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Houston Texans outside rusher Jadeveon Clowney isn't expected to report to the team's mandatory minicamp this week as he holds out for a long-term contract. The Texans will hold training camp in early July.

Texans' Clowney won't report to mandatory minicamp

Texans edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney isn’t expected to report to Houston's mandatory minicamp, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.Houston handed the former first overall pick with the franchise tag … more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 6/10/19

Houston Texans running back D'Onta Foreman tore his Achilles during his rookie season in 2017. After only playing in two games last year, he said he's feeling better than ever entering his third year.

D'Onta Foreman feeling good ahead of third season in Houston

D’Onta Foreman is feeling good. Really good. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 6/3/19

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) walks off the field after a 30-22 loss against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL Divisional Round at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on January 12, 2019.

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott explains how he's been 'more stern' as a leader this offseason

FRISCO, Texas – Last Wednesday marked 1,000 days since Tony Romo suffered a compression fracture in his L1 vertebra and Dak Prescott became the Cowboys' starting quarterback. Prescott has gone … more

By Jon Machota, The Dallas Morning News | 5/30/19

Back row: Dominic Toledo (Pitt, swimming), James Bublitz (Howard Payne, football), Ethan Keike (UTPB, basketball), Josh Baker (UTPB, basketball), Sam Householder (McMurry, baseball), Ean Hagy (Austin College, baseball), Ryan Fiala (Tyler Junior College, baseball). Front Row: Pujita Shukla (Wellesley, basketball), Alex Maresca (Temple Junior College, basketball), Mackenna Raby (UT Dallas, softball), Brooks Raby (UT Dallas, baseball), Jacob Munoz (Trinity, football) Cole Hollen (Texas Lutheran, football), Maddy Hollen (Texas State, cheer).

Fourteen Cedar Park athletes commit to continue careers in college

Josh Baker and Ethan Kieke have been playing basketball together since the second grade and helped the Cedar Park boys’ basketball reach the regional quarterfinals this season. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 5/28/19

Back row: Ina Edstrom (Track and Field, South Alabama), Adriana Santiago Guillen (Volleyball, Allen Comunity College), Davis Beal (Football, Houston), Cole McCue (Soccer, Concordia). Front row: Addie Yeats (Beach Volleyball, A&M Corpus Christi), Tyson Smith (Baseball, Texas Lutheran), Jake Miller (Baseball, Dodge City Community College).

Seven Vandegrift athletes to continue careers in college

After starting as a quarterback, Davis Beal was asked to add long snapping to his repertoire because the motion is the same as throwing it over the top. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 5/21/19

Back row left to right: Imy Nixon (golf, Bethany College), Ryan Merrifield (football, Trinity), Brendan Bennett (football, UTSA), Shay Schaffner (track and field, Colorado State), Kyla Peeples (track and field, Abilene Christian), Noah Dennis (cross country/track, Southwestern), Tim Barney (soccer, West Virginia Wesleyan). Front row left to right: Sarah Lucido (golf, Southwestern), Julianna Birlin (swimming, Pepperdine), Gabby Cusano (tennis, Texas).

Ten Vandegrift athletes to continue athletic careers in college

Noah Dennis spends his mornings concentrating on his running and works on school work at night. All the while, he keeps a group he formed as a sixth grader and has continued to help flourish ever since as a priority. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 4/15/19

Texas linebacker Jadeveon Clowney was given the non-exclusive franchise tag by the Texans on Monday, meaning Houston would get tow first round picks if the former first-round pick signed elsewhere.

Texans hand Jadeveon Clowney non-exclusive franchise tag

The Houston Texans put the franchise tag on defensive standout Jadeveon Clowney on Monday. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 3/5/19

From left, Ethan Moore signed to play football at Texas Lutheran University, Abigail Bendle will run track at New Mexico and Ayden Sharp will play football at Trinity Valley Community College after signing last Wednesday.

