
Eva Elliott
Lead Texas Sports Reporter & Beat Writer
Eva is a prolific sports journalist covering the full spectrum of Texas athletics. She extensively covers major breaking news, including NFL franchise shifts, MLB division races, NHL contract negotiations, and MLS player developments. On TexasStateSports.com, her work bridges the gap between major Texas pro teams and college program developments, including Texas State’s transition into high-profile athletic schedules.
Current Scouting Reports
Dallas remains in the playoff field, but a 55-38 rebounding loss to Washington and Jessica Shepard’s ankle issue have exposed a matchup problem the Wings must solve.
Houston’s sold-out training camp practices have become a test of Keylan Rutledge, the unresolved right-tackle competition and whether the rebuilt line can support C.J. Stroud
Dallas’ first padded practices and its Rams joint session have started separating offseason projections from real roster progress, especially on Christian Parker’s rebuilt defense
Texas responded to Houston’s Silver Boot sweep with a 4-2 homestand, but the Rangers remain at .500 and must turn returning players into a sustained AL West push
Texas State begins its first Pac-12 season with four consecutive games against Texas opponents, including three home dates in San Marcos, before conference play starts October 3.
The Houston Astros entered their final 2026 regular-season series against the Texas Rangers trailing their in-state rival and facing one of the clearest tests of their postseason credibility. Three games later, Houston had swept Texas, reclaimed first place in the American League West, secured the Silver Boot and transformed the decisions facing both front offices…
Jason Robertson’s one-year contract preserves Dallas’ top-end scoring for another Stanley Cup attempt but leaves the Stars with little cap room and another major decision ahead.
Laredo native Ervin Torres moved from Austin FC’s U-14 academy team through Austin FC II and into the first team before recording two decisive assists against Seattle.
Houston distributed every ticket for eight open training camp practices in under two hours. The demand reflects a franchise now judged by playoff progress rather than rebuilding promise
Houston’s return to .500 has placed the Astros one game behind the Rangers, raising the pressure on both Texas front offices before the August 3 MLB trade deadline.
Joe Espada needs immediate answers. The Houston Astros reached the middle of July 2026 sitting at a disappointing 47-51 record. Missing the playoffs last autumn shocked the fan base, and this year features a similar uphill battle. Houston trails the first-place Texas Rangers by three games in a crowded American League West division. The squad…
Texas NFL fans want a championship parade. The state houses two premier NFL franchises with legitimate trophy aspirations for the 2026-2027 season. Dallas and Houston feature high-profile rosters capable of deep postseason runs. Oddsmakers place both squads near the top tier of championship futures markets. Winning a Lombardi Trophy requires elite quarterback play and defensive…
