Ben Sherman

Ben Sherman

Ben Sherman has been covering the sports world for most of his journalism career, including 17 years with The Oregonian/OregonLive. One of his favorite memories was covering the 1999 Fiesta Bowl - the first BCS National Championship Game - at Sun Devil Stadium.

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson.
Basketball

Houston makes move in latest college basketball polls

The Cougars got back on track with an impressive win over Butler

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The Houston Cougars (5-3) have dropped from No. 4 to No. 17 in the AP Top 25 Poll.
Basketball

Missouri's stunning upset of Kansas caps brutal week for Big 12 men's basketball

How will the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Committee view the Big 12's nonconference losses?

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Houston Cougars forward J'Wan Roberts (13).
Basketball

Houston drops 11 spots in national college basketball rankings

The Cougars have lost three games that came down to the wire

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Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson.
Basketball

San Diego State stuns No. 6 Houston in overtime

The Cougars drop to 4-3 after a rough week in Las Vegas

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Houston Cougars cheerleader
Football

BYU beats Houston in Big 12 football finale: Live updates, score

BYU needs to win to have a chance to play for the Big 12 championship next week

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A Houston Cougars cheerleader.
Football

How to watch Houston football at BYU: TV channel, live stream, betting odds

Can the Cougars ruin BYU's Big 12 championship dreams?

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Houston Cougars guard Terrance Arceneaux (23) shoots against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Basketball

How to watch San Diego State vs. Houston basketball: TV channel, live stream, betting odds

The Cougars and Aztecs are playing for third place in the Players Era Festival

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Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson has the No. 2 recruiting class in the country.
Basketball

Houston Cougars land another top-ranked basketball recruit

Kelvin Sampson is on fire on the recruiting trail

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Houston Cougars forward Joseph Tugler (11) had eight blocked shots against Alabama.
Basketball

Houston vs. Notre Dame basketball game time, TV channel, how to watch online

The Cougars and Fighting Irish are competing in the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas

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Houston Cougar guard Emanuel Sharp (21) and forward J'Wan Roberts (13) maneuver around Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) and center Clifford Omoruyi (11) during the first half at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Basketball

Alabama beats Houston in overtime in top 10 college basketball showdown

The Cougars and Crimson Tide put on a show in Las Vegas

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Houston Cougars guard L.J. Cryer (4).
Basketball

No. 6 Houston vs. No. 9 Alabama basketball game time, TV channel, how to watch online

The Cougars and Crimson Tide face off in Las Vegas Tuesday night

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Houston Cougars quarterback Zeon Chriss.
Football

Will Houston spoil BYU's Big 12 football championship dreams?

BYU has to win to have a shot at a berth in the Big 12 title game

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