the Astros last beat the Reds. What were you doing on June 19, 2016? (It was also the day the Warriors blew a 3-1 lead against the Cavaliers in the NBA Finals.)
As Lance McCullers Jr. gets set to make his first home start in 950 days, the pitch clock is hardly his biggest adjustment in his return to the Astros.
Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. looks to re-establish his identity as a pitcher
Lance McCullers Jr. will start at home for the Astros for the first time since 2022. He's looking to re-establish his identity on the mound in his comeback
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May 9, 2025 at 10:55 PM
As Lance McCullers Jr. gets set to make his first home start in 950 days, the pitch clock is hardly his biggest adjustment in his return to the Astros.
A fun story for uniform nerds on the unique spelling on the back of Astros rookie Logan VanWey’s jersey.
What's with that name? Houston Astros rookie Logan VanWey explains the unique spelling on his jersey
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What's with that name? Houston Astros rookie Logan VanWey explains the unique spelling on his jersey
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Astros rookie Logan VanWey explains unique spelling of last name on his jersey
Houston Astros rookie reliever Logan VanWey has stood out in part because of the unique spelling of his name on his jersey. He discusses how that came to be.
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April 24, 2025 at 3:26 PM
A fun story for uniform nerds on the unique spelling on the back of Astros rookie Logan VanWey’s jersey.
What's with that name? Houston Astros rookie Logan VanWey explains the unique spelling on his jersey
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What's with that name? Houston Astros rookie Logan VanWey explains the unique spelling on his jersey
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How the nexus of best-on-best hockey, some fisticuffs and a heaping of geopolitics has created a “perfect storm” and must-see TV tonight in Boston.
Why USA vs. Canada hockey has become must-see TV — perhaps even in Houston
Hockey has become the talk of the sports world this week as the United States and Canada play for the 4 Nations Face-Off championship Thursday night in Boston.
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February 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
How the nexus of best-on-best hockey, some fisticuffs and a heaping of geopolitics has created a “perfect storm” and must-see TV tonight in Boston.
The Texans beating the two-time defending champion Chiefs would be one of the biggest shockers in NFL playoff history. Here's a look at the most notable upsets in the divisional round during the post-merger era.
As Texans look at oust Chiefs, here are NFL's biggest upsets in divisional round
The Houston Texans are decided underdogs Saturday in Kansas City. Here's a look at the biggest divisional-round upsets in NFL playoff history.
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January 17, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The Texans beating the two-time defending champion Chiefs would be one of the biggest shockers in NFL playoff history. Here's a look at the most notable upsets in the divisional round during the post-merger era.
Mike Greenberg: “Tedy, you picked the Texans to win this game.”
Tedy Bruschi: "I did."
Rex Ryan: "I think I did, too, didn't I?"
More on Rex's rather entertaining apology to the Texans:
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Tedy Bruschi: "I did."
Rex Ryan: "I think I did, too, didn't I?"
More on Rex's rather entertaining apology to the Texans:
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January 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Mike Greenberg: “Tedy, you picked the Texans to win this game.”
Tedy Bruschi: "I did."
Rex Ryan: "I think I did, too, didn't I?"
More on Rex's rather entertaining apology to the Texans:
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Tedy Bruschi: "I did."
Rex Ryan: "I think I did, too, didn't I?"
More on Rex's rather entertaining apology to the Texans:
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ESPN going to commercial with “Losing My Religion”?
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January 11, 2025 at 1:12 AM
ESPN going to commercial with “Losing My Religion”?
A chat with CBS’ Charles Davis about the Texans’ struggles after starting 5-1, Houston’s X-factors in the playoffs, the Jim Harbaugh effect with the Chargers and more.
Texans-Chargers matchup makes for 'fantastic game,' says CBS' Charles Davis
CBS analyst Charles Davis, who'll call his third Houston Texans game this season, sizes up the AFC wild-card matchup with the L.A. Chargers.
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January 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
A chat with CBS’ Charles Davis about the Texans’ struggles after starting 5-1, Houston’s X-factors in the playoffs, the Jim Harbaugh effect with the Chargers and more.
Noted NFL analyst Spongebob SquarePants is among those calling Saturday's Texans-Chargers AFC wild-card game.
January 7, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Noted NFL analyst Spongebob SquarePants is among those calling Saturday's Texans-Chargers AFC wild-card game.
A look at every playoff game in Texans history, with big plays from the expected (J.J. Watt) and unexpected (T.J. Yates and Taiwan Jones).
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Houston Texans playoff history: Success elusive past round 1
Revisiting the highs and lows of the Houston Texans' playoff history as they make their eighth postseason appearance.
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January 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
A look at every playoff game in Texans history, with big plays from the expected (J.J. Watt) and unexpected (T.J. Yates and Taiwan Jones).
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While some Texans fans are underwhelmed by a 9-5 record and winning a bad AFC South, Noah Eagle has a different perspective on Houston’s season as he gets set to call the next two games on NBC and Netflix.
Noah Eagle set for double dose of Texans games on NBC, Netflix broadcasts
Noah Eagle, who last called a Texans game in last year's playoffs, will get a rare assignment for a national voice with consecutive games on different networks.
