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HOUSTON - OCTOBER 09: Manager Phil Garner #3 of the Houston Astros celebrates with the crowd after Chris Burke #2 hit a solo home run to defeat the Atlanta Braves in Game Four of the 2005 National League Division Series on October 9, 2005 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. The Astros eliminated the Braves three games to one with a 7-6 victory in the 18th inning. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Phil Garner, who guided Houston Astros to historic first World Series trip, dies at 76

Read full article: Phil Garner, who guided Houston Astros to historic first World Series trip, dies at 76

Phil Garner, known as 'Scrap Iron' for his gritty playing style, was a three-time All-Star infielder who played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball and later managed several teams, including leading the Houston Astros to their first World Series appearance.

Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Houston, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Shapley)

Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown shelved a few weeks after new developments on shoulder strain

Read full article: Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown shelved a few weeks after new developments on shoulder strain

Brown will be shutdown by the team for significant time after Grade 2 Shoulder strain diagnosis following examinations with team doctors.

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez watches his solo home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez named AL Player of the Week after electric start to 2026 MLB season

Read full article: Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez named AL Player of the Week after electric start to 2026 MLB season

Yordan Alvarez leads or is tied for five key categories in Major League Baseball early in this season. Monday he was honored by MLB as the American League Player of the Week.

TEXANS

Adrian Peterson Jr., Baines Middle School student, football, baseball and track standout and future Ridge Point High School athlete, is the son of retired All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson

Adrian Peterson Jr., incoming Ridge Point freshman phenom, son of NFL star Adrian Peterson: ‘I believe in the journey’

Read full article: Adrian Peterson Jr., incoming Ridge Point freshman phenom, son of NFL star Adrian Peterson: ‘I believe in the journey’

Adrian Peterson Jr., the son of Hall of Fame candidate running back Adrian Peterson, is a multi-sport star who is paving his own pathway as a standout middle school athlete and incoming Ridge Point High School student.

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Adrian Peterson Jr., Baines Middle School student, football, baseball and track standout and future Ridge Point High School athlete, is the son of retired All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson

Adrian Peterson Jr., incoming Ridge Point freshman phenom, son of NFL star Adrian Peterson: ‘I believe in the journey’

Read full article: Adrian Peterson Jr., incoming Ridge Point freshman phenom, son of NFL star Adrian Peterson: ‘I believe in the journey’

Adrian Peterson Jr., the son of Hall of Fame candidate running back Adrian Peterson, is a multi-sport star who is paving his own pathway as a standout middle school athlete and incoming Ridge Point High School student.

ROCKETS

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 1: Jabari Smith Jr. #10 of the Houston Rockets drives to the basket during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers during Round One Game Six of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 1, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
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‘Everyone’s disappointed’: Rockets held to season-low 78 points in Game 6 loss to Lakers to end 2025-26 season

Read full article: ‘Everyone’s disappointed’: Rockets held to season-low 78 points in Game 6 loss to Lakers to end 2025-26 season

With the entire season on the line, the Rockets laid an egg, scoring a season-low total points in a 98-78 beatdown.

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 29: Jabari Smith Jr. #10 and Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets celebrate during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers during Round One Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 29, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)
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DOWN 3–0, STILL STANDING: Rockets look to force Game 7 vs. LeBron James, Lakers

Read full article: DOWN 3–0, STILL STANDING: Rockets look to force Game 7 vs. LeBron James, Lakers

No team has ever come back from 3–0. Houston is trying to become the first.

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka, center, talks with guard Reed Sheppard (15) and forward Kevin Durant, right, in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies Friday, March 27, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
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ROCKETS: Reed Sheppard’s performance could lead to more clutch moments from the young point guard

Read full article: ROCKETS: Reed Sheppard’s performance could lead to more clutch moments from the young point guard

Sheppard's impact on both sides of the floor was critical in holding off LeBron James and the Lakers in game five.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 24: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets sits on the bench prior to a game against the Detroit Pistons at Toyota Center on October 24, 2025 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Kevin Durant’s status still in limbo as Rockets look to tie series vs. Lakers Tuesday night

Read full article: Kevin Durant’s status still in limbo as Rockets look to tie series vs. Lakers Tuesday night

As the Houston Rockets look to even their first-round series in the NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers, the injury status of their star player remains uncertain.

COLLEGE SPORTS

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 21: Tramon Mark #12 of the Texas Longhorns attempts a shot while being guarded by Jalen Warley #8 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Moda Center on March 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)

MARCH MADNESS TRACKER: 2 Texas teams escape first weekend of tournament

Read full article: MARCH MADNESS TRACKER: 2 Texas teams escape first weekend of tournament

We have the Houston Cougars continuing their dynastic March run as a No. 2 seed, a couple of mid-ranking contenders in Texas Tech and TCU, and three double-digit seeds looking to shock the world in Texas A&M, Texas, and SMU.

DYNAMO

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Colorado Avalanche's Cale Makar (8) brings the puck across the blue line against Los Angeles Kings during the first period of Game 4 in the first round of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Scott Strazzante)

Cale Makar returns from injury, scores twice as Avalanche outlast Wild 9-6 in wacky Game 1

Read full article: Cale Makar returns from injury, scores twice as Avalanche outlast Wild 9-6 in wacky Game 1

Cale Makar scored twice in the third period after returning from an earlier injury and the Colorado Avalanche overcame blowing a three-goal lead to beat the Minnesota Wild 9-6 on Sunday night in a wacky Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) goes up for a dunk in the second half in Game 7 of a first-round NBA basketball playoffs series agaist the Toronto Raptors in Cleveland, Sunday, May 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Allen ties playoff career high with 22 points as Cavaliers beat Raptors 114-102 to advance

Read full article: Allen ties playoff career high with 22 points as Cavaliers beat Raptors 114-102 to advance

Jarrett Allen tied his playoff career high with 22 points and grabbed 19 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 114-102 victory over the Toronto Raptors.

