Matt Thomas of the "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" and Dan Mathews of "The A-Team" preview the Houston Rockets facing the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday in their third game in group play for the NBA Cup. With a win tonight, the Rockets will secure a spot in the knockout round of the tournament. Matt and Dan also: react to the latest update rega…

The Houston Cougars fired offensive coordinator Kevin Barbay following Saturday's 20-10 loss to the Baylor Bears. The decision comes with the Cougars ranking last in the nation in scoring and near the bottom in total offensive. "We just didn't have the success that we wanted to have," head coach Willie Fritz said. "Unfortunately, it's part of the j…

Matt Thomas of the "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross," Dan Mathews of "The A-Team" and Chris Gordy recap the Houston Texans losing 32-27 to the Tennessee Titans. The Titans were 2-8 coming into NRG Stadium, but even after the Texans' defense and special teams created multiple turnovers, the offense went quite in the second half. With C.J. Stroud thro…

Matt Thomas of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" and Brian McTaggart, Astros beat reporter for MLB.com, recap the "Thursday Night Football" matchup that saw the Cleveland Browns defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers 24-19 in the season's first snow game. Matt and Brian also: discuss the future of the Astros preview the Texans and Titans game on Sunday give…

Matt Thomas of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" and Chris Gordy react to the Houston Rockets defeating the Indiana Pacers 130-113 to move to an 11-5 record on the season and fourth in the Western Conference. Can the Rockets sustain this success to eventually make the playoffs? Matt and Chris also: preview the Texans hosting the Titans on Sunday wit…

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Matt Thomas of the "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" and Chris Gordy review the latest comments from Astros general manager Dana Brown about the future of the team. What is the current situation with Alex Bregman in free agency? What will be the solution for the offensive slump at first base? Matt and Chris also: break down the College Football Play…

After two strong wins against Utah and Kansas State, the Houston Cougars could not extend their winning streak, losing to the Arizona Wildcats 27-3 on Friday. While both teams struggled offensively in the first half, the Cougars were outscored 17-0 in the third quarter. "We didn't play as well as we were capable of," head coach Willie Fritz said. T…

The Rockets were one clean inbound and wide-open layup away from extending their winning streak to six games; however, Damian Lillard's driving layup with 3.9 seconds left ended up being the decider in the 101-100 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. The Rockets overcame a 14-point, third-quarter deficit to take the lead in the fourth quarter and…

Matt Thomas of the "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" and Dan Mathews of "The A-Team" recap the Houston Texans defeating the Dallas Cowboys 34-10 on "Monday Night Football." The Texans snapped their two-game losing streak while Joe Mixon rushed for three touchdowns and 109 yards. The Texans' defense sacked Cooper Rush five times, recorded an intercep…

Matt Thomas of the "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" and Dan Mathews of "The A-Team" preview the "Monday Night Football" matchup between the Houston Texans and the Dallas Cowboys. Can the Texans get back into the win column on the road against an injured Cowboys roster? Matt and Dan also: talk with Bobby Belt of 105.3 The Fan about the Cowboys strug…

The Houston Texans return to primetime for the third straight week to wrap up Week 11 in Dallas against the Cowboys on "Monday Night Football." The Texans have lost their past two games, with the latest being a 26-23 loss to the Detroit Lions on "Sunday Night Football." The Cowboys are 3-6 on the season after losing four straight. Quarterback Dak P…

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" preview tonight's matchup with the Houston Rockets hosting the Los Angeles Clippers for their first game towards the NBA Cup tournament. Matt and Ross also: discuss the latest update regarding Alex Bregman in free agency review the injured list as the Texans prepare to face the Dal…

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" recap the Houston Rockets defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 111-103 Wednesday at the Toyota Center. Matt and Ross also: review the latest MLB free agent rumor that has Alex Bregman signing with the Philadelphia Phillies react to Texans defensive backs Kamari Lassiter and Derek Sti…

The Houston Rockets have started to recapture the attention of Houston sports fandom following Wednesday's 111-103 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in the opener of a two-game set. The Rockets are off to their best start since the 2019-20 season, sitting at 8-4 and fifth in the Western Conference. By carrying over much of the same rotation as …

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" review the latest redevelopment plans from the Astrodome Conservancy and discuss whether it is worth preserving the world's first multi-purposed, domed sports stadium. Matt and Ross also: talk with Rockets head coach Ime Udoka about tonight's matchup against the Los Angeles Clipper…

