Reid Laymance
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Houston Chronicle sports editor via Dallas, New York, San Jose, Boston and St. Louis.
A humble Arch Manning is smooth as butter when it comes to discussing his trash talk. 'I'm a nice guy' www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...
A humble Arch Manning is smooth as butter when it comes to discussing trash talk
Arch Manning has stayed off social media, so he was surprised to learn his teammates' jokes about his trash talk had gone viral.
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August 25, 2026 at 9:16 PM
A humble Arch Manning is smooth as butter when it comes to discussing his trash talk. 'I'm a nice guy' www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...
youtu.be/XzHqegQ7oOw Some fun with Rockets offseason
Rockets Mock Offseason: Re-signings, trades, free agency and the draft
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May 16, 2026 at 8:04 PM
youtu.be/XzHqegQ7oOw Some fun with Rockets offseason
Arch Manning unplugged. The Texas QB is relaxed and confident as he opens up on all things Longhorn www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...
Arch Manning unplugged. The Texas QB is relaxed and confident
Texas quarterback Arch Manning reflects on first season as a starter, his health for next year, his recruiting efforts and a new roommate.
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April 17, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Arch Manning unplugged. The Texas QB is relaxed and confident as he opens up on all things Longhorn www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...
Arch Manning unplugged. The Texas QB is relaxed and confident as he opens up on all things Longhorn www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...
Arch Manning unplugged. The Texas QB is relaxed and confident
Texas quarterback Arch Manning reflects on first season as a starter, his health for next year, his recruiting efforts and a new roommate.
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April 15, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Arch Manning unplugged. The Texas QB is relaxed and confident as he opens up on all things Longhorn www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...
What Steve Sarkisian likes so far in Texas spring football, including a sidelined Arch Manning www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...
What Steve Sarkisian likes so far in Texas spring football
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian says safety Jelani McDonald and Ryan Wingo have stood out in spring drills. Also, will Vic Schaefer win a title?
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April 7, 2026 at 11:38 PM
What Steve Sarkisian likes so far in Texas spring football, including a sidelined Arch Manning www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...
Which UT hoops team is greater: 1986 or 2026? Big Ten rules (for now) | Bohls' 9 Things www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...
2026 or 1986 for UT's best hoops squad? Big Ten rules (for now) | Bohls
How this year's UT team compares favorably to the Longhorns' undefeated 1986 champion. And more on the Big Ten vs. SEC and the idea of parity in women's hoops.
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April 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Which UT hoops team is greater: 1986 or 2026? Big Ten rules (for now) | Bohls' 9 Things www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...
Which UT hoops team is greater: 1986 or 2026? Big Ten rules (for now) | Bohls' 9 Things www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...
2026 or 1986 for UT's best hoops squad? Big Ten rules (for now) | Bohls
How this year's UT team compares favorably to the Longhorns' undefeated 1986 champion. And more on the Big Ten vs. SEC and the idea of parity in women's hoops.
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April 1, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Which UT hoops team is greater: 1986 or 2026? Big Ten rules (for now) | Bohls' 9 Things www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...
WNBA's return to Houston leaves former Comets greats overjoyed. 'So glad we have a home' www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
WNBA's return to Houston leaves former Comets greats overjoyed
A trio of Comets legends was honored at Tuesday's Rockets game to celebrate the return of the WNBA to Houston next year.
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April 1, 2026 at 5:07 PM
WNBA's return to Houston leaves former Comets greats overjoyed. 'So glad we have a home' www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
A sign of disrespect? Michigan not happy with Texas ahead of women's Elite Eight www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...
A sign of disrespect? Michigan not happy with Texas ahead of women's Elite Eight
When the Longhorns put their name in the wrong place on the bracket after beating Kentucky, Michigan took offense ahead of their Elite Eight matchup.
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March 29, 2026 at 7:08 PM
A sign of disrespect? Michigan not happy with Texas ahead of women's Elite Eight www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...
Texas Longhorns' run in NCAA Tournament ends on a last-second tip-in by Purdue www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...
Texas Longhorns' run in NCAA Tournament ends on a last-second tip-in by Purdue
The 11th-seeded Longhorns took No. 2 Purdue to the final seconds but saw their NCAA run end on a tip-in with under one second left.
