4 days ago
Oregon billionaires Phil and Penny Knight committed $1.1 billion to the Providence St. Vincent Medical Center and the Providence Heart Institute to build Oregon's first hospital dedicated to women's health, the medical center announced Tuesday.
Phil Knight, co-founder of Nike, and his wife, have supported the institute for more than a decade, previously giving it more than $200 million, including a $75 million gift earlier this year. Along with creating the new women's hospital, their new donation will help the medical center expand cardiovascular care and clinical research and training programs for the heart institute's medical personnel. It will also make it easier to integrate patient care across the medical center.
"Women's health needs change throughout life, and too often patients are asked to navigate multiple specialties and care settings on their own," Ray Moreno, the medical center's CEO, said in a statement. "The Knights' gift is an opportunity to bring these resources together, expanding access for women across Oregon and creating a strong foundation to bridge care gaps in women's health."
The donation is particularly significant because it comes at a moment when U.S. hospitals are seeing far more pregnant patients who are also managing chronic health conditions like diabetes, hypertension, addiction, and behavioral and mental health issues. It also lands at the same time healthcare organizations are struggling with the impact of government funding cuts.
"Resources are scarce, and healthcare is increasingly looking to philanthropy to fill in the gaps," Dan Oseran, the heart institute's executive medical director, told the Chronicle. "A gift like this reduces that friction a little bit and provides the ability to do things we wouldn't otherwise be able to do."
#center #oregon #knight #providence
Phil Knight, co-founder of Nike, and his wife, have supported the institute for more than a decade, previously giving it more than $200 million, including a $75 million gift earlier this year. Along with creating the new women's hospital, their new donation will help the medical center expand cardiovascular care and clinical research and training programs for the heart institute's medical personnel. It will also make it easier to integrate patient care across the medical center.
"Women's health needs change throughout life, and too often patients are asked to navigate multiple specialties and care settings on their own," Ray Moreno, the medical center's CEO, said in a statement. "The Knights' gift is an opportunity to bring these resources together, expanding access for women across Oregon and creating a strong foundation to bridge care gaps in women's health."
The donation is particularly significant because it comes at a moment when U.S. hospitals are seeing far more pregnant patients who are also managing chronic health conditions like diabetes, hypertension, addiction, and behavioral and mental health issues. It also lands at the same time healthcare organizations are struggling with the impact of government funding cuts.
"Resources are scarce, and healthcare is increasingly looking to philanthropy to fill in the gaps," Dan Oseran, the heart institute's executive medical director, told the Chronicle. "A gift like this reduces that friction a little bit and provides the ability to do things we wouldn't otherwise be able to do."
#center #oregon #knight #providence
8 days ago
A goal midway through the second half wound up the night's only offense as the Utah Royals beat the Houston Dash 1-0 on Saturday night at Shell Energy Stadium.
Utah's Mina Tanaka notched the game's only tally at the 69-minute mark, sending the Dash (7-5-12, 26 points) to their fourth consecutive loss. Three of those defeats have been by 1-0 margins.
The Dash failed to register a shot on goal against the Royals, who had six and controlled possession for 55 percent of the match.
Houston next plays Sunday, Sept. 20 against Boston Legacy FC at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Kickoff is 1 p.m. CT. The Dash's next home game is Oct. 4 against Washington.
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Utah's Mina Tanaka notched the game's only tally at the 69-minute mark, sending the Dash (7-5-12, 26 points) to their fourth consecutive loss. Three of those defeats have been by 1-0 margins.
The Dash failed to register a shot on goal against the Royals, who had six and controlled possession for 55 percent of the match.
Houston next plays Sunday, Sept. 20 against Boston Legacy FC at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Kickoff is 1 p.m. CT. The Dash's next home game is Oct. 4 against Washington.
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8 days ago
With **** ignments that include calling three of tennis' four major tournaments and ESPN's top college football game weekly through the playoffs, Chris Fowler readily admits he's living the dream.
His weekend travel itinerary, however, hardly seemed the stuff of dreams.
After calling Friday's second U.S. Open semifinal, he was on a private flight that landed in Austin around 3 a.m. Saturday. Following a scant amount of sleep, there was a late-morning production meeting before calling Saturday night's matchup between No. 1 Ohio State and No. 4 Texas on ABC, arguably the top non-conference matchup in college football this season.
Once Saturday's game ends, it's back on a plane to New York for Sunday's 1 p.m. CT men's final on ABC between Alexander Zverez and Blake Shelton, with the latter trying to become the first American man to win a major since Andy Roddick at the 2003 U.S, Open.
"They are my two favorite sports and I get to call the championship events in them," Fowler told the Houston Chronicle on Saturday afternoon during a brief respite in Austin. "So that's a dream job. I live in the dream I had since I'm 10 years old."
#saturday #open #austin
His weekend travel itinerary, however, hardly seemed the stuff of dreams.
After calling Friday's second U.S. Open semifinal, he was on a private flight that landed in Austin around 3 a.m. Saturday. Following a scant amount of sleep, there was a late-morning production meeting before calling Saturday night's matchup between No. 1 Ohio State and No. 4 Texas on ABC, arguably the top non-conference matchup in college football this season.
Once Saturday's game ends, it's back on a plane to New York for Sunday's 1 p.m. CT men's final on ABC between Alexander Zverez and Blake Shelton, with the latter trying to become the first American man to win a major since Andy Roddick at the 2003 U.S, Open.
"They are my two favorite sports and I get to call the championship events in them," Fowler told the Houston Chronicle on Saturday afternoon during a brief respite in Austin. "So that's a dream job. I live in the dream I had since I'm 10 years old."
#saturday #open #austin
8 days ago
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz joined the set of ESPN's "College GameDay" on Saturday morning in Austin to push landmark legislation to regulate college sports ahead of the Texas Longhorns' highly anticipated matchup with the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes.
He did not receive a warm welcome.
Cruz, clad in a burnt orange blazer, was consistently booed by the raucous crowd of Longhorns faithful throughout his nine-minute interview, with fans breaking into chants of "Ted, you suck" and "Get him off."
He did not acknowledge the jeers, which came on a campus that gave the senator less than 20% of the vote in his 2024 re-election. The Chronicle has reached out to Cruz's office.
Cruz was in attendance to push the Protect College Sports Act, a bill he co-authored with Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington. The legislation is scheduled for a vote in the Senate next week.
#longhorns #sports
He did not receive a warm welcome.
Cruz, clad in a burnt orange blazer, was consistently booed by the raucous crowd of Longhorns faithful throughout his nine-minute interview, with fans breaking into chants of "Ted, you suck" and "Get him off."
He did not acknowledge the jeers, which came on a campus that gave the senator less than 20% of the vote in his 2024 re-election. The Chronicle has reached out to Cruz's office.
Cruz was in attendance to push the Protect College Sports Act, a bill he co-authored with Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington. The legislation is scheduled for a vote in the Senate next week.
#longhorns #sports
9 days ago
On the eve of their regular season debut, the Houston Texans have announced another significant injury. Rookie DT Kayden McDonald is apparently suffering from an ankle injury and will begin the regular season on injured reserve. Battle Red Blog's Nickschwager noted McDonald's appearance on the injury report yesterday, but a placement on IR is a new and rather sudden development.
The Texans have placed Kayden McDonald on IR & signed Jaden Crumedy to the 53 man roster in a corresponding move. pic.twitter.com/JoE7xhOz1y
McDonald will now be inactive for the first four games of the 2026 regular season: vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, @ Indianapolis Colts, and vs. Dallas Cowboys. He will be eligible to return for Houston's match against the Tennessee ***** ans on October 11th. In the meantime, the Texans are signing DT Jaden Crumedy from the Green Bay Packers practice squad.
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Houston Chronicle reporter Jonathan M. Alexander stated following the announcement, "McDonald suffered the injury in practice Wednesday, a league source said. He did not practice Thursday or Friday and wore a protective boot over his foot in the locker room"
#injury #jaden #kayden
The Texans have placed Kayden McDonald on IR & signed Jaden Crumedy to the 53 man roster in a corresponding move. pic.twitter.com/JoE7xhOz1y
McDonald will now be inactive for the first four games of the 2026 regular season: vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, @ Indianapolis Colts, and vs. Dallas Cowboys. He will be eligible to return for Houston's match against the Tennessee ***** ans on October 11th. In the meantime, the Texans are signing DT Jaden Crumedy from the Green Bay Packers practice squad.
Panthers draft Miss St DL Jaden Crumedy
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Houston Chronicle reporter Jonathan M. Alexander stated following the announcement, "McDonald suffered the injury in practice Wednesday, a league source said. He did not practice Thursday or Friday and wore a protective boot over his foot in the locker room"
#injury #jaden #kayden
10 days ago
The property slated to become the headquarters of Warriors star Stephen Curry's off-court business collective, Thirty Ink, has been sold, scrapping plans for the buzzy new office in San Francisco.
The company was set to relocate its headquarters from the SoMa district to the Dogpatch in the city's evolving Central Waterfront, after Curry purchased the property in 2024. The original half-century-old building at the site would've been replaced with a five-story, 24,691-square-foot structure.
But Curry sold the two-story building to Dane Reinsurance Inc. on Aug. 31, according to documents from the San Francisco **** sor-Recorder office. Dane Reinsurance is a corporation linked to Corgi, an AI startup with an all-night cafe, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. The property sold for $11 million, according to the Chronicle, a profit for Curry, given the original purchase price of $8.5 million. (The Chronicle and SFGATE are both owned by Hearst but have separate newsrooms.)
Erika Lee, a spokesperson for Corgi, told SFGATE "that's our building" by email Thursday and provided a link to an ominous video as Corgi's "public 'statement'" as of Thursday afternoon. Lee said the company will share more at a later time. The video, posted Tuesday morning on X and captioned, "Our side of the story with Steph Curry," features several news headlines about the sale and unidentified female narrator dressed in black who says, "We're building something bigger and better than anyone could ever imagine."
