houstonmirror.com latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for houstonmirror.com. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page houstonmirror.com http://www.houstonmirror.com en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 18:59:34 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 18:59:34 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[2024 Jacksonville Jaguars Free Agent Tracker (updated 3.18.24)]]> Jaguars News | Jacksonville Jaguars - jaguars.com John Oehser Jaguars 2024 Free-Agent Acquisitions

As the 2024 free agency period kicks off, speculation reaches its peak or dwindles depending on the upcoming moves. The official start of the new league year on March 13th at 4:00 PM ET marks the moment when free agents can sign with new teams. Preceding this, the legal tampering window which opened]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274179537/2024-jacksonville-jaguars-free-agent-tracker-updated-31824 274179537 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:06:08 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274179537/2024-jacksonville-jaguars-free-agent-tracker-updated-31824 <![CDATA[Tuesday Mailbag: Jim Wyatt Answers Questions From Titans Fans]]> Jim Wyatt

NASHVILLE - We're now a week into free agency, and just over five weeks away from the NFL Draft.

The Titans, like a lot of teams across the league, are under construction.

Like always, there's plenty to talk about.

Let's dive into another Tuesday mailbag to see what's on your mind...

Here's the link to submit questions: CLICK HERE.

Karl Hogan from ]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274179527/tuesday-mailbag-jim-wyatt-answers-questions-from-titans-fans 274179527 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:03:16 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274179527/tuesday-mailbag-jim-wyatt-answers-questions-from-titans-fans <![CDATA[Drake gives special gift to his fan at Texas concert, says, "...you can be a rich baby mama"]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274179333/drake-gives-special-gift-to-his-fan-at-texas-concert-says-you-can-be-a-rich-baby-mama 274179333 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:55:18 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274179333/drake-gives-special-gift-to-his-fan-at-texas-concert-says-you-can-be-a-rich-baby-mama <![CDATA['General Hospital' actor Beth Peters passes away at 92]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274179329/general-hospital-actor-beth-peters-passes-away-at-92 274179329 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:55:16 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274179329/general-hospital-actor-beth-peters-passes-away-at-92 <![CDATA[Fresh off first conference title, South Florida opens NIT vs. UCF]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274179239/fresh-off-first-conference-title-south-florida-opens-nit-vs-ucf 274179239 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:19:07 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274179239/fresh-off-first-conference-title-south-florida-opens-nit-vs-ucf <![CDATA[US Supreme Court blocks Texas from implementing immigration law]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274179181/us-supreme-court-blocks-texas-from-implementing-immigration-law 274179181 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:37:07 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274179181/us-supreme-court-blocks-texas-from-implementing-immigration-law <![CDATA[Streaking Rockets continue to pick up pace, with Wizards up next]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274179153/streaking-rockets-continue-to-pick-up-pace-with-wizards-up-next 274179153 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:05:06 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274179153/streaking-rockets-continue-to-pick-up-pace-with-wizards-up-next <![CDATA[Supreme Court Extends Block on Texas Law Allowing Migrant Arrests]]> washington - The Supreme Court on Monday continued to block, for now, a Texas law that would give police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the U.S. Meanwhile, the legal battle the law sparked over immigration authority continues to play out.

A one-page order signed by Justice Samuel Alito indefinitely prevented Texas from enforcing a sweeping state immigration enforcement law that ha]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274179044/supreme-court-extends-block-on-texas-law-allowing-migrant-arrests 274179044 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:35:11 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274179044/supreme-court-extends-block-on-texas-law-allowing-migrant-arrests <![CDATA[Familiar foes LSU, North Texas meet again in NIT]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178964/familiar-foes-lsu-north-texas-meet-again-in-nit 274178964 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:19:06 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178964/familiar-foes-lsu-north-texas-meet-again-in-nit <![CDATA[Oil Prices Hit 5-Month Highs]]> In the oil market, the upward trend continues at the beginning of the new week, with prices rising to nearly 5-month highs due to increasing geopolitical risks related to supply disruptions. This surge is driven by a series of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries, reported by Reuters.

As of 11:00 AM Bulgarian time, Brent crude oil futures reached over $86 per barrel, while futures for U.S. West Texas Int]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178944/oil-prices-hit-5-month-highs 274178944 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:11:43 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178944/oil-prices-hit-5-month-highs <![CDATA[Spring training roundup: Dane Myers hits walk-off HR for Marlins]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178913/spring-training-roundup-dane-myers-hits-walk-off-hr-for-marlins 274178913 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:55:06 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178913/spring-training-roundup-dane-myers-hits-walk-off-hr-for-marlins <![CDATA[No. 10 seeds Virginia, Colorado State dial in for First Four]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178839/no-10-seeds-virginia-colorado-state-dial-in-for-first-four 274178839 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:40:12 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178839/no-10-seeds-virginia-colorado-state-dial-in-for-first-four <![CDATA[Xavier, Georgia happy for opportunity to play in NIT]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178838/xavier-georgia-happy-for-opportunity-to-play-in-nit 274178838 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:40:06 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178838/xavier-georgia-happy-for-opportunity-to-play-in-nit <![CDATA[Cavs sign Marcus Morris to 10-day contract]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178768/cavs-sign-marcus-morris-to-10-day-contract 274178768 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:40:07 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178768/cavs-sign-marcus-morris-to-10-day-contract <![CDATA[5 Things to Know About New Chargers DL Poona Ford]]> Omar Navarro

The Los Angeles Chargers on on Friday signed defensive lineman Poona Ford.

