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Network Editorial Director @PaperCityMag. Journalist. Oversee 4 city news operation. Consider it a compliment if called @UHCougarMBK, @Astros, etc. beat writer.

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Oklahoma State students are holding up "Second Place Is Just the First Loser" newspapers with the score of Houston's loss to Florida in national title game. One just ran by UH parents waving one. OSU hasn't made the NCAA Tournament since 2021. And Cade Cunningham is not returning

Oklahoma State students are holding up "Second Place Is Just the First Loser" newspapers with the score of Houston's loss to Florida in national title game. One just ran by UH parents waving one. OSU hasn't made the NCAA Tournament since 2021. And Cade Cunningham is not returning

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Houston center Ja'Vier Francis goes over to hug Jamal Shead in the locker room and tell him how much it meant to play with him. Shead hugs Francis back. The best leader in college basketball's teammates all want to share a moment with the hurting Shead.

Houston center Ja'Vier Francis goes over to hug Jamal Shead in the locker room and tell him how much it meant to play with him. Shead hugs Francis back. The best leader in college basketball's teammates all want to share a moment with the hurting Shead.

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Rockets star Kevin Durant on night he passes Karl Malone as oldest player in NBA history (37) to score 2,000 points in a season: "My goal every year is to play 82 games, 48 minutes a night. So that's what I'm preparing for in the summer time." Durant has played 78 games this year

Rockets star Kevin Durant on night he passes Karl Malone as oldest player in NBA history (37) to score 2,000 points in a season: "My goal every year is to play 82 games, 48 minutes a night. So that's what I'm preparing for in the summer time." Durant has played 78 games this year

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Every road game Kelvin Sampson's University of Houston team played in the American was the other school's Super Bowl. Many didn't think that would happen in Big 12. It's still happening. Here's the endless line of Texas Tech students waiting to get into their biggest home game.

Every road game Kelvin Sampson's University of Houston team played in the American was the other school's Super Bowl. Many didn't think that would happen in Big 12. It's still happening. Here's the endless line of Texas Tech students waiting to get into their biggest home game.

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The entire team from University of Houston freshman guard Kingston Flemings' San Antonio Brennan High School came to watch him play tonight and mobbed him afterwards. Brennan is playing in a tournament in Pasadena and coaches made sure they could watch UH play during trip.

The entire team from University of Houston freshman guard Kingston Flemings' San Antonio Brennan High School came to watch him play tonight and mobbed him afterwards. Brennan is playing in a tournament in Pasadena and coaches made sure they could watch UH play during trip.

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University of Houston's last Final Four point guard DeJon Jarreau right in the heart of an incredible UH fan celebration.

University of Houston's last Final Four point guard DeJon Jarreau right in the heart of an incredible UH fan celebration.

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The Kelvin Sampson family posing for their annual Sweet 16 family photo here in Wichita. "I feel like J'Wan (Roberts) should be in the picture," Karen Sampson says.

The Kelvin Sampson family posing for their annual Sweet 16 family photo here in Wichita. "I feel like J'Wan (Roberts) should be in the picture," Karen Sampson says.

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Jim Nantz and Bill Worrell enjoy a moment before this Elite Eight game. Peyton Manning is missing the game to go to his daughter's volleyball tournament in Atlanta so University of Houston has the well-known fan advantage. Though Nantz would tell you he's just another Coog.

Jim Nantz and Bill Worrell enjoy a moment before this Elite Eight game. Peyton Manning is missing the game to go to his daughter's volleyball tournament in Atlanta so University of Houston has the well-known fan advantage. Though Nantz would tell you he's just another Coog.

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University of Houston freshman center Jacob McFarland is already back dunking while recovering from his broken right leg. Remarkable recovery. McFarland says he's just dunking on his left leg. He's been told to take his time and does not expect to come back this season.

University of Houston freshman center Jacob McFarland is already back dunking while recovering from his broken right leg. Remarkable recovery. McFarland says he's just dunking on his left leg. He's been told to take his time and does not expect to come back this season.

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A first look at the completed pitch for the World Cup matches in Houston. The Kentucky bluegrass field was installed on June 4 and has been growing more indoors ever since. The natural grass was trucked in from Denver where it started growing. The first match in Houston is on Sunday.

A first look at the completed pitch for the World Cup matches in Houston. The Kentucky bluegrass field was installed on June 4 and has been growing more indoors ever since. The natural grass was trucked in from Denver where it started growing. The first match in Houston is on Sunday.

