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Texans sophomore quarterback C.J. Stroud is already being viewed by NFL executives, coaches and scouts as one of the best quarterbacks in the league after leading the Texans to the AFC South title and the second round of the AFC playoffs as a rookie.

According to a recent ESPN report, several surveyed NFL executives, coaches and scouts believe Texansโ€™ second-year quarterback is knocking on “elite” status that could land him as an MVP Award candidate soon. The reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year is listed as the seventh-best quarterback heading into training camp after leading the Texans to their first AFC South title since 2019.

Cam Whitmore shines during the Summer League

Rockets second-year forward Cam Whitmore had 20 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists during the Summer League opening win over the Lakers.

Quincy Hamilton coming up big for Space Cowboys

Space Cowboys centerfielder Quincy Hamilton has 42 runs, 58 hits, 13 home runs, and 37 RBI while batting .223 this season.

PV softball coach pro fastpitch assistant

Prairie View softball coach Vernon Bland has been named the Texas Smoke womenโ€™s professional fast-pitch assistant coach. The Smoke is one of four teams in the Womenโ€™s Fastpitch League. Bland is in his 13th season leading the Lady Panthers and has elevated the program to a power in the SWAC.

Rockets GM dismisses Sengun trade talks

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Rockets general manager Rafael Stone is making it clear that forward Alperen Sengun is not on the trade market. There have been rumors the New York Knicks want to acquire Sengun, who is a cornerstone of the teamโ€™s young core. “Alpieโ€™s going to be with us next year. We get calls on all of our young guys โ€ฆ We have no interest in moving him,” Stone said to Sirius XM.

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