Thirty Ink did not respond to SFGATE's request for comment; however, according to the San Francisco Business Times, the plan for the Dogpatch headquarters was scrapped in April 2025 after a union dispute.
#francisco #headquarters
The company was set to relocate its headquarters from the SoMa district to the Dogpatch in the city's evolving Central Waterfront, after Curry purchased the property in 2024. The original half-century-old building at the site would've been replaced with a five-story, 24,691-square-foot structure.
But Curry sold the two-story building to Dane Reinsurance Inc. on Aug. 31, according to documents from the San Francisco **** sor-Recorder office. Dane Reinsurance is a corporation linked to Corgi, an AI startup with an all-night cafe, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. The property sold for $11 million, according to the Chronicle, a profit for Curry, given the original purchase price of $8.5 million. (The Chronicle and SFGATE are both owned by Hearst but have separate newsrooms.)
Erika Lee, a spokesperson for Corgi, told SFGATE "that's our building" by email Thursday and provided a link to an ominous video as Corgi's "public 'statement'" as of Thursday afternoon. Lee said the company will share more at a later time. The video, posted Tuesday morning on X and captioned, "Our side of the story with Steph Curry," features several news headlines about the sale and unidentified female narrator dressed in black who says, "We're building something bigger and better than anyone could ever imagine."
Thirty Ink did not respond to SFGATE's request for comment; however, according to the San Francisco Business Times, the plan for the Dogpatch headquarters was scrapped in April 2025 after a union dispute.
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Last week, Statesman columnist Cedric Golden joined sports columnists from the Dallas Morning News, Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News to discuss who has the best shot at winning the Heisman. This week, they want your hot takes on stadium mayhem.
Consider the noise, crowd intensity, traditions, setting and home-field advantage - which Which Texas college stadium is the toughest to play a road game? Sound off below.
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12 days ago
We'll keep track of every time a Dodgers player is optioned to the minor leagues during the 2026 season.
Details on these transactions can also be found on our 40-man roster tracker, but here we will chronicle every specific time a player gets sent down, relative to the limits set by MLB.
Major League rule 7(d) states that a player cannot be optioned to the minors more than five times during a single season. If a player who has been optioned five times is called back to the majors, they cannot be sent back down to the minors without being placed on waivers first.
For purposes of this rule, only options after opening day count. So anyone sent down during spring training won't have that count against the limit of five.
In 2025, as one example, reliever Will Klein was optioned to the minors five times during the regular season, first with the Seattle Mariners and then with the Dodgers.
#five #times
Details on these transactions can also be found on our 40-man roster tracker, but here we will chronicle every specific time a player gets sent down, relative to the limits set by MLB.
Major League rule 7(d) states that a player cannot be optioned to the minors more than five times during a single season. If a player who has been optioned five times is called back to the majors, they cannot be sent back down to the minors without being placed on waivers first.
For purposes of this rule, only options after opening day count. So anyone sent down during spring training won't have that count against the limit of five.
In 2025, as one example, reliever Will Klein was optioned to the minors five times during the regular season, first with the Seattle Mariners and then with the Dodgers.
#five #times
12 days ago
Yes, it's that time of the year again.
Each year, I make 10 bold predictions for how the Houston Texans' upcoming season will go. And not to toot my own horn, but I correctly predicted seven out of 10 last year.
The Texans begin their 2026 season at home against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday at noon.
Here are my 10 predictions for this season:
Texans safety Calen Bullock has what it takes to lead the league in interceptions. (Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle)
#year #season #houston #bills
Each year, I make 10 bold predictions for how the Houston Texans' upcoming season will go. And not to toot my own horn, but I correctly predicted seven out of 10 last year.
The Texans begin their 2026 season at home against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday at noon.
Here are my 10 predictions for this season:
Texans safety Calen Bullock has what it takes to lead the league in interceptions. (Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle)
#year #season #houston #bills
12 days ago
Below are the stat leaders from across the Houston high school football scene, compiled through MaxPreps and coach submissions. ***** ulative season stats and any updates, corrections or additions can be sent to jpoormanhoustonchronicle.com.
Note: Players whose stats are not updated through the current week are not included.
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This article originally published at Texas high school football: Houston-area stat leaders after Week 2.
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Note: Players whose stats are not updated through the current week are not included.
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12 days ago
It's time to take a look at the standout performers from Section V.
Your vote will determine who will be the Turf Masters Girls Sports Athlete of the Week for August 31 - September 6. The players' credentials are listed above the poll — which will be live until 8 p.m. Thursday. The winner will be announced on our Instagram page Friday.
The nominees are chosen by our sports reporters. If you would like to call attention to an athlete's performance to be considered for the nomination, please email sportsdemocratandchronicle.com. All athletes who play on Section V girls teams are eligible to be nominated.
Now, let's meet the candidates.
LeRoy girls soccer player picked up three goals and one ****** ist in the Oatkan Knights' shutout win against Dansville on Thursday.