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Rockets coach Ime Udoka on meltdown late in regulation: "Want to say youth or scared of the moment, whatever the case. You have a 6-point lead with 20 or 30 seconds to go, get a rebound, just got to hold the ball and get fouled. .And the final play, we didn't run what we drew up"

Rockets coach Ime Udoka on meltdown late in regulation: "Want to say youth or scared of the moment, whatever the case. You have a 6-point lead with 20 or 30 seconds to go, get a rebound, just got to hold the ball and get fouled. .And the final play, we didn't run what we drew up"

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Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard refused to make excuses for his critical turnover and role in meltdown even when a reporter tried to offer him one based on his playoff inexperience. "No, I played basketball long enough," Sheppard says. "Dribbling up the court with 30 seconds left is dribbling up the court with 30 seconds left. "There's never an excuse - he hasn't been in a playoff game, he hasn't been in that environment. It doesn't matter. It's just simple basketball. "I should have made the right play and not turned it over. That was the one thing that could beat us - was a turnover and a three in that situation. So no."

Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard refused to make excuses for his critical turnover and role in meltdown even when a reporter tried to offer him one based on his playoff inexperience. "No, I played basketball long enough," Sheppard says. "Dribbling up the court with 30 seconds left is dribbling up the court with 30 seconds left. "There's never an excuse - he hasn't been in a playoff game, he hasn't been in that environment. It doesn't matter. It's just simple basketball. "I should have made the right play and not turned it over. That was the one thing that could beat us - was a turnover and a three in that situation. So no."

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Willie Fritz on how the perception of University of Houston football has changed since he first arrived; "My first year I was kind of the Maytag repairman - nobody knew who the heck I was. .But now I'm going around seeing a lot of people who are really interested in our program."

Willie Fritz on how the perception of University of Houston football has changed since he first arrived; "My first year I was kind of the Maytag repairman - nobody knew who the heck I was. .But now I'm going around seeing a lot of people who are really interested in our program."

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Eight days into construction at NRG Stadium of what will be an all natural grass field for World Cup matches in Houston. 81,000 square feet of Kentucky bluegrass will be trucked in from Denver where the sod is grown. FIFA regulations call for simulating a natural outdoor field.

Eight days into construction at NRG Stadium of what will be an all natural grass field for World Cup matches in Houston. 81,000 square feet of Kentucky bluegrass will be trucked in from Denver where the sod is grown. FIFA regulations call for simulating a natural outdoor field.

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Emotional moment with Chris Cenac Jr. wiping off few tears as he hugs his dad and Houston coach Kelvin Sampson on being picked by the Boston Celtics with the No. 27 pick in NBA Draft. Falls a little further than many expected, but gets a winning organization that develops players

Emotional moment with Chris Cenac Jr. wiping off few tears as he hugs his dad and Houston coach Kelvin Sampson on being picked by the Boston Celtics with the No. 27 pick in NBA Draft. Falls a little further than many expected, but gets a winning organization that develops players

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University of Houston coach Kelvin Sampson remembers how fearful NBA front offices acted when it came to Jamal Shead in the draft. ESPN Big 12 guru Fran Fraschilla tried to tell everyone he knew in the league what they were missing. Now Shead, coming off an 18 point, 7 assist, two steal playoff game, is a huge reason why the Toronto Raptors have pushed the favored Cavs to a Game 6 tonight. "There's nothing that boy does that surprises me," Sampson says. "I just remember how fearful a lot of the teams were that were calling. Scared money don't make money, brother. "If you knew him like I knew him, you wouldn't be sitting there asking questions. But the questions you're asking me, you're trying to talk yourself into him. And I'm not going to do that." Instead Sampson wanted Shead to go to an NBA team where he'd be valued.

University of Houston coach Kelvin Sampson remembers how fearful NBA front offices acted when it came to Jamal Shead in the draft. ESPN Big 12 guru Fran Fraschilla tried to tell everyone he knew in the league what they were missing. Now Shead, coming off an 18 point, 7 assist, two steal playoff game, is a huge reason why the Toronto Raptors have pushed the favored Cavs to a Game 6 tonight. "There's nothing that boy does that surprises me," Sampson says. "I just remember how fearful a lot of the teams were that were calling. Scared money don't make money, brother. "If you knew him like I knew him, you wouldn't be sitting there asking questions. But the questions you're asking me, you're trying to talk yourself into him. And I'm not going to do that." Instead Sampson wanted Shead to go to an NBA team where he'd be valued.

