Devon Platana - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/devon-platana/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Sun, 05 Oct 2025 20:48:29 +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 Devon Platana - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/devon-platana/ 32 32 103504436 Texans’ Woody Marks Slams the Brake on His Own Hype Train with Week 5 Play https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-woody-marks-slams-the-brake-on-his-own-hype-train-with-week-5-play/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-woody-marks-slams-the-brake-on-his-own-hype-train-with-week-5-play Sun, 05 Oct 2025 20:48:29 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=34e3b0d23230804389b24b348b2b87ad Houston Texans running back Woody Marks derailed his hype train with a lackluster performance against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 5.

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]]> 1038195 Latest Lamar Jackson Injury Report Is Great News for Texans’ Defense https://houstonnewmedia.org/latest-lamar-jackson-injury-report-is-great-news-for-texans-defense/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=latest-lamar-jackson-injury-report-is-great-news-for-texans-defense Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:37:52 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=96d8ccbcc8a2da0bd4942e80a9987bd3 The latest update surrounding Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson's health is great news for the Houston Texans' defense in Week 5.

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]]> 1035315 Texans Rookie Has Officially Stolen Starting Job After Week 4 https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-rookie-has-officially-stolen-starting-job-after-week-4/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-rookie-has-officially-stolen-starting-job-after-week-4 Sun, 28 Sep 2025 20:34:12 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=396ea2ab71e2e853c2ade672210fb425 Houston Texans rookie RB Woody Marks has run away with the No. 1 job in the backfield after a terrific Week 4 performance.

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]]> 1032841 Derek Stingley’s Week 4 Outlook Improves After Friday’s Texans Practice https://houstonnewmedia.org/derek-stingleys-week-4-outlook-improves-after-fridays-texans-practice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=derek-stingleys-week-4-outlook-improves-after-fridays-texans-practice Fri, 26 Sep 2025 21:14:58 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=2e4c9de52ba913044e134bea8ddae322 Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr.'s odds of suiting up in Week 4 just increased after he returned to practice on Friday.

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]]> 1032544 Mets Give Up on Former Astros OF amid Injury-Plagued 2025 Season https://houstonnewmedia.org/mets-give-up-on-former-astros-of-amid-injury-plagued-2025-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mets-give-up-on-former-astros-of-amid-injury-plagued-2025-season Wed, 24 Sep 2025 21:44:06 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=4e7e7d6d9f58e4b5bc73899049f362fa Former Houston Astros outfielder Jose Siri just had the New York Mets give up on him when he was DFA'd on Wednesday.

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]]> 1032550 Astros Are Already Singing Zach Cole’s Praises After Rookie’s Electric Debut https://houstonnewmedia.org/astros-are-already-singing-zach-coles-praises-after-rookies-electric-debut/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=astros-are-already-singing-zach-coles-praises-after-rookies-electric-debut Sat, 13 Sep 2025 20:57:44 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=3454b7d98ad7c66892020cc9adcc008d Rookie Houston Astros outfielder Zach Cole's dazzled in his MLB debut on Friday, and it hasn't taken long for the team to celebrate him.

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]]> 1026605 Ime Udoka Reveals Kevin Durant’s Early Impact on Young Rockets https://houstonnewmedia.org/ime-udoka-reveals-kevin-durants-early-impact-on-young-rockets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ime-udoka-reveals-kevin-durants-early-impact-on-young-rockets Sat, 13 Sep 2025 19:21:53 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=e472dd4b1860012aed5aff4c4412ba39 Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka has just revealed that Kevin Durant is already making a positive impact on the team's younger players.

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]]> 1027109 Texans Trading Laremy Tunsil Continues Aging Well After Week 2 Dud https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-trading-laremy-tunsil-continues-aging-well-after-week-2-dud/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-trading-laremy-tunsil-continues-aging-well-after-week-2-dud Sat, 13 Sep 2025 16:29:52 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=9f8ed01aeed708d5379e42aeab1f8b1a Former Houston Texans left tackle Laremy Tunsil had a frustrating performance in Week 2, proving that he was traded out of H-Town at the right time.

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]]> 1027227 Astros Need Lance McCullers Jr. to Step Up Following Luis Garcia Injury News https://houstonnewmedia.org/astros-need-lance-mccullers-jr-to-step-up-following-luis-garcia-injury-news/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=astros-need-lance-mccullers-jr-to-step-up-following-luis-garcia-injury-news Thu, 11 Sep 2025 19:01:11 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=77b4bf4b0ad5ff351c8cfcdaa9b3188d Recently demoted pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. has the perfect opportunity to step up after the Houston Astros lost Luis Garcia to the 15-day IL.

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]]> 1025205 Astros Reliever is Likely Biggest Loser of Latest JP France Injury News https://houstonnewmedia.org/astros-reliever-is-likely-biggest-loser-of-latest-jp-france-injury-news/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=astros-reliever-is-likely-biggest-loser-of-latest-jp-france-injury-news Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:30:25 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=7ffcbcca51bcd7ac84ad91c425d0e3fe A certain Houston Astros reliever's roster spot could be in jeopardy as injured hurler J.P. France nears his first appearance of the 2025 MLB season.