Rouse quarterback Ethan Moore ready to compete at TLU

Ethan Moore was at the heart of a culture change at Rouse. The Raiders’ quarterback remembers during his freshman year when they were settling for little victories. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 2/9/19

Vandegrift offensive lineman Matt Sanders signed to play football at Mary Hardin-Baylor last Wednesday morning.

Vandegrift All-State lineman Matt Sanders signs with Mary Hardin-Baylor

Matt Sanders didn’t look like much like a football player the first time he stepped on the Vandegrift campus. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 2/7/19

Kris Price will be the next head football coach at Leander. Price has spent the last six seasons as defensive coordinator at Keller and was in the same position at Mexia and Boerne.

Kris Price named Leander football coach

Kris Price walked into Leander High School the same day he was to be introduced as the next head football coach and was encouraged by what he saw. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 2/7/19

Glenn tight end Nate Hatter accepted a preferred walk-on at the University of Texas.

Glenn standout Nate Hatter to walk on at Texas

Nate Hatter has never been one to balk at the first sight of a challenge, but next chapter in his football career is undoubtedly going to be his biggest one yet. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 1/10/19

Dana Holgorsen was unveiled as the Cougars new head coach last week with reports saying he’s agreed to a five-year, $20 million contract, making him the highest paid coach non-power conference school ever.

Houston hires Dana Holgorsen as head coach

Dana Holgorsen was born and played college football in Iowa and he spent the last eight years at West Virginia, but he still thinks Houston is home. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 1/3/19

Major Applewhite was fired as head football coach at Houston on Sunday. He went 15-11 in three seasons in charge of the Cougars with three bowl losses.

Houston fires Major Applewhite after two seasons

Major Applewhite has been fired as Houston football coach after two seasons in charge of the Cougars, according to a release from the school. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 12/31/18

Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer (quarterback Charlie Brewer threw for 384 yards and two touchdowns and had the first 100-yard rushing game of his career, going for 108 yards and a touchdown in the Bears' Texas Bowl win over Vanderbilt on Saturday.

Baylor completes massive turnaround in Texas Bowl

In just two seasons, Matt Rhule has taken Baylor from a program reeling after a national scandal to one on the precipice of challenging for titles. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 12/31/18

Kendal Briles resigned as offensive coordinator at Houston following the Cougars' lopsided loss to Army in the Armed Forces Bowl to take a similar position at Florida State.

Houston loses bowl game, offensive coordinator

The last week hasn’t gone as well as Houston would have liked. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 12/24/18

Vandegrift linebacker and District 13-6A Defensive MVP signed on to play football at Army during early signing day on Wednesday.

Spencer Jones, Reese Watson sign to play at college level

Spencer Jones is already feeling the excitement of the Army-Navy rivalry, and soon, he’ll be right in the middle of it. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 12/20/18

Headed into Week 16 of the NFL regular season, the playoff picture is still blurry.

NFL playoff picture still blurry heading into Week 16

The cardboard boxes have a home game this week. more

By SAM FARMER, Los Angeles Times | 12/20/18

Nick Foles returned to the starting job for the Philadelphia Eagles last week and helped them beat the Los Angeles Rams. The Westlake alum was last year's Super Bowl MVP.

Saint Nick arrives just in time: Eagles bask in that Foles magic again

What follows is based less in fact than in feel. more

By MARCUS HAYES, The Philadelphia Inquirer | 12/19/18

Round Rock Dragons quarterback Ryan O'Keefe (4) carries the ball on a touchdown run during a high school football playoff game between Round Rock and Klein Oak at Merrill Green Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 in Bryan, TX.

Playoff teams dominate All-District football honors

With the football season nearing its end, districts including Leander and Round Rock ISD schools announced their All-District selections this week. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 12/5/18

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, left, and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones greet each other before a game on Nov. 18, 2018, at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Why Jerry Jones turned down an offer to sell Cowboys and start a franchise in LA

FRISCO, Texas – Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has always been prone to hyperbole when supporting something near and dear to him. more

By CLARENCE E. HILL JR., Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 12/4/18

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