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Houston's Kingston Flemings fights off tears as he faces another season ending. "I don't know why," Flemings says. "I don't know if it's something I'm doing wrong or something. It's the same thing that happened in high school. We played Bellaire... and same thing happened here."

Houston's Kingston Flemings fights off tears as he faces another season ending. "I don't know why," Flemings says. "I don't know if it's something I'm doing wrong or something. It's the same thing that happened in high school. We played Bellaire... and same thing happened here."

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University of Houston coach Kelvin Sampson on players graduating: "All our kids graduate every year. Every year. Our graduation rate is probably over 90 percent, because I can count on one hand the ones who haven't graduated. . . Kingston (Flemings) will go to the NBA, he's not going to graduate. (NBA Lottery prospect) Chris (Cenac Jr.) won't graduate. But hopefully one day they will. "But all the kids that stay here will graduate. You play four years here, you're going to graduate. And it's not because of me or our program. It's because of their mothers and fathers. I had a great college coach. He had nothing to do me graduating from college. "That's my Mom and Daddy. "

University of Houston coach Kelvin Sampson on players graduating: "All our kids graduate every year. Every year. Our graduation rate is probably over 90 percent, because I can count on one hand the ones who haven't graduated. . . Kingston (Flemings) will go to the NBA, he's not going to graduate. (NBA Lottery prospect) Chris (Cenac Jr.) won't graduate. But hopefully one day they will. "But all the kids that stay here will graduate. You play four years here, you're going to graduate. And it's not because of me or our program. It's because of their mothers and fathers. I had a great college coach. He had nothing to do me graduating from college. "That's my Mom and Daddy. "

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PGA Tour star Tony Finau does not just go down the line and sign every autograph after his final round at the Texas Children's Houston Open. He takes off his shoes and gives them to two kids, signing them for the young fans. Finau walks back into the clubhouse in his white socks.

PGA Tour star Tony Finau does not just go down the line and sign every autograph after his final round at the Texas Children's Houston Open. He takes off his shoes and gives them to two kids, signing them for the young fans. Finau walks back into the clubhouse in his white socks.

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Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. on what this young core learned having to play without Kevin Durant this playoff series: "I think playing without him just showed me how much we need to work on as far as just being able to do more. Everybody say they want more. More of an offensive role. More shots. More touches. But don't know what come with it. "To be able to play against all types of defenses and adjust on the fly is something that is a skill. Something that I've got to get better at." Very mature outlook from the 22-year-old Smith on the reality of the responsibility that needs to come with guys wanting bigger roles.

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. on what this young core learned having to play without Kevin Durant this playoff series: "I think playing without him just showed me how much we need to work on as far as just being able to do more. Everybody say they want more. More of an offensive role. More shots. More touches. But don't know what come with it. "To be able to play against all types of defenses and adjust on the fly is something that is a skill. Something that I've got to get better at." Very mature outlook from the 22-year-old Smith on the reality of the responsibility that needs to come with guys wanting bigger roles.

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Houston coach Kelvin Sampson on where UH athletics was when he first arrived and where it still needs to go: "We were closer to Texas Southern than we were Texas," Sampson says of those dark early days. "We had no money. We had no money. . . "I don't have a lot more years left and that's fine. So I can say things like this. I'm saying it for (women's basketball coach) Matt (Mitchell). And I'm saying it for (football coach) Willie (Fritz). I'm saying it for our volleyball, our swimming and diving. I'm saying it for our new baseball coach. "We've got to be supported at a higher level." PaperCity Magazine video

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson on where UH athletics was when he first arrived and where it still needs to go: "We were closer to Texas Southern than we were Texas," Sampson says of those dark early days. "We had no money. We had no money. . . "I don't have a lot more years left and that's fine. So I can say things like this. I'm saying it for (women's basketball coach) Matt (Mitchell). And I'm saying it for (football coach) Willie (Fritz). I'm saying it for our volleyball, our swimming and diving. I'm saying it for our new baseball coach. "We've got to be supported at a higher level." PaperCity Magazine video

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Taking a closer look at the Houston Rockets' new uniforms with the ketchup and mustard of the championship teams returning, the Dunkstronaut on the waistband and quasar space stripes rather than straight pinstripes. Lower case t also returns in a modern way.

Taking a closer look at the Houston Rockets' new uniforms with the ketchup and mustard of the championship teams returning, the Dunkstronaut on the waistband and quasar space stripes rather than straight pinstripes. Lower case t also returns in a modern way.

