Brian K. Patterson - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/brian-k-patterson/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Sat, 22 Aug 2020 19:22:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Brian K. Patterson - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/brian-k-patterson/ 32 32 103504436 Houston Rockets: Rest Russell Westbrook for remainder of the OKC series https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-rest-russell-westbrook-for-remainder-of-the-okc-series/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-rest-russell-westbrook-for-remainder-of-the-okc-series Sat, 22 Aug 2020 19:22:02 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72613 The Houston Rockets have sailed to a 2-0 lead in their first-round series against OKC. In light of that, they should rest Russ for the rest of the series. The Houston Rockets are doing the unimaginable ya’ll, after our concerns of them not being ...

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]]> 68799 Houston Texans: You don’t want to count out Duke Ejiofor just yet https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-texans-you-dont-want-to-count-out-duke-ejiofor-just-yet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-texans-you-dont-want-to-count-out-duke-ejiofor-just-yet Mon, 17 Aug 2020 18:09:31 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72545 Houston Texans outside linebacker Duke Ejiofor will be sidelined once again which is another setback on potentially budding career. Don’t count him out yet. We’re finally here Houston Texans’ fans — training camp is here and we&...

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]]> 67531 Houston Texans: It’s time to pump the brakes on David Johnson https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-texans-its-time-to-pump-the-brakes-on-david-johnson/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-texans-its-time-to-pump-the-brakes-on-david-johnson Mon, 17 Aug 2020 16:23:50 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72542 Houston Texans running back David Johnson is set to get started with his new team and the intel looks good so far. But let’s pump the brakes for later. It’s training camp time Houston Texans‘ fans and even though things are a bit diff...

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]]> 67512 Houston Texans: Kenny Stills keeps fighting the good fight https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-texans-kenny-stills-keeps-fighting-the-good-fight/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-texans-kenny-stills-keeps-fighting-the-good-fight Sun, 16 Aug 2020 16:41:13 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72539 Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills is attending practices but is still on the non-football injury list. He’s out there fighting the good fight. The Houston Texans are right in the midst of training camp and before we know it, they’ll...

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]]> 67333 Houston Astros: Breaking down Jose Altuve’s admirable request https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-astros-breaking-down-jose-altuves-admirable-request/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-astros-breaking-down-jose-altuves-admirable-request Sun, 16 Aug 2020 15:19:51 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72536 Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve made a special request recently and he thinks it will help the team. What’s going on and will it work? Look. The Houston Astros are finally back at .500, reeling off their third-straight win and an opport...

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]]> 67335 Houston Texans: Signing P.J. Hall could pay huge dividends for the team https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-texans-signing-p-j-hall-could-pay-huge-dividends-for-the-team/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-texans-signing-p-j-hall-could-pay-huge-dividends-for-the-team Sat, 15 Aug 2020 21:05:04 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72531 The Houston Texans have signed defensive tackle P.J. Hall to the roster to help with the depth on the defensive line. This signing could pay huge dividends. Houston Texans‘ fans — training camp has begun for the team and they’re now t...

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]]> 67247 Houston Rockets: James Harden faces the biggest test of his career https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-james-harden-faces-the-biggest-test-of-his-career/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-james-harden-faces-the-biggest-test-of-his-career Sat, 15 Aug 2020 19:51:04 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72528 Houston Rockets guard James Harden will take top billing for the first-round matchup against OKC for at least a short while. It’s his biggest test yet. The Houston Rockets are firmly seeded into the playoffs to which it’s finally starting a...

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]]> 67249 Houston Astros: Expect a gradual rise to normalcy with Yordan Alvarez https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-astros-expect-a-gradual-rise-to-normalcy-with-yordan-alvarez/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-astros-expect-a-gradual-rise-to-normalcy-with-yordan-alvarez Fri, 14 Aug 2020 17:19:21 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72524 Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez has been clear to return back to the club making his insertion into the lineup imminent. What to expect? The Houston Astros have navigated their way to an 8-10 record and a third-place hold in the AL West...

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]]> 67015 Houston Rockets: Eric Gordon looking forward to return to the hardwood https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-eric-gordon-looking-forward-to-return-to-the-hardwood/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-eric-gordon-looking-forward-to-return-to-the-hardwood Tue, 11 Aug 2020 13:48:42 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72499 Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon is looking forward to his return to the hardwood after his latest injury ensuring the backcourt has all the ammo it needs. The Houston Rockets are in the week of the final seeding and it appears that they have solidifi...

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]]> 66089 Houston Astros: Rookie phenom Cristian Javier is primed for a showdown https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-astros-rookie-phenom-cristian-javier-is-primed-for-a-showdown/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-astros-rookie-phenom-cristian-javier-is-primed-for-a-showdown Sun, 09 Aug 2020 19:12:38 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72494 Houston Astros pitcher Cristian Javier has valiantly catapulted his way into the starting rotation with his strong performance. What’s up next? Look. The Houston Astros have dropped four straight and are staring in the face of a series sweep by t...

