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In the realm of NFL free agency, Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio is likely urging fans to “trust the process” after a relatively quiet opening day. Despite anticipation for what a roster led by C.J. Stroud would bring in 2024, fans received disappointing news with the departure of the team’s top rusher, tackler, and sacker. However, the Texans seemed …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — With four decades of coaching under his belt, University of Houston men’s basketball head coach Kelvin Sampson recently bestowed high praise upon senior point guard Jamal Shead, labeling him as “the greatest defensive guard I’ve ever coached and the greatest leader I’ve ever coached.” This accolade comes hot on the heels of Shead being named both …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Here’s the big free agent splash you’ve been waiting for, Astros fans. On Friday, Houston agreed to a five-year, $95 million deal with left-handed pitcher Josh Hader, the top reliever on the market, bolstering a staff that lost a bullpen arm to injury and is still in talks with bringing back another. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Kevin Porter Jr.’s promising days with the Houston Rockets have ended, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Tuesday. Porter, 23, who’s accused of attacking his girlfriend – a former WNBA player, was reportedly traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder along with two second-round draft picks in exchange for Victor Oladipo and Jeremiah Earl-Robinson. The Rockets confirmed the report …

The Milwaukee Bucks conducted an interview for the franchise’s head-coaching opening with University of Houston coach Kelvin Sampson, sources told ESPN. Sampson, the first known high-profile college coach to meet with Milwaukee about the vacancy, spent six seasons in the NBA as an assistant coach — including three with the Bucks — before returning to college basketball in 2014 and constructing a …

HOUSTON, Texas — The Houston Texans made two major additions to their offense on Monday, agreeing to one-year deals with tight end Dalton Schultz and running back Devin Singletary, sources told ESPN. Schultz’s deal is worth up to $9 million, according to NFL Network, which first reported his deal. Singletary’s deal is worth up to $3.75 million, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Schultz, 26, will …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — With Olajuwon as a middle name, this offensive lineman’s journey to Houston just seems destined. The Texans are acquiring Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive guard Shaq Mason in a trade that ESPN reported on Tuesday. The team is acquiring Mason, whose first and middle names are Shaquille Olajuwon, for a sixth-round pick in next month’s draft. A seventh-round pick is also …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — It’s always good to come home – for a third time. As the Houston Texans continue to mold what they want out of the quarterback position ahead of next month’s NFL Draft, the club is reportedly bringing back a name not just from the team’s past, but also from the city of Houston’s as well. Case Keenum, …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Astros have rewarded Yordan Alvarez, who is in the midst of another monster season, with a six-year contract extension that will reportedly net him $115 million. ESPN’s Jeff Passan first reported on the deal Friday, citing sources. Alvarez’s new contract begins in 2023 and buys out three of his free-agent years, sources told Passan. …

HOUSTON, Texas — The Houston Texans have hired Baltimore Ravens assistant David Culley to be their next head coach, sources told ESPN, confirming a report by the Houston Chronicle. Culley, 65, who has spent the past three seasons in Baltimore, just completed his 27th season as an NFL coach. Along with serving as the team’s assistant head coach, Culley was …