Back home in the Houston heat, the Texans are taking a new approach to the upcoming season.The Texans will practice midday over the next two days in preparation for their third preseason game against the New York Giants. The sun will be scorching. Minds will be tested. Bodies will be pushed to the limits. So will the structure of facing off against the power of the sun.That’s … [Read more...] about Texans training camp: Live updates from Day 16
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Colts send message to Texans, ready to reignite ‘bad blood’ between two franchises
Who are the Houston Texans’ arch-rivals in the AFC South? The Jacksonville Jaguars spent most of the 2000s battling with Houston for third place in the division. Last season, their downfall led the the Texans’ triumph en route to a division title. The Tennessee Titans hightailed it out of H-Town when Bud Adams elected to move the team from the Astrodome to build a new stadium … [Read more...] about Colts send message to Texans, ready to reignite ‘bad blood’ between two franchises
Texans training camp: Shaq Mason sees new version of third-year OL Kenyon Green
While he plays on the other side of the offensive line from Kenyon Green, Shaq Mason knows what improvement looks like when watching the film. As a former late-round pick who transformed into a full-time starter with the New England Patriots, he knows reps are earned in this style of football. Entering their third preseason game, Mason has kept an eye on the former 2022 … [Read more...] about Texans training camp: Shaq Mason sees new version of third-year OL Kenyon Green
Witt homers on shoulder-high pitch, Royals beat Twins 4-1 to avoid sweep
Bobby Witt Jr. homered on a pitch outside the strike zone for the fourth time this season and Paul DeJong finished a triple short of the cycle, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 4-1 to avoid a series sweep. Witt homered into the left-center bullpen on a shoulder-high, full-count fastball from Louie Varland in the third inning, putting the Royals ahead 2-0 … [Read more...] about Witt homers on shoulder-high pitch, Royals beat Twins 4-1 to avoid sweep
Astros Crawfish Boil: August 14, 2024
Breggy with Yordong, Altuve and León. | Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images Welcome to the Wednesday Boil. You come here for the beer, but stick around for the conversation. It’s the digital version of Cheers — only for the Astros instead of the Red Sox — and instead of Sam Malone and coach you get...uh...Bill, Clack, Cody, Jimmy, VBallRetired, astrosfaninva and me. … [Read more...] about Astros Crawfish Boil: August 14, 2024