Brian T. Smith
Houston Chronicle
Houston, TX, United States
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NCAA Tournament: UH, UT, A&M thrust into one Texas-tough region
If a potential Longhorns-Aggies battle isn't enough, that winner might face the Cougars with a Final Four berth on the line. → Read More
Smith: Texans still paying price for Lovie Smith’s last win
Chicago and Carolina have both profited from Houston’s win over Colts in Week 18 that... → Read More
Houston Texans: Jimmy Garoppolo makes sense as bridge to future at QB
Whichever quarterback Houston selects at top of draft won't be ready to win right away,... → Read More
Houston Cougars: 'Pressure is a privilege' for nation's No. 1 team
With its city hosting a Final Four, UH doesn't shy from national title talk. And thanks to Kelvin Sampson and his empowered aides, each player knows the score. → Read More
Houston Texans: Quest for 'bona fide QB' reveals thinking on Mills
With their quotes out of the NFL combine, DeMeco Ryans and Nick Caserio are acknowledging real change is planned in 2023. → Read More
Houston Texans: Clock is ticking and pressure mounts to ace this draft
As the combine starts, the Houston Texans are on the clock and the pressure mounts to solve their quarterback problem. → Read More
Smith: Big 12 in prime position to expand with an eye on Pac-12's Colorado, Utah, Arizona and Arizona State
Another set of realignment in college sports is always a just a phone call away and the... → Read More
Houston Cougars: Basketball hoopla sets tone for move to Big 12
A packed Fertitta Center will only get more raucous when Kansas and Baylor start coming to town, and football should reap major benefits as well. → Read More
Smith: The NBA awaits, but this is why Marcus Sasser stayed at UH
Marcus Sasser returned to UH to help lead the best team in the country and his biggest games for the Cougars still remain. → Read More
Houston Astros:Things change, but champs' potency stays the same
The lineup should be stronger in 2023, the rotation is still filled with serious arms, and the bullpen is the sharpest in baseball. → Read More
Smith: The magic of Patrick Mahomes is another reminder why Texans need a dynamic QB to compete
In the post-Tom Brady era, the Texans and rest of NFL need to find a quarterback who can... → Read More
Super Bowl predictions: How Chronicle writers pick Chiefs vs. Eagles
A split decision among the Chronicle football writers in picking a winner between Kansas City and Philadelphia in Super Bowl 57. → Read More
Houston Rockets: Trade would make Eric Gordon's good life better
Don't cry for the 34-year-old vet who makes millions to play for the NBA's sorriest team. But it'd be nice if a contender got him by Thursday's 2 p.m. deadline. → Read More
Sports betting in Texas: Pro teams line up in favor of legalization
The Astros, Cowboys, Texans, Rockets and Spurs are all in favor, but notable gambler Jim McIngvale says no. → Read More
Jalen Hurts: Eagles QB's success a cautionary tale about expectations
Nearly three years after he was drafted, Jalen Hurts is making those who doubted his NFL prospects eat their words. → Read More
DeMeco Ryans: New Texans coach learned early from his mother
Houston's new coach says he learned what hard work and sacrifice looked like from his... → Read More
Houston Texans: Hiring Demeco Ryans a franchise-changing move
By hiring DeMeco Ryans, the Texans re-energized their fractured fan base and finally gave former (and current) Texans fans something to seriously believe in. → Read More
Smith: Hiring DeMeco Ryans would solve many issues with Texans, so just get it done
49ers defensive coordinator and former Houston player DeMeco Ryans would give Cal McNair and Nick Caserio the leader they should have hired in the first place → Read More
Houston Astros: New GM Dana Brown joins Jim Crane's team
New Astros general manager Dana Brown is already saying he's "greedy about winning" so he should fit right in. → Read More
Rice basketball: Quincy Olivari leading Owls' resurgence
After a rough start to his career at Rice, junior guard has team on track for best season... → Read More