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‘No one cares how rough and rocky the sea is, we just want to bring the boat to shore’: Houston Hoops 16u goes 3-1 at Peach Jam despite not practicing beforehand due to Hurricane Beryl
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — No coach is walking away from Peach Jam more proud of his team than 16u Houston Hoops head coach Stephen Woods. Due to Hurricane Beryl, the team had not been able to practice or play together leading up to Peach Jam. Houston was not initially expected to be in the main path of the storm, but the city ended up being severely impacted.
Kick off the Olympics with us! KPRC 2 Insiders, enter for a chance to attend our opening ceremony watch party
HOUSTON – Watch the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics on the set of Houston Life! Witness the pageantry, the parade of nations, and the breathtaking performances that mark the beginning of the Games. Twenty KPRC 2 Insiders and their plus ones will be invited to join in...
On road to revenue-sharing model, Houston Christian question looms
With the long-form House v. NCAA settlement expected to be submitted this week to U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken, one conspicuous speed bump (among several) looms on the road toward the judge certifying this historic agreement in the coming months. The post On road to revenue-sharing model, Houston Christian question looms appeared first on On3.
Houston soccer longing for a breakthrough ahead of 2024 season
Houston Soccer is looking forward to a big 2024 season. With a squad of young and experienced talents, the Cougars are ready to show they are worthy of playing in the Big 12. “We’re more prepared and have high expectations,” junior forward Cameryn Maddox said. “We expect to attend the tournament.”
Watch our KPRC 2 Insiders compete in some fun ‘HL Summer Games’
HOUSTON – Since the games kick off in Paris in one week from today, we thought it’d be a nice way to test out the skills of 2 of our KPRC 2 insiders who joined us in studio today!. Mandi from the Woodlands and Dorothy from Humble were...
Mets pick BHS graduate Owen Woodward in MLB draft
Breckenridge High School graduate Owen Woodward was drafted in the Major League Baseball Draft on Tuesday, July 17. Woodward, who just wrapped up his senior year at the University of Houston, where he pitched for the Cougars, was picked in the 15th round (no. 443) by the New York Mets. Woodward will be going to the Mets with fellow Houston pitcher Jaxon Jelkin, who was picked on Monday. Also picked in the draft was Houston pitcher, Cade Citelli, who was chosen by the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday.
Part 1: HailWV's 2024 Big 12 Football Preseason Power Rankings
As we prepare for the final days of July amidst the oppressive summer heat, there remains just over one month until the 2024 college football season gets underway. Let's take a look at the first of a two-part set of power rankings that lays out the Big 12 from top-to-bottom. This article features teams ranked 16th through 9th, with teams ranked 8th through 1st coming at a later date.
Houston Dynamo 2 Crush North Texas SC at Shell Energy Stadium
HOUSTON (July 21, 2024) – Houston Dynamo 2 defeated North Texas SC 4-0 at Shell Energy Stadium earlier today to secure its second consecutive victory over an in-state rival during this three-game homestand. Dynamo 2 took the lead in the 27th minute after Jefferson Valverde found Mattheo Dimareli at...
UNT alumni team rolls to opening-round win in The Basketball Tournament
We Are Bleed Green knew they were in for a new challenge this summer in The Basketball Tournament. The North Texas alumni team started out as a big underdog in its debut three years ago. We Are Bleed Green have quickly developed into a favorite since. They certainly looked like...
Houston Roughnecks name Will Lewis as General Manager
HOUSTON, Texas (July 19, 2024) – The Houston Roughnecks and the United Football League announced the hiring of Will Lewis as the team’s general manager. Lewis’ appointment follows the recent retirement of Lionel Vital following the 2024 season. “Having played in Houston in the mid-80’s with the...
Sugar Land Wins 6-4 in 10 Innings Sunday
The Sugar Land Space Cowboys beat the El Paso Chihuahuas 6-4 in 10 innings Sunday night at Southwest University Park. The Space Cowboys won all three games in the series. It was the first time since 2022 that El Paso was swept in a series. Eguy Rosario led off for...
Weekly rankings notes: Scouting insight on 16 recent commits, plus a handful of new ratings
Commitments continue to pour in from across the country, and the 247Sports national scouting team tries to keep pace in cranking out updated scouting reports on all of these new pledges. Scouting notes again headline the 247Sports weekly rankings notes, which feature excerpts from more than a dozen recently updated scouting reports on prospects who announced within the past week.
Erica Enders Nominated for Texas Sports Hall of Fame
The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee has nominated six-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion Erica Enders to their 2025 primary ballot. Enders, a Houston native, has been competing in drag racing since she was eight years old. With 50 national event wins, 49 in the Pro Stock category, she is the winningest professional female driver in all of motorsports’ history and one of the most decorated drag racers of all time.
Press Release – USA Softball – WBSC World Cup Finals – USA Wins Silver in WBSC World Cup
USA Softball – WBSC World Cup Finals – USA Wins Silver in WBSC World Cup. Yesterday in the WBSC World Cup gold medal game, the Eagles lost to Japan by a score of 6-1. USA takes home Silver and Canada won Bronze. Going into the medal round USA...
Kansas City Current takes on Houston Dash at CPKC Stadium
The NWSL's Olympic break has brought a new competition to spice up the season: the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup. Kansas City Current are preparing to face the Houston Dash in a battle that promises to be intense and full of emotion. This is the kick-off of the group stage of the tournament, which brings together all 14 NWSL teams and the six best Liga MX Femenil teams, divided into five groups. In Group C, in addition to Current and Dash, are Pachuca and Tigres UANL, making this the only group with two Liga MX clubs.
Houston Dash Signs Forward Madison Wolfbauer to National Team Replacement Contract
HOUSTON (July 19, 2024) - The Houston Dash signed forward Madison Wolfbauer to a National Team Replacement Contract, the team announced today. Wolfbauer recently led the North Carolina Courage to the final of The Soccer Tournament (TST) 2024 and won the Women’s Golden Boot. The forward scored five goals in the tournament and was named to the TST Women's Best Seven team.
Second half goals sink Dash in Summer Cup opener
The Houston Dash suffered a 3-1 defeat against the Kansas City Current Saturday night to begin their play in the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup. Allysha Chapman returned to the starting lineup following her maternity leave, while Erin McKinney made her debut in goal for the team. The...
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