The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ New York Mets star Pete Alonso is the latest high-profile athlete to speak out against racial injustice in the wake of the death of George Floyd. “For the past couple of days, I’ve struggled to wrap my mind around what’s happening,” Alonso posted on Instagram. “I have a voice and I will not … [Read more...] about Mets' Alonso: 'I will not remain silent' on racial injustice
Archives for May 2020
AP source: MLB players offer 114-game season, no more $ cuts
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball players ignored claims by clubs that they need to take additional pay cuts, instead proposing they receive a far higher percentage of salaries and a commit to a longer schedule as part of a counteroffer to start the coronavirus-delayed season. Players proposed a 114-game regular season Sunday, up from 82 in management’s offer, a person … [Read more...] about AP source: MLB players offer 114-game season, no more $ cuts
Houston Astros: MLB cannot allow a chosen few teams to shut down season
Major League Baseball is trying to get a deal done so that they can start the 2020 season but some teams, not the Houston Astros, don’t. This can’t stand. As Houston Astros fans wait on a date when baseball will get started this season, there have been a lot of wheels that have spun into […] Houston Astros: MLB cannot allow a chosen few teams to shut down season - House of … [Read more...] about Houston Astros: MLB cannot allow a chosen few teams to shut down season
Latest On Texans, Deshaun Watson
The Texans are still in the “extremely preliminary” stage of talks with Deshaun Watson, according to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle. Things are still on track and positive, sources say, but there’s no rush on either side. For a while, we’ve heard that Watson could land a deal worth roughly $40MM per year. Not long ago, that was the jaw-dropping projection for Patrick … [Read more...] about Latest On Texans, Deshaun Watson
Texans have to keep receiver Kenny Stills as part of the passing game
There were rumors before the 2020 NFL Draft that the Houston Texans could trade receiver Kenny Stills. Because the Texans’ post-DeAndre Hopkins receiving corps featured speed in Brandin Cooks, Will Fuller, and Randall Cobb, Stills was viewed by the media as a redundant piece. The draft came, and Stills stayed. However, presuming that a world without COVID-19 involves the 101st … [Read more...] about Texans have to keep receiver Kenny Stills as part of the passing game
The Texans and Deshaun Watson are figuring out the business side of their relationship
Contrary to hot takes earlier in the offseason, the Deshaun Watson and Houston Texans marriage is on its way to renewed vows. According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, Watson and the Texans organization have had “extremely preliminary conversations” about negotiating a second contract with the 24-year-old’s agent, David Mulugheta. While talks are preliminary, … [Read more...] about The Texans and Deshaun Watson are figuring out the business side of their relationship
Texans QB Deshaun Watson launches summer reading program
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has a method to beat the heat and quarantine boredom: reading. Watson is partnering with Ashley HomeStore to encourage children to read books this summer, in return for the opportunity to meet him and win a $5,000 Ashley HomeStore room makeover for their families. Watson’s summer challenge is appropriately named, “4 Books for #4 Summer … [Read more...] about Texans QB Deshaun Watson launches summer reading program
Houston Rockets: Full-team competition scenario is best for NBA restart
The Houston Rockets start of the season is getting ever closer and the scenario of how the NBA will restart is being discussed. The best route? All teams. The Houston Rockets will likely be the first of the Big 3 professional sports teams to get things started with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver surging forward with […] Houston Rockets: Full-team competition scenario is best for … [Read more...] about Houston Rockets: Full-team competition scenario is best for NBA restart
Houston Rockets: Daryl Morey Is Overrated
Daryl Morey is thought of as one of the NBA’S best GM’s. Has his shortsighted quest for superstars actually hurt the Houston Rockets more than it’s helped? Daryl Morey has always been at the forefront of NBA thinkers in his time with Houston. With limited assets, seemingly zero cap room, and always a […] Houston Rockets: Daryl Morey Is Overrated - House of Houston - House … [Read more...] about Houston Rockets: Daryl Morey Is Overrated