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Marc Ray

Marc Ray is a proud University of Houston alumnus. He was born and raised in “H-Town” and is an MMA enthusiast. You can follow him on Twitter @marcraysports. 

Alabama QB Bryce Young meets with Texans at NFL Scouting Combine

The Houston Texans met with potential No. 2 overall draft pick Bryce Young at the NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday as the team looks for a franchise quarterback.

Quartet of former UFC fighters to headline BKFC 41 on April 29

Bareknuckle Fighting Championship 41 will feature four former UFC fighters, including Luke Rockhold and Eddie Alvarez.

Ex-welterweight title challenger Darren Till released from UFC contract

Darren Till is no longer a UFC fighter.  The former welterweight title challenger confirmed his departure on Twitter on Wednesday.

Expect Brandin Cooks' days to be numbered in Houston

General manager Nick Caserio is focused on rebuilding the Texans. That probably means veteran Brandin Cooks, Houston's best receiver, will be playing elsewhere in 2023.

Conor McGregor explains decision to coach on 'The Ultimate Fighter'

UFC star Conor McGregor plans to re-immerse himself into fighting by coaching the upcoming season of "The Ultimate Fighter."

Expectations are high for Texans HC DeMeco Ryans

DeMeco Ryans has found himself at the forefront of rebuilding the Houston Texans.

Former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira to face Beneil Dariush at UFC 288

It will be a crucial fight in the UFC’s lightweight division. The winner between the two 155-pounders could determine the next No. 1 contender for champion Islam Makhachev.  

Framber Valdez reacts to GM Dana Brown's long-term contract interest

Astros pitcher Framber Valdez voiced his appreciation towards GM Dana Brown’s interest in resigning him to a new contract.

Victor Wembanyama could be missing piece for Rockets

The Houston Rockets currently have the worst NBA record at the All-Star break. With 24 games left, the Rockets are trying to turn things around heading into the offseason and that could center around draft prospect Victor Wembanyama.

Astros' Kyle Tucker responds to failed arbitration case

Kyle Tucker didn’t get the salary increase he wanted during an arbitration case against the Houston Astros.

Astros pitcher Luis Garcia reacts to dropping signature windup due to MLB rule change

Astros pitcher Luis Garcia will have to readjust his pitch routine on the mound after MLB recently deemed his unique “rock the baby” windup illegal. 

Texans expected to add another 49ers coach to their staff

It appears the Texas will be poaching yet another coach from the 49ers as DeMeco Ryans builds his new staff in Houston.

Texans reportedly make decision on new defensive coordinator

It didn’t take long for DeMeco Ryans to find his defensive guru. 

UFC champ Alexander Volkanovski has VR sparring session with Mark Zuckerberg

Virtual reality has made its way into mixed martial arts. In a recent Instagram video, UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski visited the Meta headquarters where he sparred with Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg with VR technology.

Two-time World Series champion to be NBA All-Star Celebrity Game assistant coach

A two-time World Series champion will take his talents from the diamond to the hardwood as an assistant coach for the 2023 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.

Why a Yuli Gurriel-Astros reunion could work

Yuli Gurriel's return to the Houston Astros remains uncertain.