Here are five things to know about Ford:

1. Coming from Buffalo

The Bolts get a big presence along the interior with Ford.

The 28-year-old defensive lineman spent 2023 on the Bills, playing in eight games, notching 1.0 sack and a tackle for loss.

2. Former UDFA http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178761/5-things-to-know-about-new-chargers-dl-poona-ford 274178761 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:36:06 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178761/5-things-to-know-about-new-chargers-dl-poona-ford <![CDATA[Triple Take: Wide receivers]]> The "Triple Take" continues its look at the 2024 NFL Draft with a breakdown of the wide receivers. The Steelers Radio Network trio of Matt Williamson, Dale Lolley and Mike Prisuta give their takes on the top prospects at the position.

The opinions of these Steelers Radio Network personalities do not reflect the views of the Steelers organization.

Stay up-to-date with Steelers draft news by downloading the S]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178759/triple-take-wide-receivers 274178759 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:30:10 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178759/triple-take-wide-receivers <![CDATA[Triple Take: Defensive Tackles]]> The "Triple Take" continues its look at the 2024 NFL Draft with a breakdown of the defensive tackles. The Steelers Radio Network trio of Matt Williamson, Dale Lolley and Mike Prisuta give their takes on the top prospects at the position.

The opinions of these Steelers Radio Network personalities do not reflect the views of the Steelers organization.

Stay up-to-date with Steelers draft news by downloading th]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178758/triple-take-defensive-tackles 274178758 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:30:07 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178758/triple-take-defensive-tackles <![CDATA[Morning DL Elliott Shares First Impressions of the 49ers]]> Good Morning Faithful,

Here are your top 49ers storylines for Monday, March 18th.

New and Notable 49ers Re-Sign Wide Receiver to a One-Year Deal

The San Francisco 49ers announced that the team has re-signed WR Chris Conley to a one-year deal.

Conley (6-3, 205) was originally drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round (76th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft. Over his nine-year NFL career w]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178673/morning-dl-elliott-shares-first-impressions-of-the-49ers 274178673 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:44:03 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178673/morning-dl-elliott-shares-first-impressions-of-the-49ers <![CDATA[MLB 2024: Can anybody contend with the Dodgers?]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178668/mlb-2024-can-anybody-contend-with-the-dodgers 274178668 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:40:07 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178668/mlb-2024-can-anybody-contend-with-the-dodgers <![CDATA[Musk mocks Boeing]]> The billionaire shared a screenshot of a satirical story highlighting the mechanical troubles with the US aerospace giant's aircraft

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has ribbed US aerospace giant Boeing by sharing a story which jokes that passengers could bring sharp hand tools like screwdrivers aboard their flight]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178664/musk-mocks-boeing 274178664 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:31:56 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178664/musk-mocks-boeing <![CDATA[Jaguars Sign Kicker Joey Slye]]> Jaguars News | Jacksonville Jaguars - jaguars.com John Oehser

JACKSONVILLE - The Jaguars continue to address special teams.

Joey Slye, a kicker with five seasons of NFL experience, has signed with the Jaguars as an unrestricted free agent. The team announced the move Monday morning.

Slye, who kicked for the Washington Commanders the past two seasons, kicked for the Carolina Panthers ]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178499/jaguars-sign-kicker-joey-slye 274178499 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:06:02 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178499/jaguars-sign-kicker-joey-slye <![CDATA[Bengals sign DT Sheldon Rankins to two-year deal]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178475/bengals-sign-dt-sheldon-rankins-to-two-year-deal 274178475 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:55:18 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178475/bengals-sign-dt-sheldon-rankins-to-two-year-deal <![CDATA[UConn back at No. 1 ahead of NCAA Tournament]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178474/uconn-back-at-no-1-ahead-of-ncaa-tournament 274178474 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:55:12 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178474/uconn-back-at-no-1-ahead-of-ncaa-tournament <![CDATA[Four No. 1 seeds lead women's Top 25 poll]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178392/four-no-1-seeds-lead-women-top-25-poll 274178392 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:55:13 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178392/four-no-1-seeds-lead-women-top-25-poll <![CDATA[Injury concerns linger as NCAA Tournament tip-off approaches]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178391/injury-concerns-linger-as-ncaa-tournament-tip-off-approaches 274178391 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:55:07 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178391/injury-concerns-linger-as-ncaa-tournament-tip-off-approaches <![CDATA[Astros RHP Jose Urquidy (forearm) to open season on IL]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178257/astros-rhp-jose-urquidy-forearm-to-open-season-on-il 274178257 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:40:07 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178257/astros-rhp-jose-urquidy-forearm-to-open-season-on-il <![CDATA[Supreme Court keeps Texas immigration law on hold for now]]> WASHINGTON (CN) - The Supreme Court issued a belated extension to its pause on a Texas immigration law on Monday, preventing the state from prosecuting illegal border crossings as a state crime for now.

