Houston Chronicle Sports

08/01/2025

Houston Comets 2.0? Former Comets players Cynthia Cooper and Tina Thompson and coach Van Chancellor, met with Tilman Fertitta and support the Rockets owner's WNBA bid.

The Comets legend and former coach Van Chancellor support Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta's plan to revive Houston's championship WNBA team.

08/01/2025

Even with the Texans headed to the playoffs, some fans already are thinking ahead to what next season's coaching staff might look like.

As the Houston Texans head into their playoff opener, Jonathan M. Alexander answers questions about the coaching staff's future as well as the Chargers matchup.

08/01/2025

Is the Ted Cruz Curse a real thing? Longhorns fans are worried after the Senator made a Cotton Bowl bet with Vice President-elect J.D. Vance.

If you believe in a Ted Cruz curse, does it go into effect when he has a bet on the game? Texas fans are concerned that it does.

08/01/2025

Grae Kessinger will get an opportunity elsewhere, while the Astros get a young minor league pitcher they will hope to develop.

The Astros acquired minor-league pitcher Matthew Linskey from Arizona for infielder Grae Kessinger. Linskey played at Atascocita and Rice.

08/01/2025

In Kirk Bohls' Nine Things, he writes about what UT will do with president Jay Hartzell leaving and what about Steve Sarkisian's future?

Athletic director Chris Del Conte, regent Kevin Eltife have a firm hand on Longhorns athletics as president Jay Hartzell goes to SMU.

08/01/2025

Amen Thompson gave the Houston Rockets a first-half spark before Jalen Green and Alperen Şengün took over in the second half as Houston blew out Washington.

Amen Thompson gave the Rockets a first-half spark before Jalen Green and Alperen Şengün took over in the second half as Houston blew out Washington.

08/01/2025

Chick Harris was the Texans running backs coach for 12 years and loved by players such as A***n Foster.

Chick Harris was an NFL assistant coach for 33 years, including 12 seasons with the Houston Texans.

08/01/2025

Justin Verlander is leaving the Houston Astros for the second time in free agency after agreeing to a one-year deal with the San Francisco Giants.

07/01/2025

The Houston Rockets may be without leading scorer Jalen Green tonight in Washington because of a knee ailment.

Pregame updates and news for the Houston Rockets-Washington Wizards game at Capital One Arena, with Jalen Green and Jordan Poole both questionable to play.

07/01/2025

C.J. Stroud and Bryce Young grew up competing against each other in Southern California, and now the Texans quarterback is drawing inspiration from his friend's turnaround in Carolina.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud said he was inspired by Bryce Young and how he's led the Panthers after returning from his benching.

07/01/2025

Have you noticed Quinn Ewers' lightning-quick release? It all started with little games he played with his father growing up in Pleasanton and later Southlake.

Quinn Ewers' quick release and diverse arm slottings — some parts C.J. Stroud and even some Patrick Mahomes — all started with his dad.

07/01/2025

Houston Christian University doesn't normally get much national attention, but Bryson Dawkins' dunk on two people Monday night earned him a spot at No. 2 on SportsCenter's Top 10 plays.

Bryson Dawkins threw down a left-handed dunk over two Stephen F. Austin players, catching the eyes of the folks at ESPN.

07/01/2025

Rice's top running back Dean Connors is making the move to UH through the transfer portal.

Dean Connors, coming off back-to-back seasons with at least 700 rushing yards for Rice, is making the move across town to UH.

07/01/2025

No. 12 UH picked up its seventh win in a row on Monday night with a dominant victory against TCU.

No. 12 UH picked up its seventh consecutive win and 31st in a row at home as the Cougars toppled the TCU Horned Frogs on Monday night.

07/01/2025

Texas and Ohio State both received the same number of tickets for the Cotton Bowl, but will the Longhorns have a home-field advantage getting to play just about three hours north of campus?

Ohio State faithful travel just as well, or better, than Texas fans so Longhorns will be hard-pressed for any advantage at AT&T Stadium.

07/01/2025

The Texans season has been full of ups and downs but as DeMeco Ryans said Monday, “We’re here now, let’s go play.”

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans says recent problems don't matter now as long as his team plays its 'best ball' against Los Angeles Chargers.

07/01/2025

LeBron James and the Lakers left town blown away by the Rockets' Amen Thompson, who had one of the best games of his young career against them.

Amen Thompson had a season-high 23 points and career-high 16 rebounds in Houston's win over Lakers and earned high praise.

06/01/2025

Michael Taaffe said people found his phone number and have been berating him with hate messages. “Thank God I don’t put my trust in what others say about me,” the Texas safety said.

Texas safety Michael Taaffe said fans got his phone number and sent him hateful text messages after his controversial hit against Arizona State.