Category Archives: Other sports

I realize there are about a billion higher priorities for the President and the Congress to be dealing with these days, but I still really enjoy watching these guys squirm. At a hearing Friday before the House subcommittee on commerce, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Aw, rats. Perhaps the biggest highlight of Dikembe Mutombo’s career came during the 1994 playoffs when he was lying on the floor holding a ball in the air in joy after leading the Denver Nuggets to a titanic playoff upset … Continue reading → Continue reading →

This would be very cool. As they prepare to host CONCACAF Gold Cup matches at Reliant Stadium for a third consecutive tournament edition July 9, the folks at Lone Star Sports and Entertainment are busy thinking big — really big. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Are you looking for a bicycle race, but without all those tedious mountains and drug tests? Well then, the Tour de Houston is what you’re looking for. The 2009 ride date will be Sunday March 22, beginning and ending downtown … Continue reading → Continue reading →

The journey towards the construction of Dynamo Stadium, which took a big step forward last month, is another step closer to its destination. Houston Mayor Bill White asked the county in July to contribute $10 million to the project by … Continue reading → Continue reading →

He will be missed. Rice sophomore utility back James Casey, who famously manned seven positions in one game as a freshman, announced Monday that he’ll forgo his final two seasons of eligibility and enter the NFL Draft. Casey, 24, signed … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I appreciate that Jerome Solomon is willing to call the BCS “championship” game tonight the sham that it is, but unilaterally declaring some other team to be #1, in this case Utah based on their undefeated record, isn’t the answer. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

The University of Texas-San Antonio will be getting itself a football team. The University of Texas System Board of Regents today approved UTSA’s plan to add a football program. The plan calls for UTSA to develop an $84 million athletic … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Merry Christmas, Dynamo fans. Harris County Commissioners El Franco Lee and Sylvia Garcia have tentatively agreed to contribute $10 million in public money to the Dynamo stadium project, provided the team and the city agree to certain conditions, city and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Sammy Baugh, one of the all-time great football players, has died at the age of 94. Sammy Baugh, who set numerous passing records with the Washington Redskins in an era when NFL teams were running most every down, died Wednesday … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Smokey Joe Barton finally introduces a bill I can support. Rep. Joe Barton, R-Arlington, might have graduated from Texas A&M, but that didn’t stop him from announcing a plan to put an end to college football’s Bowl Championship Series. “I’m … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Well, crap. Despite early success and 11 seasons, the WNBA has decided to shut down the Comets. WNBA president Donna Orender said on Monday that the team could no longer stay afloat in the league.The Comets, who have been on … Continue reading → Continue reading →

It’s not the main event, but it’s a nice catch anyway. Houston has been selected to host the 2012 AAU Junior Olympic Games, the country’s largest amateur sports event. The Junior Olympics is the annual showcase event held each summer … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Looks like that trip to Indianapolis has paid off. The NCAA announced Wednesday that Reliant Stadium will be the site of the 2016 men’s basketball Final Four, setting the stage for the city to host one of the nation’s premier … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Dynamo fans have their say about the East End stadium plan and the need for Commissioners Court to get involved for the current financing plan to happen. Houston East End Chamber of Commerce President Diane Lipton said it’s important for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Harris County Commissioners Court, which is the last remaining obstacle to a deal to build a Dynamo Stadium downtown, remains lukewarm to the concept. Harris County officials still showed little enthusiasm for the proposed Dynamo stadium Wednesday as supporters tried … Continue reading → Continue reading →

The Chron’s Jerome Solomon picks up the Dynamo Stadium ball. We are wise to be skeptical of claims about sports stadiums spurring economic development — these stadiums seem to spur more growth of the owners’ bank accounts than anything — … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Back in January, a Houston delegation set out to lure more NCAA Men’s Final Four events to our fair city. They’re still working on it now. Local organizers behind Houston’s bid to bring another Final Four to Reliant Stadium will … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Oliver Luck says let’s get on with it now that the election is over. “It almost has to (happen soon),” Luck said Wednesday. “If it doesn’t happen by the end of the year, it’s the old saying: A no is … Continue reading → Continue reading →

As I start to get back to blogging about things that don’t involve campaigns or votes, here’s a reminder from Chron soccer writer Glenn Davis that we’re still waiting for some action on the mythical Dynamo Stadium. So what is … Continue reading → Continue reading →

The Texans home opener will be played today with the roof open, under natural conditions. Apparently, that requires an explanation for people not used to such things. The Texans insist they are ready to play their home opener Sunday against … Continue reading → Continue reading →