The order came after the court initially missed its 5 p.m. deadline, allowing the law to briefly go into effect. It's unclear when the court will issue a final ruling on the case, leaving Texas and the B]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178867/supreme-court-keeps-texas-immigration-law-on-hold-for-now 274178867 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:31:08 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178867/supreme-court-keeps-texas-immigration-law-on-hold-for-now <![CDATA[Supreme Court misses deadline to block Texas immigration law]]> WASHINGTON (CN) - The Supreme Court missed its Monday evening deadline to block a Texas immigration law, allowing the state to begin prosecuting illegal border crossings as a state crime. 

Senate Bill 4 gives Texas law enforcement authority to capture and deport anyone suspected of entering the country illegally. The controversial law has yet to be enforced because of legal challenges from immigrat]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178848/supreme-court-misses-deadline-to-block-texas-immigration-law 274178848 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:31:08 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274178848/supreme-court-misses-deadline-to-block-texas-immigration-law <![CDATA[Oil prices hit four-month high]]> Brent futures topped $86 per barrel on Monday

Crude prices soared to $86 per barrel on Monday, hitting a four-month high, with industry experts attributing the surge to China's strong economic data and Ukraine's drone attacks on Russian oil refineries.

Global benchmark Brent futures have risen by 4% since last ]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274177950/oil-prices-hit-four-month-high 274177950 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:43:14 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274177950/oil-prices-hit-four-month-high <![CDATA[Rumor Mill: Tyler Huntley Headed to Cleveland]]> Ryan Mink Sunday, March 17 Tyler Huntley Agrees to Terms With Browns

Ravens free agent backup quarterback Tyler Huntley has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Cleveland Browns, per ESPN's Jake Trotter. Huntley would be the Browns' fourth quarterback. The Browns also signed Jameis Winston this offseason, seemingly to be the No. 2 quarterback behind Deshaun Watson, and drafted Dorian Thompson-Robinson ]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274177726/rumor-mill-tyler-huntley-headed-to-cleveland 274177726 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:25:05 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274177726/rumor-mill-tyler-huntley-headed-to-cleveland <![CDATA[Timeline: Major Boeing aircraft accidents]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- A Boeing 737-800 plane of United Airlines flying from San Francisco was found to have a missing panel after landing safely at its scheduled destination in southern Oregon, said the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Friday.

Boeing has encountered many quality and safety concerns for years with its aircraft, resulting in an extended grounding of certain planes and delivery suspe]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274177352/timeline-major-boeing-aircraft-accidents 274177352 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:30:01 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274177352/timeline-major-boeing-aircraft-accidents <![CDATA[Texas man who survived 7 decades in iron lung dies]]> AUSTIN, Texas: According to his family, Paul Alexander, a paralyzed Texas man who lived for 70 years inside an iron lung after surviving polio as a child, has died.

In a Facebook post, Philip Alexander said his brother Paul, 78, died on March 11.

"It was an honor to be part of someone's life who was as admired as he was. He touched and inspired millions of people and that is no exaggeration," Philip Alexa]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274177315/texas-man-who-survived-7-decades-in-iron-lung-dies 274177315 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:07:26 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274177315/texas-man-who-survived-7-decades-in-iron-lung-dies <![CDATA[Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 18]]> BEIJING -- Global new energy passenger car sales are predicted to exceed 39 million units by 2030, said a report obtained during the China EV100 Forum 2024 concluded Sunday in Beijing.

That will mark a penetration rate of almost 50 percent, rising from the nearly 20 percent in 2023 with the sales of over 13 million units, according to the report issued by China EV100, a new energy vehicle (NEV) industry think ta]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274177230/xinhua-world-economic--summary-at-0900-gmt-march-18 274177230 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:18:01 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274177230/xinhua-world-economic--summary-at-0900-gmt-march-18 <![CDATA[OpTic Texas finish CDL Major 2 qualifying 7-0]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274175237/optic-texas-finish-cdl-major-2-qualifying-7-0 274175237 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:40:13 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274175237/optic-texas-finish-cdl-major-2-qualifying-7-0 <![CDATA[Taking a look at best value bets for March Madness]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274175202/taking-a-look-at-best-value-bets-for-march-madness 274175202 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:19:13 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274175202/taking-a-look-at-best-value-bets-for-march-madness <![CDATA[NCAA Tournament schedule: First-round tip-off times, TV listing]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274175108/ncaa-tournament-schedule-first-round-tip-off-times-tv-listing 274175108 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:19:12 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274175108/ncaa-tournament-schedule-first-round-tip-off-times-tv-listing <![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama, Spurs rally to beat Nets in OT]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274175107/victor-wembanyama-spurs-rally-to-beat-nets-in-ot 274175107 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:19:06 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274175107/victor-wembanyama-spurs-rally-to-beat-nets-in-ot <![CDATA[NCAA Tournament schedule: Thursday game times, TV network]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274175081/ncaa-tournament-schedule-thursday-game-times-tv-network 274175081 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:55:06 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274175081/ncaa-tournament-schedule-thursday-game-times-tv-network <![CDATA[Women's NCAA bracket: South Carolina, Iowa among No. 1 seeds]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274175079/women-ncaa-bracket-south-carolina-iowa-among-no-1-seeds 274175079 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:40:06 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274175079/women-ncaa-bracket-south-carolina-iowa-among-no-1-seeds <![CDATA[NCAA Tournament: Breaking down the South Region]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274175050/ncaa-tournament-breaking-down-the-south-region 274175050 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:40:06 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274175050/ncaa-tournament-breaking-down-the-south-region <![CDATA[Defending champ UConn is No. 1 overall seed for NCAA Tournament]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274175030/defending-champ-uconn-is-no-1-overall-seed-for-ncaa-tournament 274175030 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:19:06 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274175030/defending-champ-uconn-is-no-1-overall-seed-for-ncaa-tournament <![CDATA[Defending champ UConn among No. 1 seeds for NCAA Tournament]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274174987/defending-champ-uconn-among-no-1-seeds-for-ncaa-tournament 274174987 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:19:06 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274174987/defending-champ-uconn-among-no-1-seeds-for-ncaa-tournament <![CDATA[Spring training roundup: Red Sox use 9-run first to bully Yankees]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274174936/spring-training-roundup-red-sox-use-9-run-first-to-bully-yankees 274174936 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:19:06 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274174936/spring-training-roundup-red-sox-use-9-run-first-to-bully-yankees <![CDATA[NCAA Tournament: Active leaders]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274174843/ncaa-tournament-active-leaders 274174843 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:40:07 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274174843/ncaa-tournament-active-leaders <![CDATA[49ers Re-Sign Wide Receiver to a One-Year Deal]]> The San Francisco 49ers announced that the team has re-signed WR Chris Conley to a one-year deal.

