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High School
  • Fort Bend Marshall defensive end Zachary Chapman, center, celebrates his sack of Lake Creek quarterback Cade Tessier with Trent Thomas (4) and Elijah Sims, left, during the second half of a Region III-5A Division II high school football semifinal playoff game, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Houston.
    Predicting every quarterfinal game involving Houston-area teams
    Predictions and more for every quarterfinal game involving teams in and around the Bayou City.
    By Josh Criswell
  • North Shore quarterback David Amador (8) runs the ball in the first half of the District 21-6A high school football game between the North Shore Mustangs and the Summer Creek Bulldogs at Turner Stadium in Humble, TX on Friday, October 7, 2022.
    Houston-area standouts among Mr. Texas Football semifinalists
    By Josh Criswell
    Katy defensive back Gavin Johnson reacts after Atascocita wide receiver Claude Slaughter dropped a pass during the second half of a high school football game, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in Katy, TX.
    Must-see Houston-area high school playoff games and predictions
    By Josh Criswell
    Toby the Turkey, the mascot of the Fightin' Gobblers, engages with the crowd during the football team's final home game of the season at Cuero High School in Cuero, Texas, Nov. 3, 2022. 
    In Cuero, Texas, an overlooked mascot gets its due
    By Mitch Smith
    Atascocita's Deangelo Hayes (7) runs with the ball during a game against Deer Park on  November, 11, 2022 at Abshire Stadium in Deer Park, Texas.
    5 Houston high school playoff games you won't want to miss
    By Josh Criswell

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Houston Sports Nostalgia

  • Hakeem Olajuwon of the Houston Rockets of the Western Conference contests the ball at the tip off against Shaquille O'Neal of the Orlando Magic of the Eastern Conference during game 4 of the National Basketball Association Finals game on June 14, 1995.
    Why the '90s Rockets would thrive today
    In many ways, the 90s Houston Rockets were ahead of their time. 
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  • 1992: Occasionally even the Astros' indefatigable mascot has to break down and stop for a drink.
    PHOTOS: The Astrodome was central to '90s culture
    By Brianna Griff
    Small crowd during the final Oilers game played in the Astrodome, a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, Dec. 15, 1996.
    Why the Oilers still reign supreme in the heart of Houston fans
    By Michael Shapiro
    Daryl Strawberry, left, and Glenn Davis at the 1986 All-Star Game practice in the Astrodome.
    The day Darryl Strawberry hit absurd blasts in Astrodome HR Derby
    By Matt Young
    This stool was used as The Athlete's Foot in-store promotion for Etonic's Akeem the Dream sneakers in 1984.
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Sports
  • Sports Houston has the most players in the NFL. Here they all are
    JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 13: K'Lavon Chaisson #45 of the Jacksonville Jaguars lines up during the game against the Indianapolis Colts at TIAA Bank Field on September 13, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida.
  • Rockets Rockets youngsters spoil James Harden's return to Houston
    Jalen Green #4 of the Houston Rockets celebrates with staff following overtime against the Philadelphia 76ers at Toyota Center on December 05, 2022 in Houston.
  • Texans Memes mock another Texans' rout, shocking Cowboys' win
    Photo: Getty Images/Meme: Matt Young
  • Astros Report: Astros considering trio of free-agent outfielders
    Michael Conforto #30 of the New York Mets watches after hitting a ball deep for a home run during the eighth inning of the game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on October 2, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Astros How drafting Mark Appel won the Astros a World Series
    Astros first round draft choice Mark Appel waves to the crowd as he is introduced during the fifth inning in the game against the Brewers on June 19.

