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Sports Monday: NBA All-Star Game, And Spring Training Gets Underway
Posted on · We discuss the latest developments in Houston sports with Jeff Balke.
Tag: 2018 Winter Olympics
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Believe It Or Not, Houston Has A Curling Club
Posted on · Despite not having much of a winter, Houston does have a strong contingent of curling enthusiasts. Houston Matters host Craig Cohen takes us to meet some of them and tries his hand at the sport.
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How Black Athletes Have Shaped The Olympics, And How The Olympics Shaped Black Athletes
Posted on · We learn about the stories, accomplishments, and challenges of African Americans in the Olympics from nine-time gold medalist Carl Lewis and Dr. Billy Hawkins from the University of Houston’s Department of Health and Human Performance.
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Full Show: African Americans At The Olympics, And Political Roundup (Feb. 14, 2018)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Educators are gathering in Houston to discuss how to better engage Latinos in STEM fields. Then, we examine the stories of African Americans at the Olympic games. Plus, our political experts discuss the latest news. And we meet skiing enthusiasts in the Bayou City.
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The U.S. Has 6 Olympic Medals. Here Are The Winter Olympians To Watch Next
Posted on · The first week of Winter Olympics is almost over. Here’s who we’re watching next, and a quick recap of recent Olympic highlights
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Winter Sports In Houston? Yep. Even Curling.
Posted on · Living in Houston, you might feel pretty far removed from the world of winter sports. But, surprisingly, plenty of individuals and clubs throughout Greater Houston are dedicated to sports like figure skating, skiing, hockey -- and even curling.
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Sports Monday: Rockets Continue To Roll, And Houstonians In The Olympics
Posted on · From the Rockets' eight-game winning streak, to the start of Spring Training for the Astros, MK Bower discusses the latest developments in Houston sports.
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With Eyes On PyeongChang, A Look Inside Houston’s Vibrant Korean Community
Posted on · Houston Matters learns more about Korean-American culture in Houston from some longtime members of Houston's Korean community.
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Olympians Next Door: Where America’s Winter Olympic Athletes Come From
Posted on · While powerhouse states like Colorado and California are sending the most Olympians to Pyeongchang, towns and cities around the U.S. have good reason to watch their daughters and sons compete as well