Sam Khan Jr. is a sportswriter for the Houston Chronicle. Since 2005, he has covered a myriad of sporting events for the Chronicle, the largest daily newspaper in Texas.
His primary beat is University of Houston athletics. Previously, Sam covered high school sports. He has covered seven state football championship games, six state basketball tournaments, five state baseball tournaments, four state track and field meets as well as the state cross country, soccer and softball championships. In 2009-10, he covered the Jack Yates High School boys basketball team, which set several national records and finished No. 1 in the nation in all major high school basketball polls. In addition to high schools, Sam has covered MLB, NBA and NFL events, including the Astros, Rockets and Texans. His assignments have included the NBA playoffs, the MLB playoffs and the NCAA Tournament. He has also made guest appearances on several radio and television broadcasts locally.
Sam grew up in Houston and is a graduate of the University of Houston. He currently lives in Houston with his wife, Victoria.