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Solomon: Astros best not wait too long to get on the ball

Astros manager Joe Espada hasn't let any frustration show in the first 20 games of the season. Astros manager Joe Espada was adamant and direct when...

19.04.2024 20

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When it comes to Rockets in 2023-24, it was all good and future looks bright

The Rockets had plenty to cheer about this season, including the improved play of Jalen Green. The good news is the Rockets were the most improved...

16.04.2024 7

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With women's basketball at apex, Harley Redin bears remembering

Former Wayland Baptist University basketball coach Harley Redin, pictured in 2001 at Hutcherson's Air Service in Plainview, holds a photograph from...

08.04.2024 6

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Texans are looking Super after making all the right moves

After acquiring Stefon Diggs, Texans owner Cal McNair, GM Nick Caserio and coach DeMeco Ryans now have a title-contending team.  Bad habits are hard...

04.04.2024 9

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Ronel Blanco's no-hitter is another in a line of moments that are 'so Astros'

Surely, the Astros were not going to go 0-162. That would have been a record. So, of course, despite opening the season with four straight losses to...

02.04.2024 7

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UH will keep knocking on NCAA title door and one day it will open

J’Wan Roberts handled the postgame press conference after the University of Houston lost to Duke in the Sweet 16 as well as any player could,...

01.04.2024 3

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Solomon: Culture not in question, but luck once again not on UH's side

DALLAS — Kelvin Sampson and the Houston Cougars spend a lot of time talking about culture. They spend even more time building it. What they have put...

30.03.2024 8

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Solomon: Debut as Astros manager doesn't go as Joe Espada scripted it

Astros manager Joe Espada talks with plate umpire James Hoye as he challenges the call that Mauricio Dubon was tagged out at home by Yankees catcher...

29.03.2024 8

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Solomon: Kelvin Sampson may deserve statue at UH but let's not forget Guy Lewis

Kelvin Sampson has UH in Sweet 16 for fifth consecutive tournament. After being hired in 2014, Kelvin Sampson speaks with coach Guy V. Lewis. Kelvin...

26.03.2024 2

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Solomon: On verge of a collapse, UH's toughness prevails for OT win over A&M

Houston Cougars guard Ramon Walker Jr. (3) is emotional as he walks off the court after the team’s 100-95 overtime win against Texas A&M during a...

25.03.2024 20

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Jack Easterby, a controversial figure with Texans, working with A&M basketball

Former Texans executive Jack Easterby has been with Texas A&M in an unofficial capacity since March. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Former Texas front office...

24.03.2024 3

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Solomon: UH's Jamal Shead vs. A&M's Wade Taylor IV. It's game on.

Houston Cougars guard Jamal Shead, going for a loose ball against Longwood, is ready for another challenge against Texas A&M and Wade Taylor IV....

24.03.2024 6

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Solomon: No. 1 Cougars make sure they aren't an NCAA upset victim

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Karen Sampson was nervous. Of course she was, because she always is. She is the coach’s wife, her son is an assistant coach and...

23.03.2024 5

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From Houston attorney to coach, Longwood's Griff Aldrich follows a calling

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As is the case with superheroes, college basketball coaches have unique origin stories that help establish and differentiate who...

22.03.2024 4

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Solomon: RodeoHouston won't be the same without legendary Leon Coffee

Barrelman Leon Coffee gestures towards the crowd as they applaud for him on his last day as a barrelman, before the bull riding during the long round...

18.03.2024 8

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Solomon: UH started Down Under, hopes to finish on top

Coach Kelvin Sampson and his UH players, as well as supporters of the program, take in the NCAA Tournament Selection Show at the Post Oak Hotel on...

18.03.2024 2

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Solomon: Super Bowl talk for Texans isn't crazy after team's moves

The Texans bolstered their defense with the addition of free-agents, from left, Danielle Hunter, Azeez Al-Shaair and Denico Autry. The Major League...

16.03.2024 2

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Solomon: Nick Saban talking like a grumpy (and rich) old man

Nothing gets more grump out of old men than the belief that whippersnappers have it easier than they did back in the day. That this generation...

14.03.2024 3

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Solomon: Jamal Shead's stardom a testament to Kelvin Sampson's coaching

Coach Kelvin Sampson, left, and guard Jamal Shead led top-ranked UH to a Big 12 regular-season championship in its first year in the conference. ...

13.03.2024 6

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Solomon: Don't panic over Texans on first day of NFL free agency

Devin Singletary is headed off to New York to sign with the Giants. The crazy NFL free agency season is upon us with the legal tampering period having...

12.03.2024 4

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Solomon: UH is the Big 12's new bully after routing Kansas for title

For the first time in the history of the University of Houston basketball program, ushers at the Cougars’ home stadium had to be instructed as to...

10.03.2024 10

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Solomon: UH knows how to bide its time, then get you in the end

UH guards Jamal Shead (1), Emanuel Sharp (21) and L.J. Cryer (4) celebrate Wednesday's win at UCF, which assured the Cougars at least a share of the...

07.03.2024 10

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UH rallies past UCF, clinches at least share of Big 12 regular-season title

Houston guard Jamal Shead (1) drives around Central Florida guard DeMarr Langford Jr. (12) during the first half of Wednesday's game in Orlando, Fla....

07.03.2024 20

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Small-town guy Trey Cabbage dreaming big with Astros this spring

Acquired from the Angels in a New Year's Eve trade, Trey Cabbage is doing his best to fit in with the Astros this spring.  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. —...

06.03.2024 10

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Good call, MLB: Jen Pawol merits chance to umpire at highest level

Jen Pawol's spring training assignments included Saturday's Astros-Cardinals game.  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — “You’ve Got to Have Balls to Make...