More High School News

  • High School
    Activists: Texas schools should forfeit games to protest mascot
    The PN-G mascot performs before the team takes on Nederland at the Bulldog Stadium in Nederland, Friday. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise Indigenous leaders are calling for a protest against the Port Neches-Groves Independent School District. By Meagan Ellsworth
  • High School
    Former Cy Falls High School, OU football star shot, killed
    Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Du'Vonta Lampkin (97) on the sidelines during a preseason game between the Tennessee Titans and Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 18, 2018, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN.  Defensive tackle played at Oklahoma and was in camp with the Tennessee Titans. By Matt Young
  • High School
    More players from Houston area picked in NFL Draft than 44 states
    Houston Texans NFL football first-round draft pick Texas A&M offensive lineman Kenyon Green answers a question during a news conference Friday, April 29, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Take a look at where all the local players were picked in this year's NFL Draft. By Matt Young
  • High School
    Texas high school athletes respond to racist video of students
    Vidor's Chris Dilly crosses into the end zone after eluding Lumberton's defense during Friday's match-up in Vidor. Photo made Friday, November 5, 2021 Kim Brent/The Enterprise A 1993 Texas Monthly cover story called Vidor “the most hate-filled town” in Texas. A CNN segment in 2006 highlighted Vidor’s history as a “sun-down town” in which Black people were not permitted after dark. By Matt Faye
  • High School
    The 21 former Houston area high school stars in 2022 NFL Draft
    Texas A&M's Kenyon Green (left), Baylor's Jalen Pitre (middle) and Sam Houston State's Zyon McCollum (right) all grew up in the Houston area and could go in the first three rounds of the 2022 NFL Draft. There has been a player from Houston selected in the first round for three straight years. By Matt Young
Astros
  • Astros Report: Astros considering trio of free-agent outfielders
    Michael Conforto #30 of the New York Mets watches after hitting a ball deep for a home run during the eighth inning of the game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on October 2, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Astros No Verlander, no problem: How Astros can replace ace's...
    HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 05: Framber Valdez #59 of the Houston Astros reacts after striking out J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies to get out of the third inning in Game Six of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
  • Astros Justin Verlander leaves Astros, signs massive deal with...
    Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros looks on in the second inning during Game 5 of the 2022 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, November 3, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • Astros Jeremy Peña expresses excitement about Astros' offseason...
    Jeremy Pena #3 and manager Dusty Baker Jr. #12 of the Houston Astros celebrate after the game between the Houston Astros and the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on Saturday, October 15, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.
  • Astros Free agents for Astros to consider after Justin...
    Corey Kluber #28 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches during a game against the Texas Rangers at Tropicana Field on September 16, 2022 in St Petersburg, Florida.

More High School News

  • High School
    Former local high school teammates to square off in MLB game
    Texas Rangers' pitcher Glenn Otto (left) and Oakland Athletics' pitcher Adam Oller with Tomball Concordia Lutheran High School coach Royce Kennedy. Glenn Otto and Adam Oller were classmates at Concordia Lutheran and now will pitch against each other in the big leagues. By Matt Young
  • High School
    Texas high school player arrested after shooting at state tourney
    An empty Alamodome after the UIL boys basketball state tournament was suspended on Thursday, March 12, 2020 due to the spread of the coronavirus. The UIL ruled that the team still will be allowed to compete in the Class 5A state semifinal Thursday night. By Matt Young
  • High School
    Ex Willowridge star going into National High School Hall of Fame
    Before he was a college and NFL star, Thurman Thomas led Willowridge High School to the state championship in 1982. The Pro Football Hall of Famer led Willowridge High School to a state championship in 1982. By Matt Young
  • High School
    LeBron James salutes Houston high school basketball player
    LeBron James gave a shout out on Twitter to Grand Oaks High School basketball player Da'Mya Jones on Thursday, March 3, 2022. The local high school basketball player is the daughter of former NBA player Damon Jones, who is tight with the Lakers star. By Matt Young
  • High School
    10 Houston high school football recruits to watch next season
    Langham Creek's Jaquaize Pettaway (left), Kinkaid's Micah Bell (center) and C.E. King's Dylan Spencer are some of the top recruits from Houston in the Class of 2023. The Houston area has 10 players ranked in the Top 50 among Texas recruits in the Class of 2023. By Matt Young
Texans
  • Texans Texans grades: Houston finds new way to lose against Browns
    Kyle Allen #3 of the Houston Texans recovers a fumble in front of Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter at NRG Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Houston.
  • Texans Watch: Astros star Jeremy Peña fires up crowd before...
    Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena fires up the crowd prior to Sunday's game between the Texans and Browns at NRG Stadium.
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    CIRCA 1980's: Head Coach Bum Phillips (R) of the New Orleans Saints in this portrait on the sidelines circa early 1980's during an NFL football game. Phillips was the head coach of the Saints from 1981-85. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
  • Texans Former Texans QB hopeful to get a coaching opportunity
    FILE - Philadelphia Eagles' Josh McCown speaks during a news conference after an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Jan. 5, 2020, in Philadelphia. McCown played quarterback for 12 teams across nearly two decades in the NFL, and learned a different offense almost every season. He looks forward to sharing his knowledge and experience as a coach.
  • Texans What Deshaun Watson said—and didn't say—before Houston...
    Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns listens to questions during a press conference prior to a joint practice with the Philadelphia Eagles at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 18, 2022 in Berea, Ohio.

