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Sports Monday: Astros Sweep The Angels, And JJ Watt Returns to Action
Posted on · From the Astros' sweep of the Angels to JJ Watt returning to action for the Texans, Jeff Balke updates us on Houston sports.
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The Astros’ Winning Week and the Texans’ Preseason Push
Posted on · The Houston Astros took two of three this week from both the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Tampa Bay Rays. At 68-and-62, the Astros are in a three-way tie with the Royals and Mariners and just a half-game ahead of the Yankees for the second and final American League Wild Card slot. We discuss what the […]
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Sports Monday: Texans Win a Preseason Game and Pearland Hits a Bump
Posted on · The Texans won their first preseason game, looking much stronger in their second preseason game than they did in their first. After falling 32-0 to Arizona on Aug. 9, the Texans rebounded with a dominant 32-7 win over the Atlanta Falcons Saturday. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick led the first team on a touchdown drive. Number one pick Jadaveon […]
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Is the Texans’ First Preseason Game Cause for Concern?
Posted on · The Texans played their first preseason game Saturday and didn’t look so great. But how much stock should we put in preseason games? Plus, there’s some new drama — or not — between Rockets’ teammates and the Astros’ Jose Altuve is finally getting some love from the national media. Culture Map Houston sports writer MK […]
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Did Texans Fans Go Too Far Booing Shaub’s Injury?
Posted on · The St. Louis Rams handed the Houston Texans their fourth straight loss yesterday. To add injury to insult, quarterback Matt Schaub suffered an ankle injury, and this time, it was his replacement T.J. Yates who threw a pick 6, as the Rams embarrassed the Texans 38-13. Weâll recap the game, and discuss reactions to some […]