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December 19, 2024 at 5:20 PM
While some Texans fans are underwhelmed by a 9-5 record and winning a bad AFC South, Noah Eagle has a different perspective on Houston’s season as he gets set to call the next two games on NBC and Netflix.
All 24 seasons of “Law & Order” now on Hulu?
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December 17, 2024 at 2:58 AM
All 24 seasons of “Law & Order” now on Hulu?
Kyle Tucker trade coverage
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Astros trade star outfielder Kyle Tucker to Chicago Cubs in four-player deal
In a deal balancing present and future roster considerations, the Houston Astros are trading Kyle Tucker to the Cubs in a four-player deal.
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December 14, 2024 at 1:13 AM
Kyle Tucker trade coverage
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J.J. Watt on the Azeez Al-Shaair suspension during his weekly appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show": "I do think there’s justification for punishment there, no doubt. I do also think the punishment is extremely harsh."
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Tom Brady defends Azeez Al-Shaair as current, former NFLers react to suspension
Tom Brady was among the prominent current and former NFL players to react to the three-game suspension handed to Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair.
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December 4, 2024 at 8:43 PM
J.J. Watt on the Azeez Al-Shaair suspension during his weekly appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show": "I do think there’s justification for punishment there, no doubt. I do also think the punishment is extremely harsh."
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When it comes to the Azeez Al-Shaair hit on Trevor Lawrence, ex-players have some interesting, measured reactions that differ from the social media outrage.
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Tom Brady defends Azeez Al-Shaair as current, former NFLers react to suspension
Tom Brady was among the prominent current and former NFL players to react to the three-game suspension handed to Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair.
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December 4, 2024 at 4:27 PM
When it comes to the Azeez Al-Shaair hit on Trevor Lawrence, ex-players have some interesting, measured reactions that differ from the social media outrage.
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The Florida Times-Union today has maybe the first documented reference to "the hated Texans" in their history: "The Jaguars ... have now dropped six consecutive games to the hated Texans at EverBank."
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Dirty hit on Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence lowlights another tough loss to Texans | Gene Frenette
It was bad enough the Jacksonville Jaguars had to endure a 23-20 loss Sunday to the Houston Texans, but seeing Trevor Lawrence exit on a dirty hit made it worse.
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December 2, 2024 at 4:49 PM
The Florida Times-Union today has maybe the first documented reference to "the hated Texans" in their history: "The Jaguars ... have now dropped six consecutive games to the hated Texans at EverBank."
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A chat with ESPN’s Rece Davis about College GameDay’s first visit for a Texas vs. Texas A&M game and his memories of calling the 2011 game that was the last in the rivalry before this year.
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Return of Texas vs. A&M is 'cathartic,' says College GameDay host Rece Davis
For the first time, ESPN's College GameDay will be on site for a Texas vs. Texas A&M game. Host Rece Davis discusses the rivalry's return after 13 yyears.
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November 29, 2024 at 5:25 PM
A chat with ESPN’s Rece Davis about College GameDay’s first visit for a Texas vs. Texas A&M game and his memories of calling the 2011 game that was the last in the rivalry before this year.
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Your average Madden player likely has a better grasp of game/clock management than a lot of football head coaches. It’s wild.
November 28, 2024 at 9:20 PM
Your average Madden player likely has a better grasp of game/clock management than a lot of football head coaches. It’s wild.
Houston Texans report card: Grading Week 12 loss to Tennessee Titans that marks rock bottom
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Texans report card: Grading Week 12 loss to Titans that marks rock bottom
The Houston Texans reached a new low during the DeMeco Ryans era. Here's how we graded Sunday's embarrassing home loss to the two-win Tennessee Titans.
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November 25, 2024 at 1:27 AM
Houston Texans report card: Grading Week 12 loss to Tennessee Titans that marks rock bottom
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This just in: Hockey players like to have teams in places with no state income tax.
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NHL's next destination? Players say Houston should be next market to get a team
Houston is the nation's biggest city without a pro hockey team, but if NHL players had their way, the league's next franchise would be in the Bayou City.
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November 20, 2024 at 9:01 PM
This just in: Hockey players like to have teams in places with no state income tax.
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UH basketball broadcasting note: Brian Anderson, Grant Hill and Allie LaForce will call Tuesday's game against Alabama and Wednesday's game against Notre Dame at the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas. Both games will air on TBS and stream on Max.
November 20, 2024 at 6:04 PM
UH basketball broadcasting note: Brian Anderson, Grant Hill and Allie LaForce will call Tuesday's game against Alabama and Wednesday's game against Notre Dame at the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas. Both games will air on TBS and stream on Max.
Per ESPN, Texans-Cowboys last night was the second-most watched Week 11 game (17 million viewers) since the network began airing Monday Night Football in 2006. It trails only last year's Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch.
November 19, 2024 at 11:11 PM
Per ESPN, Texans-Cowboys last night was the second-most watched Week 11 game (17 million viewers) since the network began airing Monday Night Football in 2006. It trails only last year's Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch.