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Texans beat reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Brooks Kubena discuss their takeaways from rookie minicamp, potential impact players, and what to realistically expect from the Texans based on their schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texans beat reporters Brooks Kubena and Jonathan M. Alexander break down the NFL draft through Day 2, general manager Nick Caserio’s three draft-day trades in this cycle, the newest Texans and their fit on the team, and just how many more needs are there on the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Houston Chronicle’s Joseph Duarte and Greg Rajan discuss UH’s second-round comeback win over Auburn, if it could be a springboard in this NCAA Tournament and look ahead to the Cougars’ Sweet 16 matchup against Miami on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. For more NCAA tournament coverage by Joseph Duarte the staff at HoustonChronicle.com/sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Houston Chronicle’s Joseph Duarte and Greg Rajan discuss Houston starting its run in the NCAA basketball tournament, how Marcus Sasser’s injury affects the Cougars and how much action he could see and if this season is an apex for Texas college basketball on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. Read more UH basketball and NCAA tournament coverage by Joseph Duarte and the Houston Chronicle sports staff at HoustonChronicle.com/sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chandler Rome and Steve Schaeffer dig into the amazing numbers of Cristian Javier and examine how MLB’s rule changes might impact the defending champs. More Houston Astros coverage on HoustonChronicle.com. Signup for the Texas Sports Nation newsletter here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Houston Chronicle’s Joseph Duarte and Greg Rajan discuss the University of Houston football team’s inaugural Big 12 schedule and the most attractive home games, reaction to the increase in season ticket prices, how warm coach Dana Holgorsen’s seat is and the status of facilities as the conference move approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Houston Chronicle’s Joseph Duarte and Greg Rajan discuss the University of Houston basketball program’s chances of landing a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, potential X-factors for postseason play and discuss the competition upgrade with the Cougars competing in the Big 12 next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Houston Chronicle’s Greg Rajan chats with The Athletic senior writer and former Chronicle beat writer Evan Drellich about his new book “Winning Fixes Everything: How Baseball’s Brightest Minds Created Sports’ Biggest Mess” about the rise of the Jeff Luhnow-era Astros and the sign-stealing scandal from the 2017-18 seasons. More Astros coverage from the Houston Chronicle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texans beat reporters Brooks Kubena and Jonathan M. Alexander give their takeaways from DeMeco Ryans’ introductory news conference, their take on the Texans and the franchise’s hire, and they discuss what to expect in the near future as Ryans builds out his coaching staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texans beat writers Jonathan M. Alexander and Brooks Kubena dig into why the Texans moved on from Lovie Smith and why they kept Nick Caserio.    Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan M. Alexander and Brooks Kubena discuss the Texans' 31-3 loss to the Jaguars, whether this signals the end for Lovie Smith, and how the Texans should use their top pick.  Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texans beat reporters Brooks Kubena and Jonathan M. Alexander break down the Christmas Eve upset in Nashville, what it means for the future of the franchise’s coaching staff and how they expect the rest of the season to unfold. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices