Tank Dells makes impressive return
Texans receiver Tank Dell had a tackle-breaking 34-yard touchdown reception in his first preseason action.
Danielle Hunter makes impact
Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter recorded a quarterback sack and finished with one tackle in the win over Pittsburgh.
Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal still up in air
USA Gymnastics continues to fight on behalf of Jordan Chiles, who was stripped of the bronze medal she won during the women’s floor exercise final at the Paris Olympics. Evidence has been uncovered that may allow Chiles to remain the bronze medalist in the event. Romanian Ana Barbosu was originally awarded the bronze but Chiles’ coaches submitted an inquiry and she was then given the bronze. The Romanian Gymnastics Federation later appealed and won because it showed the USA coaches didn’t send the inquiry in time, which stripped the bronze from Chiles. New video submitted now may show that the inquiry did come in time.
PV QB race still too close to call
The Prairie View starting quarterback role still remains very much in the balance. Junior Cameron Peters, senior Jaden Johnson and UH transfer Lucas Coley are all competing in a race that Bubba McDowell says is too close to call right now. “Throughout practice, they all have been doing what they do best,” McDowell said. “It will be one throwing it one day, then another guy running it and another guy doing both. Nobody has broken out yet.” But McDowell anticipates naming a starter by Saturday.
Astros turn to Yordan Alvarez for defensive help
Slugger Yordan Alvarez is emerging as the Astros everyday left fielder. Alvarez made five consecutive starts in left field last season as the Astros continue to struggle in the outfield. He made his 38th start of the season in left field on Sunday and should easily surpass his previous high for defensive starts this season. He started 40 games in the left field last season and a career-high 56 in 2022.