Prior to their bye week, the Houston Cougars pulled off an upset over ranked Kansas State, defeating the Wildcats 24-19 on Nov. 2. The Cougars will look to carry this momentum into Tucson, where they will face the Arizona Wildcats on Friday. Head coach Willie Fritz joins "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" to preview the upcoming matchup but also talk…

The Houston Rockets are off to their best start through 11 games since the 2019-20 season following Monday's 107-92 victory over the Washington Wizards, improving to 7-4. The Rockets won the fourth of their last five games without Fred VanVleet, who is dealing with a hamstring injury. Amen Thompson entered the starting lineup and recorded 13 points…

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" continue to lament the Houston Texans dropping a halftime lead to the Detroit Lions to lose 26-23 on Sunday Night Football. However, there is a silver lining, as the game had some of the highest ratings of recent SNF matchups. Matt and Ross also: recap the Rockets defeating the Wiz…

Alex Bregman is one of the top free agents in the market and is unlikely to accept the Astros' $21.05 million qualifying offer for the next season (Bregman has until 3 p.m. CT on Nov. 19 to do so). The Gold Glove-winning third baseman is expected to seek a multiyear deal. General manager Dana Brown stated at the General Managers Meetings in San Ant…

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to the Houston Texans dropping a 23-7 lead at halftime to lose their second of three straight primetime matchups. The Detroit Lions scored 19 unanswered points to take down the Texans 26-23. Matt and Ross also: discuss what the Texans can fix before a Monday Night Football ga…

In the second of three straight primetime games, the Houston Texans once again fell short, this time blowing a 23-7 halftime lead to drop a home game to the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football. The Texans' defense recorded five interceptions, and the offense was off to a productive start with touchdowns from Joe Mixon and John Metchie III in the…

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to Texans wide receiver Nico Collins returning to practice prior to Houston hosting the Detroit Lions for Sunday Night Football. Will Collins suit up Sunday? Matt and Ross also: learn more about Dan Campbell and Jared Goff from Dan Miller, sports director for FOX2 in Detroit …

The Houston Texans return to primetime to host the Detroit Lions for Sunday Night Football. Dan Miller, sports director for FOX2 in Detroit and radio voice of the Lions, joins "The Matt Thomas with Ross" to discuss the Lions looking to extend their winning streak to seven games. Jared Goff will be facing a Texans' defense that ranks third in the NF…

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" review the Texans injury report and discuss how Houston will fair if Nico Collins does not play against the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football. Matt and Ross also: recap the Rockets defeating the San Antonio Spurs 127-100 debate whether Paul George should be upset about getting…

In the final moments prior to the NFL trade deadline at 3 p.m. CT on Tuesday, the Texans made their only move of the day, sending defensive tackle Khalil Davis to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2026 seventh-round pick. With injuries to the linebacker and receiver positions as well as an underperforming offense line, many looked to general manager Ni…

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" discuss the Houston Texans not adding to their current roster prior to the NFL trade deadline. Minutes before the clock hit 3 p.m. CT, general manager Nick Caserio traded defensive tackle Khalil Davis to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2026 seventh-round pick. Matt and Ross also: rea…

The Houston Rockets are coming off Monday's 109-97 win over the New York Knicks to host the San Antonio Spurs. "I liked how we bounced back from the Golden State game," and "I loved our resiliency in the second half," head coach Ime Udoka said, who joined "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" ahead of Wednesday's Western Conference matchup. The last tim…

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to the latest comments from MLB's general manager meetings in San Antonio, where Dana Brown addressed Alex Bregman's free agency. "The biggest priority is third base," Brown said. "We would love to have Alex Bregman back." Brown also discussed plans to upgrade at first base, …

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" count down the final hours before the NFL trade deadline. Will the Houston Texans and general manager Nick Caserio look to make a move before the clock strikes 3 p.m. CT? Matt and Ross also: recap the Rockets defeating the New York Knicks predict Alex Bregman's next contract give t…

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to Alex Bregman winning his first Gold Glove as the third baseman officially becomes a free agent. Will the Houston Astros be able to sign Bregman to a contract extension for next season? Matt and Ross also: preview the Rockets hosting the New York Knicks discuss Dallas Cowbo…