#sports #masters #september
Your vote will determine who will be the Turf Masters Girls Sports Athlete of the Week for August 31 - September 6. The players' credentials are listed above the poll — which will be live until 8 p.m. Thursday. The winner will be announced on our Instagram page Friday.
The nominees are chosen by our sports reporters. If you would like to call attention to an athlete's performance to be considered for the nomination, please email sportsdemocratandchronicle.com. All athletes who play on Section V girls teams are eligible to be nominated.
Now, let's meet the candidates.
LeRoy girls soccer player picked up three goals and one ****** ist in the Oatkan Knights' shutout win against Dansville on Thursday.
#sports #masters #september
17 days ago
Last week, Statesman columnist Cedric Golden joined sports columnists from the Dallas Morning News, Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News to discuss which Texas players made ESPN's top 100 - and who was snubbed. You can watch the full episode here.
This week, the hosts are asking readers about tailgating and fan culture.
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This week, the hosts are asking readers about tailgating and fan culture.
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17 days ago
To report Section V girls tennis results scores: Coaches or team representatives are asked to send Section V girls tennis results as soon as possible after competitions by emailing sportsdemocratandchronicle.com. Please include a name and contact number.
The results for 2026 girls tennis will be listed below by date.
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Other Section V scores: football | boys soccer | girls soccer | girls volleyball | boys volleyball | field hockey | boys cross country | girls cross country | girls swimming | girls golf | boys golf
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The results for 2026 girls tennis will be listed below by date.
On social: Follow our sports coverage on Instagram
Bookmark this page for easy access to updated results.
Other Section V scores: football | boys soccer | girls soccer | girls volleyball | boys volleyball | field hockey | boys cross country | girls cross country | girls swimming | girls golf | boys golf
#section #results #volleyball
18 days ago
In 1980, Duke was in the market for a new coach. Bill Foster was unhappy, and for some reason, thought that South Carolina was a solid move.
It wasn't: South Carolina had left the ACC on June 31, 1971 and was still an independent, a disastrous decision made by then-AD Paul Dietzel and basketball coach Frank McGuire. South Carolina joined the SEC in 1990, and has never really been much of a factor there.
Duke AD Tom ******* ers made what appeared to be a curious decision, hiring Army Coach Mike Krzyzewski, who had just come off of a 9-17 season.
Butters introduced Krzyzewski, calling him as "the brightest young coaching talent in America." Time would prove that ******* sment correct, but not many people believed it at the time. The Duke Chronicle actually ran a headline that said "This is not a Joke."
Coach K said that that he was coming from one great school to another, and that "Duke basketball is excellent, has been excellent, and we hope to continue that tradition."
#coach #decision #made #Basketball
It wasn't: South Carolina had left the ACC on June 31, 1971 and was still an independent, a disastrous decision made by then-AD Paul Dietzel and basketball coach Frank McGuire. South Carolina joined the SEC in 1990, and has never really been much of a factor there.
Duke AD Tom ******* ers made what appeared to be a curious decision, hiring Army Coach Mike Krzyzewski, who had just come off of a 9-17 season.
Butters introduced Krzyzewski, calling him as "the brightest young coaching talent in America." Time would prove that ******* sment correct, but not many people believed it at the time. The Duke Chronicle actually ran a headline that said "This is not a Joke."
Coach K said that that he was coming from one great school to another, and that "Duke basketball is excellent, has been excellent, and we hope to continue that tradition."
#coach #decision #made #Basketball
19 days ago
Week 1 of the Section V football season is here, with a full slate of games across the Rochester area.
To report Section V football scores: Coaches or team representatives are asked to send Section V football scores as soon as possible after games by emailing sportsdemocratandchronicle.com. Please include a name and contact number.
On social:Follow our sports coverage on Instagram
Here is the full Section V football schedule for the first week of the season.
Watch TSSAA football games on NFHS Network all season
#section #season #games #rochester
To report Section V football scores: Coaches or team representatives are asked to send Section V football scores as soon as possible after games by emailing sportsdemocratandchronicle.com. Please include a name and contact number.
On social:Follow our sports coverage on Instagram
Here is the full Section V football schedule for the first week of the season.
Watch TSSAA football games on NFHS Network all season
#section #season #games #rochester
19 days ago
Jarrett Patterson didn't join the San Francisco 49ers via trade until Monday. But last week, within the locker room of his former team, Patterson's future team was already a topic of discussion.
Not because they knew Patterson - whom the Houston Texans traded to the 49ers for a seventh-round pick - would soon be boarding a flight to San Francisco. They were simply discussing the story that has taken the NFL world by storm over the past week.
Related: How a fake 49er allegedly scammed women out of more than $1 million
Daejon Love, who was arrested Aug. 24, allegedly scammed 26 women out of more than $1.3 million dollars by, in large part, posing as a former 49ers wide receiver. The four-plus year scam impacted victims financially and emotionally, with one woman telling the Chronicle: "I let my guard down." Love used dating apps like Tinder, **** ble and Hinge as well as Facebook to connect with women whom he would eventually reel in by convincing them of his lavish lifestyle, headlined by extravagant cars and an NFL paycheck.
