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College Sports
  • A pile of baseballs before batting practice.
    Texas pitcher who speared batter kicked off team, others punished
    Josh Phillips is suspended after umpires say he taunted the pitcher with an expletive as he rounded the bases.
    By Matt Young
  • A batting practice baseball rests in a catchers mitt during Chicago White Sox spring training workouts on February 19, 2014 at The Ballpark at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona.
    'Shocked and disappointed': Coach reacts to Texas baseball brawl
    By Matt Young
    Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian calls a play from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
    Why is Texas preseason Top 10 in this football computer ranking?
    By Matt Young
    FILE - Alabama coach Nick Saban watches players warm up for the College Football Playoff championship NCAA football game against Georgia on Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. Saban is concerned about the current state of college football. He recently told The Associated Press "I don't think what we’re doing right now is a sustainable model.”
    Saban: Current state of college football not 'sustainable'
    By RALPH D. RUSSO
    University of Texas' Ben Crenshaw (left), Jordan Spieth (middle) and Scottie Scheffler (right) have all won Masters titles.
    Scottie Scheffler's win gives Longhorns most Masters champions
    By Matt Young

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 13: Cornerback Derek Stingley, Jr. #24 of the LSU Tigers during the College Football Playoff National Championship game against the Clemson Tigers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. LSU defeated Clemson 42 to 25. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
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ESPN analyst says Derek Stingley should have been No.1 pick

On 'The Right Time with Bomani Jones' podcast, the former NFL cornerback says the LSU star has 'Hall of Fame ability.'

By Matt Young

Houston Sports Nostalgia
  • Warren Moon and the Oilers were left wondering how they blew a 35-3 lead against Buffalo in 1993.
    All the times Houston sports teams needed to 'STOP THE COUNT!'
    When Donald Trump tweeted "STOP THE COUNT!", every Houston sports fan felt that.
    By Matt Young
  • Daryl Strawberry, left, and Glenn Davis at the 1986 All-Star Game practice in the Astrodome.
    The day Darryl Strawberry hit absurd blasts in Astrodome HR Derby
    By Matt Young
    This stool was used as The Athlete's Foot in-store promotion for Etonic's Akeem the Dream sneakers in 1984.
    How you can own this bizaare Hakeem Olajuwon collector's item
    By Matt Young
    Fans rush the Astrodome beer vendors during a 1974 "Foamer Night," in which fans are treated to free beer if an Astros player bashes a home run when the foamer light is illuminated.
    The legend of the Astros' free beer 'Foamer Nights'
    By Matt Young
    The Houston Astros' Bob Watson had a memorable line in the 1977 movie "Bad News Bears in Breaking Training."
    What Bob Watson remembered about his role in 'Bad News Bears'
    By Matt Young
Sports
  • Sports Houston has the most players in the NFL. Here they all are
    JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 13: K'Lavon Chaisson #45 of the Jacksonville Jaguars lines up during the game against the Indianapolis Colts at TIAA Bank Field on September 13, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida.
  • Astros Astros hit three homers, beat Blue Jays for fourth...
    Houston Astros' Jeremy Pena (3) watches his home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, April 29, 2022, in Toronto. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)
  • Texans Memes mock another Texans' rout, shocking Cowboys' win
    Photo: Getty Images/Meme: Matt Young
  • Texans Texans draft Baylor's Jalen Pitre, trade up to get...
    Baylor Bears safety Jalen Pitre during a Big 12 football game between the Baylor Bears and Kansas State Wildcats on Nov 20, 2021 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, KS.
  • Astros How drafting Mark Appel won the Astros a World Series
    Astros first round draft choice Mark Appel waves to the crowd as he is introduced during the fifth inning in the game against the Brewers on June 19.
Sports Hot Takes
  • Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien, center kneels with his players during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Houston.
    Opinion: Sports have always been political. Get over it.
    If you find yourself longing for some mythical time where sportsmen frolicked unshackled by the weight of protests and policies, I regret to inform you that you’ve had your head in the sand.
    By Tyler Stafford
  • Astros first round draft choice Mark Appel waves to the crowd as he is introduced during the fifth inning in the game against the Brewers on June 19.
    How drafting Mark Appel won the Astros a World Series
    By James Yasko
    Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) walks back to the locker room after the Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 13-12 after an NFL game at NRG Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Houston.
    Take a deep breath. It’s time for the Texans to trade J.J. Watt
    By Matt Young
    George Springer, left, and Carlos Correa are two parts of a remarkable nucleus that has the Astros aiming for more than just their 2017 championship.
    How the Astros can keep both George Springer, Carlos Correa
    By James Yasko
    The Tampa Bay Rays practice at Globe Life Field with the roof open as the team prepares for the baseball World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
    The Texas Rangers have the saddest Twitter bio
    By Matt Young
Astros
  • Astros Astros hit three homers, beat Blue Jays for fourth...
    Houston Astros' Jeremy Pena (3) watches his home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, April 29, 2022, in Toronto. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)
  • Astros Dodgers' Trevor Bauer suspended two seasons over alleged...