Conley (6-3, 205) was originally drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round (76th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft. Over his nine-year NFL career with the Chiefs (2015-18), Jacksonville Jaguars (2019-20), Houston Texans (2021-22), Tennessee Titans (2022) and San Francisco 49ers (2023), he has appeared in 117 ]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274174744/49ers-re-sign-wide-receiver-to-a-one-year-deal 274174744 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:44:06 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274174744/49ers-re-sign-wide-receiver-to-a-one-year-deal <![CDATA[Cavaliers look to adjust vs. Pacers minus Donovan Mitchell]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274174557/cavaliers-look-to-adjust-vs-pacers-minus-donovan-mitchell 274174557 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:05:07 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274174557/cavaliers-look-to-adjust-vs-pacers-minus-donovan-mitchell <![CDATA[Cards tab RHP Miles Mikolas as Opening Day starter]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274174450/cards-tab-rhp-miles-mikolas-as-opening-day-starter 274174450 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 15:55:06 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274174450/cards-tab-rhp-miles-mikolas-as-opening-day-starter <![CDATA[Jonathan Owens driven by dogged determination]]> Larry Mayer

There's no better word to describe new Bears safety Jonathan Owens than "persistent."

Defined as "firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition," it's something that the 28-year-old has embodied since entering the NFL with the Cardinals in 2018 as an undrafted free agent from Division II Missouri Western State.

Owens sustained a season-ending tor]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274174413/jonathan-owens-driven-by-dogged-determination 274174413 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:37:18 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274174413/jonathan-owens-driven-by-dogged-determination <![CDATA[Roster Move: Bears agree to terms with DE Jake Martin]]> Larry Mayer

RELATED: Keep track of all the Bears' roster moves with ChicagoBears.com's Free Agency Tracker.

The Bears on Saturday agreed to terms with defensive end Jake Martin on a one-year contract, pending a physical.

Martin, 28, has appeared in 91 NFL games with 15 starts over six seasons with the Seahawks (2018), Texans (2019-21), Broncos (2022), Jets (2022) and Colts (2023).

Keenan Allen]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274174412/roster-move-bears-agree-to-terms-with-de-jake-martin 274174412 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:37:16 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274174412/roster-move-bears-agree-to-terms-with-de-jake-martin <![CDATA[Nets, with dim playoff hopes still alive, face Spurs]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274174235/nets-with-dim-playoff-hopes-still-alive-face-spurs 274174235 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:55:07 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274174235/nets-with-dim-playoff-hopes-still-alive-face-spurs <![CDATA[Los Angeles Chargers Sign Poona Ford]]> Chargers Communications

Click here to keep up with the Bolts latest free agency news.

The Los Angeles Chargers today signed defensive lineman Poona Ford.

Ford broke into the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2018 with the Seattle Seahawks. He spent the first five seasons of his career in the Pacific Northwest, starting 64-of-76 regular-season games and posting 181 ta]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274174222/los-angeles-chargers-sign-poona-ford 274174222 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:36:18 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274174222/los-angeles-chargers-sign-poona-ford <![CDATA[Florida, No. 12 Auburn collide with SEC tournament title on line]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274174142/florida-no-12-auburn-collide-with-sec-tournament-title-on-line 274174142 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:19:07 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274174142/florida-no-12-auburn-collide-with-sec-tournament-title-on-line <![CDATA[Se espera que Tyron Smith deje a los Cowboys por los Jets]]> Somos Cowboys