So, how did the real 49ers react when they learned about the fake, wannabe 49er?
#whom
Not because they knew Patterson - whom the Houston Texans traded to the 49ers for a seventh-round pick - would soon be boarding a flight to San Francisco. They were simply discussing the story that has taken the NFL world by storm over the past week.
Related: How a fake 49er allegedly scammed women out of more than $1 million
Daejon Love, who was arrested Aug. 24, allegedly scammed 26 women out of more than $1.3 million dollars by, in large part, posing as a former 49ers wide receiver. The four-plus year scam impacted victims financially and emotionally, with one woman telling the Chronicle: "I let my guard down." Love used dating apps like Tinder, **** ble and Hinge as well as Facebook to connect with women whom he would eventually reel in by convincing them of his lavish lifestyle, headlined by extravagant cars and an NFL paycheck.
So, how did the real 49ers react when they learned about the fake, wannabe 49er?
#whom
19 days ago
In a statement to the Chronicle, the Warriors said: "Golden State prides itself on its commitment to maintaining an inclusive environment grounded in mutual respect and professionalism. We take all workplace concerns seriously. The lawsuit filed by two former employees contains allegations that are false, misleading, and unsupported by credible evidence. Many of the allegations have been previously reviewed or investigated and found to be without merit.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: We take all workplace concerns seriously. The lawsuit …
#workplace #lawsuit #Warriors #state
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: We take all workplace concerns seriously. The lawsuit …
#workplace #lawsuit #Warriors #state
20 days ago
Lowell High School's championship varsity baseball team will be forced to forfeit three future games against city rivals while its entire coaching staff has been removed, district officials announced Monday while releasing the results of investigations into a racially charged incident last spring.
"The school will find an interim coach for this season and conduct a search for a permanent coach for next season," officials said.
School administrators advised Lowell baseball parents and players of the decisions in a virtual meeting scheduled for early evening.
"We want to emphasize that there is no place for racism, discrimination, or racialized harm in the Lowell community or anywhere in SFUSD," district officials said in a statement obtained by the Chronicle prior to the meeting. "We encourage anyone who has experienced or witnessed racialized harm that has gone unaddressed to report it to school officials so that concerns can be appropriately addressed."
While the officials did not release specific information about the investigation, sources inside the Lowell community told the Chronicle in May that it appeared to be connected to alleged race-based taunting by Lowell's varsity players during a junior varsity game against Lincoln High at which the varsity coaches were present.
#officials #high #chronicle #coach
"The school will find an interim coach for this season and conduct a search for a permanent coach for next season," officials said.
School administrators advised Lowell baseball parents and players of the decisions in a virtual meeting scheduled for early evening.
"We want to emphasize that there is no place for racism, discrimination, or racialized harm in the Lowell community or anywhere in SFUSD," district officials said in a statement obtained by the Chronicle prior to the meeting. "We encourage anyone who has experienced or witnessed racialized harm that has gone unaddressed to report it to school officials so that concerns can be appropriately addressed."
While the officials did not release specific information about the investigation, sources inside the Lowell community told the Chronicle in May that it appeared to be connected to alleged race-based taunting by Lowell's varsity players during a junior varsity game against Lincoln High at which the varsity coaches were present.
#officials #high #chronicle #coach
20 days ago
A day after announcing their initial 53-man roster, the Houston Texans were not awarded any players off the NFL's waiver wire Monday.
After sifting through hundreds of players who had been cut Sunday evening, the Texans opted to not put in a claim on any players from other teams, a person with knowledge of the situation told the Houston Chronicle.
Meanwhile, offensive lineman Jarrett Kingston, whom the Texans cut Sunday but had hoped to bring back to their practice squad, was claimed by the Miami Dolphins.
For now, the Texans' 53-man roster will remain relatively the same as it was at the NFL's deadline.
The Texans do plan to sign edge rusher Dominique Robinson to a one-year deal Tuesday, the source said. To make room for Robinson, Houston needs to make a corresponding move.
#roster
After sifting through hundreds of players who had been cut Sunday evening, the Texans opted to not put in a claim on any players from other teams, a person with knowledge of the situation told the Houston Chronicle.
Meanwhile, offensive lineman Jarrett Kingston, whom the Texans cut Sunday but had hoped to bring back to their practice squad, was claimed by the Miami Dolphins.
For now, the Texans' 53-man roster will remain relatively the same as it was at the NFL's deadline.
The Texans do plan to sign edge rusher Dominique Robinson to a one-year deal Tuesday, the source said. To make room for Robinson, Houston needs to make a corresponding move.
#roster
21 days ago
A new crop of players will soon make their names known across Section V as the high school football season kicks off this week.
We want to know who will be the best football player in the upcoming Class D season? We're asking readers to help answer that question.
Twelve teams are slated to play in Class D this fall, a number which could change. They are Attica, Avon, Canisteo-Greenwood, Clyde-Savannah, Geneseo/Mount Morris, Holley/Lyndonville, Mynderse, Notre Dame Batavia/Byron-Bergen, Oakfield-Alabama/Elba, Red Jacket, South Seneca/Romulus and York/Pavilion.
