By Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle Published 2:15 pm CST, Monday, January 21, 2019 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives to the basket as Los Angeles Lakers center Ivica Zubac, left, and guard Lonzo Ball defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives to the basket as Los Angeles Lakers center Ivica Zubac, left, and guard Lonzo Ball defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, ... more Photo: Eric Christian Smith/Associated Press Photo: Eric Christian Smith/Associated Press Image 1 of / 8 Caption Close Image 1 of 8 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives to the basket as Los Angeles Lakers center … [Read more...] about Rockets’ James Harden named conference player of the week
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Astros to add team Hall of Fame inside Minute Maid Park
By Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle Updated 1:40 pm CST, Monday, January 21, 2019 PHOTOS: The inaugural class to go into the Astros' Hall of Fame Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell will be among the first inductees into the Astros' Hall of Fame, which will be added to Minute Maid Park this year. PHOTOS: The inaugural class to go into the Astros' Hall of Fame Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell will be among the first inductees into the Astros' Hall of Fame, which will be added to Minute Maid Park this year. Photo: Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle Photo: Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 22 Caption Close Image 1 of 22 PHOTOS: The inaugural class to go into the Astros' Hall of Fame Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell will be among the first inductees into the Astros' Hall of Fame, which … [Read more...] about Astros to add team Hall of Fame inside Minute Maid Park
Shaka Smart makes Martin Luther King Jr. Day a priority for Longhorns
By Nick Moyle Published 12:51 pm CST, Monday, January 21, 2019 Texas coach Shaka Smart will find out how good his team really is over the next two days against ranked foes in Las Vegas. Texas coach Shaka Smart will find out how good his team really is over the next two days against ranked foes in Las Vegas. Photo: Chris Covatta / Getty Images Photo: Chris Covatta / Getty Images Image 1 of / 7 Caption Close Image 1 of 7 Texas coach Shaka Smart will find out how good his team really is over the next two days against ranked foes in Las Vegas. Texas coach Shaka Smart will find out how good his team really is over the next two days against ranked foes in Las Vegas. Photo: Chris Covatta / Getty Images Shaka Smart … [Read more...] about Shaka Smart makes Martin Luther King Jr. Day a priority for Longhorns
Texans QB Deshaun Watson named to first Pro Bowl
By Aaron Wilson, Houston Chronicle Published 12:23 pm CST, Monday, January 21, 2019 Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer Deshaun Watson was added to the Pro Bowl roster. Deshaun Watson was added to the Pro Bowl roster. In his second NFL season, Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is going to the Pro Bowl for the first time. Watson was named to the NFL's annual all-star game as an alternate. He replaces New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who is in the Super Bowl for the ninth time following an overtime win in the AFC championship game over the Kansas City Chiefs. Watson joins Texans teammates J.J. Watt, Jadeveon Clowney, DeAndre Hopkins, Benardrick McKinney and Lamar Miller as Pro Bowl honorees. Hopkins, Clowney and Watt won't play in the game in Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 27 because of injuries. One year after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament as a rookie, Watson led … [Read more...] about Texans QB Deshaun Watson named to first Pro Bowl
Celebrating Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon on his birthday
By Matt Young Published 11:28 am CST, Monday, January 21, 2019 PHOTOS: A look at Hakeem Olajuwon's Houston sports career We celebrate the greatness of University of Houston and Houston Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon on his 56th birthday Monday. Browse through the photos above to relive the greatness of Hakeem Olajuwon ... less PHOTOS: A look at Hakeem Olajuwon's Houston sports career We celebrate the greatness of University of Houston and Houston Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon on his 56th birthday Monday. Browse through the photos ... more Photo: Tim DeFrisco/Getty Images Photo: Tim DeFrisco/Getty Images Image 1 of / 72 Caption Close Image 1 of 72 PHOTOS: A look at Hakeem Olajuwon's Houston sports career We celebrate the greatness of University of Houston and Houston Rockets … [Read more...] about Celebrating Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon on his birthday