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US Sports Writer @talkSPORT London. NFL End Zone show: Former Houston Chronicle columnist, NFL/MLB/NBA beat writer.

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2 months
Simone Biles holding up a sparkling GOAT necklace after winning a historic gold is definitely peak 2024.
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Brian T. Smith
2 years
Mattress Mack: “We were walking out and some drunk old man said to pull the jerseys off the Astros and show their buzzers. And then he said, 'Jose Altuve will never make the Hall of Fame because he is the biggest cheater ever,' and that's when I lost it."
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4 years
Carlos Correa: "I'm proud to wear the Astros jersey."
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4 years
The #Texans have become the worst franchise in pro sports.
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2 years
Aaron Boone waited outside of Astros clubhouse for Dusty Baker. They hugged and had a brief conversation. #Astros #Yankees
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Brian T. Smith
2 years
Astros in ALCS. Texans move on from Jack Easterby. Rockets extend Kevin Porter Jr. High of 68 degrees tomorrow. Houston sports are back.
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2 years
Dusty Baker is having more fun than anyone. #Astros
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5 years
Alex Bregman: “The 2020 year, our actions will speak louder than our words.”
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2 years
Today is one of the biggest days in Texans history. And best.
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3 years
McCullers: “At the end of the day, Houston is a baseball city.” #Astros
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2 years
The best team in baseball no-hit the Yankees in Yankee Stadium. #Astros
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Brian T. Smith
3 years
Marwin on #Astros : “They’re more than just teammates, they’re my family.”
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Brian T. Smith
7 years
Asked if Bortles is improving, Clowney said he’s “trash.” #Texans #Jaguars
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Brian T. Smith
4 years
Hopkins gone. Clowney gone. Watt gone. Watson wants to be traded. But Cal McNair's #Texans are building a championship team brick by brick with Jack Easterby running the construction.
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7 years
Bagwell and Correa
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Brian T. Smith
6 years
Watt on Ohai: "She’s ... the one who helped build my confidence back up and remind me who I am and what I’m capable of, when there were days I wondered if I could ever be that person again. She really helped build that person back up and I’m really thankful." #Texans
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Brian T. Smith
4 years
Toughest season in #Astros history. They went 29-31, dealt with a million things and still made it to Game 7 of the ALCS. Dusty Baker deserves a sincere tip of the cap.
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Brian T. Smith
4 years
And for the first time in a long time, the #Texans listened to their highly frustrated fanbase.
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Brian T. Smith
2 years
The Astros are really enjoying this one.
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Brian T. Smith
3 years
#Astros are obviously moving on to the ALCS. But worth pointing out that Dusty Baker outclassed and outmanaged Tony La Russa in the ALDS.
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Brian T. Smith
3 years
Keuchel said the standing ovation he received from #Astros fans when he was walking off the field and into White Sox dugout in third inning meant a lot. Praised the fanbase and Houston as a sports city.
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Brian T. Smith
9 months
Deshaun Watson looks like he’s losing.
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4 years
Carlos Correa: "I'm going home remembering this team forever." #Astros
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Brian T. Smith
4 years
So Harden wants to play for every contender in the NBA now. He just doesn't want to play for the team that catered to him for eight years. #Rockets
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2 years
Texans fired Jack Easterby, who has at heart of last failed HC search, in October. Three months later, they hire DeMeco Ryans as new HC and steal him away from Denver. Change on Kirby started when McNairs finally wised up to Easterby's wicked ways.
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3 years
Time for Nick Caserio to make the biggest trade in Texans history.
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2 years
How 2015 ended for the Yankees, who were ahead of MLB’s modern sign-stealing curve #Astros
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Brian T. Smith
5 years
Durant joined the 73-win Warriors.
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5 years
Warriors coach Steve Kerr calls Anthony Davis forcing his way out of New Orleans with trade demand 'bad for the league'
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Brian T. Smith
4 years
Andre Johnson is the only Texan in the team’s Ring of Honor. He went through it all during the bad years and deserved better. Cal McNair’s inexperience and Texans’ ineptitude are the only reasons Jack Easterby is still employed by McNair’s Texans.
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Brian T. Smith
3 years
It’s World Series week in Houston.
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Brian T. Smith
2 years
5-0 Astros into ninth. Looks like Yankees fans are trying to beat traffic.
