Author: Soccerhuz
On Day 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs did what many expected them to do: select a wide receiver who would improve quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ receiving corps. To select Xavier Worthy from Texas, the team used a trade package that included trading the third round’s 95th pick for a fourth-round selection, leaving Kansas City just one chance on Friday: the second round’s 64th overall pick. The team will, of course, continue to monitor the third round. They could even use some of their Day 3 selections — or the 2025 third-rounder they got for cornerback L’Jarius…
When the Kansas City Chiefs traded up to draft Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and several other Chiefs took to social media to endorse the pick. Taylor Swift even got in on the celebration. When the Kansas City Chiefs were on the clock with the No. 28 overall pick after trading up with the Buffalo Bills, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes showed his excitement before the pick was even official. Tweeting only a 😎 smiling-with-sunglasses emoji, Mahomes set the stage. The Chiefs were selecting Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy, and a slew of his new Chiefs teammates…
If a hypothetical incident occurred where the head coach of the Kansas football team was injured and required hospitalization, it would undoubtedly send shockwaves through the college football community. While such an event is rare, it would raise immediate concerns about the coach’s health and the impact on the team’s upcoming games and season. Here’s a hypothetical exploration of the situation: — ### The Kansas Head Coach: Injured and Hospitalized The world of college football was rocked today by the news that the head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks football team was injured during a practice session and had to…
The 2023 Houston Astros came up short in their quest to secure a third consecutive trip to the World Series. Houston was blown out on Monday night against the Texas Rangers in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series. The Astros held a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series and hosted both Games 6 and 7. Nevertheless, the Astros will now head into the offseason, where they’ll attempt to reinforce their roster before gearing up for a run at making their eighth ALCS in a row. The Astros’ constant presence in MLB’s version of the final four has us…
FILE – San Diego Padres’ Josh Hader winds up during a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Sept. 26, 2023. Hard-throwing reliever Hader and the Houston Astros finalized a $95 million, five-year contract Monday, Jan. 22, 2024. Hader will get a $19 million salary in each of the next five seasons, none of it deferred. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File) HOUSTON (AP) — Josh Hader and the Houston Astros weren’t ready to define what his bullpen role will be on the day they announced his $95 million, five-year contract. It appears likely he will take over as…
Jalen Hurts craves coaching continuity for success and consistency in playcalling. Previous OC stability correlated with Hurts’ best years, highlighting the need for continuity. Hurts expects to adapt to new OC Kellen Moore’s different offensive strategy for potential growth. Despite a meteoric rise from the 53rd pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Jalen Hurts feels like he’s missing a critical element for success: coaching continuity. He laid out his feelings on the matter in his first press conference since the Philadelphia Eagles replaced offensive coordinator and family friend Brian Johnson earlier this offseason: I think as a player, I definitely…
From Sports Illustrated swimsuit covers to World Series wins, Kate Upton and Justin Verlander are each other’s biggest supporters. The model and the Houston Astros pitcher first met in 2012 during a commercial shoot. After a few years of dating, Verlander proposed to Upton in 2016 and the couple tied the knot on Nov. 4, 2017 — just days after the baseball pro won the World Series. The following year, Upton and Verlander welcomed their first child together, a daughter named Genevieve. Now, the pair are frequently seen supporting each other in their respective careers, whether it’s celebrating Upton’s PEOPLE’s…
A Houston Astros right-hander has joined the IL, making him another pitcher injured to start the year. The Houston Astros rotation adds another injury as Cristian Javier was scratched from Sunday’s start against the Washington Nationals due to neck discomfort. Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported the news. In his replacement, the Astros started Hunter Brown. The right-hander still struggled a bit, allowing another three earned runs in Sunday’s loss. As for Javier, this is a bit concerning. He looked to be getting back on track after a disappointing 2023 season that saw him post the highest ERA of his…
Dan Lanning’s $29.1 million contract spans six years, making him the conference’s fifth highest paid coach A University of Oregon committee Tuesday approved a $29.1 million contract for the new Ducks head football coach. The UO Board of Trustees’ Executive and Audit Committee convened Tuesday to approve incoming coach Dan Lanning’s six-year contract. The near $30 million dollar agreement does not include potential bonuses, such as an additional $500,000 for participating in a College Football Playoff national championship game. Coach Dan Lanning press conference at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., Dec. 13, 2021. Eric Evans Photography / via University of Oregon In…
Former Houston Astros pitching prospect Ronny Garcia, 24, and his father were killed in a traffic accident in their native Domincan Republic on Friday. Hector Gomez of Z101 Digital was first to report the news. The Houston Astros confirmed it on their official Twitter/X account Saturday: Yahoo Sports reported the accident involved two motorcycles on the Las Galeras-Samaná highway in Samaná, Dominican Republic. Garcia became a free agent after last season, his eighth in the Astros organization, and signed with the independent York Revolution in February. In 122 minor league games, mostly as a reliever, Garcia went 9-15 with a…