Leah Vann

Houston

Sports Culture and Houston Astros Beat Reporter at Chron

Journalist • Boot Queen • Native Texan • @chron Sports Culture/Astros ⚾️Past: @theadvocatebr LSU⚾️🏈 @GazetteOnIowa Iowa 🏈 @steamboatpilot• UT ‘17 • Medill ‘20

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Articles

As talks near CFP expansion, how does that benefit all Texas schools?

5 days ago | chron.com | Leah Vann

Texas and Texas A&M should have a much easier time getting to the College Football Playoff if new rules are passed. Tim Warner/Getty ImagesAn expanded College Football Playoff format might arrive sooner than we expect. According to Yahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger, the four power conference commissioners met in person in New York on Thursday to discuss the future of the playoff format.
Team USA will be powered by Texans for Volleyball Nations League

5 days ago | chron.com | Leah Vann

The state of Texas is viewed through the same lens in the volleyball world as it is with football: a powerhouse. So, it was no surprise that 11 of the 30 women named to the 2025 Team USA preliminary roster ahead of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) annual tournament had a connection to the state.
Texas billionaire tapped to lead Trump's collegiate sports commission

6 days ago | chron.com | Leah Vann

Cody Campbell (wearing No. 64), a former Texas Tech offensive lineman and current billionaire, was named a potential co-chair for the presidential commission on collegiate athletics. Kirby Lee/Getty ImagesTexas Tech Board of Regents Chairman Cody Campbell is expected to collaborate with former Alabama coach Nick Saban as co-chair of a new federal collegiate sports commission.
Astros' rising star adding to list of reasons for long-term contract

1 week ago | chron.com | Leah Vann

Jeremy Peña might be the Houston Astros' best player right now. Icon Sportswire/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesWhen Houston Astros' shortstop Jeremy Peña crossed the plate in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Space City Home Network's Todd Kalas announced it as his 19th run scored, the highest on the team.
Texas Longhorns easily topped SEC program revenues in 2024 fiscal year

1 week ago | chron.com | Leah Vann

The Texas Longhorns' football program was the only SEC program to bring in over $150 million in revenue during the 2024 fiscal year. Icon Sportswire/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesTo no surprise, the Texas Longhorns again topped the charts in athletic revenue. According to new data from the Knight-Newhouse College Athletics Database, Texas athletics generated $331,905,866 in revenue during the 2024 fiscal year.
Cougars baseball unveil Oilers-esque blue uniforms vs. Texas A&M

1 week ago | chron.com | Leah Vann

The Houston Cougars are pressing on with the reclamation of the iconic baby blue uniforms that represent the city. This colorway is called "Houston Blue." Houston Cougars AthleticsThe Houston Cougars baseball team has officially entered the controversial blue uniform conversation. On Monday night, the team's X account teased the debut of its 'Houston Blue' uniforms, which feature the word 'Houston' spelled in white script outlined in red, printed against a light blue background.
Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez was placed on the injured list

1 week ago | lmtonline.com | Leah Vann

Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez has been placed on the 10-day injured list. The slugger was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Chicago White Sox due to right-hand inflammation. Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters on Saturday that Alvarez had been experiencing soreness in his hand for several days. Article continues below this ad"I'm going to give him a day just to see if he feels better to play tomorrow," Espada said.
Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez was placed on the injured list

1 week ago | chron.com | Leah Vann

Yordan Alvarez has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Matt Dirksen/Getty ImagesHouston Astros star Yordan Alvarez has been placed on the 10-day injured list. The slugger was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Chicago White Sox due to right-hand inflammation. Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters on Saturday that Alvarez had been experiencing soreness in his hand for several days.
Houston Astros utility player is having productive spring

1 week ago | chron.com | Leah Vann

Zach Dezenzo is on a hot streak right now, elevating his OPS from .321 to .740 this season after smashing his first home run on Sunday against the Chicago White Sox. Griffin Quinn/Getty ImagesHouston Astros' utility player Zach Dezenzo is a valuable asset to the lineup, able to step in at first base or right field. However, it now seems challenging to avoid making him a regular player.
Houston Astros utility player is having productive spring

1 week ago | lmtonline.com | Leah Vann

Houston Astros' utility player Zach Dezenzo is a valuable asset to the lineup, able to step in at first base or right field. However, it now seems challenging to avoid making him a regular player. Dezenzo has started in nine of the last 12 games scheduled, going 11-for-31 at the plate, with three doubles and one home run, driving in five runs while stealing one base and drawing two walks.