The Democrat & Chronicle compiled a list of returning all-stars and standouts from 2025. Fans can now vote in a poll to predict who will rule Section V Class D in the coming months.
Our poll remains open until 8 p.m. Sept. 3. The winner will be announced on the DandCSports Instagram page.
#section #we 're #avon
We want to know who will be the best football player in the upcoming Class D season? We're asking readers to help answer that question.
Twelve teams are slated to play in Class D this fall, a number which could change. They are Attica, Avon, Canisteo-Greenwood, Clyde-Savannah, Geneseo/Mount Morris, Holley/Lyndonville, Mynderse, Notre Dame Batavia/Byron-Bergen, Oakfield-Alabama/Elba, Red Jacket, South Seneca/Romulus and York/Pavilion.
The Democrat & Chronicle compiled a list of returning all-stars and standouts from 2025. Fans can now vote in a poll to predict who will rule Section V Class D in the coming months.
Our poll remains open until 8 p.m. Sept. 3. The winner will be announced on the DandCSports Instagram page.
#section #we 're #avon
21 days ago
SEATTLE - An early second-half goal proved to be the night's only offense as the Houston Dash fell 1-0 to the Seattle Reign on Sunday night at Lumen Field.
Maddie Dahlien scored on an **** ist from Maddie Mercado in the 52nd minute, giving Seattle (8-4-8, 28 points) all it would need to hand Houston (7-5-9, 26) consecutive losses on the West Coast. The Dash lost to Bay FC on a late goal last weekend in San Jose, Calif.
The Dash had just one shot on goal to the Reign's five, and Seattle enjoyed 57% possession to largely control the match.
The Dash next play the Orlando Pride at 6 p.m. Sunday in Florida. Houston's next home game is Saturday, Sept. 12, when the Utah Royals visit Shell Energy Stadium for a 7:45 p.m. kickoff.
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Maddie Dahlien scored on an **** ist from Maddie Mercado in the 52nd minute, giving Seattle (8-4-8, 28 points) all it would need to hand Houston (7-5-9, 26) consecutive losses on the West Coast. The Dash lost to Bay FC on a late goal last weekend in San Jose, Calif.
The Dash had just one shot on goal to the Reign's five, and Seattle enjoyed 57% possession to largely control the match.
The Dash next play the Orlando Pride at 6 p.m. Sunday in Florida. Houston's next home game is Saturday, Sept. 12, when the Utah Royals visit Shell Energy Stadium for a 7:45 p.m. kickoff.
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#Seattle #houston #next
22 days ago
To report Section V boys golf results scores: Coaches or team representatives are asked to send Section V boys golf results as soon as possible after competitions by emailing sportsdemocratandchronicle.com. Please include a name and contact number.
The results for 2026 boys golf will be listed below by date.
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The results for 2026 boys golf will be listed below by date.
On social: Follow our sports coverage on Instagram
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Other Section V scores: football | boys soccer | girls soccer | girls volleyball | boys volleyball | field hockey | girls cross country | boys cross country | girls swimming | girls tennis | girls golf
#cross
22 days ago
To report Section V girls golf results scores: Coaches or team representatives are asked to send Section V girls golf results as soon as possible after competitions by emailing sportsdemocratandchronicle.com. Please include a name and contact number.
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The results for 2026 Section V girls golf will be listed below by date.
On social: Follow our sports coverage on Instagram
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Other Section V scores: football | boys soccer | girls soccer | girls volleyball | boys volleyball | field hockey | girls cross country | boys cross country | girls swimming | girls tennis | boys golf
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22 days ago
As the 2026 season approaches, fans and writers near the football programs at Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech and a slew of other schools in the state have some pressing questions.
How good will the Longhorns, Aggies and Red Raiders be? How many teams in the state will qualify for the 12-team College Football Playoff? Will Texas State impress during his first Pac-12 season? And of course, who wins the national ****** le and Heisman Trophy?
Four award-winning sports columnists from Hearst's Texas news outlets - the Austin American-Statesman, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News and Dallas Morning News - tackle these questions and more.
Here's what they had to say about the 2026 season:
Cam Coleman joins Ryan Wingo as part of an explosive wide receiver group for Texas. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman)
#state #statesman
How good will the Longhorns, Aggies and Red Raiders be? How many teams in the state will qualify for the 12-team College Football Playoff? Will Texas State impress during his first Pac-12 season? And of course, who wins the national ****** le and Heisman Trophy?
Four award-winning sports columnists from Hearst's Texas news outlets - the Austin American-Statesman, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News and Dallas Morning News - tackle these questions and more.
