Houston Texans rookie safety Jalen Pitre has his jersey retired at alma mater of Stafford High School!

Stafford, Texas (KTRK) – Before Galen Peter was from Houston Texans, he was a Spartan. Peter credits his upbringing at Stafford for his successes both on and off the field. On Friday, the Texas Rising Star #24 safety star retired at Stafford Spartans. Peter said, “(It) is a great honor. I’m Stafford, and I love this city. I’m grateful for everything they’ve done for me, and I want to keep building that.” RELATED: Houston Texans draft pick Jalen Pitre credits Stafford upbringing for success on and off the field The…

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WWE’s Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch appear at Chicago Bears Game

The NFL season continues to progress, and Week 5 sees the Chicago Bears face off with the Washington captains. At the moment, neither team has added to the scoreboard, but WWE fans have reason to celebrate, as there are two superstars on the field supporting the team. United States Champion Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch both attend the game, and in addition to the Bears jerseys, Rollins also has the United States title on his shoulder, and you can check out the post below (via Fightful). Rollins defeated Bobby Lashley…

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Arizona Cardinals: JJ Watt announces he is playing in Sunday’s game after medical emergency on Wednesday!

Former Texas player JJ Watt said he is ready to play Sunday’s soccer game for the Arizona Cardinals after suffering a medical emergency earlier in the week. The video above is from a previous report. Watt announced on Twitter on Sunday morning that the personal information was set to be leaked, and he wanted to hit them hard. “Went to A-Fib on Wednesday and my heart hit back to the beat on Thursday playing (Sunday). That’s it,” the tweet said. The Cardinals are scheduled to face the Carolina Panthers at…

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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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Dr Disrespect calls 49ers and Broncos ‘Champions Club Caliber’ for Sunday night football lead

Streammer and self-described San Francisco 49ers fan, Dr. Disrupt, made a surprise appearance during Sunday Night Football, providing an introduction to the team and their rival, the Denver Broncos. The minute-long video showed highlight reels of the two teams with quick cuts to the broadcast machine complete with his 49ers jersey. While Dr. Disrespect has dubbed both teams the “Champions Club caliber,” it’s pretty clear which one will win the championship tonight! As of this writing, San Francisco has been slightly ahead of the Broncos, but it’s still anyone’s game.…

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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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NFL Makes Big Change to Super Bowl Halftime Show, Replaces Pepsi with Apple Music

Apple Music replaces Pepsi as the official sponsor of the NFL Super Bowl halftime show. Pepsi appeared during the first NFL event in a decade, where some of the biggest names in the music industry past and present performed in front of fans in attendance and millions of viewers from their homes around the world. The NFL and Pepsi signed a 10-year sponsorship in 2013, following a 2007 agreement. Apple’s premium music streaming service takes on the role of lead sponsor for the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday, February…

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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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WWE SmackDown’s Pat McAfee Joins College GameDay on ESPN

McAfee is busier these days, as he continues to lead his own show (The Pat McAfee Show) while also joining Michael Cole on SmackDown commentary, and that also doesn’t take into account his in-ring crosses, as at SummerSlam. Now McAfee is said to be adding another role to his resume, such as Andrew Marchand from The New York Post It is reported that McAfee will be joining ESPN’s College GameDay as a full-time member. ESPN has not commented but McAfee has now confirmed it and revealed that he has been…

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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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