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]]> 1024004 DeMeco Ryans Extends Olive Branch to C.J. Stroud After Week 1 Dud https://houstonnewmedia.org/demeco-ryans-extends-olive-branch-to-c-j-stroud-after-week-1-dud/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=demeco-ryans-extends-olive-branch-to-c-j-stroud-after-week-1-dud Mon, 08 Sep 2025 01:00:27 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=6069fdffbffa15b22300e32f516cd92a Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans is already trying to smooth things over with QB C.J. Stroud after Sunday's 14-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

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]]> 1022770 Astros GM Hints That 2 Injured Pitchers’ Season Might Already Be Over https://houstonnewmedia.org/astros-gm-hints-that-2-injured-pitchers-season-might-already-be-over/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=astros-gm-hints-that-2-injured-pitchers-season-might-already-be-over Sun, 07 Sep 2025 19:30:58 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=7c28244ae2fac1b4aee4649cb20320d7 Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown just shared a concerning injury update regarding injured relievers Caleb Ort and Bennett Sousa.

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]]> 1022623 Rockets Must Make Difficult Decision on Disappointing Draft Pick in Next 2 Months https://houstonnewmedia.org/rockets-must-make-difficult-decision-on-disappointing-draft-pick-in-next-2-months/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rockets-must-make-difficult-decision-on-disappointing-draft-pick-in-next-2-months Sat, 30 Aug 2025 21:03:59 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=350d505437966d578ec007fa94d6e6f9 The Houston Rockets will have to make a tough decision on this recently disappointing draft pick before Halloween night.

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]]> 1017681 Astros Have New Lance McCullers Jr. Replacement After Surprise Release on Friday https://houstonnewmedia.org/astros-have-new-lance-mccullers-jr-replacement-after-surprise-release-on-friday/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=astros-have-new-lance-mccullers-jr-replacement-after-surprise-release-on-friday Sat, 30 Aug 2025 16:35:42 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d2386ffd7dacd856931cafa78e2b1d9f The Houston Astros have a new free agent to target after struggling RHP Lance McCullers Jr. was moved to the bullpen earlier this week.

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]]> 1017535 Nico Collins Credits 2 Texans Who Helped Him Take Game to Next Level This Offseason https://houstonnewmedia.org/nico-collins-credits-2-texans-who-helped-him-take-game-to-next-level-this-offseason/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nico-collins-credits-2-texans-who-helped-him-take-game-to-next-level-this-offseason Sat, 23 Aug 2025 18:34:42 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c870707723794d7ece80a347de4469da Star Houston Texans WR Nico Collins is crediting two of his teammates for the noticeable improvements he's made throughout the NFL offseason.

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]]> 1012607 Astros’ Latest Call-Up Puts Struggling Reliever’s Job in Jeopardy https://houstonnewmedia.org/astros-latest-call-up-puts-struggling-relievers-job-in-jeopardy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=astros-latest-call-up-puts-struggling-relievers-job-in-jeopardy Sat, 23 Aug 2025 18:11:25 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=8ae66fecd7ba164d4fb36fd0b1bba8b6 This Houston Astros relief pitcher's job is in jeopardy after the club promoted RHP prospect AJ Blubaugh from Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday.

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]]> 1012548 Astros Starter’s Job Is in Jeopardy Less than 2 Weeks Before Playoff Roster Deadline https://houstonnewmedia.org/astros-starters-job-is-in-jeopardy-less-than-2-weeks-before-playoff-roster-deadline/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=astros-starters-job-is-in-jeopardy-less-than-2-weeks-before-playoff-roster-deadline Fri, 22 Aug 2025 21:59:52 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c1ede7a989bfb7a8b8ff8c15e10f825a This Houston Astros starting pitcher has less than two weeks to prove that he belongs in his club's rotation this MLB postseason.

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]]> 1012113 Rockets Gifted Chance to Sign FA Sharpshooter After Latest Investigation News https://houstonnewmedia.org/rockets-gifted-chance-to-sign-fa-sharpshooter-after-latest-investigation-news/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rockets-gifted-chance-to-sign-fa-sharpshooter-after-latest-investigation-news Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:11:32 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=7c48276b0ffbbd1127d92217c4a0c3db The Houston Rockets suddenly have a new free agent to target after a recent investigation has finally come to an end.

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]]> 1011942 Texans Offseason Addition Sadly Won’t Survive Roster Cuts https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-offseason-addition-sadly-wont-survive-roster-cuts-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-offseason-addition-sadly-wont-survive-roster-cuts-2 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 23:00:01 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=64fbeed2d0b86f58ee81401df3a7936a Houston Texans fans won't be that shocked if a recent offseason addition fails to crack the 53-man roster next week.

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]]> 1011364 Texans Offseason Addition Sadly Won’t Survive Roster Cuts https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-offseason-addition-sadly-wont-survive-roster-cuts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-offseason-addition-sadly-wont-survive-roster-cuts Thu, 21 Aug 2025 23:00:01 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=64fbeed2d0b86f58ee81401df3a7936a Houston Texans fans won't be that shocked if a recent offseason addition fails to crack the 53-man roster next week.

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