Here's what they had to say about the 2026 season:
Cam Coleman joins Ryan Wingo as part of an explosive wide receiver group for Texas. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman)
#state #statesman
23 days ago
Bobby Marks can't help but remember the fall of the New Jersey Nets when he thinks about the Golden State Warriors. They didn't win a ring two decades ago, when Marks was rising through the Nets' front office. They made two straight NBA Finals (2002, '03), and they missed on six straight first-round picks. They tied up money in Jason Kidd and later Vince Carter, when both had hit 30. And they then fell to suffering one of the worst seasons in NBA history – 12-70 – in 2009-10.
"I lived through it, man," Marks, now ESPN's NBA front office insider and formerly the Nets' ****** istant GM, told the Chronicle. "When it doesn't work, when you don't draft great, or maybe players just don't work out for whatever reason – there is a loud thud, from a roster-building standpoint."
The thud may hit in Golden State, whenever Stephen Curry walks off the floor at Chase Center for the last time. On Saturday, the 38-year-old Curry becomes eligible for the fifth contract extension of his career, likely his last. There's not a dominant young cadre waiting to step in: all but one (Moses Moody) of the Warriors' six first-round picks from 2018-22 are on other NBA rosters or out of the league entirely.
Golden State's ability to sustain any kind of championship foundation, now, will trace in large part directly back to any deal their franchise icon signs at some point between Saturday and June 2027.
"The Curry part," Marks said, "dictates what the Warriors' flexibility is."
#Nets
"I lived through it, man," Marks, now ESPN's NBA front office insider and formerly the Nets' ****** istant GM, told the Chronicle. "When it doesn't work, when you don't draft great, or maybe players just don't work out for whatever reason – there is a loud thud, from a roster-building standpoint."
The thud may hit in Golden State, whenever Stephen Curry walks off the floor at Chase Center for the last time. On Saturday, the 38-year-old Curry becomes eligible for the fifth contract extension of his career, likely his last. There's not a dominant young cadre waiting to step in: all but one (Moses Moody) of the Warriors' six first-round picks from 2018-22 are on other NBA rosters or out of the league entirely.
Golden State's ability to sustain any kind of championship foundation, now, will trace in large part directly back to any deal their franchise icon signs at some point between Saturday and June 2027.
"The Curry part," Marks said, "dictates what the Warriors' flexibility is."
#Nets
23 days ago
If kicker Ethan Sanchez plays college football this season, it won't be with the University of Houston.
Sanchez, whose 21 field goals last season were the second-most in school history, will not be pursued by the Cougars for a possible return, a person with knowledge of the situation told the Houston Chronicle on Friday.
Sanchez was among 41 plaintiffs to be granted an extra year of eligibility Thursday when a Dallas judge issued a temporary restraining order that prohibits the NCAA, SEC and its commissioner Greg Sankey from stopping a group of athletes from returning to college for a fifth season.
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#sanchez #kicker #granted
Sanchez, whose 21 field goals last season were the second-most in school history, will not be pursued by the Cougars for a possible return, a person with knowledge of the situation told the Houston Chronicle on Friday.
Sanchez was among 41 plaintiffs to be granted an extra year of eligibility Thursday when a Dallas judge issued a temporary restraining order that prohibits the NCAA, SEC and its commissioner Greg Sankey from stopping a group of athletes from returning to college for a fifth season.
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This article originally published at UH won't pursue reunion with kicker Ethan Sanchez after extra year of eligibility granted.
#sanchez #kicker #granted
23 days ago
Super Bowl LXI is set to take place in February 2027, and Opta's supercomputer shows how likely each NFL team is to win it.
The Seattle Seahawks go into the 2026/27 NFL season as the defending champions after they beat the New England Patriots 29-13 earlier this year.
A repeat of that game will kick off the upcoming regular NFL season on September 9, but neither team is currently named as the favourite to clinch the Super Bowl at next year's event.
Photo by Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images
Instead, Opta's supercomputer, which will be updated throughout the season, says that the Los Angeles Rams have the highest chance of actually winning the prize right now.
#Seattle
The Seattle Seahawks go into the 2026/27 NFL season as the defending champions after they beat the New England Patriots 29-13 earlier this year.
A repeat of that game will kick off the upcoming regular NFL season on September 9, but neither team is currently named as the favourite to clinch the Super Bowl at next year's event.
Photo by Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images
Instead, Opta's supercomputer, which will be updated throughout the season, says that the Los Angeles Rams have the highest chance of actually winning the prize right now.
#Seattle
24 days ago
Three years after El Segundo's Little League team captured a World Series championship, its coach is helping preserve the story through a new book that chronicles the team's **** le run and the lessons learned along the way.
"Second to None: A Coach's Message of Love and Selflessness Propels Tiny El Segundo to a Dramatic Little League World **** le" recounts the team's 2023 12-U All-Stars World Series championship and the values that helped guide the players to success.
Coach and co-author Danny Boehle said he wanted the book to serve as a lasting tribute to the players, families and community.
Three years after the El Segundo Little League All-Stars captured a World Series championship, the team's historic run is being commemorated in a new book.
"Dreams came true for these little kids because they just trusted in what we had to offer them, and they believed in what we did," Boehle said.
