North Shore HS head football coach John Kay hired as LB coach at Rice University, KPRC 2 Sports confirms
KPRC 2 Sports confirmed that John Kay is stepping down as head coach at North Shore and will begin his college coaching career at Rice University where he will be the new linebackers coach for the Owls program under Head Coach Mike Bloomgren.
Rockets in final stages of head-coach talks with Dallas Mavericks assistant Stephen Silas
HOUSTON โ The Houston Rockets are in the final stages of their search for a new head coach. KPRC 2 Sports has confirmed an ESPN report that team officials are in advanced talks with Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Stephen Silas. Silas will take over for Mike DโAntoni who decided to leave the organization when his contract expired at the end of the season. Silas, 46, was on the Rockets' shortlist, which included former Rockets head coach Jeff Van Gundy and longtime Rockets coach and former player John Lucas. Silas is highly respected in NBA circles after serving in assistant roles for 20 years, including his most recent record-setting run offensively in Dallas under Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle.
3 things to watch in Houston sports this week
Hereโs whatโs happening this week on the sports scene for our teams and programs. AstrosThe playoffs continue out on the West Coast as the Astros and Aโs open the ALDS at 3:07 p.m. Monday at Dodger Stadium. The Aโs won seven of the 10 head-to-head meetings during the shortened season but in the playoffs that means nothing. Ready or not, the Cougars will be tested as Dana Holgorsen begins his second season in charge. Can the Texans become the second team to pull that off?
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HOUSTON โ The new KPRC 2 Sports Frenzy app puts Houston-area high school sports in the palm of your hand. With game scores and highlights, and voting for our Game of the Week, you can stay current on your school and all the high school sports around the Houston area. The free Sports Frenzy app, powered by Vype, also has the latest news from Randy McIlvoy and KPRC 2 Sports, team and player profiles and analysisItโs an easy, free fan experience. Download the FREE KPRC Friday Football Frenzy app on iPhone or Android today.
4 things to watch in Houston sports this week
HOUSTON โ Greetings from the Xfinity Sports Desk and KPRC 2 Sports. Things have really changed quickly in the wild world of sports over the past ten days. While the battle continues against COVID-19, the business of sports is getting back to a sense of normalcy. Hereโs whatโs on tap this week in Houston sports. Texans look to bounce backThe Houston Texans opened their season last week against the Kansas City Chiefs, and, just like it did in January, things did not go well for the Texans.
Houston sports this week: Astros spring training begins, attendance numbers exceed expectations for Houston Roughnecks
Astros camp beginsIt has been a crazy offseason and things will only intensify when pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training on Wednesday and workouts begin Thursday in West Palm Beach. The Houston Roughnecks opened with an impressive 37-16 win over the LA Wildcats thanks to a big day from quarterback P.J. The Roughnecks return to action this Sunday at home when 1-0 St. Louis comes to town at 5 p.m. Rockets hit the All-Star breakThe Rockets will close out with the Boston Celtics Tuesday night before the NBA All-Star break arrives. The win came at LA against the Lakers followed by a blowout loss at Phoenix and a buzzer-beater home loss Sunday night to the Utah Jazz.
Vote for Friday Football Frenzyโs Game of the Week
Get the out the vote for your team if you want them to appear on KPRC 2's Friday Football Frenzy! Each week of the season you'll be able to come to this page to place your vote. KPRC 2 Sports will host the weekly show from the winning location. Voting has closed. Watch Friday Football Frenzy on KPRC 2 to see highlights from the winning game.