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The NHL playoffs are missing the close games and comebacks that seemingly comes annually with all the postseason intensity.

The Los Angeles Kings raised the Stanley Cup for the second time in June 2014.

Pearland’s boys soccer team has leaned on a battle cry this season whenever things get tough.

KATY—While the battle of two of the more elite talents in the Classes of 2023 and 2024 did not have the luster much anticipated, Friday’s Region III-6A semifinal between Pearland and Seven Lakes did not disappoint.

Congratulations to Pearland High School's Rylee Grays for being KPRC 2's UTMB Health Athlete of the Week!

Culp passed away Saturday after a battle with pancreatic cancer

HOUSTON – The Houston Rockets on Wednesday unveiled their “City” jerseys for the upcoming season and they feature colors that are reminiscent of the Oilers. Dropping the news in a video tweeted at 7:13, the announcement featured images of the Astrodome, Houston’s freeways, oil rigs, rockets, the Rockets championship wins and Clutch. Our 20-21 City uniform has arrived! pic.twitter.com/glxiuZtQX4 — Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) December 3, 2020That tweet was followed by images of the uniform and another video. H-Town, this one's for you 🤘 pic.twitter.com/yfWTwWtxWL — Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) December 3, 2020The blue, white and red uniforms are reminding a lot of people of the colors worn by the Houston Oilers -- the city’s NFL team from 1960 to 1996.

While she is well-known for winning two state titles at Deer Park in 2012 and 2014, there's much more to the story. Tony Heath, Pearland, FootballMr. Pearland put the south Houston school on the map. Prior the Pearland, Heath was on staff at La Marque which won titles in 1995, 96 and 97. The Woodlands' Leslie Madison led her Highlanders to back-to-back state titles in 2013 and 2014. Houston Methodist serves as the official health care provider for the Houston Texans, Houston Astros, Rice Athletics, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Houston Ballet, Houston Symphony and Houston Grand Opera.

New coaches and unsolved mysteries: This was the Houston area in January 1990Oilers Coach Jerry Glanville, his tenure a hot topic since the team's poor finish, heads for a flight Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1990, at Houston Intercontinental Airport after meeting with Oilers brass. less Oilers Coach Jerry Glanville, his tenure a hot topic since the team's poor finish, heads for a flight Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1990, at Houston Intercontinental Airport after meeting with Oilers brass. His ... more Photo: John Davenport, Houston Chronicle Photo: John Davenport, Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 63 Caption Close New coaches and unsolved mysteries: This was the Houston area in January 1990 1 / 63 Back to GalleryNew decade, no shortage of news. Two days later, UH coach Jack Pardee was named as the next Oilers coach. On Jan. 9, UH Assistant Coach John Jenkins was promoted to head coach.

EMBED >More News Videos You'll want to check out who's on Vonta Leach's all-time Houston Texans top-five list. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Emotions run high in the NFL playoffs, especially when it comes to the history between Houston and Buffalo.The Texans aren't the Oilers, but Houston sports history is still Houston sports history.David Nuo caught up with Matt Rich Warren of BuffaloRumblings.com , and the two debated each teams chances of winning.Warren said the Bills are going to win, and he is very confident they will claim victory.But Nuo offered this: "America wants the Texans to win. "Enjoy the friendly banter in the video above.

BUFFALO VS HOUSTON: @abc13houston is looking at the last time the cities met in the playoffs. I was 7 and the Bills comeback had a profound impact. He was a part of the team that lost to the Bills in the playoffs after the Oilers led 35-3. "Tillman believes players, though, could use it as motivation to help Houston fans erase some of the pain of the defeat. "When the Texans win, I think they can now embrace the fact the slate can be laid to rest," Tillman said.

BUFFALO VS HOUSTON: @abc13houston is looking at the last time the cities met in the playoffs. I was 7 and the Bills comeback had a profound impact. He was a part of the team that lost to the Bills in the playoffs after the Oilers led 35-3. "Tillman believes players, though, could use it as motivation to help Houston fans erase some of the pain of the defeat. "When the Texans win, I think they can now embrace the fact the slate can be laid to rest," Tillman said.

See 1989 come to a close through Houston Chronicle photosWeather conditions force closure of the Southwest Freeway inbound at Newcastle, Dec. 22, 1989. Weather conditions force closure of the Southwest Freeway inbound at Newcastle, Dec. 22, 1989. Photo: Steve Ueckert, Houston Chronicle Photo: Steve Ueckert, Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 59 Caption Close See 1989 come to a close through Houston Chronicle photos 1 / 59 Back to GalleryDecember started out great for Houston football fans. In one of the most poignant scenes in Houston sports history, Ware climbed an equipment cart and proclaimed to the crowd: "We've brought the Heisman Trophy to Houston, Texas. * Sean Jones, Oilers defensive end, loves a good movie.

PEARLAND, Texas – The final day of finals week was put on hold at Pearland High School Friday. Hundreds of residents and students gathered outside "The Rig" to send the Oilers off to the 5A Division I State Championship. "It's a very exciting moment," said Oilers receiver Jacoby Lewis. "It humbles me to know how much pride Pearland has in their football team, their school and their kids," said Oilers head coach Tony Heath. "We know we've got 48 minutes of business to take care of.