FRISCO, Texas - Es el fin de una era para Tyron Smith y los Dallas Cowboys. Las dos partes se reunieron en el NFL Combine 2024, antes Smith convertirse en agente libre, pero no se llego a ningún acuerdo y, como tal, el jugador de 33 anos decidio probar el mercado; y ahora se espera que se una a los New York Jets la proxima temporada, según múltiples informes qu]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274173823/se-espera-que-tyron-smith-deje-a-los-cowboys-por-los-jets 274173823 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 09:24:02 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274173823/se-espera-que-tyron-smith-deje-a-los-cowboys-por-los-jets <![CDATA[Dynamo seek first win of season, take on surging Timbers]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274173732/dynamo-seek-first-win-of-season-take-on-surging-timbers 274173732 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:45:54 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274173732/dynamo-seek-first-win-of-season-take-on-surging-timbers <![CDATA[Whitecaps looking to add to point streak, face FC Dallas]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274173730/whitecaps-looking-to-add-to-point-streak-face-fc-dallas 274173730 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:45:42 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274173730/whitecaps-looking-to-add-to-point-streak-face-fc-dallas <![CDATA[Austin FC, Union search for winning formula in first-ever meeting]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274173721/austin-fc-union-search-for-winning-formula-in-first-ever-meeting 274173721 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:45:35 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274173721/austin-fc-union-search-for-winning-formula-in-first-ever-meeting <![CDATA[Top 25 roundup: Mississippi State routs No. 5 Tennessee]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274173703/top-25-roundup-mississippi-state-routs-no-5-tennessee 274173703 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:44:50 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274173703/top-25-roundup-mississippi-state-routs-no-5-tennessee <![CDATA[Florida tops 100 in rout of No. 19 Alabama]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274173658/florida-tops-100-in-rout-of-no-19-alabama 274173658 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:42:57 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274173658/florida-tops-100-in-rout-of-no-19-alabama <![CDATA[Wade Taylor IV, Texas AM knock off No. 9 Kentucky]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274173620/wade-taylor-iv-texas-am-knock-off-no-9-kentucky 274173620 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:41:11 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274173620/wade-taylor-iv-texas-am-knock-off-no-9-kentucky <![CDATA[Nikola Jokic, Nuggets handle Spurs in Austin]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274173606/nikola-jokic-nuggets-handle-spurs-in-austin 274173606 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:40:45 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274173606/nikola-jokic-nuggets-handle-spurs-in-austin <![CDATA[Yanks' Nestor Cortes to start Opening Day with Gerrit Cole out]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274173595/yanks-nestor-cortes-to-start-opening-day-with-gerrit-cole-out 274173595 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:40:20 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274173595/yanks-nestor-cortes-to-start-opening-day-with-gerrit-cole-out <![CDATA[Spring training roundup: Tigers top Jays in slugfest]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274173594/spring-training-roundup-tigers-top-jays-in-slugfest 274173594 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:40:13 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274173594/spring-training-roundup-tigers-top-jays-in-slugfest <![CDATA[US labor board rule making unionization easier blocked by Texas judge]]> AUSTIN, Texas: A federal judge in Texas has blocked a new rule by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) that would have helped millions of workers at major companies to form unions.

The rule, which was due to go into effect this week, would have set new standards for determining when two companies should be considered "joint employers" in labor negotiations.

Under the current NLRB rule, passed in 2020]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170526/us-labor-board-rule-making-unionization-easier-blocked-by-texas-judge 274170526 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 15:59:04 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170526/us-labor-board-rule-making-unionization-easier-blocked-by-texas-judge <![CDATA[Roster Move: Bears sign WR/KR Dante Pettis]]> Larry Mayer

*RELATED: Keep track of all the Bears' roster moves with ChicagoBears.com's Free Agency Tracker.*

The Bears on Friday signed receiver/return specialist Dante Pettis to a one-year contract.

Pettis, 28, spent the 2022 season with the Bears, appearing in all 17 games with seven starts. He caught 19 passes for 245 yards and three touchdowns, rushed for 37 yards on two carries and averaged 9.1]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170503/roster-move-bears-sign-wrkr-dante-pettis 274170503 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 14:37:11 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170503/roster-move-bears-sign-wrkr-dante-pettis <![CDATA[NFC NORTH: Recapping the first few days of free agency]]> Tim Twentyman

The first week of free agency is in the books and it was a very busy week for the four teams in the NFC North.

Here's a look at how rosters have changed throughout the division through the first wave of free agency:

DETROIT

2023 record: 12-5 (division champs)

Top re-signings: G Graham Glasgow, LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin, CB Emma]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170487/nfc-north-recapping-the-first-few-days-of-free-agency 274170487 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 14:25:07 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170487/nfc-north-recapping-the-first-few-days-of-free-agency <![CDATA[Bengals Grab Reliability In Agreement With WR Trenton Irwin]]> Geoff Hobson

According to multiple reports the Bengals have reached a deal with wide receiver Trenton Irwin, whose 40 catches and five touchdowns in the past two seasons have elevated him into the game-day role of reliable backup.

Irwin, 28, is coming off a career-high 25 catches and 316 yards. His one touchdown came off a 32-yard throw from quarterback Joe Burrow on third-and-seven when Irwin got a step l]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170282/bengals-grab-reliability-in-agreement-with-wr-trenton-irwin 274170282 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 10:58:08 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170282/bengals-grab-reliability-in-agreement-with-wr-trenton-irwin <![CDATA[Ask The Old Guy: What kind of week has it been]]> Darin Gantt

CHARLOTTE - Been quite a five days around the office. And it's early yet.

People going. People coming. More people coming than going.

