Astros star pitcher Ronel Blanco was ejected at the start of the fourth inning of a 2-1 win over Oakland after the umpire detected a sticky substance inside his glove. Blanco was hit with a 10-game suspension by MLB last week. And that is the last thing a rotation that ranks near the bottom and has a 4.78 ERA needs. Blanco has been a breakout star for the Astros this season.
Texans C.J. Stroud helps city clean up in aftermath of storm
Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud showed that he is willing to get out and roll up his sleeves to help the people of Houston. He was out helping to clean up neighborhoods following the storm that left homes in shambles, fallen trees and debris everywhere and many in despair. Stroud also took time out to toss the football around with a 14-year-old kid in one of the neighborhoods and it was captured on video.
Texas Southern Tigers win SWAC West title
The Texas Southern baseball team may have been the biggest surprise of the SWAC this season. The Tigers, who were picked to finish fourth in the SWAC West Division during the preseason, claimed the division title and the West’s top seed in this week’s SWAC Championships in Atlanta. Coach Michael Robertson’s team overcame the loss of several record-breaking players from the 2023 team.
Pauline Banks, TSU part ways
Pauline Banks, one of the most respected and accomplished women’s track and field coaches in the SWAC, is no longer with Texas Southern following 14 seasons. “I would like to thank Coach Banks for the dedication she has showed towards Texas Southern University, the athletics program and her student-athletes,” said Texas Southern athletic director Kevin Granger. TSU will begin a nationwide search for its next women’s track & field head coach immediately.
Amen Thompson makes NBA All-Rookie squad
Rockets rookie guard Amen Thompson was named to the KIA NBA All-Rookie second team, making him the fourth straight Rocket to make the rookie team.
Jayden Williams sparks PV baseball to big win
Prairie View junior outfielder Jayden Williams went 4-for-4 at the plate, scored five runs and knocked in an RBI during a 20-13 win over Alcorn State.
