Cal McNair stood over the flames, but instead of extinguishing them with new players, he placed patties and hot dogs in its place. Fans of the Houston Texans lined up and waited their turn to enjoy a free meal on the team after watching joint practices with the Los Angeles Rams. Thus was the return of “Cal’s Cookout” for a third straight year. The idea started before training … [Read more...] about Texans CEO Cal McNair returns to grill for annual Texans cookout
Archives for August 2024
Texans training camp: Wide receivers step up in final days of practice against Rams
Stefon Diggs, Nico Collins and Tank Dell are all locks to make the active roster for the Houston Texans this upcoming season. John Metchie III, Robert Woods, Noah Brown. Xavier Hutchinson and Steven Sims aren’t, so every rep counts heading into the final days of training camp. They seemed to impress during Thursday’s joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at the Methodist … [Read more...] about Texans training camp: Wide receivers step up in final days of practice against Rams
Game 126 Thread. August 22, 2024, 6:08 CT. Astros @ Orioles
Jun 11, 2019; Houston, TX, USA; Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ben Gamel (16) is out at home plate as Houston Astros catcher Robinson Chirinos (28) applies a tag during the fifth inning at Minute Maid Park. | Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Tough pitching matchup. Our #5, Spencer Arrighetti, against one of the league’s best, Corbin Burnes Except for Kyle Tucker, of … [Read more...] about Game 126 Thread. August 22, 2024, 6:08 CT. Astros @ Orioles
Mariners fire manager Scott Servais in midst of a midseason collapse
The Seattle Mariners fired manager Scott Servais on Thursday with the team in the midst a two-month collapse that included squandering a 10-game lead in the division and slipping to the fringes of playoff contention in the American League. The team tabbed former Seattle catcher Dan Wilson to take over for Servais. The decision came on the heels of a disastrous 1-8 road trip … [Read more...] about Mariners fire manager Scott Servais in midst of a midseason collapse
Texans training camp: Live updates from joint practice with Rams
Thudding is the name of Thursday’s practice since the Houston Texans will finally hit someone other than themselves for 90 minutes in the sweltering Texas heat. The Texans return for Thursday’s last tune-up for joint reps with the Los Angeles Rams before their preseason finale at NRG Stadium. Starters aren’t expected to play in Saturday’s contest, so this could be the last time … [Read more...] about Texans training camp: Live updates from joint practice with Rams