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Simone Manuel: Trailblazer in the pool and beyond
Simone Manuel, affectionately known as Swimone, has left an indelible mark on the world of swimming. Her historic performance at the 2016 Rio Olympics not only secured her a gold medal in the 100-meter freestyle but also made her the first Black woman to win an individual Olympic gold medal in swimming.
CJ Stroud sends important message to Hurricane Beryl victims on first day of Texans training camp
The Houston Texans officially started training camp with their first practice on July 18, but not without the local victims of Hurricane Beryl on their mind. The Houston area was hit hard and per The Houston Chronicle, 18 people have died in Southeast Texas "from causes ranging from ...
Former Cy Young winner is readily available to aid the Astros injured rotation
The Houston Astros have watched their starting rotation take hit after hit thanks to various injuries. They have Justin Verlander, Cristian Javier, Lance McCullers Jr, J.P. France, and Jose Urquidy out entering the second half. That's more almost the entire envisioned rotation for the team. As such, they'll need some reinforcements at the trade deadline.
Former Coffeyville Coach Prepares for Life in Big 12
A college football coach with Coffeyville ties is preparing for his first season in the Big 12. Willie Fritz was named the 16th Head Coach of the Houston Cougars in December, looking to guide Houston towards the top of one of the nation's elite conferences. Fritz says every program has...
Generations of racism in soccer
HOUSTON - Midfielder Enzo Fernandez is facing legal discipline after a social media post the French Federation said included an alleged racist and discriminatory chant. According to the Associated Press, soccer has struggled for more than a decade to deal with racism. FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX...
Texans at the Olympics: Sign up for daily push alerts, newsletter and watch livestreams from KXAN
You can get Olympics news delivered straight to your inbox by signing up for KXAN Sports' "More than the Score" newsletter, which will highlight all of Team USA's triumphs with an emphasis on the dozens of Texans competing.
Houston Roughnecks complete 2024 UFL College Draft
HOUSTON, TEXAS (July 17, 2024) – The Houston Roughnecks acquired the rights to 10 players in Wednesday’s 2024 United Football League College Draft. Led the Charlotte 49ers in both sacks and tackles for loss in his one season with the 49ers. A Second Team All-American Athletic Conference choice,...
A Pair Of Houston Cougars Taken On The Final Day Of The 2024 MLB Draft
A pair of Houston Baseball pitchers were drafted in the MLB Draft on Tuesday with the Tampa Bay Rays selecting Cade Citelli in the 11th round (no. 336) and Owen Woodward getting picked in the 15th round (no. 443) by the New York Mets. Citelli surged onto the scene in...
‘Really uplifted us’ Texans surprise United Way community responders after Hurricane Beryl
HOUSTON – As Lynn Baldwin walked into the room and saw Texans players, cheerleaders and Toro waiting for her and her work colleagues, she was genuinely surprised and started high-fiving them. “Texans!” Baldwin said. “Oh my goodness!”. It was an emotional day for Baldwin and her fellow...
Challenge Elite coming soon to Friendswood
Challenge Elite will open its own Friendswood sports facility in August, according to staff. (Courtesy Pexels) Student athletes will soon be able to develop their skills at a new Challenge Elite facility that is coming to Friendswood, which was confirmed by staff via social media. What we know. Challenge Elite...
Volleyball Earns AVCA Team Academic Award
7/17/2024 12:11:00 PM | Volleyball HOUSTON – The University of Houston Volleyball program earned the 2024 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award, the organization announced Wednesday. The award, sponsored by INTENT, recognizes programs that maintain a year-long grade-point average (GPA) of 3.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale. The recognition marks Houston's fourth consecutive AVCA Team Academic Award. Twelve of the team's student-athletes earned Academic All-Big 12 honors , tying for the most honorees in the league. Six players also graduated during the 2023-24 academic year while three earned College Sport Communicators Academic All-District accolades . SUPPORT YOUR COOGS...
Texans waive rookie OL La’Darius Henderson before training camp
The Houston Texans are making moves at the start of training camp. According to the NFL’s transaction wire, the Texans waived rookie offensive guard La’Darius Henderson on Wednesday with a non-football injury designation. Henderson, a member of the 2023 national champion Michigan squad, is expected to undergo surgery,...
Astros Head Back to Work After All-Star Break
With the All-Star Break complete, the Astros head to the Pacific Northwest to face the American League West-leading Mariners to resume play. Meanwhile, the Dynamo are also on the West Coast with a pair of matches. Wednesday: The Dynamo are on the road against San Jose beginning at 9:30 pm....
REDBLACKS transactions: July 16, 2024
The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced the following transactions, today: ADDED TO PRACTICE ROSTER: American defensive back Adrian Frye HEIGHT: 5-11 | WEIGHT: 196 lbs | BIRTHDAY: 1999-01-21 HOMETOWN: Houston, TX | SCHOOL: Texas Tech After spending training camp with the REDBLACKS, Frye returns to the Ottawa practice roster. The Houston native spent the 2023 NFL preseason with the New Orleans Saints, making six total tackles across three games. Over the course of 51 games through five seasons at Texas Tech, Frye started in 24, racking up 76 solo tackles, 26 assisted tackles, and seven interceptions Le ROUGE et NOIR d’Ottawa a...
How Shasta and the Cougar paw became symbols of UH spirit
UH boasts a rich history and a plethora of traditions dating back to the early 1900s. From Cougar Red Fridays to the Womp Womp song, each tradition carries its own unique story. One of the oldest and most cherished traditions at UH centers around the official mascot, Shasta, and the...
Dedication, passion define Jada Cooper’s incredible softball journey
Since she was four years old, Jada Cooper has shown an extraordinary talent for softball. Known for her dedication and humility, Cooper has consistently produced outstanding results on the field. As she approaches the end of her travel softball career with Diamond Legacy CTX-Warnecke, she is set to embark on a new journey at Grand Canyon University (GCU).
Meet the Houstonians headed to the Olympics
The Paris Summer Olympics are swiftly coming up, and there are plenty of hometown stars to keep an eye on.Why it matters: The Houston area is well repped in the 2024 Olympics, with 18 athletes competing in a dozen different sports, making up about half of the Olympians from Texas (42) and having more Olympians than over 30 states.Plus: A few more Houstonians have made the Paralympian team. The full 2024 U.S. Paralympic Team will be announced Aug. 19.The big picture: The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee announced the 592-member Olympic team last week.Zoom in: Simone Biles (Spring) famously qualified...
Gilmer's Tra Fluellen selected by Houston Roughnecks in UFL draft
GILMER, Texas — Another East Texan is headed to the pros. Gilmer's Tra Fluellen has been selected by the UFL's Houston Roughnecks. The UFL held its college draft on Wednesday and with the Roughnecks second pick, they took the former Buckeye. Fluellen has spent the last three seasons at...
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