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Brian T. Smith
5 years
Daenerys Targaryen is at Game 6. #Rockets not holding anything back.
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Brian T. Smith
3 years
I absolutely love the #Astros celebrating that walkoff HR with a shirtless Altuve after Judge's silly little HS taunt yesterday. Hilarious.
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5 years
Bregman: “Our pitching staff is dirty, man. Dirty.”
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Brian T. Smith
4 years
It's almost like the #Texans and #Rockets are publicly battling for which team can out-drama the other every single darn day. #Houston
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Brian T. Smith
3 years
Playoff wins since 2011: #Texans 4 Cowboys 2
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Brian T. Smith
2 years
Rockets’ No. 3 pick looks even better.
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Brian T. Smith
3 years
The University of Houston AKA the toughest team in college basketball.
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2 years
Texans won’t have as many leaks now that Lord Baelish has finally been silenced inside the halls of Kirby.
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2 years
DeMeco Ryans: "Being the head coach of the Houston Texans is my dream job." Says it all.
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Brian T. Smith
3 years
One day the Texans will get a player like Reader.
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Brian T. Smith
3 years
Jalen Green is 19. Kevin Porter Jr. is 21. #Rockets
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Brian T. Smith
2 years
#Rockets got a No. 1 at 3 this year. They drafted a No. 1 at 2 last year. And they still have a ton of future draft picks.
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Brian T. Smith
6 years
Bob McNair brought the NFL back to Houston. That says it all.
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Brian T. Smith
11 months
Houston Texans trading Deshaun Watson was easily the best trade in Texans history. Not to mention the Texans have a better QB now ...
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Brian T. Smith
5 years
O'Brien continually says his new #Texans want dependable, tough, smart players. That's exactly what DeAndre Hopkins was for the organization. Also Deshaun Watson's only reliable offensive weapon.
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Brian T. Smith
4 years
Astros > Texans
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Brian T. Smith
4 years
Deshaun should go on vacation more. Texans listen to him then.
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Brian T. Smith
3 years
Harden got as far in the playoffs with the Rockets and Westbrook last year. It’s almost funny.
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Brian T. Smith
2 years
How many times have you watched the replay of Alvarez’s HR?
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Brian T. Smith
2 years
Bregman said everyone in Astros’ clubhouse has total confidence in Verlander for Game 5.
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Brian T. Smith
4 years
Watson would be a serious MVP candidate on a better team and that's been the case since midseason. He's already the best QB in Texans history and is just getting started. Just wait until the Texans hire the perfect GM and HC for him.
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Brian T. Smith
4 years
Texans should play the Hail Mary video inside NRG while cleaning house. Then again, they’d also have to fire the CEO who allowed the trade to happen and was OK with the team getting peanuts in return.
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Brian T. Smith
5 years
The local rankings: Astros Rockets ... ... Texans
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5 years
The darkest day in #Astros history.
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2 years
The Astros win again at Dodger Stadium.
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2 years
I’ve never seen Houston partying like this downtown. Historic.
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4 years
Yet again: What are the McNairs thinking right now? #Texans
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4 years
Based on Stafford scale, #Texans should end up with 4-5 first-round picks and a starting QB if/when they trade Deshaun Watson.
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Brian T. Smith
3 years
Bill O'Brien never had a home opener like this. Heck, neither did Deshaun Watson. #Texans
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Brian T. Smith
5 years
That #Texans L is on Bill O'Brien's coaching. Big time.
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4 years
Fans are howling mad. Franchise QB is frustrated. Another superstar spent all season calling out the #Texans . The McNairs, more than ever, are struggling to successfully run an NFL team and connect with a fanbase.
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Brian T. Smith
9 years
. @JJWatt through eight games 2015 2014 40 tackles 32 8.5 sacks 7 25 QBH 24 15 TFL 10 1 FF 1 5 PD 7
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Brian T. Smith
4 years
Andre Johnson and Deshaun Watson, via Johnson’s IG account. #Texans
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Brian T. Smith
2 years
Verlander made sure that Michael Brantley got in on the celebration.
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2 years
Houston is home: #Astros have won 11 consecutive ALDS games at Minute Maid Park. Longest home ALDS winning streak in MLB history.
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2 years
The Texans have interest in DeMeco Ryans for their recently opened HC job. Up to Ryans if the interest is mutual but the Texans are interested in him.