And it's a lot to process. Some favorites left, and that's hard. You get used to familiar faces, and change is not something people always welcome (says the man in the sunglasses from 1989). On the other hand, the Panthers went 2-15 last year, so change was]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170277/ask-the-old-guy-what-kind-of-week-has-it-been 274170277 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 10:44:06 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170277/ask-the-old-guy-what-kind-of-week-has-it-been <![CDATA[Aaron Jones: 'Chapter 2' of NFL Career is 'Going to be Beautiful']]> Lindsey Young

EAGAN, Minn. - In an Instagram Story filmed in a parking garage and posted late Wednesday night, Aaron Jones asked his young son, "Where are we, Junior?"

The 3-year-old, riding atop a wheeled suitcase, looked up at Jones and giggled.

"Where are we?" Jones asked again.

"Vikings!" Aaron, Jr., shouted happily.

The pint-sized look-alike isn't the only one excite]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170273/aaron-jones-chapter-2-of-nfl-career-is-going-to-be-beautiful 274170273 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 10:37:21 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170273/aaron-jones-chapter-2-of-nfl-career-is-going-to-be-beautiful <![CDATA[Vikings 2024 NFL Draft Selections]]> Craig Peters

The Minnesota Vikings have nine selections in the 2024 NFL Draft, which will be hosted by Detroit on April 25-27, 2024.

Minnesota has been assigned the 11th overall pick in the first round based on reverse order of finish in the 2023 regular season.

The Vikings were one of four teams to finish 7-10, but tiebreakers resulted in the Falcons (No. 8 pick), Bears (No. 9) and Jets (No. 10) bei]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170272/vikings-2024-nfl-draft-selections 274170272 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 10:37:19 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170272/vikings-2024-nfl-draft-selections <![CDATA[Blake Cashman & Jonathan Greenard Eager to Dial into Vikings Defense]]> Craig Peters

EAGAN, Minn. - Not his mom, not his dad, not his brother.

Instead, it was a Texans teammate turning into a Vikings teammate that got the second phone call from Blake Cashman.

The Minnesota native was in Houston earlier this week when he received news of an offer to come play for his hometown team. The news broke a bit after his former Texans teammate Jonathan Greenard al]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170271/blake-cashman--jonathan-greenard-eager-to-dial-into-vikings-defense 274170271 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 10:37:16 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170271/blake-cashman--jonathan-greenard-eager-to-dial-into-vikings-defense <![CDATA[Batteries, Green Energy Sources Combine for Major Climate Solution]]> In the Arizona desert, a Danish company is building a massive solar farm that includes batteries that charge when the sun is shining and supply energy back to the electric grid when it's not.

Combining batteries with green energy is a fast-growing climate solution.

'Solar farms only produce when the sun shines, and the turbines only produce when the wind blows,' said Ørsted CEO Mads Nipper. 'For us t]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170169/batteries-green-energy-sources-combine-for-major-climate-solution 274170169 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 10:05:19 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170169/batteries-green-energy-sources-combine-for-major-climate-solution <![CDATA[C.J. Goodwin se queda en Dallas un aao mas]]> FRISCO, Texas - Despues de volver a contratar al centro largo Trent Sieg y al esquinero Jourdan Lewis, ademas de la adquisicion del ex linebacker All-Pro Eric Kendricks, los Cowboys firmaron al back defensivo C.J. Goodwin bajo un contrato de un ano.

Es probable que muchos fuera de la organizacion pasen por alto a Goodwin, pero no se equivoquen: se trata de una gran retencion para el entrenador en]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170112/cj-goodwin-se-queda-en-dallas-un-aao-mas 274170112 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 09:24:26 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170112/cj-goodwin-se-queda-en-dallas-un-aao-mas <![CDATA[Goodwin gives major injury update, talks Zimmer]]> Patrik Walker

DALLAS - It unfortunately won't make national headlines, but the Dallas Cowboys' decision to agree to terms with CJ Goodwin on Thursday is as underrated a move as it is a valuable one. The longtime special teams ace joined fellow cornerback Jourdan Lewis in bucking the trend of Cowboys' players departing to join the Washington Commanders in a reunion with Dan Quinn.

But, more]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170109/goodwin-gives-major-injury-update-talks-zimmer 274170109 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 09:24:20 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170109/goodwin-gives-major-injury-update-talks-zimmer <![CDATA[Gallup released by Cowboys ahead of free agency]]> Patrik Walker

FRISCO, Texas - The fate of Michael Gallup has been decided by the Dallas Cowboys. In the wake of having been granted permission to seek a possible trade partner just ahead of the doors flying open to this year's free agency spree, the veteran wide receiver was unsuccessful in doing so and, as such, has instead been released.

It's a decision that has loomed for months now, co]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170107/gallup-released-by-cowboys-ahead-of-free-agency 274170107 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 09:24:17 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170107/gallup-released-by-cowboys-ahead-of-free-agency <![CDATA[Cowboys liberan a su receptor Michael Gallup]]> Somos Cowboys

FRISCO, Texas - El destino de Michael Gallup lo han decidido los Dallas Cowboys. Despues de haber recibido permiso para buscar un posible canje justo antes de que iniciara la agencia libre de este ano, el veterano receptor no tuvo exito en hacerlo y, como tal, fue liberado.

