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Matt Young

@chron_mattyoung

All things sports and Houston nostalgia at @HoustonChron. Alief representer. [email protected]

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We no longer get free Sonic Slushes, but there is still free stuff and discounts available in the Houston area whenever the Texans win a game like they did Sunday. houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/… via @houstonchron

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If you haven't seen this series, it's quite informative and entertaining ... Houston Explained Sports Edition: Learn about the Influential sports figures who shaped Houston's sports history via Matt Young houstonchronicle.com/projects/2025/…

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The United Football League is replacing three teams with three new ones, but keeping a franchise in Houston. The team now will be called the Houston Gamblers and play in a smaller stadium. houstonchronicle.com/sports/article… via @houstonchron

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After being almost completely mum on the status of Joe Mixon's injury, Texans general manager Nick Caserio offered at least some clarity Tuesday. (story by Jonathan M Alexander) houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/… via @houstonchron

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C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Kenyon Green were traded for each other in the offseason. CJGJ was released by the Texans and Green met the same fate in Philadelphia. Now, they'll be together on the Baltimore Ravens practice squad. houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/… via @houstonchron

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Astros general manager Dana Brown and manager Joe Espada will return in 2026, team confirms. As Brian McTaggart first reported: houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/…

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Sean Salisbury, who had hosted SportsTalk 790's morning show in Houston since Josh Innes was fired in 2019, said Wednesday he has lost his job. houstonchronicle.com/sports/article…

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Since Keisean Henderson committed to UH last summer, some of the country's top programs have tried to steal him away. One of the highest-rated QB recruits has stuck to his commitment, and he sat down with Joseph Duarte to tell him why. houstonchronicle.com/sports/college… via @houstonchron

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Watching the TV tape of Texas-OU and love this moment from Steve Sarkisian. Broadcast didn’t mention it but he’s clearly pointing to how many OU fans had left the Cotton Bowl early.

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The Houston Cougars are ranked second in the preseason Associated Press basketball Top 25 poll. Texas Tech checks in at No. 10. (story by Joseph Duarte) houstonchronicle.com/sports/college… via @houstonchron

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Congrats to Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., who used the off week to propose to his girlfriend, a former captain of her college soccer team. houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/… via @houstonchron

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Kevin Durant and Jeff Green are the last two Seattle SuperSonics still in the league and they're back together with the Rockets. Danielle Lerner talked to KD and Green as well as their ex-Sonics teammates about how Seattle shaped them. houstonchronicle.com/sports/rockets… via @houstonchron

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Season 2 of Netflix's "Starting 5" is out and in it, the usually private James Harden reveals he has a son Jace and the he and girlfriend Paije Speights are expecting a child. houstonchronicle.com/sports/rockets… via @houstonchron

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On the new season of the Netflix show "Starting 5", released Thursday, Kevin Durant talked about his expectations for the Houston Rockets, his disdain for Charles Barkley and why he loves blasting Twitter trolls. houstonchronicle.com/sports/rockets… via @houstonchron

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The Houston Rockets are getting a lot of national love, especially this week with Kevin Durant gracing the cover of Sports Illustrated's NBA preview issue that hit newsstands this morning. houstonchronicle.com/sports/rockets… via @houstonchron