Detroit News wire services Published 8:20 PM EDT Aug 17, 2019 Jalen Hurts has had all the answers since transferring from Alabama in January. One question had the new Oklahoma quarterback stumped. When asked what he does besides football and studying, he paused. “Um. I don’t know,” he said. Football and studying, that pretty much it? “Yeah.” Hurts finally said he calls his friends and writes his thoughts down. But there isn’t a lot of free time when you are trying to master coach Lincoln Riley’s dynamic offense. “My deal is taking in as much as I can so I can be the best player, the best leader I can be for this team this year,” Hurts said. It’s clear that Hurts is focused, and he has much to show for that approach — he has played in three national title games and led a stirring rally against Georgia last season in the SEC championship game. He was part of the Alabama team that won the 2017 national title. Hurts … [Read more...] about Oklahoma QB Hurts cramming for only year with Sooners
Photos: Fans at Texans-Lions preseason game
Houston Chronicle Sports Published 7:00 pm CDT, Saturday, August 17, 2019 Houston Texans fans during an NFL preseason football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Houston. Houston Texans fans during an NFL preseason football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Houston. Photo: Karen Warren/Staff Photographer Photo: Karen Warren/Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 49 Caption Close Image 1 of 49 Houston Texans fans during an NFL preseason football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Houston. Houston Texans fans during an NFL preseason football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Houston. Photo: Karen Warren/Staff Photographer Photos: Fans at Texans-Lions … [Read more...] about Photos: Fans at Texans-Lions preseason game
Texans honor memory of Max Edison
By Aaron Wilson, Houston Chronicle Published 7:01 pm CDT, Saturday, August 17, 2019 Aug. 17, 2019: Texans PR prepared a flower display and framed photograph in the front row of the press box at NRG Stadium for the late Houston Dispatch sports editor Max Edison. Aug. 17, 2019: Texans PR prepared a flower display and framed photograph in the front row of the press box at NRG Stadium for the late Houston Dispatch sports editor Max Edison. Photo: Aaron Wilson Photo: Aaron Wilson Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Aug. 17, 2019: Texans PR prepared a flower display and framed photograph in the front row of the press box at NRG Stadium for the late Houston Dispatch sports editor Max Edison. Aug. 17, 2019: Texans PR prepared a flower display and framed photograph in the front … [Read more...] about Texans honor memory of Max Edison
The Alamo celebrates Davy Crockett’s 233rd birthday anniversary
In the shaded gardens of the Alamo, hundreds of people Saturday celebrated an American folk legend’s 233rd birthday. Scott Jones was one of them. He portrayed David “Davy” Crockett as the congressman from Tennessee rather than the frontiersman popularized on television by Disney and the 1960 John Wayne movie. “You look pretty good for your age,” a man said as he walked by the living historian interpreter, clad in a green button coat, yellow pants and brown boots. Guests of all ages stood in line for a photo with Jones who portrayed Crockett for the first time. With rifle in hand, he shared his story with tourists from France who identified themselves as Jean-Marc, Lili and Arman. The family learned about the event while staying at the historic Crockett Hotel that loomed behind the landmark and was named for the Alamo defender. Lili, 56, said in France, Crockett was very popular in cartoons and literature as an adventurer. It wasn’t until they visited … [Read more...] about The Alamo celebrates Davy Crockett’s 233rd birthday anniversary
Five of the coolest cars at the Dream Cruise
Detroit News staff Published 7:17 PM EDT Aug 17, 2019 You probably can't find a 1992 Mazda Autozam AZ-1 all that easily in Japan. At the Dream Cruise, it was a unicorn — and one of the very coolest cars on the road. The tiny, gull-winged, mid-engine AZ-1, smaller than a Miata, has a 3-cylinder engine that maxes out at 71 horsepower. Owner Brandon Horsch of Waterford Township acquired it under the United States' so-called 25-year law, which allows the import of cars that don't meet American regulations after a quarter-century. It's right-hand drive, and Horsch kept it in the right-hand lane all day. For Peter Patrick of Southfield, coolness came in a similarly small package. He turned a golf cart into a cherry red '65 Mustang. He fabricated the sheet metal himself and found the grille, dash components and other Mustang-exclusive parts at swap meets. The project took him seven months to build. He also makes some Chevy carts. “Kids love them,” he said. The … [Read more...] about Five of the coolest cars at the Dream Cruise