Obituaries
Legendary heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne died Tuesday at the age of 76, according to a statement from his family. His death comes just weeks after his final performance with Black Sabbath at their “Back to the Beginning” show in Birmingham, England. RELATED STORY: Ozzy Says Goodnight – But We Will Never Say ‘Goodbye!’ His […] The post Ozzy Osbourne Dead at 76 appeared first on The Eagle 106.9/107.5.
As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day even, death is unfortunately an inevitable part of life. Still, as much of a fact as that may be, the blow of experiencing loss never gets any easier, nor does reporting on the subject in Black culture.
On Sunday, the Houston Rockets swung for the fences by trading rising star Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick (originally the Suns’ pick, aquired as part of the 2021 James Harden trade) in the 2025 NBA Draft and five second-round picks to the Phoenix Suns to land superstar forward Kevin Durant. While the […] The post 20 Biggest Trades in Houston Rockets History appeared first on The Eagle 106.9/107.5.
Today, Houston’s own TORO has roared his way into immortality — officially inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame on none other than National Mascot Day. The Texans’ bull-headed hype machine, known for his headstands, high-fives and launching t-shirts into the upper decks, has finally received the recognition he’s been charging toward since 2001. TORO […] The post TORO Charges Into Glory: Texans Mascot Elected to Mascot Hall of Fame appeared first on The Eagle 106.9/107.5.
Giannis Antetokounmpo may be available this summer ahead of the start of the 2025-26 NBA Season; could the Houston Rockets get him? On Monday morning, a report came out stating that the Milwaukee Bucks star and two-time NBA MVP is “open” to exploring a trade from the franchise that drafted him in 2013, according to […] The post Giannis to Houston? How 29 NBA Teams Could Get the Bucks Star appeared first on The Eagle 106.9/107.5.
Gregg Popovich spent nearly 29 years as a head coach in the NBA – all with the San Antonio Spurs. No other head coach has coached one franchise longer than Popovich. The longtime Spurs coach won 1,422 games, an NBA record, leading the Spurs to five NBA Championships during one of the longest periods of […] The post Greatest Teams Gregg Popovich Coached During His Coaching Career appeared first on The Eagle 106.9/107.5.
Gregg Popovich, one of the greatest coaches in NBA history, is stepping down from being head coach of the San Antonio Spurs. Popovich will transition to the role of team president after 29 years of leading the franchise from the sidelines, the longest-tenured coach in major North American sports until Friday, according to NBA insider […] The post Gregg Popovich Stepping Down as Spurs Head Coach appeared first on The Eagle 106.9/107.5.
Inductees for the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class have been announced, with this year’s group featured a more rock-centric selection. The inductees were revealed Sunday during the “Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night” episode of American Idol. The original group consisted of 14 nominees, narrowed down to seven set for induction. […] The post 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Announced appeared first on The Eagle 106.9/107.5.
The long-awaited 2025 NFL Draft is finally here, as 32 prospects will hear their name called tonight. One lucky player will be walking across the stage donning a Houston Texans cap, after the team makes their pick at No. 25. The need for the Texans in the first round seems to be getting quarterback C.J. Stroud […] The post Texans’ Top NFL Draft Options for the No. 25 Pick appeared first on The Eagle 106.9/107.5.
Former Houston Astros pitcher Octavio Dotel was killed after the roof at a night club collapsed in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday. The collapse occurred at 1 a.m. during a concert, with several prominent members in attendance, including local politicians and athletes. Earlier on Tuesday, it was reported Dotel was trapped in the rubble for […] The post Ex-Astros Pitcher Octavio Dotel Killed in Deadly Night Club Collapse appeared first on The Eagle 106.9/107.5.
By the end of Monday night a new NCAA Men’s Basketball National Champion will be crowned, and the University of Houston Cougars have a great shot to finally achieve the pinnacle of college sports and write their names in the history books. The Cougars have become a basketball powerhouse for the last several years under […] The post Greatest Houston Cougars NCAA ‘March Madness’ Tournament Teams appeared first on The Eagle 106.9/107.5.
Here’s some photos from David Settle of this past Friday at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, when Houston’s Eagle took over 93Q Country’s Ole Red ahead of Journey‘s performance. Unfortunately, Journey’s set ended early due to an electrical issue, but it was a great show while it lasted! Related: Win a Two-Night Getaway to […] The post Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo: Journey appeared first on The Eagle 106.9/107.5.