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  • High School
    Biggest decisions facing Houston recruits on National Signing Day
    Cy Park linebacker Harold Perkins (left) and Hightower receiver Caleb Douglas (right) will have all eyes of the recruiting world on them for National Signing Day on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022. Cy Park's Harold Perkins and Hightower receiver Caleb Douglas are two of the highest-ranked recruits who haven't made a decision yet. By Matt Young
  • High School
    Watch Shadow Creek's Shawn Jones shatter backboard during game
    Shadow Creek's Shawn Jones shatters the backboard on a dunk against Alief Hastings on Friday, Jan. 22, 2022. Shadow Creek's Shawn Jones, a Texas State commit, delivered one of the highlights of the year. By Matt Young
  • High School
    The greatest players in Texas high school football history
    Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray signals the penalty is against the Indianapolis Colts during an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. Who would join Kyler Murray on an all-time, all-Texas team? By Marcus Trevino
  • High School
    Three big decisions being made by local recruits on Signing Day
    North Shore's Denver Harris (left), Atascocita's Kam Dewberry (center) and Klein Cain's Matthew Golden all are expected to make big decisions on Wedneday's early National Signing Day on Dec. 15, 2021. Thirteen of Houston's 17 five-star and four-star recruits already have committed. Of the four undecided, three are expected to sign Wednesday on National Signing Day. By Matt Young
  • Humble Sports
    LeBlanc: Christmas will be here before you know it
    These gun screwdriver and punch sets has just about anything you need to work on most firearms except possibly AR-15s. It seems like only yesterday that my family was just leaving the beach house after another Christmas together and now my wife and family are getting everything ready for the trip to the beach once more. Time is going by so rapidly I can hardly... By Larry J. LeBlanc
Rockets
  • Rockets Rockets youngsters spoil James Harden's return to Houston
    Jalen Green #4 of the Houston Rockets celebrates with staff following overtime against the Philadelphia 76ers at Toyota Center on December 05, 2022 in Houston.
  • Rockets Watch: Reliving James Harden's greatest moments with the...
    James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets celebrates after a three point shot in overtime during Game Three of the Second Round of the 2019 NBA Western Conference Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center on May 4, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
  • Rockets Silas criticizes Rockets' ‘readiness’ after blowout loss
    Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas gestures to his players during the first half against the Atlanta Hawks at Toyota Center on November 25, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
  • Rockets Houston Rockets mailbag: What is the path back to...
    Tari Eason #17, Jalen Green #4 and Kevin Porter Jr. #3 of the Houston Rockets watch from the bench as their team plays the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena on November 28, 2022 in Denver, Colorado.
  • Rockets James Harden could return to court against Rockets
    James Harden #13 of the Brooklyn Nets arrives at Toyota Center prior to facing the Houston Rockets on December 08, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
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