The Houston Texans are searching far and wide for a new cornerback — even outside of the NFL. Houston is hosting cornerback Qwan’tez Stiggers for a pre-draft visit this week, Stiggers’ agent told KPRC 2’s Aaron Wilson. The 22-year-old did not play college football but is eligible for the 2024 draft. He spent the 2023 season with the Toronto Argonauts after a year in the … [Read more...] about 2024 NFL draft: Texans to meet with CFL CB Qwan’tez Stiggers
$510 Dodgers jerseys and $150 caps. Behold the price of being an Ohtani fan in Japan
The Dodgers are paying $700 million for Shohei Ohtani. That means his loyal fans in Japan will be paying big time for his merchandise. A store called Selection in Tokyo's Shijuku area sells gear for all 30 MLB teams, but store employees say about 60-70% of the sales are for Dodgers gear, or Ohtani-specific gear. And it's not cheap. One Dodgers cap with Ohtani's signature on the … [Read more...] about $510 Dodgers jerseys and $150 caps. Behold the price of being an Ohtani fan in Japan
Texans WR Tank Dell ‘ahead of schedule’ in recovery
Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell is trending towards a return sooner rather than later. Picture and video clips emerged of Dell running and cutting as he works back from a broken fibula he sustained during the 2023 season. His private coach, Delfonte Diamond, said Dell is, ‘Way ahead of schedule. Hasn’t missed a beat. He’ll be more than ready when OTA’s jump off,” … [Read more...] about Texans WR Tank Dell ‘ahead of schedule’ in recovery
Astros Spring Training Week in Review.
Houston Astros outfielder Joey Loperfido (83) hits a single against the St. Louis Cardinals | Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports How are things shaping up? The Astros’ record is 10-13 going into the second of Monday’s Spring Training games. They were 2-6 for the week, but the situation isn’t as bleak as that sounds. First, the really bad news. Yet another pitcher is down. … [Read more...] about Astros Spring Training Week in Review.
Blake Snell and San Francisco Giants agree to $62 million, 2-year contract, AP source says
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $62 million, two-year contract. Snell has the right to opt out after this season and become a free agent. A 30-year-old left-hander, Snell is 71-55 with a 3.20 ERA in 191 starts over eight major league seasons, winning … [Read more...] about Blake Snell and San Francisco Giants agree to $62 million, 2-year contract, AP source says