Fred Faour
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Long-running Houston-area dog race park closes after 28 years
Gulf Greyhound Park, a gambling staple since 1992 in La Marque, is shutting down effective immediately. The track will surrender its gaming license and c → Read More
Here are Houston's top 5 sports celebrities for 2019
Each year, the Houston Sports Authority does a variety of sports awards and honors the winners at a gala the next year. The biggest award is the athlete of t → Read More
ESPN host Fred Faour on why Tiger Woods' Masters win is a big score for sports
This is why we love sports. A dominant athlete becomes a transcendental star and elevates his sport. Then he falls from grace, only to find redemption ov → Read More
5 takeaways on Kelvin Sampson's new deal with University of Houston
University of Houston basketball coach Kelvin Sampson, fresh off a Sweet 16 appearance with the Cougars, has agreed to a contract extension to stay with the → Read More
Houston Astros score big win in ranking of Major League Baseball's best uniforms
The Houston Astros are favored win the American League West and are considered serious World Series contenders again. However, they have already added a → Read More
ESPN host shares how your new puppy can grow into a class act
So, you got a new puppy over the holidays or as a recent gift. It seemed like such a good idea at the time. Since then, you've probably dealt with ... → Read More
ESPN 97.5 experts predict 2019 Baseball Hall of Fame inductees
The latest Baseball Hall of Fame class will be announced on Tuesday, January 22. We asked members of the Gow Media staff to share their selections on who the → Read More
5 things the Houston Texans must change now to win a playoff game
The offseason is here early for the Texans. The season ended with a thud on January 5, as they simply were outplayed in almost every way in a 21-7 playoff ... → Read More
Tilman Fertitta and UH Cougars roar with surprise hiring of new football coach
The Houston Cougars are making a big splash, hiring West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen to take over the football program. Holgorsen, who spent eight year → Read More
Here are the top 10 Houston pro athletes of 2018
Last year, when the Houston Astros won the World Series, we ranked the top 20 Houston athletes. The Astros World Series championship truly expanded the field. With no titles but ... → Read More
ESPN host shares a side of Texans owner Bob McNair the public didn't see
You will read a lot of tributes to Robert C. McNair, who passed away on Friday at the age of 81. You will hear a lot about his character, philanthropy ... → Read More
Texans grab Super Bowl receiver with splashy NFL trade deadline move
It was not that long ago that people would call into talk shows and suggest NFL deals, and they would be laughed off the air. NFL teams simply did not make m → Read More
5 reasons the Texans lost to the less-talented Tennessee Titans
The Texans dropped to 0-2 with a 20-17 road loss against a Tennessee Titans team missing its quarterback, stud left tackle, and tight end — and led by a first-year ... → Read More
It's time for Texans coach Bill O'Brien to look at his game management
Let's start with the obvious: Deshaun Watson did not play well in the Texans 27-20 loss to the Patriots. His accuracy was off, his timing was off, and he completed ... → Read More
10 coolest EaDo bars for Houston sports fans to jump on the bandwagon
Call it the East End, call it EaDo — it's hot and it's growing fast. Houstonians already know Little Woodrow's and Lucky's here, but there are plenty of other cool ... → Read More
10 tips for Houston motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians to better coexist
Houston’s biking community is growing, especially as downtown continues to develop. Biking and walking trails are growing all over the city. More peopl → Read More
10 coolest Houston sports bars to watch the red-hot Rockets
The much-hyped, Rockets-Warriors showdown is finally here, and thus, even casual sports fans are now on the bandwagon. So whether you're a card-carrying → Read More
Really, we are going to war with Chicago over a bean?
Fred Faour examines the brewing rivalry between Houston and Chicago, over whose bean is better. → Read More
The 5 most likable superstar sports icons in Houston right now
SportsMap's Fred Faour lists the five most likable superstar sports icons in Houston. → Read More
Here are our top picks for the Houston Sports Hall of Fame
SportsMap editor Fred Faour presents his case for the Houston Sports Hall of Fame. → Read More