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March 27, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Texas Longhorns' run in NCAA Tournament ends on a last-second tip-in by Purdue www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...
Cam Coleman looks like the perfect catch for Steve Sarkisian and Arch Manning in Longhorns' offense www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...
Cam Coleman looks like perfect catch for UT's Steve Sarkisian and Arch Manning
In just one spring workout, Cam Coleman shows some of everything that Texas was looking for when it signed the receiver in transfer portal.
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March 9, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Cam Coleman looks like the perfect catch for Steve Sarkisian and Arch Manning in Longhorns' offense www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...
Italy beats Brazil in World Baseball Classic and celebrates with an espresso in the dugout www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/astro...
Was that an espresso machine in Italy's dugout? Yes. Here's why
Italy breaks out its espresso machine to celebrate in the dugout in 8-0 win over Brazil in World Baseball Classic
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March 7, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Italy beats Brazil in World Baseball Classic and celebrates with an espresso in the dugout www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/astro...
Texas baseball keeps winning and Jim Schlossnagle's 'dirty mustache' keeps growing www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...
Texas keeps winning and Jim Schlossnagle's 'dirty mustache' keeps grow
Texas infielder Casey Borba challenged Jim Schlossnagle to grow his own mustache and the coach has obliged, as long as Longhorns keep winning.
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March 7, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Texas baseball keeps winning and Jim Schlossnagle's 'dirty mustache' keeps growing www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...
How hot is the seat under Texas coach Steve Sarkisian? It's definitely warm entering his 6th season www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...
How hot is the seat under UT coach Steve Sarkisian? It's definitely warm | Bohls
Steve Sarkisian isn't on the hot seat after going 35-8 in last three seasons but he grasps a sense of urgency among Texas fans.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:53 PM
How hot is the seat under Texas coach Steve Sarkisian? It's definitely warm entering his 6th season www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...
Two technicals, a flagrant and plenty of jawing: The Rockets beat the Pistons and pass a big test www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
Two technicals, a flagrant and plenty of jawing: The Rockets pass a big test
It may be too early for playoff-atmosphere, but the Rockets showed who they need to be in taking down Detroit, the No. 1 team in the Eastern Conference.
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January 24, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Two technicals, a flagrant and plenty of jawing: The Rockets beat the Pistons and pass a big test www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
Houston Rockets rebound to beat Detroit Pistons and knock off Eastern Conference's top team www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
Rockets rebound to beat Pistons and knock off Eastern Conference's top team
After a loss in Philadelphia on Thursday, Houston bounced back in a physical game in Detroit to beat the Pistons.
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January 24, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Houston Rockets rebound to beat Detroit Pistons and knock off Eastern Conference's top team www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
A lot of topics in this week’s 9 things from CFP bias to UT bowl to Lane Kiffin to an A&M prediction www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle... via @kbohls.bsky.social
CFP mess? It should be about more than records and committee needs fixing
The Longhorns may be one of the country's 12 best teams but could miss the field. The College Football Playoff process and selection committee need updating.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:33 PM
A lot of topics in this week’s 9 things from CFP bias to UT bowl to Lane Kiffin to an A&M prediction www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle... via @kbohls.bsky.social
Yell leaders and LED lights: How Texas A&M and Mike Elko are changing fan experience at Kyle Field www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...
How Texas A&M and Mike Elko are changing the fan experience at Kyle Field
Texas A&M coach Mike Elko wants an "electric" experience for fans at Kyle Field, and the Aggies are finding a way to mix the new with traditions.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Yell leaders and LED lights: How Texas A&M and Mike Elko are changing fan experience at Kyle Field www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...
When Texas Longhorns face Georgia, they will find a dynasty that endures in a new era of parity www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...
When Texas faces Georgia, Longhorns will find a dynasty that endures
As Texas faces Georgia, Kirby Smart’s program shows dynasty-level consistency amid NIL-era parity and the 12-team College Football Playoff.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:52 PM
When Texas Longhorns face Georgia, they will find a dynasty that endures in a new era of parity www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...
Rockets forward Tari Eason lost his father but found himself. How he channeled grief into growth. www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
Rockets forward Tari Eason lost his father but found himself
After his father's death last March, Tari Eason confronted his grief in offseason and learned to navigate adversity on his own.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Rockets forward Tari Eason lost his father but found himself. How he channeled grief into growth. www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...