Cam Akers shines in Texans debut
Texans running back Cam Akers had 13 yards rushing and caught two passes for 18 yards and a touchdown in the preseason opener against Chicago.
Brittney Griner contributes to Team USA win
Houstonian Brittney Griner scored seven points, three rebounds, and two assists in the women’s basketball Olympic team’s 87-74 win over Belgium.
Simone Biles claims sixth Olympic gold medal
Houstonian Simone Biles built on her legacy as the most decorated gymnast ever and is now flirting with being one of the best athletes ever after winning her sixth Olympic gold medal and ninth overall Olympic medal in Paris. The 27-year-old clinched the all-around gold medal after a stunning floor routine during last week’s Paris Olympics. After winning her second career all-around Olympic title, Biles donned her diamond-encrusted GOAT pendant. “My GOAT necklace is just kind of an ode, because some people love it and some people hate it, so it’s like the best of both worlds,” Biles said. “I was like, ‘OK, if it goes well, we’ll wear the GOAT necklace. I know people will go crazy over it.’”
Astros bolsters pitching rotation at trade deadline
Hoping to make a push for the postseason and beef up the pitching rotation, the Astros acquired 33-year-old left-hander Yusei Kikuchi from Toronto and left-hander Caleb Ferguson ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Kikuchi had a 4.75 ERA with the Blue Jays this season and struck out 130 batters in 115.2 innings prior to the trade. In the meantime, the Astros also designated pitcher Rafael Montero for assignment.
UH Cougars to meet Auburn in Battleground 2k24
The University of Houston men’s basketball team will take on Auburn in the Battleground 2k24 on Nov. 9 at the Toyota Center. Rice will also take on Florida State in the first game of the doubleheader. “We are very excited about The Battleground 2k college hoops series and the opportunity that this premier sports platform presents to combine great competition with the community in both Houston and Birmingham,” USE President Rhossi Carron says.