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stepping up to the plate

Houston sports stars step up for locals affected by coronavirus Houston sports stars step up for locals affected by coronavirus By Steven Devadanam

3.16.20  |  10:05 am

With major league sports on hiatus due to coronavirus concerns, Houston’s pro athletes are turning their attention to those ...

For the H of it

Ken Hoffman reveals the origin of the Houston Astros 2020 slogan Ken Hoffman reveals the origin of the Houston Astros 2020 slogan By Ken Hoffman

2.14.20  |  10:45 am

It happens every spring, the Houston Astros come up with a slogan intended to rally the fans and get the ...

the king of meats in minute maid

Hoffman meats up with a BBQ legend who's Killen it at Minute Maid ... Hoffman meats up with a BBQ legend who's Killen it at Minute Maid Park By Ken Hoffman

2.10.20  |  11:57 am

The Houston Astros may have lost an All-Star pitcher in the off-season, but the team has added an even bigger ...

10 questions for justice

Hoffman seeks justice from a popular major league baseball columnist Hoffman seeks justice from a popular major league baseball columnist By Ken Hoffman

1.21.20  |  3:14 pm

Richard Justice is a respected, walking encyclopedia of baseball columnist with MLB.com. Before that, he was the lead sports ...

a bitter end

Hoffman reveals an ironic twist to the shocking Houston Astros firings Hoffman reveals an ironic twist to the shocking Houston Astros firings By Ken Hoffman

1.13.20  |  4:32 pm

You like irony? In 2015, the Positive Coaching Alliance asked if I’d interview and write a column about the ...

Financial field of dreams

This Texan now owns second most valuable sports empire in the world This Texan now owns second most valuable sports empire in the world By John Egan

12.31.19  |  4:00 pm

The Philadelphia Eagles lassoed the Dallas Cowboys on December 22, putting a playoff appearance — and a championship title — farther out ...

houston's top 5 athletes

Here are Houston's top 5 sports celebrities for 2019 Here are Houston's top 5 sports celebrities for 2019 By Fred Faour, SportsMap

12.19.19  |  9:17 am

Each year, the Houston Sports Authority does a variety of sports awards and honors the winners at a gala the ...

hoop dreams

McDonalds All-American Games bring high-flying fun to Toyota Center McDonalds All-American Games bring high-flying fun to Toyota Center By Steven Devadanam

12.16.19  |  12:04 pm

Much like catching a cool band in a tiny club before they go all national and famous, the McDonald’s ...

Financial touchdown

Janice McNair scores spot among wealthiest owners of NFL teams Janice McNair scores spot among wealthiest owners of NFL teams By John Egan

11.25.19  |  12:35 pm

The Houston Texans are at the top of their division and now, a new report reveals that owner Janice McNair ...

10 questions for coco Vandeweghe

Ken Hoffman serves up 10 questions for tennis star CoCo Vandeweghe Ken Hoffman serves up 10 questions for tennis star CoCo Vandeweghe By Ken Hoffman

11.14.19  |  9:44 am

Last year, this same week, I interviewed Swiss tennis star Belinda Bencic who was competing in the Oracle Challenge Series ...

Ruling on the field stands!

Rice Stadium penalized among worst football stadiums in college sports Rice Stadium penalized among worst football stadiums in college sports By John Egan

11.12.19  |  12:02 pm

Rice University rightfully deserves its scholastic accolades, including the most recent ranking as the top university in Texas. But Rice ...

looking back, looking ahead

Why Houston Astros fans should cherish our 2017 World Series win now Why Houston Astros fans should cherish our 2017 World Series win now By Fred Faour, SportsMap

10.31.19  |  5:45 am

As the Houston Astros watched the Nationals win the World Series Wednesday night in Game 7 by a 6-2 score ...

one more game

Houston Astros face do-or-die Game 7 for World Series title Houston Astros face do-or-die Game 7 for World Series title By Chris Campise, SportsMap

10.30.19  |  5:45 am

After dominating in Washington, D.C., to take all three games on the road to take a 3-2 lead in ...

almost there!

Astros are one win away from a World Series title after heroic Game 5 Astros are one win away from a World Series title after heroic Game 5 By Chris Campise, SportsMap

10.28.19  |  7:00 am

After falling behind 2-0 in this series by dropping two disappointing games at home to start the World Series, the ...

we win!

Sports Illustrated writer predicts Astros will win World Series Sports Illustrated writer predicts Astros will win World Series By ABC13 Staff

10.23.19  |  9:15 am

Ben Reiter, senior writer with Sports Illustrated, made a bold prediction when he said the Houston Astros, who were in ...

thanks, lance!

Houston Astros ace gifts lucky fans free tickets to World Series Houston Astros ace gifts lucky fans free tickets to World Series By Steven Devadanam

10.22.19  |  11:30 am

Houston Astros ace Lance McCullers, Jr. may not be playing in the World Series, but the fiery fan favorite and ...

Astros' top 10

Here are the top 10 greatest Houston Astros players of all time Here are the top 10 greatest Houston Astros players of all time By Fred Faour, SportsMap

10.21.19  |  10:42 am

Putting together a list of all-time franchise greats is never easy. Someone always gets left off. But in the 58-year ...

give it a rest

Hoffman on why announcers should stop mentioning Jose Altuve's height Hoffman on why announcers should stop mentioning Jose Altuve's height By Ken Hoffman

10.18.19  |  9:15 am

It’s time that announcers stopped going on and on about how remarkable it is that Jose Altuve can compete ...

party watch

Astros ace throws private party to 'grow' awareness for worthy group Astros ace throws private party to 'grow' awareness for worthy group By Steven Devadanam

10.3.19  |  10:30 am

What: “Growing Good” with Collin and Ashley McHugh Where: Revival Market The scoop: Houston Astros pitcher, Collin McHugh, and his ...

10 Questions for jeremy wolf

Ken Hoffman pitches 10 questions to a Texan-Israeli baseball star Ken Hoffman pitches 10 questions to a Texan-Israeli baseball star By Ken Hoffman

9.20.19  |  1:31 pm

The first time I watched Jeremy Wolf hit a baseball was in 2016. He was the slugging leftfielder for Trinity ...