    FILE - Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, June 6, 2021, in Atlanta. Bauer sued the woman who accused him of sexual assault in federal court Monday, April 25, 2022, in a move that came less than three months after prosecutors decided not to file criminal charges against the athlete.
  • Astros Kyle Tucker's pinch-hit HR lifts Astros over Rangers again
    Houston Astros' Kyle Tucker (30) celebrates with Chas McCormick (20) after hitting a two-run home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. Tucker was pinch-hitting in the plate appearance that scored Jeremy Pena.
  • Astros Kyle Tucker's bases-loaded double pushes Astros past Rangers
    Houston Astros' Kyle Tucker comes around on his swing in front of Texas Rangers' Jonah Heim, center, on a double in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 27, 2022, in Arlington, Texas.
  • Astros Give Dallas Keuchel another award for dominating cheating...
    Dallas Keuchel of the Houston Astros celebrate with his teammates in the locker room after defeating the New York Yankees in the American League Wild Card Game at Yankee Stadium on October 6, 2015 in New York City. The Astros defeated the Yankees 3-0.
More College Sports
  • College
    Tempers flare at UH-Sam Houston after bat flip, trip over base
    There were plenty of theatrics at University's Schroeder Park as the Cougars beat Sam Houston 8-6 on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. After Brandon Uhse admired his home run - and fell down rounding the bases - the Bearkats threw a pitch over the next batter's head. By Matt Young
  • College
    4 Texas schools among favorites to get to Final Four in Houston
    To the delight of his players, UH coach Kelvin Sampson cut down a net at Fertitta Center on Sunday, celebrating the Cougars’ share of this season’s AAC regular-season title. Houston, Baylor, Texas and Texas Tech all have decent odds to win a national championship at NRG Stadium next year. By Matt Young
  • College
    'Mattress Mack' cashes big bet after Kansas wins national title
    Gallery Furniture's Jim McIngvale, better known as Mattress Mack, said his company has started issuing rebates for people who correctly guessed the outcome of the 2020 presidential election as part of a promotional deal. Jim McIngvale, the owner of Gallery Furniture, had been on a bit of a sports betting losing streak, but he won big with the NCAA Tournament. By Matt Young
  • College
    What you need to know about each team in the Final Four
    Duke center Mark Williams dunks during the second half of a basketball game against Arkansas in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA men's tournament Saturday, March 26, 2022, in San Francisco. Each of the schools has won at least three titles, making this the first Final Four in which each of the teams already had won multiple championships. By STEVE MEGARGEE
  • College
    UH has chance to make history with 2023 Final Four location
    Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson guides his team during the second half of an NCAA South Region men’s basketball final Saturday, March 26, 2022 in San Antonio. Villanova eliminated the Cougars with a 50-44 win, with the Wildcats advancing to the Final Four. The Cougars get two key players back from injury next season and could make another run. By Matt Young
Texans
  • Texans Texans draft Baylor's Jalen Pitre, trade up to get...
    Baylor Bears safety Jalen Pitre during a Big 12 football game between the Baylor Bears and Kansas State Wildcats on Nov 20, 2021 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, KS.
  • Texans ESPN analyst says Derek Stingley should have been No.1 pick
    NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 13: Cornerback Derek Stingley, Jr. #24 of the LSU Tigers during the College Football Playoff National Championship game against the Clemson Tigers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. LSU defeated Clemson 42 to 25. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
  • Texans Best players available for Texans to draft early in...
    Western Michigan receiver Skyy Moore (left), Baylor safety Jalen Pitre (center) and Michigan edge rusher David Ojabo (right) would all be fits for the Texans with the 37th pick in the NFL Draft on Friday.
  • Texans The 66 NFL Draft first-round picks who grew up in Houston
    Northwestern tackle Rashawn Slater, right, holds a team jersey with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after the San Diego Chargers selected him with the 13th pick in the NFL football draft Thursday April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
  • Texans Everything to know about Texans' first-round pick Kenyon...
