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Marc Ray

It was April 2020 when Jeremiah Gallegos was awakened by a tingling sensation down his body. While brushing his teeth, he noticed something off.  Gallegos realized that the right side of his face was droopy as water was streaming down the side of his mouth.  A trip to the emergency …

‘Combat Sports Coverage’ hosted the Rise of a Champion submission-only grappling event in Tomball on Saturday.  It was the first time CSC held bouts inside the 4 Corners Conference Center. The new location included more seating, LED lights, and screens displaying the matches. These added features allowed host Thomas Galdenzi …

The Fury FC flyweight title will be up for grabs on March 7.  Jacob Silva and Carlos Vergara are set to clash at Fury FC 44, the promotion announced last month.  Silva (6-4) will put his title on the line after two appearances on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2020. …

“Combat Sports Coverage” hosted their first submission-only grappling event of 2021 on Saturday. The event saw a number of grapplers competing for bragging rights.  The tournament based event consisted of grappling matches that lasted 6 minutes each. If neither competitor gained a submission during that period of time then the bout would …

For the sixth time in UFC history, there will be three title fights headlining one card. UFC 259 is slated to take place on March 6. A location has yet to be announced by the promotion.  Fans will see the light heavyweight, bantamweight, and women’s featherweight titles up for grabs.  …

Houston bounced back from a two-game skid by defeating South Florida 56-21.  Houston started off quickly. Running back Mulbah Carr began the opening drive with a 21-yard gain while quarterback Clayton Tune followed with a 21-yard rush. The 56-second opening drive would result in a 28-yard passing touchdown by Tune …

During Election Day, voters at Harris County made it their priority to cast their ballots at various polling locations. During the early voting process, voter participation passed the 2016 election totals. The quickness and convenience of voting caught people by surprise after leaving the polls. Issues such as racial injustice …

Members of the League of United Latin American Citizens, otherwise known as LULAC, held a press conference at their council 60’s historical landmark to challenge Texas Governor Greg Abbot’s voting proclamation. Abbot’s ruling limits the number of ballot drop-off locations to one per county across the state.  Critics have expressed …

Houston shook off their rust by defeating Tulane 49-31 to begin their season after several game cancellations due to COVID-19. Early in the first quarter, Houston struggled offensively. They gave up three turnovers over their first five drives. Quarterback Clayton Tune threw a pick-six in the opening drive and fumbled …

The University of Houston is scheduled to have the upcoming 2020 football season at TDECU stadium this fall, despite the coronavirus pandemic which has already shut down numerous sports conferences across the country. COVID-19 has taken a toll on college sports. In March, the NCAA was forced to cancel winter …