04.03.2024 6

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Solomon: Manager's hat fitting Joe Espada comfortably this spring

Before becoming Astros manager, Joe Espada served under four skippers with championships to their credit in Ozzie Guillen, Joe Girardi, A.J. Hinch...

03.03.2024 10

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Solomon: Think high schools aren't recruiting athletes? Think again

North Shore saw its former offensive coordinator and current head football coach sanctioned by the UIL this week as the result of the OC's blatant...

01.03.2024 4

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Court storming OK by Kelvin Sampson, especially when UH wins

According to an ESPN review, college basketball has averaged “about three court storms a week over the past three months.” including this one...

27.02.2024 6

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Solomon: Time is ripe for Texans to overtake Cowboys in the eyes of Texas

Led by the red-hot C.J. Stroud, the Texans are trending upward. Now they have a chance to finally overtake the Cowboys in the eyes of fans across...

27.02.2024 20

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Solomon: Donny Ott's Summer Creek squad reaches goal of state tournament

Summer Creek head coach Donny Ott hugs his starters as after they were pulled in the closing moments of the Region III-6A championship high school...

25.02.2024 5

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Solomon: The NIL game much more fun for recruits than coaches

With regard to NIL money, UH basketball coach Kelvin Sampson wants recruits to know he's not running a match program.  The days of under-the-table...

23.02.2024 20

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Solomon: It's the NBA that suffers after All-Star performance

The East team, lead by captain Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, hoists the trophy after defeating the West 211-186 in the NBA...

21.02.2024 6

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Solomon: Fertitta Center is the home to best show in town, UH basketball

While Hofheinz Pavilion is the house that Big E built, Fertitta Center is the house that Kelvin Sampson has built into a tough place to play. The...

17.02.2024 5

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Solomon: C.J. Stroud was great but he's not Patrick Mahomes. No one is.

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud had one of best rookie seasons ever but he has a way to go before matching Patrick Mahomes. Kansas City Chiefs...

13.02.2024 3

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Solomon: It's more than hope for these Astros every spring

New manager Joe Espada brings the Astros continuity and another reason to have hope for a championship season. Josh Hader in an Astros' uniform is...

11.02.2024 6

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Solomon: Hall of Fame fits Texans icon Andre Johnson in many ways

Andre Johnson, waving to crowd when inducted into the Texans ring of honor in 2017, will soon have jacket of a different color from the Pro Football...

09.02.2024 3

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Solomon: If Andre Johnson doesn't make Hall of Fame, it's not his fault

Texans receiver Andre Johnson is a finalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame for third year in a row. If Andre Johnson isn’t elected into the Pro...

08.02.2024 2

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Astros owner Jim Crane on team's payroll and spending smart to win

Astros owner Jim Crane, speaking at Dusty Baker's retirment announcment, says team will spend when it's smart with an eye on another World Series.  ...

07.02.2024 9

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The 25 Sports Illustrated covers that defined Houston

Honored as the Sports Illustrated Sportspersons of the Year in 2017, Jose Altuve and J.J. Watt were featured on the Dec. 11, 2017 cover. The 25 Sports...

05.02.2024 20

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Solomon: Cris Dishman primed for task of turning TSU football around

After a prolonged search, Texas Southern has hired former Oilers cornerback Cris Dishman as the Tigers' new football coach.  In his playing days,...

04.02.2024 5

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Seeing opponents 'like prey,' boxer Miranda Reyes gets title shot

Miranda Reyes trains during a Wednesday media workout in London ahead of her IBO World Lightweight title fight against Caroline Dubois. IBO World...

01.02.2024 4

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Solomon: Texans should heed NFL history lesson: Nothing is guaranteed

In his first season as Texans coach, DeMeco Ryans took the franchise from a 3-13-1 season to the divisional round of the AFC playoffs.  Detroit coach...

31.01.2024 3

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Solomon: NFL is finally getting it right on hiring coaches

With new hires Raheem Morris, Dave Canales Jerod Mayo and Antonio Pierce — and two openings yet to be filled — the NFL has now a record nine...

28.01.2024 5

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Solomon: Donn Landholm brings a veteran's touch under new coach Willie Fritz

Donn Landholm spent eight years at Tulane with new UH coach Willie Fritz. Donn Landholm, now a special assistant at UH, celebrates a win over Michigan...

26.01.2024 4

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Solomon: Billy Wagner deserves better in Hall of Fame voting

Former Astros pitcher Billy Wagner is in Houston's Hall of Fame but he came up five votes short of Cooperstown on Tuesday. He has one more year on the...

24.01.2024 3

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Solomon: DeMeco Ryans, C.J. Stroud changed trajectory of Texans

The Texans brought DeMeco Ryans and C.J. Stroud to the podium to answer questions from the media after Saturday’s disappointing loss to the...

22.01.2024 10

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Solomon: Texans add another chapter in falling short in playoffs

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) warms up before an NFL divisional playoff football game at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in...

21.01.2024 20

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Solomon: Why Texans will beat the Ravens in AFC playoff

How Texans pressure Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson will be a key to pulling off the upset. BALTIMORE — After toying with it all week, I finally...

20.01.2024 10

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Solomon: A win over Ravens would be Texans' biggest so far

The Texans have had plenty to celebrate this season. A win in Baltimore would only add to the success. Quite often the storylines leading into a...

20.01.2024 3

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Solomon: DeMeco Ryans' simple plan has Texans ahead of schedule

The Texans and defensive end Jonathan Greenard have given Houston a team to proud of, and that's what DeMeco Ryans has preached from the beginning....

17.01.2024 10

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