Texans’ Stroud in record books with most passes to start a career without an interception

Early in the third quarter against Atlanta, Stroud threw his 177th pass without a pick to start his career, a new NFL record. ATLANTA — Early in the third quarter against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud set an NFL record. The Houston rookie QB has now thrown more passes without … Read more

Here’s why Jim McIngvale says he wasn’t allowed to throw out first pitch at Astros playoff game

In a video posted to X, Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale said he wouldn’t be allowed to throw the first pitch due to MLB’s advertising ties to a competitor. HOUSTON — Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, a Houston businessman who has been a longtime supporter of local sports teams, said he wasn’t allowed to throw out the … Read more

No one in the history of Major League Baseball has hit more first-inning postseason home runs than Jose Altuve

HOUSTON — The Astros’ Jose Altuve started Houston’s American League Division Series Game 1 matchup against the Minnesota Twins the same way he has so many times before – with a first-inning home run. The Astros leadoff hitter went deep off Minnesota starter Baily Ober to give Houston a 1-0 lead Saturday. It was Altuve’s … Read more