Jesus Acevedo Jr.

Jesus Acevedo Jr. is the Editor-in-Chief of The Bayoucitian. He's an award-winning bilingual journalist from Houston, TX. A graduate of the University of Houston, he has written for the Houston Chronicle, La Voz de Houston, MLSsoccer.com, and ProSoccerUSA. Before becoming a journalist, Jesus spent his early 20s drumming his way across Houston with two bands — Shortcomings and InsertNameHere. The memories that Jesus made as a musician were the seeds that started the idea for the comedy, Houmans: The Series.

Coco Carrasquilla, center, notched an assist in Houston's 2-1 loss on Saturday. (Courtesy of the Houston Dynamo)

Dynamo’s self-inflicted wounds results in 2-1 home loss

HOUSTON – In the 2023 MLS season, the Houston Dynamo lost two games at home. Such was their dominance at home that Shell Stadium took on the moniker of Hell in the Shell. The name is a nod to Houston’s blistering heat and the Dynamo’s tough-minded mentality at home. Of Houston’s 51 points last season, […]

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Episode 14 | OKC Thunder | Steve Kerr | Boston Celtics | Atlanta Hawks

On a brand new Hoopstrology episode, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM start the episode by breaking down the Scorpio sign (1:30). First up on the basketball agenda is the Oklahoma Thunder and their ascension to the top of the Western Conference Standings (6:50). Next, the guys discuss Steve Kerr getting an extension from

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Sebastian Kowalczyk, center, takes a shot against Sporting Kansas City as Brad Smith, right, looks on. [Chris Jones | The Bayoucitian|

Houston Dynamo salvage 1-1 draw against Sporting KC in home opener

HOUSTON – The Houston Dynamo entered Saturday’s MLS home opener optimistic as they looked to build on their Western Conference Finals run from a year ago, but after a 1-1 draw against Sporting Kansas City, the team left the match disappointed with its performance. Statistically speaking, the men in orange were the better side on

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Episode 13 | Jacque Vaughn | Minnesota Timberwolves | Charlotte Hornets | Caitlin Clark

After a two-week layoff, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and The Zodiac GM are back with a new Hoopstrology episode. Before diving into this week’s basketball topics, Zodiac GM explains Libras and their characteristics (1:18). First, the duo breaks down Jacque Vaughn’s exit as Brooklyn Nets head coach (4:58). Then, are the Minnesota Timberwolves for real? Jesus

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Episode 12 | Bucks & Doc Rivers | Clippers clicking | Ben Simmons | Magic slipping

This week on Hoopstrology, Jesus Acevedo Jr. opens the episode talking about the Zodiac GM’s Nostradamus-like tweet. Then, Zodiac GM breaks down the detail-oriented Virgos (2:37). In the first topic, Jesus and the Zodiac GM see high hopes in the Milwaukee Bucks and new head coach Doc Rivers (6:46). Next, the L.A. Clippers are clicking

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Episode 11 | Rockets & Jalen Green | Pacers & Siakam | MVP Race | Erik Spoelstra

On the 11th Hoopstrology episode, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM kick things off by breaking down Leos (1:40). Then, the duo discusses the Houston Rockets and Jalen Green (5:20) before breaking down Pascal Siakam’s fit with the Indiana Pacers (11:04). Next, is the MVP race a two-man race between Nikola Jokic and Joel

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Episode 10 | Bucks chemistry | Darvin Ham on hot seat | Knicks after trade | Raptors after trade

After a two-week layoff, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM are back to kick off the new year with a fresh episode. Before diving into some NBA and astrology topics, Zodiac GM breaks down the Cancer sign (1.22). First on the agenda is Giannis Antetokounmpo’s recent comments and how that’s a sign of the

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Episode 8 | Lakers IST | Tyrese and the Pacers | Kyrie Irving | Cleveland Cavaliers

Welcome back to the Hoopstrology podcast! This week, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM dive into the Taurus sign (00:49) and how it plays a role for NBA Commissioner Adam Silver (6:27) and his addition of the NBA’s Play-In Tournament and the In-Season Tournament to the league. And speaking of the In-Season Tournament, the

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Episode 7 | Ime Udoka and LeBron James | KD 10th All-Time Scoring | Kings | Magic

After a one-week break, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM are back for another Hoopstrology episode. First, Zodiac GM talks about the fiery Aries sign (1:54). Then, what role did Ime Udoka and LeBron James’ astrological signs play in their recent confrontation (4:38)? Next, the duo discusses Kevin Durant moving into the top 10

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