After inclement weather delayed the Big 12 matchup by nearly an hour, the Houston Cougars took the field in their "Black Out" uniforms for a game that would end in fans rushing the field of TDECU Stadium after upsetting the No. 17 Kansas State Wildcats 24-19 on Saturday. "It was great to have the student body rush the field...just a great memory fo…

Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross," alongside Stan Norfleet of "Next Up" and Adam Clanton of "The A-Team," break down the New York Jets defeating the Houston Texans 21-13 on Thursday Night Football at MetLife Stadium. C.J. Stroud was sacked eight times and completed a career-worst 37% of his passes for 191 yards with no touchdowns …

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" give a final preview of the New York Jets hosting the Houston Texans for Thursday Night Football. Matt and Ross also: talk with Anthony Becht, former NFL tight end and current Jets radio announcer and head coach of the St. Louis BattleHawks of the United Football League about the T…

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Anthony Becht, former NFL tight end and current Jets radio announcer and head coach of the St. Louis BattleHawks of the United Football League, joins "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" to preview the Houston Texans taking on the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium for Thursday Night Football. The Jets are coming off a 25-22 loss to the New England Patri…

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to the New York Yankees forcing Game 5 in the World Series with Tuesday's 11-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the first inning, two fans were ejected at Yankee Stadium after they tried to pry a foul ball from the glove of right fielder Mookie Betts. Matt and Ross al…

Houston's own Derrick Lewis, who currently holds the record for most knockouts in UFC history, joins "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" to discuss his upcoming fight against Jhonata Diniz on November 2.Af SportsTalk 790 (KBME-AM)

The Houston Cougars secured a win on Homecoming with a 43-yard field goal as time expired to take down the Utah Utes 17-14 on Saturday. Quarterback Zeon Chriss was 6 of 13 for 61 yards passing with two touchdowns and 45 yards rushing. The Cougars found success in the running game, rushing for 228 yards. "You never know what your path to victory is …

The Houston Rockets have started the season 2-2 after Monday's 106-101 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Jalen Green scored 34 points, and the Rockets never trailed after losing to the Spurs 109-106 on Saturday. Head coach Ime Udoka joins "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" to discuss the Rockets struggling with consistency early in the season. "So …

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to breaking news that Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs tore his ACL on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts and will miss the rest of the season. Should general manager Nick Caserio look to make a trade now that the offense will be missing a weapon? Matt and Ross al…

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Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" preview the Houston Texans hosting the AFC South rival Indianapolis Colts for their NFL Week 8 matchup. Will the offensive line earn redempetion as the Texans attempt to hold their spot atop the division? Matt and Ross also: talk with Derek Schultz about insights into the Colts dis…

Houston Cougars men's basketball head coach Kelvin Sampson joins "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" to preview a charity exhibition game against the Texas A&M Aggies. Proceeds from the game will benefit the Greater Houston Disaster Alliance Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund. The Cougars, who were ranked No. 4 in the Associated Press Preseason Top 25 poll…

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" recap the Houston Rockets falling short in their home season opener with a 110-105 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Matt and Ross also: review Texans players practicing after returning from injury discuss the NFL's worst teams in "Ross' Rotten Five" talk with Willie Fritz, head coach…

The Houston Cougars were unable to return home with a win after losing 42-12 to the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium. After starter Zeon Chriss left the game with a quad/hamstring injury, Donovan Smith came in and went 15 of 24 for 173 passing yards, with two touchdowns and three picks. Jalon Daniels had three passing touchdowns to …

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" preview the Houston Rockets home season opener against the Charlotte Hornets. Matt and Ross also: debate whether Bronny James deserved to make his historic NBA debut with his father, LeBron James react to the Texans signing lineback Devin White discuss former Texans wide receiver D…

After going 3-1 in the preseason, the Houston Rockets are ready to host the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday for their first home season opener since 2019. The Rockets finished last season 41-41 after going 22-60 in 2022-23 and look to improve upon that record and make the playoffs, which Houston hasn't done since 2020. General manager Rafael Stone j…

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to the Houston Rockets signing Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun to contract extensions ahead of their season opener against the Charlotte Hornets. Matt and Ross also: give closing remarks on the Texans' loss to the Green Bay Packers preview the biggest SEC matchups of the week …

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to the Houston Texans losing to the Green Bay Packers 24-22 on Sunday at Lambeau Field. Brandon McManus made a 45-yard field goal in his Packers debut to seal the victory. Matt and Ross also: discuss the various reactions to Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson sufferi…