    FILE - Texas A&M offensive lineman Kenyon Green (55) takes a moment before an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Oct. 9, 2021, in College Station, Texas. The Dallas Cowboys could be looking at their offensive line with their first pick in the NFL draft at No. 24. (AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)
More College Sports
  • College
    Villanova to 7th Final Four, beats Houston 50-44 in South
    Houston center Josh Carlton drives to the basket between Villanova forward Jermaine Samuels, left, and forward Eric Dixon during the first half of a college basketball game in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday, March 26, 2022, in San Antonio. This year's Final Four in New Orleans was settled in a game that was ugly to watch. By STEPHEN HAWKINS
  • College
    Don’t look now, but UH is favorite to win national championship
    Houston guard Taze Moore celebrates their win against Arizona with guard Jamal Shead during the second half of a college basketball game in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday, March 24, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Cougars have overcome the disrespect of being a No. 5 seed and are looking like a good pick to win the NCAA Tournament. By Matt Young
  • College
    Houston knocks off No. 1 seed Arizona; one win from Final Four
    Houston guard Kyler Edwards celebrates after scoring during the second half of a college basketball game against Arizona in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday, March 24, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Jamal Shead scored a career-high 21 points and Houston led throughout in a 72-60 victory over top-seeded Arizona on Thursday night, moving the Cougars within one win of a second straight Final Four. By STEPHEN HAWKINS
  • College
    Joni Taylor leaves Georgia to replace Blair at Texas A&M
    Taylor replaces Gary Blair, who retired after nearly two decades as the Aggies coach. By PAUL NEWBERRY
  • College
    Watch Kelvin Sampson rip off his shirt to celebrate UH's big win
    Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson waves to the Cougars fans after beating Illinois 68-53 in a second-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament dow}, March 20, 2022 in Pittsburgh. The Cougars advanced to the Sweet 16 of the tournament with the win. The University of Houston coach has the Cougars in the Sweet 16 for the third straight time. By Matt Young
Rockets
  • Rockets How Shaedon Sharpe's draft entry could affect Rockets' plans
    Shaedon Sharpe of the Kentucky Wildcats warms up prior to the game against the Auburn Tigers at Auburn Arena on January 22, 2022 in Auburn, Alabama.
  • Rockets Warriors star sounds off on Bill Simmons for Jalen Green...
    Bill Simmons (left) recently said, "F--- Jalen Green," about the Rockets rookie, and the Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green (right) has taken exception to that.
  • Rockets Kevin Durant trolls Charles Barkley for his Rockets years
    Houston Rockets', from left, Clyde Drexler, Charles Barkley and Hakeem Olajuwon wait for the ball to be inbounded after a timeout during the first half against the Detroit Pistons Thursday, Dec. 12, 1996, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) HOUCHRON CAPTION (06/30/1999): Hakeem Olajuwon
  • Rockets Gilbert Arenas, Ryan Hollins defend Jalen Green from Bill...
    Jalen Green #0 of the Houston Rockets high fives fans following a game against the Atlanta Hawks at Toyota Center on April 10, 2022 in Houston.
  • Rockets What Rockets can learn about team-building from these...
    Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant, left, Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun, center, and Nets forward Nic Claxton position for a rebound during an NBA basketball game, Tuesday April 5, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
More College Sports
  • College
    Taze Moore, Houston hammers Illinois to make another Sweet 16
    Taze Moore scored 21 points, Jamal Shead added 18 and Houston, a Final Four team last season, advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. By TOM WITHERS
  • College
    Top seed Kansas too much for TSU in NCAA Tournament
    Texas Southern (19-13), the No. 16 seed which won a First Four game two nights earlier, had its only lead against the Big 12 champs after Bryson Etienne made its first shot of the game. By STEPHEN HAWKINS
  • College
    This rating system says Houston has great chance to cut down nets
    Houston forward Fabian White Jr. greets fans as he heads into the tunnel after the team's NCAA college basketball game against Cincinnati on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in Houston. Houston won 71-53. (AP Photo/Justin Rex) BPI has been accurate at predicting NCAA Tournament champions, and it has the Cougars ranked second in the country. By Matt Young
  • College
    Defending champ Baylor opens with rout over Norfolk State
    Matthew Mayer scored a career-high 22 points, including that punctuating half-ending dunk with a salute, as the top-seeded Bears opened the NCAA Tournament with an 85-49 victory over Norfolk State on Thursday. By STEPHEN HAWKINS
  • College
    How a Houston lawyer got Longwood dancing in NCAA Tournament
    Longwood head coach Griff Aldrich gives instructions to his team during an NCAA college basketball game against Winthrop for the championship of the Big South Conference men's tournament on Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones) The man with basketball in his blood gave up a high-paid job to jump back into coaching and it's paid off. By Matt Young
High School Sports
  • High School Texas high school athletes respond to racist video of...
    Vidor's Chris Dilly crosses into the end zone after eluding Lumberton's defense during Friday's match-up in Vidor. Photo made Friday, November 5, 2021 Kim Brent/The Enterprise
  • High School The 21 former Houston area high school stars in 2022 NFL...
    Texas A&M's Kenyon Green (left), Baylor's Jalen Pitre (middle) and Sam Houston State's Zyon McCollum (right) all grew up in the Houston area and could go in the first three rounds of the 2022 NFL Draft.
  • High School Former local high school teammates to square off in MLB game
    Texas Rangers' pitcher Glenn Otto (left) and Oakland Athletics' pitcher Adam Oller with Tomball Concordia Lutheran High School coach Royce Kennedy.
  • High School Texas high school player arrested after shooting at state...
    An empty Alamodome after the UIL boys basketball state tournament was suspended on Thursday, March 12, 2020 due to the spread of the coronavirus.
  • High School Ex Willowridge star going into National High School Hall...
    Before he was a college and NFL star, Thurman Thomas led Willowridge High School to the state championship in 1982.
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