ESPN pleased with 1st season of expanded College Football Playoff as it looks to the future

The 11 College Football Playoff games averaged 15.6 million viewers according to Nielsen, as audiences increased during each round. The inaugural season of the 12-team College Football Playoff had its share of highlights and criticisms from fans and the media. The same can be said for the network carrying the games. Nick Dawson, ESPN’s vice … Read more

Dallas Cowboys have hired their next head coach, team confirms

DALLAS — The Dallas Cowboys have named Brian Schottenheimer as their next head coach.  Jerry Jones selected Schottenheimer after interviewing Robert Saleh, Leslie Frazier and Kellen Moore.  Schottenheimer becomes the 10th head coach in Cowboys history and the ninth since Jones bought the team in 1989 and fired Tom Landry. Here is a breakdown of the … Read more

Houston Astros FanFest to feature 28 players

The fan-centered festival includes photo ops and autographs with your favorite Astros players. HOUSTON — The Houston Astros announced who will be at the annual fan-centered festival this weekend. Twenty-eight players and nine members of the coaching staff will greet fans and sign autographs. FanFest was scheduled for Jan. 25. Tickets are only $2, benefitting … Read more

Shakeup in Houston: Texans part ways with Bobby Slowik, reports say

HOUSTON — The Texans are moving on from their offensive coordinator and offensive line coach, according to reports. Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport both reported the team and offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik have parted ways. The team also won’t be bringing back offensive line coach Chris Strausser. A Houston shakeup: Bobby Slowik is out as … Read more