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Ken Hoffman reveals a striking difference with Boston Red Sox fans Ken Hoffman reveals a striking difference with Boston Red Sox fans By Ken Hoffman

10.19.21  |  5:35 pm

Panic? Not yet. Concern? Well, yeah. The Houston Astros are down 2-1 in the American League Championship Series, which isn ...

juiced-up party

Houston Astros announce big return of Minute Maid Park watch parties Houston Astros announce big return of Minute Maid Park watch parties By ABC13 Staff

10.18.21  |  4:30 pm

After a year off due to the pandemic, one of the best fan experiences during the Houston Astros' recent postseason ...

straight fire

Houston Astros ace Lance McCullers Jr. brings the heat ahead of ALDS Houston Astros ace Lance McCullers Jr. brings the heat ahead of ALDS By Steven Devadanam

10.6.21  |  5:30 pm

Fiery, confident, and a pivotal leader in the clubhouse, Houston Astros star pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. has fiercely battled a ...

lace up!

Cherished Houston run to fight breast cancer races back for 2021 Cherished Houston run to fight breast cancer races back for 2021 By Steven Devadanam

9.28.21  |  5:05 pm

Attention Houston runners, it’s time to lace up for one of the city’s most beloved short jaunts for ...

for the G

Astros pull off grand-slam tribute to teammate in comical dress-up day Astros pull off grand-slam tribute to teammate in comical dress-up day By Steven Devadanam

9.20.21  |  5:02 pm

Emmy runway looks and Halloween costume planning aside, the Houston Astros have stolen the fashion show in Houston, thanks to ...

10 questions for alex bregman

Houston Astros star Alex Bregman rises in revealing new documentary Houston Astros star Alex Bregman rises in revealing new documentary By Steven Devadanam

9.16.21  |  9:50 am

When Houston Astros All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman absolutely crushed a deep-left-field home run on September 7 against the Seattle ...

coogs house

University of Houston gets national treatment in roaring new TV ad University of Houston gets national treatment in roaring new TV ad By Steven Devadanam

8.27.21  |  3:05 pm

Call it a chant, a rallying cry, or utter declaration: “Whose House? Coogs’ House!” has been  a hallmark call and ...

roster updates

ESPN 97.5 FM Houston's hosts tease exciting new shows and direction ESPN 97.5 FM Houston's hosts tease exciting new shows and direction By Ken Hoffman

8.13.21  |  4:50 pm

Big changes are brewing at Houston’s ESPN 97.5 FM and 92.5 FM show lineup. As CultureMap previously ...

texans bank

Houston Texans score spot on list of America's most valuable teams Houston Texans score spot on list of America's most valuable teams By John Egan

8.11.21  |  9:35 am

In the understatement of the year, things have been ... tumultuous for the Houston Texans.  DeAndre Hopkins, arguably the best wide ...

remembering J.Rj RICHARD

Legendary Houston Astros pitcher J.R. Richard passes away at 71 Legendary Houston Astros pitcher J.R. Richard passes away at 71 By ABC13 Staff

8.5.21  |  3:19 pm

Iconic Houston Astros pitcher J.R. Richard, who played all 10 seasons of his MLB career in Houston, has died ...

a real drag

Longtime Houston motorsport park throttles down after 35 years Longtime Houston motorsport park throttles down after 35 years By ABC13 Staff

7.16.21  |  9:55 am

Race fans and gear heads, after 35 years, the Houston Raceway Park in Baytown will flash the green lights for ...

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 ...