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Houston Chronicle sports editor via Dallas, New York, San Jose, Boston and St. Louis.

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Trump Burger’s untold story: A $250K murder plot, vaccine scam and ICE arrest It’s a story with subplots involving a vaccine scam and a murder-for-hire scheme. It asks what we as a society require for legitimacy. And it’s a quintessentially American saga.

The untold origin story of Trump Burger: A $250K murder-for-hire plot, ICE arrest and vaccine scam www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

11.08.2025 02:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Astros takeaways: The rotation, Jose Altuve at DH and Carlos Correa's return After winning two of three at the Yankees, the Astros held onto slim lead in AL West and showed signs of an energized offense and rotation.

A rebuilding rotation, Jose Altuve at DH and Carlos Correa's return to Houston | Astros takeaways www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/astro...

11.08.2025 02:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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DeMeco Ryans restored pride in the Texans. Now, he's ready for the next step The Houston Texans have never reached the AFC title game. Why that drives coach DeMeco Ryans in his third season. 'How can you create history.'

DeMeco Ryans restored pride in the Texans. Now, he's ready for the next step: reaching AFC title game www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texan...

07.08.2025 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Is the SEC's best pass rush in Austin? Is the Big Ten delusional? | Bohls Colin Simmons and Anthony Hill Jr. are strong rushers off the edge and the Longhorns like the looks of Arkansas transfer Brad Spence.

Is the SEC's best pass rush in Austin? Is the Big Ten delusional? Props to Deion | Bohls' nine things www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...

31.07.2025 12:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cy Springs football player’s harrowing story highlights dangers of Texas heat Cypress Springs football player Jarvis Spires suffers heat stroke during a private workout. As he recovers, a cautionary tale for summer.

A private football workout, heat stroke and coma: As Cy Springs player recovers, a cautionary tale www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/high-...

16.07.2025 16:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cy-Fair alum Lindsey Harding coaching Lakers at NBA summer league Lindsey Harding is entering her eighth season as an NBA coach. She's leading the Lakers as the second woman to be a summer league head coach.

Houston native Lindsey Harding continues trailblazing NBA coaching career at summer league www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...

16.07.2025 16:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Inside the Arch Manning and Michael Taaffe bond at Texas Arch Manning is ready for his moment as the Longhorns' quarterback with All-American defensive back Michael Taaffe to keep him in line.

Inside the Arch Manning and Michael Taaffe bond at Texas and what it means for Longhorns' title chase www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...

15.07.2025 21:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UT's Trevor Goosby knows protecting Arch Manning is job one, hoop dreams aside TrevorΒ Goosby takes over at left tackle for the Texas Longhorns with the job of protecting Arch Manning even with some hoop dreams.

UT's Trevor Goosby says he could be like Dennis Rodman but his real job is protecting Arch Manning www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...

18.06.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Houston Dash's Avery Patterson turning heads on the U.S. women's national team Avery Patterson, a 23-year-old defender on the Houston Dash, has a competitive drive and nasty stepover that are turning heads on the USWNT.

Houston Dash's Avery Patterson turning heads on the U.S. women's national team www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/dynam...

17.06.2025 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Texas passed the test of winning in the SEC. Take our quiz on the season Texas won eight SEC titles and two national championships in its first year in the elite league. How did the Longhorns do it? Take our quiz

The Texas Longhorns passed the test of competing in the SEC. Relive the season with a 'test' from our Kirk Bohls www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...

15.06.2025 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How Texas leads new money era in college sports' revenue-sharing model Texas is at the forefront as revenue-sharing and NIL deals transform college sports, creating new financial divides among top programs.

How Texas leads new money era in college sports as revenue-sharing model reshapes landscape www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...

10.06.2025 23:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Longhorns a win away from softball title thanks to gamble by Reese Atwood Texas Tech ace NiJaree Canady was supposed to walk Texas slugger Reese Atwood, who swung at a 3-0 pitch to win game for Longhorns.

Texas Longhorns are a win away from softball title thanks to a gamble by Reese Atwood to beat Tech www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...

05.06.2025 14:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bohls: Longhorns' promising baseball season ends with disappointment vs. UTSA After winning the SEC championship in its first season in the league, Texas stumbled against UTSA in the Austin regional, ending the Longhorns' season.

A bitter, premature end for Texas' baseball season as UTSA ousts Longhorns from Austin regional www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...

02.06.2025 13:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Texas Longhorns take care of business against Houston Christian Texas opened NCAA play with a 7-1 win over Houston Christian thanks to a five-run inning and solid work from three lower-profile pitchers.

Texas Longhorns take care of business against Houston Christian and save top pitchers for NCAA run www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...

30.05.2025 23:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UH athletic director Eddie NuΓ±ez faces key decision regarding baseball program In less than a year, UH athletic director EddieΒ NuΓ±ez has made notable changes in three women's sports. Could the baseball program be next on his to-do list?