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Brian T. Smith
2 years
This @HoustonChron picture perfectly captures the 2022 Astros.
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Brian T. Smith
3 years
Some fans are saying “cheaters.” Astros fans are responding to White Sox fans by saying “winners.” Sign of the times.
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Brian T. Smith
4 years
The 29-31 Astros are 4-0 in the playoffs. They are already one win away from returning to the ALCS.
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Brian T. Smith
4 years
Bill O'Brien is still coaching the #Texans in the first quarter inside NRG. Thankfully, there are no fans. He would be booed out of the stadium right now.
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Brian T. Smith
5 years
#Astros this decade 2019: 100-53 2018: 103-59 2017: 101-61 2013: 51-111 2012: 55-107 2011: 56-106
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5 years
Texans outscored 51-7 in a playoff game. O’Brien officially promoted to GM. As expected.
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5 years
The worst playoff loss in #Texans history and the worst meltdown in franchise history, all in the same game. Crennel a likely fall guy. The Texans should aim higher and remove their king’s crown.
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4 years
The David Johnson trade has officially backfired for the Texans.
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Brian T. Smith
5 years
That's one of the most painful losses in Texans history. And it's only Week 1.
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Brian T. Smith
7 years
Spurs beat up a fake Clutch. #Rockets #TXSN
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Brian T. Smith
4 years
The @HoustonChron Sports cover that J.J. Watt deserves #Texans #NFL @foxt78
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4 years
If Deshaun Watson doesn’t want to play for the #Texans anymore, Cal McNair will apparently be the last to know.
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3 years
Millionth reminder #Texans should've gotten more for Hopkins.
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3 years
Baker ended response to Tepera's cheating accusations by referencing an Eric Clapton song he was listening to. ... Before you accuse me, take a look at yourself. #Astros #WhiteSox
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Brian T. Smith
4 years
The inexperienced Cal McNair has blindly and foolishly stood behind Jack Easterby for more than a year. Deshaun Watson has now requested a trade after DeAndre Hopkins was traded, Bill O'Brien was fired as HC/GM, hiring of Nick Caserio was directly influenced by Easterby, etc.
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Brian T. Smith
4 years
On some level, it's refreshing. Deshaun Watson -- who is everything for #Texans -- called the Texans on their crap. Some very good people in organization. But, as a whole, Texans have been out of touch and arrogant ... without ever winning anything that matters.
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3 years
Baker and Bagwell
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3 years
Jason Castro was the #Astros ' only All-Star in 2013 when they lost a franchise record 111 games. He finally gets in G4 as a PH, then does that. Amazing.
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3 years
David Culley was the last one to know he wasn’t the HC of the #Texans anymore. What a royal screw up by McNair, Caserio and Co.
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2 years
Texans win 32-31 and their sideline celebrates. Colts are booed. By winning in final minute and Lovie Smith going for 2, rebuilding Texans give away the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft. The most Texans thing and game ever.
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Brian T. Smith
10 years
Andre Johnson's full-page ad in Sunday's @HoustonChron for #Texans fans: "Thank you, Houston." #NFL #Colts http://t.co/zn4gk8OJI2
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5 years
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2 years
Easterby had been neutralized and pushed aside since Lovie Smith became HC. But Easterby was still trying to win over friends and influence others. The Texans finally wised up to the ruse.
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3 years
Brick by brick, the #Texans become more of a disaster.
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Brian T. Smith
2 years
This Texans HC search has been going for three-plus days and it’s already better than the last two.
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Brian T. Smith
3 years
Crane, Click and the #Astros handled Correa’s departure very poorly.
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Brian T. Smith
2 years
What's it going to be like in Houston if the #Texans actually ... get it right?
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Brian T. Smith
5 years
Rockets are expected to pursue Butler and be aggressive in their pursuit. Seen as an ideal fit on both ends of court, and in helping push Rockets to the top of the wide-open West.
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Brian T. Smith
5 years
Someone is going to pay Gerrit Cole a huuuuuuuuuuge amount of money after this season is over. Huge.
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5 years
Astros started 2-5. Now they’re 10-5. Hottest team in baseball.
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4 years
McNair's inexperience and ineptness running #Texans has led franchise to its lowest point since 2002 inception. Texans finally get their young franchise QB. But they screw everything up so bad that Watson requests trade after unproven HC is hired. Unbelievable but very believable
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