Es una decision que se ha estado gestando durante meses, considerando que el jugador de 28 anos estaba ]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170105/cowboys-liberan-a-su-receptor-michael-gallup 274170105 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 09:24:13 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170105/cowboys-liberan-a-su-receptor-michael-gallup <![CDATA[Cowboys y LVE se separan despues de la temporada 2023]]> Somos Cowboys

FRISCO, Texas - La temporada 2024 vera a los Dallas Cowboys salir al campo con una notable ausencia en la posicion de apoyador, a saber, Leighton Vander Esch. El jugador de 28 anos sufrio su última lesion en el cuello durante la campana de 2023, una que puso fin a su temporada.

Tambien termino su carrera con los Cowboys ya que el equipo opto por liberar al ex Pro Bowle]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170104/cowboys-y-lve-se-separan-despues-de-la-temporada-2023 274170104 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 09:24:11 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170104/cowboys-y-lve-se-separan-despues-de-la-temporada-2023 <![CDATA[Spagnola: Needing To Make All The Right Decisions]]> Mickey Spagnola

FRISCO, Texas - Decisions. Decisions. Decisions.

If this were a political thing, we'd be calling this:

Decision 2024.

But it's not. Close, though. Just pertains to football. It's the Dallas Cowboys. And they have a slew of decisions to make over the next two months that will greatly impact this coming 2024 NFL season, and maybe more so than what they decide in t]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170103/spagnola-needing-to-make-all-the-right-decisions 274170103 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 09:24:09 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170103/spagnola-needing-to-make-all-the-right-decisions <![CDATA[Post-Trade, Desmond Ridder Has Memorable First Journey To Arizona]]> Quarterback balances family wedding with seeing his new work place Darren Urban

Friday turned out to be a long day for Desmond Ridder.

The former Falcons quarterback, traded to the Cardinals the day before in exchange for wide receiver Rondale Moore (the trade isn't official until both pass physicals), arrived in Arizona for his medicals and to meet with his new coaches only after missing his initial flig]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170056/post-trade-desmond-ridder-has-memorable-first-journey-to-arizona 274170056 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 08:03:04 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170056/post-trade-desmond-ridder-has-memorable-first-journey-to-arizona <![CDATA[Players, Positioning and High Praise | Daily Brew]]> Marc Vandermeer

Two new Texans players somehow navigated their way through the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo maze and got into the building to meet people.

It's always interesting this time of year when new Texans see their new home, with the field covered in dirt and actual bulls in the bullpen section of seats.

Danielle Hunter already knew this. After moving here from Jamaica at eight years old,]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170055/players-positioning-and-high-praise--daily-brew 274170055 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 08:02:17 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170055/players-positioning-and-high-praise--daily-brew <![CDATA[Position Breakdowns: Defensive Line]]> John Harris

The Texans defensive line has gone through a significant transformation the past two years and DeMeco Ryans reminded everyone in his final press conference after the loss to Baltimore that there was more work to be done.

Well, in the first week of free agency, the Texans went to work in a major way. How did it change the makeup of the defensive line? Let's break it all down and look at what the]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170054/position-breakdowns-defensive-line 274170054 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 08:02:14 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170054/position-breakdowns-defensive-line <![CDATA[12 things to know about RB Joe Mixon]]> Houston Texans Staff Served as a team captain each of the past three seasons with Bengals Rushed for more than 1,000 yards in a season four different times Mixon is 3rd all-time on the Bengals rushing yards (6,412) list behind Corey Dillon and James Brooks Caught, on average, 40.4 passes per season in 7 years with Cincinnati Selected to Pro Bowl after 2021 season Is Cincinnati's all-time leader in playoff rushing yards]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170053/12-things-to-know-about-rb-joe-mixon 274170053 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 08:02:12 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170053/12-things-to-know-about-rb-joe-mixon <![CDATA[12 things to know about Texans DE Danielle Hunter]]> Houston Texans Staff

1. Born in St. Catherine, Jamaica

2. Moved to Katy, TX with his family when he was 8 years old

3. Played high school football at Morton Ranch

4. Also ran 400 meters and did high jump and long jump in high school

5. Played collegiately at LSU from 2012 through 2014

6. Finished 5 of his 8 NFL seasons with 10 sacks or more

7. 6th all-time on Minnesota Vikings]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170052/12-things-to-know-about-texans-de-danielle-hunter 274170052 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 08:02:11 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170052/12-things-to-know-about-texans-de-danielle-hunter <![CDATA[Houston Texans Transactions (03-15-2024)]]> Houston Texans Public Relations

The Houston Texans have signed the following unrestricted free agents:

The Houston Texans have re-signed the following player:

The Houston Texans have made the following trade with the Minnesota Vikings:

Houston receives: 42nd overall pick, 188th overall pick and 2025 2nd round pick

Minnesota receives: 23rd overall pick, 23]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170051/houston-texans-transactions-03-15-2024 274170051 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 08:02:09 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274170051/houston-texans-transactions-03-15-2024 <![CDATA[Beyonce runs the world, but country puts up a fight]]> Some of the music world's biggest artists are in the news this week with Beyonce going country, the union of two British legends and Hotel California falling down. IA's music man, David Kowalski, reports.