UH's Eddie Nunez has been quick to make changes in under-performing programs. What about baseball? www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...

29.05.2025 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Texas women's basketball coach Vic Schaefer thinks Longhorns will be better Vic Schaefer's Longhorns reached Final Four last season with defense. His team added 3-pointer shooters to aid in next year's title chase.

Why Texas women's coach Vic Schaefer thinks Longhorns will be better after losing in Final Four www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...

29.05.2025 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'We're in limbo land.' Texas AD Chris Del Conte on hot-button topics in SEC Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte likes a nine-game football schedule, expanding playoffs and is fully funding all 21 UT sports.

Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte on playing nine SEC games, expanding playoffs and the money www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...

28.05.2025 21:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Women's soccer as curriculum? One Humble ISD teacher is doing it. Professional teams from the NWSL and Europe are reaching out to Summerwood Elementary after teacher Ashley Shirey gave her class a women's soccer project.

Humble ISD kindergarten teacher's women's soccer project is a hit β€” with kids and pro teams www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/dynam...

28.05.2025 19:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Arch Manning offense, Jim Schlossnagle's instant impact | Bohls' 9 Things Texas' offense will have a different look with Arch Manning under center. Kirk Bohls looks at that, Jim Schlossnagle's instant impact and more

As always, a lot to unpack and learn in Kirk Bohl's weekly nine things column ... How Steve Sarkisian is tailoring Texas' offense for Arch Manning's skill set www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...

21.05.2025 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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These Afghan women’s soccer players fled the Taliban. They found home in Houston Women’s soccer players who evacuated Afghanistan in 2021 are now in Houston. Abandoned by FIFA, they are fighting to rebuild their team.

These Afghan women’s soccer players fled the Taliban. They found a home in Houston www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/dynam...

21.05.2025 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Field of dreams: Making a pitch for an MLB team in Austin Austin has plenty to offer if MLB expands but faces many challenges, including finding a primary investor and competing with the Astros and Rangers.

Making a pitch for an MLB team in Austin. Three entrepreneurs setting the stage to land a franchise www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/astro...

18.05.2025 19:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What to know about Sean Miller's contract, Jim Schlossnagle's T-shirts From Sean Miller's contract to Jim Schlossnagle's motto for baseball team to possible changes in NCAA tournament, all things UT with Kirk Bohls.

What to know about Sean Miller's contract, Jim Schlossnagle's T-shirts and future of NCAA baseball www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...

09.05.2025 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How do Houston Rockets take next step in NBA: continuity or change? Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone says bar is 'very high' to make changes but leaves door open if right move is there to improve.

How do Houston Rockets take next step: continuity and growth of current roster or make a change? www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...

06.05.2025 21:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What Rockets learned in a resurgent season. 'Don't be satisfied' In five seasons Rockets rose from bottom of NBA to No. 2 seed. A seven-game loss to Warriors shows the rebound is real and a bright future.

What Rockets learned in a resurgent season that ended in Game 7 loss to Warriors. 'Don't be satisfied' www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...

05.05.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Stay desperate’: Rockets had simple mindset to beat Golden State in Game 5 The Rockets didn't need any rah-rah speeches or lineup changes ahead of Game 5 vs. Golden State. They played their style, their way to win.

The Houston Rockets had a simple mindset to beat Golden State in Game 5: β€˜Stay desperate’ www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...

01.05.2025 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Facing playoff elimination, do the Houston Rockets change their starting lineup? Houston's starters had a mixed bag against Warriors this series, especially in first and third quarters of Game 4. Going big may be answer.

Facing playoff elimination, do the Houston Rockets change their starting lineup? www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...

30.04.2025 14:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Facing playoff elimination, do the Houston Rockets change their starting lineup? Houston's starters had a mixed bag against Warriors this series, especially in first and third quarters of Game 4. Going big may be answer.

Facing playoff elimination, do the Houston Rockets change their starting lineup? www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...

29.04.2025 23:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Longhorns will spend between $35-40 million on their football roster Longhorns understand the current model is "unsustainable" and see a future where money comes via corporations and the name, image and likeness rules.

It’s truly a new world in college athletics. Texas Longhorns will spend between $35-40 million on their football roster for 2025 www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...

29.04.2025 19:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Arch Manning is a lot more like Archie than his uncles Peyton and Eli Texas quarterback Arch Manning shares more in common as a QB with his grandfather Archie than Super Bowl-winning uncles Peyton and Eli.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning is a lot more of grandpa Archie than uncles Peyton or Eli www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...

18.04.2025 20:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From draft to spring football to basketball transfers, all things UT | Bohls The Longhorns could have four offensive lineman taken in NFL draft; freshman tight end Emaree Winston makes spring splash; and Sean Miller's moves.

How NFL draft lines up for Texas; who has impressed Steve Sarkisian; and Sean Miller's early moves www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...

16.04.2025 12:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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