Houston Matters
Houston Is A Hotbed For Many Of The Summer Olympic Sports
Posted on · In a five-part series, Houston Matters takes a closer look at how some of the sports at the Tokyo Olympics are enjoyed in Greater Houston.
Sports
Sports
Simone Biles Makes A Triumphant Return And Takes Bronze On Balance Beam
Posted on · Biles looked happy and relieved after dismounting the four-inch-wide beam, smiling and waving at the crowd to roaring applause. She's still dealing with the "twisties" but has found ways to cope.
Sports
Texans In Tokyo: Simone Biles Returns, UT Graduate Tara Davis To Compete In Long Jump Finals & More
Posted on · Star gymnast Simone Biles is set to return for the balance beam event. Over the weekend, some athletes had a chance to reach the podium but fell short. Still, the U.S. leads the medal count at 64. China is hard on its heels with 62 medals, 29 of which are gold.
Sports
Simone Biles Will Return For The Olympic Balance Beam Final
Posted on · "We are so excited to confirm that you will see two U.S. athletes in the balance beam final tomorrow - Suni Lee AND Simone Biles!!" USA Gymnastics said. Biles has withdrawn from other events.
I SEE U
I SEE U, Episode 11: An Olympic Legend Among Us
Posted on · Gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee serves as our Track And Field guide as competitive events ramp up this weekend in Tokyo
Sports
Houston Rockets Take Jalen Green With No. 2 Pick In NBA Draft
Posted on · Green joins a team that is rebuilding after sinking to an NBA-worst 17-55 last season after James Harden forced a trade to Brooklyn to end a streak of eight consecutive playoff trips.
Sports
Knicks Get Houston’s Grimes After Trading First 2 Picks
Posted on · The swap of No. 21 for No. 25 left them with Grimes, a third-team All-American from Houston who came with a pick that belonged to the Los Angeles Clippers.
Sports
SEC Votes To Invite Texas, Oklahoma
Posted on · The decision comes just a week after news surfaced that the two schools planned to leave the Big 12, sending shockwaves through college sports and many Texas lawmakers who feel the expansion will have drastic consequences on the remaining Texas schools in the Big 12.
Sports
Texans In Tokyo: Biles Out Of All-Around, 3X3 Women’s Basketball Wins Gold, Archer Back On Target
Posted on · The U.S. continues to lead all countries with 30 medals at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. But the country's most decorated gymnast has exited competition due to stress and concerns over her own well-being.
Sports
Simone Biles Says She Pulled Out Of Gymnastics Finals Due To Mental Health Concerns
Posted on · U.S. star Simone Biles, the greatest gymnast of all time, pulled out of the competition after the first apparatus — the vault. It's a devastating development for the U.S. women's team.
Criminal Justice
10 Women Have Filed Criminal Complaints Against Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson
Posted on · Two of the women have not filed a civil lawsuit, bringing the total number of accusations to 24.
Sports
Texans In Tokyo: A Bit Of Stumbling, A Couple Of Medals & More Winning On The Horizon.
Posted on · Texas athletes participating in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics faced challenges during the first two days of the competition.
Sports
UT-Austin, OU Take First Steps Toward Leaving The Big 12
Posted on · The announcement comes days after the universities signaled interest in joining the Southeastern Conference.
Town Square
Evan Drellich: Why ‘Winning’ In Sports Doesn’t Fix Everything
Posted on · Town Square looks at the fine line between cheating and competitive advantages in sports.
Sports
U.S. Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson Suspended After Positive Marijuana Test
Posted on · Richardson has accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for THC, the main psychoactive component of marijuana.