The University of Texas football program built off its successful 2024 season by setting a program record this past weekend. Twelve former Longhorns heard their names called during the 2025 NFL Draft. That breaks the previous record of 11 set by last year’s class. This year’s crop of talent from the University of Texas included seven players on the offensive side of the ball … [Read more...] about Texas Football Shines with 12 Longhorns Selected in NFL Draft
Archives for April 2025
NFL Transactions: Tuesday 4/29
Buccaneers Waived DB Dallis Flowers (veteran), LB Daniel Grzesiak, and WR Tanner Knue from the practice squad. Released WR Marquez Callaway from the practice squad (veteran). Cardinals Waived G Matthew Jones and TE Bernhard Seikovits (international) from the practice squad. Activated TE Bernhard Seikovits from the international exemption list. Commanders Released K Zane … [Read more...] about NFL Transactions: Tuesday 4/29
Ronel Blanco’s Future Role
Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images A six-man rotation might be necessary for a notable portion of May, but Ronel Blanco’s future role could look different past that point if certain performance trends continue. The Astros expect Lance McCullers Jr. to return to the active roster soon. How soon? I'd speculate around the first full week of May, just in time for a 17-game … [Read more...] about Ronel Blanco’s Future Role
Logano responds to criticism from Hall of Famer, asks ‘Has Chipper Jones ever driven a race car?’
Joey Logano wondered Tuesday if Baseball Hall of Famer Chipper Jones had ever driven a race car at Talladega after the former Atlanta Braves slugger criticized the NASCAR champion in a series of social media posts. Jones was defending Austin Cindric, winner of Sunday’s race at Talladega Superspeedway, after Team Penske teammate Logano unleashed an expletive-laden rant about … [Read more...] about Logano responds to criticism from Hall of Famer, asks ‘Has Chipper Jones ever driven a race car?’
Today in Astros history – April 29
What happened today in team history? 1974 - Lee May day With two home runs in the ninth inning to help propel the Astros to an 18-2 win over the Chicago White Sox, Houston Astros infielder Lee May capped off a 5-5 day to help lead the team to a 16-run margin. May was taken out of the lineup by the end of the game, with Astros manager Preston Gomez not needing him to do any … [Read more...] about Today in Astros history – April 29