#series #three
"Second to None: A Coach's Message of Love and Selflessness Propels Tiny El Segundo to a Dramatic Little League World **** le" recounts the team's 2023 12-U All-Stars World Series championship and the values that helped guide the players to success.
Coach and co-author Danny Boehle said he wanted the book to serve as a lasting tribute to the players, families and community.
Three years after the El Segundo Little League All-Stars captured a World Series championship, the team's historic run is being commemorated in a new book.
"Dreams came true for these little kids because they just trusted in what we had to offer them, and they believed in what we did," Boehle said.
#series #three
24 days ago
ESPN and Words + Pictures announced on Thursday that Saban, a "landmark multi-part ESPN Original docuseries chronicling the life, legacy and extraordinary career of Hall of Fame coach Nick Saban," will premiere on Thursday, October 8, with all six episodes being made available on the ESPN app at launch.
The first episode will debut on ESPN's network on October 8 at 6 p.m. ET, with the remaining five episodes airing throughout October and early November.
Directed by Russell Dinallo and produced by Words + Pictures' Connor Schell, Libby Geist, Aaron Cohen, and Alexa Conway, along with Tom Rinaldi, with Gabe Honig serving as co-executive producer and showrunner, Saban will chronicle Saban's 17-season coaching career as the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide, during which he won six National Championships.
Via his own reflections and the insights of those around him, Saban "peels back the curtain on the long, closely guarded world of the legendary coach, featuring hundreds of hours of never-before-seen footage from locker rooms, practice fields and behind-the-scenes moments throughout his tenure at Alabama," while also touching on his coaching stops with LSU, the Miami Dolphins, and Michigan State.
The docuseries will feature interviews with over 70 people throughout Saban's life and career, including Bill Belichick, Lane Kiffin, Steve Sarkisian, Kirby Smart, Tim Tebow, Jalen Hurts, and Tua Tagovailoa, as well as present-day interviews with Saban and his wife, Miss Terry Saban.
#saban #Career #coach #thursday
The first episode will debut on ESPN's network on October 8 at 6 p.m. ET, with the remaining five episodes airing throughout October and early November.
Directed by Russell Dinallo and produced by Words + Pictures' Connor Schell, Libby Geist, Aaron Cohen, and Alexa Conway, along with Tom Rinaldi, with Gabe Honig serving as co-executive producer and showrunner, Saban will chronicle Saban's 17-season coaching career as the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide, during which he won six National Championships.
Via his own reflections and the insights of those around him, Saban "peels back the curtain on the long, closely guarded world of the legendary coach, featuring hundreds of hours of never-before-seen footage from locker rooms, practice fields and behind-the-scenes moments throughout his tenure at Alabama," while also touching on his coaching stops with LSU, the Miami Dolphins, and Michigan State.
The docuseries will feature interviews with over 70 people throughout Saban's life and career, including Bill Belichick, Lane Kiffin, Steve Sarkisian, Kirby Smart, Tim Tebow, Jalen Hurts, and Tua Tagovailoa, as well as present-day interviews with Saban and his wife, Miss Terry Saban.
#saban #Career #coach #thursday
24 days ago
One of the most talked about literary releases of the week, nay the year, is "Life of M", the new novel by critically acclaimed and award-winning British author Rachel Cusk.
Known for her novels "The Lucky Ones", the Outline Trilogy ("Outline", "Transit" and "Kudos"), "Second Place", as well as the Goldsmiths Prize-winning book "Parade", Cusk's name isn't one you'd expect to be ******* ociated with headline-grabbing controversy or gossip.
Still, here we are and all anyone can talk about is the buzz around "Life of M" - specifically: Is the ******* ular M a fictionalised version of Natalie Portman?
The novel, billed by its publisher, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, as a "blazing interrogation of fame, power, beauty and truth", has got literary sleuths wondering whether it's a not-so-thinly-veiled and unflattering portrait of the Oscar-winning actress.
"Life of M" follows an unnamed writer who wishes to use a famous actress, M, as a source of inspiration for her next literary project. The writer chronicles the A-lister's life and portrays "one of the most recognisable faces of our time" as a dispassionate and self-righteous person who puts on a relatable facade to mask the poseur within.
#literary
Known for her novels "The Lucky Ones", the Outline Trilogy ("Outline", "Transit" and "Kudos"), "Second Place", as well as the Goldsmiths Prize-winning book "Parade", Cusk's name isn't one you'd expect to be ******* ociated with headline-grabbing controversy or gossip.
Still, here we are and all anyone can talk about is the buzz around "Life of M" - specifically: Is the ******* ular M a fictionalised version of Natalie Portman?
The novel, billed by its publisher, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, as a "blazing interrogation of fame, power, beauty and truth", has got literary sleuths wondering whether it's a not-so-thinly-veiled and unflattering portrait of the Oscar-winning actress.
"Life of M" follows an unnamed writer who wishes to use a famous actress, M, as a source of inspiration for her next literary project. The writer chronicles the A-lister's life and portrays "one of the most recognisable faces of our time" as a dispassionate and self-righteous person who puts on a relatable facade to mask the poseur within.
#literary
