Deshaun Watson facing new civil lawsuit accusing suspended Cleveland Browns quarterback of sexual assault during 2020 massage!

Berea, Ohio – Another woman has filed a civil lawsuit against Deshaun Watson, alleging that the suspended Cleveland Browns quarterback pressured her into oral sex during a massage in 2020. It’s the 26 known lawsuit filed against Watson, accusing him of inappropriate sexual misconduct or sexual assault during a massage. In the lawsuit filed Thursday in Harris County, Texas, Watson is accused of calling the plaintiff via Instagram with a direct message for a massage in a Houston, Texas hotel room in December 2020, while he was a Texas member.…

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Houston sports teams: ABC13, Houston Chronicle discuss Astros’ baseball pitcher Justin Verlander’s special season!

Houston, Texas (KTRK) – The Houston Texans have a tough road ahead, but at least the future looks brighter for the Houston Rockets. Val belongs to the Astros group in Houston This week, especially with Texans struggling again. Where is 39-year-old Justin Verlander’s special season in the history of the Astros and Major League Baseball? Considering Verlander’s age and Tommy John’s recent surgery, it’s hard to find a comparison, said Brian T. Smith, a columnist for the Houston Chronicle. Texas’ offensive frontier is clear during the 0-2-1 start. What can…

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ESPN.com, ABC13 previews Houston Texans away game in Chicago and head coach Lovie Smith’s return!

Houston, Texas (KTRK) – The Texans (0-1-1) visit the Chicago Bears (1-1) on Sunday, September 25, at Soldier Field for a crucial game for Houston and a special return for head coach Luffy Smith. On his third stint as an NFL coach, Smith is back where it all began: as a rookie coach for the Bears franchise in 2004. Smith was the first black coach in the history of the famous franchise and the eighth in the NFL. He led the Bears to Super Bowl XLI in 2007 against the…

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Astros clinch, Texans struggle, and University of Houston Cougars fall flat: ABC13, Houston Chronicle break it down!

Houston, Texas (KTRK) – Each week, Houston Chronicle columnist Brian T. Smith teams up with ABC13’s Jonathan Bruce to answer the big questions in sports in Houston. That’s what we have on deck this week. The Astros clinch the Fifth Division title in six seasons, with six consecutive births. They’ve won more games than any other MLS team since 2017. What determines their winning ways? In the video above, Brian and Jonathan discuss how it swelled after the chaos and turmoil the team has experienced. The Texans aren’t winning to…

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NFL Week 2: Houston Texans vs. Denver Broncos matchup breakdown with ABC13 and ESPN!

Houston, Texas (KTRK) – Is the cup half empty or half full? That’s the question many Houston Texans fans have been asking after their first-week draw against the Indianapolis Colts. But, DJ Bien-Aime, writer for ESPN Texans, said the team is feeling confident next season in a week two showdown in Denver against the fiercely favorite Broncos. Watch the breakdown in the video above as DJ and ABC13’s Jonathan Bruce discusses the path to victory over the Broncos, and the first-round status of offensive line Kenyon Green, Atascoita, and Texas…

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Houston Chronicle columnist Brian T. Smith joins ABC13 to talk Texans’ tie, Aggie embarrassment, and an Astros phenom!

Houston, Texas (KTRK) – Every Monday, Houston Chronicle columnist Brian T. Smith joins ABC13 anchor Jonathan Bruce to talk about the biggest stories and hottest questions in Houston esports. this week: The Houston Texans came out of the opening weekend with a strange 20-20 draw against the Indianapolis Colts. Should fans see a glass half full or half empty? What happened to the people of Texas in the fourth quarter? Is there tension between Texans’ efforts to acquire young, sexy and veteran coach Luffy Smith? You can read Brian’s column…

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Houston Texans unveil new NRG Stadium food menu just in time for Sunday’s home opener game against the Indianapolis Colts!

Houston, Texas (KTRK) – Creative, delicious and anything but low in calories. The Texans showed their new NRG Stadium roster on Wednesday. “We’re making the favorites on this match day a bit high, so guests can really enjoy,” said Clements, senior manager of Aramark. Texas Firecracker Pickles Marinated In Kool Aid, Wrapped In Cheetos And Deep Fried. “Fries! Everyone loves french fries when you come to a game, but let’s have fries loaded at the concession stands. So we have a lot of different options this year for all the…

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Texas cuisine brought to Los Angeles with Houstonian’s breakfast tacos at HomeState restaurant!

Los Angeles, California (KTRK) – Last week, ABC13 morning announcer Rita Garcia hit SoFi Stadium ahead of the Houston Texans and Los Angeles Rams pre-season game. To her surprise, she found some ties with Houston. HomeState Restaurant is Texan cuisine in Southern California. Rita went to try the tacos for breakfast and met the owner, who is a Houston native. Briana Valdez says she considers herself an ambassador for Texas and takes pride in not only representing her home state but also serving up some of her favorite tacos. “I…

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Jamey Rootes, former Texans and Dynamo exec, has died, wife announces!

Houston, Texas (KTRK) – On Monday night, his wife said Jamie Roots, the former long-time head of the Houston Texans, has died. In a Facebook post, Melissa Wildegen Ruttes said her husband died on Sunday after a “battle with mental health issues”. “Jameh was best known for his dedication to his family and friends, but he was also the former president of the Houston Texans, retiring in 2021,” she wrote. Rootes has been a staple of Houston sports as head of the Texans for two decades. Rutis managed the business…

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Houston Texans linebackers coach Miles Smith sharing NFL ‘grind’ with father and head coach Lovie Smith!

Houston, Texas (KTRK) – preparation. The days are long and it seems like a long time until the games are counted. But this is the part of the year that Miles Smith craves. “The boot camp is one of the best periods of the year for me,” Miles admitted during an interview with ABC13. “I love milling. Taking these steps day in and day out, building something. There’s something to be said for it.” And the second-year Texans quarterback coach is building something and taking these strides along with his…

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