Country radio refuses to play Texas Hold 'Em

Iconic artist and creative chameleon http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274169984/beyonce-runs-the-world-but-country-puts-up-a-fight 274169984 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 06:52:09 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274169984/beyonce-runs-the-world-but-country-puts-up-a-fight <![CDATA[Who Will the Chiefs Pick in Round 1 | 2024 Mock Draft Roundup 1.0]]> Kansas City Chiefs Official Team Website | Chiefs.com Here’s the latest look at who the experts think the Chiefs will draft on April 25 Matt McMullen

The 2024 NFL Draft will be here before we know it, and as the league prepares to gather in Detroit on April 25, the football-watching world is rife with mock drafts and projections as to how the first round will play out.

Here's a look at who some of t]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274169945/who-will-the-chiefs-pick-in-round-1--2024-mock-draft-roundup-10 274169945 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 06:11:04 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274169945/who-will-the-chiefs-pick-in-round-1--2024-mock-draft-roundup-10 <![CDATA[Columbus hosting New York Red Bulls in first-place battle]]> (Photo credit: Adam Cairns-USA TODAY Sports)

Two of the five teams tied for first place in the Eastern Conference square off on Saturday night when the New York Red Bulls visit Columbus to take on the reigning MLS Cup champion Crew.

Both teams enter the weekend with 2-0-1 records and seven points, which puts them in a tie for first with Inter Miami, Montreal and Toronto.

It will be the fifth ga]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274169765/columbus-hosting-new-york-red-bulls-in-first-place-battle 274169765 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 00:43:48 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274169765/columbus-hosting-new-york-red-bulls-in-first-place-battle <![CDATA[Former Vice President Mike Pence Says He's Not Endorsing Trump]]> new york - Former Vice President Mike Pence says he will not be backing Donald Trump in the 2024 election.

'It should come as no surprise that I will not be endorsing Donald Trump this year,' Pence said Friday in an interview with Fox News, weighing in for the first time since the former president became the presumptive GOP nominee. Pence ran against Trump for their party's nomination but dropped his bid before v]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274169721/former-vice-president-mike-pence-says-he-not-endorsing-trump 274169721 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 00:05:06 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274169721/former-vice-president-mike-pence-says-he-not-endorsing-trump <![CDATA[Bulls could be without Coby White again vs. Wizards]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274169702/bulls-could-be-without-coby-white-again-vs-wizards 274169702 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 23:41:29 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274169702/bulls-could-be-without-coby-white-again-vs-wizards <![CDATA[Chris Beard: Ole Miss to decline if NIT comes calling]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274169615/chris-beard-ole-miss-to-decline-if-nit-comes-calling 274169615 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:41:49 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274169615/chris-beard-ole-miss-to-decline-if-nit-comes-calling <![CDATA[Cavaliers hope strong defensive efforts continue in visit to Rockets]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274169382/cavaliers-hope-strong-defensive-efforts-continue-in-visit-to-rockets 274169382 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:05:49 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274169382/cavaliers-hope-strong-defensive-efforts-continue-in-visit-to-rockets <![CDATA[Elliott signed to two-year contract]]> Teresa Varley

The Steelers signed safety DeShon Elliott to a two-year contract.

Elliott, who was originally selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth-round of the 2018 NFL Draft, has appeared in 57 career games, starting 50 of them. He has record 283 tackles, 198 of them solo stops, 17 passes defensed, three and a half sacks, three interceptions, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274168249/elliott-signed-to-two-year-contract 274168249 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:30:10 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274168249/elliott-signed-to-two-year-contract <![CDATA[Reports: Ex-Titans coach Mike Vrabel joins Browns as consultant]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274167794/reports-ex-titans-coach-mike-vrabel-joins-browns-as-consultant 274167794 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:55:18 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274167794/reports-ex-titans-coach-mike-vrabel-joins-browns-as-consultant <![CDATA[Number of active U.S. drilling rigs up this week]]> HOUSTON, March 15 (Xinhua) -- The number of active drilling rigs in the United States increased to 629 this week, up by seven from the previous week but down by 125 from this time last year, according to the weekly data released Friday by Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes.

These active drilling rigs included 510 oil rigs operating in the U.S. oil fields, up by six from the previous week; 116 g]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274167520/number-of-active-us-drilling-rigs-up-this-week 274167520 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:32:57 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274167520/number-of-active-us-drilling-rigs-up-this-week <![CDATA[VOA Immigration Weekly Recap, March 9-16]]> Editor's note: Here is a look at immigration-related news around the U.S. this week. Questions? Tips? Comments? Email the VOA immigration team: ImmigrationUnit@voanews.com.

Advocates call on Co]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274165973/voa-immigration-weekly-recap-march-9-16 274165973 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:05:08 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274165973/voa-immigration-weekly-recap-march-9-16 <![CDATA[Rays bring back RHP Jake Odorizzi on minor league deal]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274166499/rays-bring-back-rhp-jake-odorizzi-on-minor-league-deal 274166499 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:05:06 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274166499/rays-bring-back-rhp-jake-odorizzi-on-minor-league-deal <![CDATA[Former Arkansas State star arrested in poisoning deaths]]> http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274165838/former-arkansas-state-star-arrested-in-poisoning-deaths 274165838 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:55:07 GMT http://www.houstonmirror.com/news/274165838/former-arkansas-state-star-arrested-in-poisoning-deaths <![CDATA[Flush-wipe settlement]]> Read the ruling here.

Read our coverage of a related lawsuit here.

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