Houston football sets sights on Big 12 title in 2026
An image of the Big 12 trophy appears in Houston football’s meeting presentations, serving as a daily reminder of what it’s aiming for in 2026. “Every day, we know our…
Cooking and music: Houston’s offensive linemen find creative outlets away from football
A savory aroma of grilled food filled the summer air over a Houston neighborhood. But it wasn’t the typical pitmaster behind this cookout. It was offensive lineman Shadre Hurst. Full-time…
Cougars in the NBA: Breaking down Summer League performances
Several Houston men’s basketball alumni suited up during the NBA Summer League, including its three 2026 draft selections in guards Kingston Flemings, Emanuel Sharp and forward Chris Cenac Jr. In…
Mailbag: Houston eyes Big 12 Tournament run as No. 2 seed
Houston men’s basketball is headed to the Big 12 Tournament as the No. 2 seed. The Cougars are slated to start their tournament run with a game against the winner…
McCarty’s patience pays off as Houston rallies past Oklahoma State behind career performance
Freshman indoctrination rarely comes easy. Such is the case in Houston, where finding minutes in your first season is far from guaranteed, and a redshirt looms as a possibility. Just…
Different paths, same belief: Houston’s seniors uphold Cougar culture
“Stop and feel it. Don’t be a tough guy. Do what comes naturally.” That was the message assistant coach Kellen Sampson gave Houston’s four seniors before senior night. As redshirt…
Milos Uzan responds to challenge as No. 5 Houston rolls past Colorado
Coach Kelvin Sampson recently noticed something different about his usually composed senior guard Milos Uzan. Following No. 5 Houston’s Saturday-to-Monday turnaround from hosting No. 4 Arizona, to visiting No. 8…
Four storylines to watch as No. 2 Houston hosts No. 4 Arizona in Big 12 showdown
Every game in the Big 12 conference schedule has future implications. With five games left and a tie atop the standings for No. 2 Houston and No. 4 Arizona, Saturday’s…
Story time with Sampson: A mother’s love
Volume 2 of a series of stories with coach Kelvin Sampson When coach Kelvin Sampson thinks of Valentine’s Day, his mind turns to the steady, quiet love of his mother,…
‘People will remember Emanuel’: Sharp sets 3-point record behind renewed confidence
On Tuesday, redshirt senior guard Emanuel Sharp stood at the top of the key, nearly touching the logo at Huntsman Center, and let a familiar shot fly. His eighth 3-pointer…