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Houston coach Kelvin Sampson on state of the game: "We're still in an educational institution, but there is nothing educational about college basketball right now. It's all transactional. And we all put our heads in the sand." Sampson, Tom Izzo + John Calipari are speaking out."

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson on state of the game: "We're still in an educational institution, but there is nothing educational about college basketball right now. It's all transactional. And we all put our heads in the sand." Sampson, Tom Izzo + John Calipari are speaking out."

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Kelvin Sampson's No. 2 seed Houston team warming up for practice at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. Freshman point guard Kingston Flemings says he didn't realize UH was playing where Thunder play until bus played up to arena. Freshman big Chris Cenac notes: "They're all 94 feet."

Kelvin Sampson's No. 2 seed Houston team warming up for practice at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. Freshman point guard Kingston Flemings says he didn't realize UH was playing where Thunder play until bus played up to arena. Freshman big Chris Cenac notes: "They're all 94 feet."

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The Car Wash feature of the new University of Houston football building. From here, the players go right into a. 45 degree cold plunge pool to promote recovery.

The Car Wash feature of the new University of Houston football building. From here, the players go right into a. 45 degree cold plunge pool to promote recovery.

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Kelvin Sampson with an impassioned call for University of Houston pride at crowded Coaches' Caravan event in Sugar Land: "I don't know about this commuter school bullshit... We're the University of Houston. We're the University of Houston. Don't you take a backseat to nobody. "Don't talk to me about U of T. Or Texas A&M. We just played Texas A&M, right. How'd that go? ". . . We have respect for everybody in this state. We have respect for everybody in this conference. But we don't take a backseat to nobody. And neither should you. "Quit acting like these teams are up here. No, they're not. You're up here. Start acting like it. Start supporting this program."

Kelvin Sampson with an impassioned call for University of Houston pride at crowded Coaches' Caravan event in Sugar Land: "I don't know about this commuter school bullshit... We're the University of Houston. We're the University of Houston. Don't you take a backseat to nobody. "Don't talk to me about U of T. Or Texas A&M. We just played Texas A&M, right. How'd that go? ". . . We have respect for everybody in this state. We have respect for everybody in this conference. But we don't take a backseat to nobody. And neither should you. "Quit acting like these teams are up here. No, they're not. You're up here. Start acting like it. Start supporting this program."

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University of Houston coach Kelvin Sampson and Emanuel Sharp have an emotional Senior Night hug. With Sampson holding on extra long and both needing to wipe their eyes.

University of Houston coach Kelvin Sampson and Emanuel Sharp have an emotional Senior Night hug. With Sampson holding on extra long and both needing to wipe their eyes.

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Astros owner and Houston PGA Tour event savior Jim Crane tells PaperCity Magazine that a Major winner went out of his way to give Memorial Park major praise. "We got a note from Adam Scott that says it's the best conditioned course he's played all year," Crane says. "And that makes them interested. . . We have the greatest greenskeeper in town, or in the United States, to make it happen." Great course conditions are part of Crane's selling push to make the Houston Open a PGA Tour Signature Event with a mega purse that all the top players in the world would play year after year.

Astros owner and Houston PGA Tour event savior Jim Crane tells PaperCity Magazine that a Major winner went out of his way to give Memorial Park major praise. "We got a note from Adam Scott that says it's the best conditioned course he's played all year," Crane says. "And that makes them interested. . . We have the greatest greenskeeper in town, or in the United States, to make it happen." Great course conditions are part of Crane's selling push to make the Houston Open a PGA Tour Signature Event with a mega purse that all the top players in the world would play year after year.

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University of Houston coach Kelvin Sampson on building a team in this transfer portal era: "I don't know what to do with 15 scholarships. Just because you have something doesn't mean you have to do it. Because you have to think of your roster value. . . I think having some guys that can redshirt. I think one of the great values was Bryce (Jackson) redshirting (this last season). Chase McCarty redshirting (the year before). Justin Gorham redshirting. Chris Harris redshirting... "Next year's team is going to have some guys that are going to have opportunities to be pros. JoJo (Tugler) is going to be right there. Some other guys."

University of Houston coach Kelvin Sampson on building a team in this transfer portal era: "I don't know what to do with 15 scholarships. Just because you have something doesn't mean you have to do it. Because you have to think of your roster value. . . I think having some guys that can redshirt. I think one of the great values was Bryce (Jackson) redshirting (this last season). Chase McCarty redshirting (the year before). Justin Gorham redshirting. Chris Harris redshirting... "Next year's team is going to have some guys that are going to have opportunities to be pros. JoJo (Tugler) is going to be right there. Some other guys."

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