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]]> 65685 Houston Astros fans can be relieved Xfinity won’t pull plug on late games https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-astros-fans-can-be-relieved-xfinity-wont-pull-plug-on-late-games/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-astros-fans-can-be-relieved-xfinity-wont-pull-plug-on-late-games Sun, 09 Aug 2020 17:38:09 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72491 The Houston Astros had a tech issue that was isolated to Comcast customers two weeks ago, shutting fans out of a late game when the telecast disappeared. The Houston Astros are slowly slipping into an abyss that they don’t want to be in as they&#...

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]]> 65669 Houston Rockets News: What team should do with Westbrook and Gordon https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-news-what-team-should-do-with-westbrook-and-gordon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-news-what-team-should-do-with-westbrook-and-gordon Sat, 08 Aug 2020 00:28:49 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72480 Houston Rockets guards Russell Westbrook and Eric Gordon should remain on the shelf until they’re absolutely needed, when the seeding games are over. Why? The Houston Rockets have shown impressive strides in their seeding games so far to determin...

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]]> 65457 Houston Rockets: The right decision has been made with Russell Westbrook https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-the-right-decision-has-been-made-with-russell-westbrook/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-the-right-decision-has-been-made-with-russell-westbrook Fri, 07 Aug 2020 00:44:13 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72462 Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook will sit out tonight against tonight’s primetime matchup against the Lakers. Why is this the right decision? The Houston Rockets are still holding onto a 2-1 record since the start of what I’d like to...

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]]> 65219 Houston Rockets: The ups and downs of watching small ball https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-the-ups-and-downs-of-watching-small-ball/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-the-ups-and-downs-of-watching-small-ball Thu, 06 Aug 2020 02:18:41 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72458 The Houston Rockets were competitive the entire contest against the Blazers last night but small ball ultimately did them in. What are the ups and downs? The Houston Rockets fell to the Portland Trail Blazers last night in a way that I thought wouldn&#...

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]]> 64902 Houston Astros: The scramble and strategy to replace Roberto Osuna https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-astros-the-scramble-and-strategy-to-replace-roberto-osuna/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-astros-the-scramble-and-strategy-to-replace-roberto-osuna Sun, 02 Aug 2020 17:40:42 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72422 Houston Astros pitcher Roberto Osuna sustained an injury late in last night’s contest against the Angels. What should the strategy be with him out? The Houston Astros are in crisis mode as the experienced arms have been dropping like flies and it...

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]]> 64067 Houston Astros: Dusty Baker shouldn’t have been fined for bench incident https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-astros-dusty-baker-shouldnt-have-been-fined-for-bench-incident/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-astros-dusty-baker-shouldnt-have-been-fined-for-bench-incident Thu, 30 Jul 2020 01:23:30 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72355 Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker was fined an undisclosed amount for his role in the bench-clearing incident against the Dodgers. Why? Let’s talk. The Houston Astros’ first game of a two-game set against the Los Angeles Dodgers had plenty...

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]]> 63295 Houston Astros: It’s showtime against the Dodgers even amid a pandemic https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-astros-its-showtime-against-the-dodgers-even-amid-a-pandemic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-astros-its-showtime-against-the-dodgers-even-amid-a-pandemic Tue, 28 Jul 2020 23:42:33 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72345 The Houston Astros will be taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers in a two-game set that will sure to include lots of tension of grit. What’s coming up? The Houston Astros have gotten through four games this season, earning themselves a 3-1 record, de...

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]]> 62973 Houston Astros are adapting as Yordan Alvarez’s absence continues https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-astros-are-adapting-as-yordan-alvarezs-absence-continues/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-astros-are-adapting-as-yordan-alvarezs-absence-continues Sun, 26 Jul 2020 17:37:19 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72316 Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez’s absence continues as the team adapts in terms of strategy. How close is a return to the lineup? The Houston Astros were able to grab another win the column, making them 2-0 on the season, marking ...

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]]> 62340 Houston Astros: It’s finally redemption time for Lance McCullers Jr. https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-astros-its-finally-redemption-time-for-lance-mccullers-jr/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-astros-its-finally-redemption-time-for-lance-mccullers-jr Sat, 25 Jul 2020 20:33:10 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72304 Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. will take the bump for the first time in two years after recovering from surgery. It’s redemption time. How? The Houston Astros are back at it and it looks like they’re ready to go after another Wo...

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]]> 62294 Houston Astros: Justin Verlander knows he’s still got it and it showed https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-astros-justin-verlander-knows-hes-still-got-it-and-it-showed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-astros-justin-verlander-knows-hes-still-got-it-and-it-showed Sat, 25 Jul 2020 19:10:39 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72299 Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander, in the usual fashion, opened up the season for the team showing that he’s still got it and there’s plenty left. The Houston Astros have finally started their season after a four-month delay and thing...

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