RISING STARS: 5 facts about each athlete up for Newcomer of the Year at the Houston Sports Awards
The Houston Sports Awards are right around the corner and five phenomenal athletes relatively new to the Bayou City are up for a big honor. The event celebrates Houstonโs sports legends, as well as the rising star rookies already making their mark on our city and their teams. Five young players are nominated for Newcomer of the Year, but only one will win.
Collins has 191 yards receiving, Ward saves game with interception as Texans beat Broncos 22-17
Nico Collins had a career-high 191 yards receiving and a fourth-quarter touchdown, and Jimmie Ward intercepted Denverโs Russell Wilson in the end zone with 9 seconds left to left to help the Houston Texans hold on for a 22-17 win over the Broncos.
Panthers owner David Tepper defends lack of patience, decision to draft Bryce Young No. 1 overall
Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper has defended his perceived lack of patience after firing Frank Reich 11 games into his first season, and defended the teamโs decision to draft Bryce Young No. 1 overall.
The Case for CJ Stroud: Has the Texans rookie QB already earned Offense Rookie of the Year award?
Texans quarterback CJ Stroud is making headlines -- and KPRC 2 Sports Reporter Chancellor Johnson says heโs already earned the NFLโs Offense Rookie of the Year trophy before football season is even over and he explains why.
Desmond Ridder answers critics, Younghoe Koo kicks last-second field goal, Falcons edge Texans 21-19
Desmond Ridder passed and ran for touchdowns, Younghoe Koo kicked a go-ahead 37-yard field goal as time expired, and the Atlanta Falcons snapped a two-game losing streak by beating the Houston Texans 21-19.
Beckโs rare TD return propels Texans to a 37-17 rout of Jaguars and gives Ryans his first win
Fullback Andrew Beck fumbled a kickoff and then broke five tackles during an 85-yard return for a touchdown โ one of several special teams gaffes by Jacksonville โ and the Houston Texans stunned the Jaguars 37-17 Sunday to give coach DeMeco Ryans his first victory.
Texansโ CJ Stroud (right shoulder), Laremy Tunsil (knee) questionable, Jalen Pitre; Jimmie Ward ruled out
Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud was limited in practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sundayโs game against the Indianapolis Colts. Stroud showed no visible issues during and after practice. If Stroud is sidelined, Davis Mills would start in his place.
Ravens beat Texans 25-9, but running back J.K. Dobbins is lost for season with torn Achilles tendon
J.K. Dobbins ran for an early touchdown before leaving with a torn Achilles tendon, Justice Hill scored twice in the second half and the Baltimore Ravens pulled away for a 25-9 victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday.
From Sanders to Sauce, NFL draft fashion evolves over time
Deion Sanders became the NFL draftโs first fashion icon by accessorizing a black and white track suit with loads of sparkling gold jewelry when he took the call from the Atlanta Falcons before they selected him fifth overall in the 1989 draft.
Texans get ready to scout in the Indianapolis combine
Hey guys, itโs Ari Alexander with the Texans newsletter as the team gets ready to scout in the combine in Indianapolis. Itโs pretty clear what position theyโll go with at the #2 pick, so weโll discuss the top four quarterbacks and what each could bring to the Texas as well as drawbacks.
No. 1 Georgia rallies to beat No. 4 Ohio State 42-41 in semi
Stetson Bennett capped No. 1 Georgiaโs comeback from a two-touchdown, fourth-quarter deficit with a 10-yard, last-minute scoring pass to Adonai Mitchell in a 42-41 victory over No. 4 Ohio State for a shot at its second straight national title.
Ohio State, Georgia reloaded after losing stars to NFL draft
Only months after Georgia defensive linemen and Ohio State wide receivers combined to fill five first-round slots in the NFL draft, those positions again boast top talent for the teams preparing to meet in the College Football Playoff Peach Bowl semifinal.
Alabama follows up title by finalizing star-studded class
The recruiting class that Alabama finalized Wednesday has the highest rating in the history of the 247Sports Composite team rankings, which go back to 2010. Steve Wilfong, the director of recruiting for 247Sports, notes this celebrated Alabama class arrives as most of the Tideโs decorated 2017 class departs. AdโYouโre replacing one of the best recruiting classes ever for what they accomplished with maybe the best recruiting class on paper coming in,โ Wiltfong said. While plenty of SEC teams joined Alabama in signing impressive classes, Ohio State stood out from its Big Ten foes. All three were quarterbacks, with Bryce Young enrolling at Alabama, DJ Uiagalelei selecting Clemson and CJ Stroud selecting Ohio State.