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astros out

2 Houston Astros superstars pull out of upcoming All Star Game 2 Houston Astros superstars pull out of upcoming All Star Game By Steven Devadanam

7.8.21  |  4:55 pm

After both were snubbed as starters and later named as reserves this week, Houston Astros stars Jose Altuve and Carlos ...

a real strikeout

First-place Houston Astros seriously snubbed in All-Star Game First-place Houston Astros seriously snubbed in All-Star Game By Charlie Pallilo, SportsMap

7.2.21  |  3:25 pm

As voted by the fans, it's zero All Star Game starters for the Houston Astros. It's the first ...

a real dynamo

Houston Dynamo announces NY-based real estate developer as new owner Houston Dynamo announces NY-based real estate developer as new owner By ABC13 Staff

6.22.21  |  11:52 am

A New York City-based real estate developer has become the new majority owner of Houston's very own Dynamo and ...

Q&A with Bill

Houston sports TV legend reveals shocking Houston Rockets tales Houston sports TV legend reveals shocking Houston Rockets tales By Ken Hoffman

5.25.21  |  5:25 pm

Legendary local play-by-play man Bill Worrell recently retired after nearly 40 years announcing Houston Rockets games on TV. Over his ...

GETTING OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT

Houston stadium hosts U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team in hot match Houston stadium hosts U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team in hot match By Chantal Rice

5.6.21  |  5:00 pm

To get pumped for the Olympics, Houston is getting the ball rolling by welcoming some of the most kick-ass female ...

j.j. saves the day

Former Texans superstar J.J. Watt makes the day for one lucky kid Former Texans superstar J.J. Watt makes the day for one lucky kid By Steven Devadanam

4.29.21  |  4:10 pm

When local hero Justin James (we know him as J.J.) Watt announced his heartbreaking goodbye to Houston in February ...

coogs house

Roar for the UH Cougars at this free downtown outdoor watch party Roar for the UH Cougars at this free downtown outdoor watch party By Steven Devadanam

3.29.21  |  12:52 pm

On Saturday, March 27, the University of Houston Cougars dropped the Syracuse Orangemen and advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight ...

meet the new boss

Houston Texans usher in longtime business leader as new president Houston Texans usher in longtime business leader as new president By Steven Devadanam

3.24.21  |  4:15 pm

During a tumultuous offseason that has seen the departure of NFL good guy J.J. Watt and now a dozen ...

play ball!

Astros tickets go on sale with 50-percent capacity at Minute Maid Park Astros tickets go on sale with 50-percent capacity at Minute Maid Park By ABC13 Staff

3.24.21  |  9:15 am

The Houston Astros haven't had fans sitting for games inside Minute Maid Park since the team's heartbreaking World ...

suits filed

New lawsuits filed against Houston Texans star Deshaun Watson New lawsuits filed against Houston Texans star Deshaun Watson By Steven Devadanam

3.19.21  |  4:32 pm

UPDATE: Three additional lawsuits against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson were filed on Monday, March 22, alleging the NFL star ...

watt's the reason

5 reasons why J.J. Watt left Houston and headed west to sunnier skies 5 reasons why J.J. Watt left Houston and headed west to sunnier skies By Ken Hoffman

3.1.21  |  2:47 pm

ICYMI: J.J. Watt is heading to Phoenix and the Arizona Cardinals to continue, possibly finish his career. Smart move ...

watt a loss

J.J. Watt announces his release from Houston Texans in heartfelt video J.J. Watt announces his release from Houston Texans in heartfelt video By Steven Devadanam

2.12.21  |  9:28 am

It was the news Houston Texans fans have been dreading. And so, it came from the hometown hero himself. “I ...

pulling up rootes

Longtime Houston Texans team president resigns after 20-year run Longtime Houston Texans team president resigns after 20-year run By Steven Devadanam

2.10.21  |  1:30 pm

When Jamey Rootes took over as Houston Texans president in 2000 — before the natural turf was even laid in then-Reliant ...

back on base

Houston Astros and disgraced former GM swing deal to dismiss lawsuit Houston Astros and disgraced former GM swing deal to dismiss lawsuit By Steven Devadanam

2.5.21  |  3:03 pm

Former Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow and the team have made nice after a bitter dispute. A lawsuit was ...

deshaun wants out

Houston Texans superstar quarterback Deshaun Watson requests trade Houston Texans superstar quarterback Deshaun Watson requests trade By Steven Devadanam

1.28.21  |  9:27 am

UPDATE: New Texans general manager Nick Caserio says the team has "zero interest" to see their starting QB leave, ABC13 ...

batter up!

Houston Astros welcome fans back to Minute Maid Park in 2021 Houston Astros welcome fans back to Minute Maid Park in 2021 By Steven Devadanam

1.27.21  |  9:35 am

Houston sports fans who’re dismayed by the current state of the PR-blitzed Texans and the post-Harden, rebuilding Rockets are ...

the jack of trades

Ken Hoffman on the national media nightmare sacking the Houston Texans Ken Hoffman on the national media nightmare sacking the Houston Texans By Ken Hoffman

1.19.21  |  9:40 am

Boy, with the recent blizzard of negative publicity — searing media stories with headlines blasting “Houston Has a Problem” and “The ...

bye bye, beard

Houston Rockets trade superstar James Harden in blockbuster deal Houston Rockets trade superstar James Harden in blockbuster deal By Steven Devadanam

1.13.21  |  4:15 pm

The Beard has left Toyota Center. Following a tumultuous start to the 2021 season, the Houston Rockets have reportedly granted ...

no texas bowl

Major college football bowl game canceled in Houston due to COVID-19 Major college football bowl game canceled in Houston due to COVID-19 By Steven Devadanam

12.29.20  |  3:54 pm

Houston has been forced to punt on a major college football New Year’s Eve bowl game. The Mercari Texas ...