Montral Canadiens center Alex Newhook (15) is mobbed by teammates, including Nick Suzuki (14) after scoring against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period in Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Canadiens outlast Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 to win thrilling 1st-round series

Read full article: Canadiens outlast Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 to win thrilling 1st-round series

Alex Newhook broke a tie with 8:53 left and the Montreal Canadiens outlasted the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Game 7 on Sunday night to end the thrilling first-round series.

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) drives against Orlando Magic forward Jamal Cain (8) during the first half in Game 7 of a first-round NBA basketball playoffs series Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Cunningham and Harris help Pistons finish comeback for first playoff series win in 18 years

Read full article: Cunningham and Harris help Pistons finish comeback for first playoff series win in 18 years

Cade Cunningham had 32 points and 12 assists, Tobias Harris added 30 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 116-94 in Game 7 on Sunday to win a playoff series for the first time in 18 years.

Mohammed Ben Sulayem President of the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) pours water on the head of Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli of Italy after Antonelli won the Miami Formula One Grand Prix auto race, Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Kimi Antonelli wins the Miami Grand Prix for his third straight F1 victory

Read full article: Kimi Antonelli wins the Miami Grand Prix for his third straight F1 victory

Kimi Antonelli has won the Miami Grand Prix for his third consecutive Formula 1 victory as the 19-year-old Mercedes drivers continued to show he’s a legitimate championship contender.

Manchester United's Matheus Cunha, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Manchester, England, Sunday, May 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

Man United beats Liverpool 3-2 and will be back in the Champions League after 2-year absence

Read full article: Man United beats Liverpool 3-2 and will be back in the Champions League after 2-year absence

Manchester United guaranteed a return to the Champions League next season with a 3-2 win against Liverpool.

Alexander Zverev, of Germany, right, pours sparkling wine over the head of Jannik Sinner, of Italy, at the end of the men's singles tennis final match against at the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, May 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Sinner crushes Zverev to win Madrid Open and claim record 5th straight Masters 1000 title

Read full article: Sinner crushes Zverev to win Madrid Open and claim record 5th straight Masters 1000 title

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner has cruised past Alexander Zverev in the final of the Madrid Open to win the tournament for the first time and become the first man to triumph in five consecutive Masters 1000 events.

FILE - Former Manchester United soccer manager Alex Ferguson arrives on day four of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival in Cheltenham, England, March 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland, file)

Man United great Alex Ferguson taken to hospital after feeling unwell at Old Trafford

Read full article: Man United great Alex Ferguson taken to hospital after feeling unwell at Old Trafford

Manchester United great Alex Ferguson has been taken to the hospital after feeling unwell ahead of his former team’s Premier League game against Liverpool.

Inter Milan's Marcus Thuram, left, and Inter Milan's Nicolo Barella celebrate their victory at the Serie A soccer match between Inter Milan and Parma, in Milan, Italy, Sunday, May 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Thuram's goal and Lautaro's assist lead Inter to the Serie A title and a long-awaited San Siro party

Read full article: Thuram's goal and Lautaro's assist lead Inter to the Serie A title and a long-awaited San Siro party

Inter Milan has sealed the Italian league soccer title with a 2-0 victory over visiting Parma.

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) is congratulated by Jaccob Slavin, left, following Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Philadelphia Flyers in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)
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Stankoven, Andersen lead Hurricanes past Flyers 3-0 in Game 1 of 2nd-round series

Read full article: Stankoven, Andersen lead Hurricanes past Flyers 3-0 in Game 1 of 2nd-round series

Logan Stankoven scored twice to continue his postseason tear and the Carolina Hurricanes smothered the Philadelphia Flyers in a 3-0 victory Saturday night to open the second-round series.

Boston Celtics' Jayson Baylor Scheierman (right) defends agianst Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (left) during the first half of Game 7 in a first-round NBA basketball playoffs series, Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Boston. (AP Photo/Jim Davis)
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Joel Embiid leads 76ers to 109-100 Game 7 win over Celtics to complete comeback from 3-1 deficit

Read full article: Joel Embiid leads 76ers to 109-100 Game 7 win over Celtics to complete comeback from 3-1 deficit

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals, beating the Jayson Tatum-less Boston Celtics 109-100 on Saturday night to complete the NBA’s 14th comeback from a 3-1 deficit.

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, May 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar)
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The Reds tie an MLB record by walking 7 straight batters in a 17-7 loss to the Pirates

Read full article: The Reds tie an MLB record by walking 7 straight batters in a 17-7 loss to the Pirates

The Cincinnati Reds issued a Major League Baseball record-tying seven straight walks during the second inning of a 17-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.

Cameron Young hits from the 14th fairway during the third round of the Cadillac Championship PGA golf tournament Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Doral, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Young still in control at Doral, leads Cadillac Championship. Rain forecast for Sunday's final round

Read full article: Young still in control at Doral, leads Cadillac Championship. Rain forecast for Sunday's final round

Cameron Young didn’t have as easy of a time in the third round of the Cadillac Championship as he did while building a big lead Thursday and Friday.

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli of Italy talks with Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands after a qualifying session for the Miami Formula One Grand Prix auto race, Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
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Kimi Antonelli storms to Miami Grand Prix pole as Mercedes rebounds after sprint race stumble

Read full article: Kimi Antonelli storms to Miami Grand Prix pole as Mercedes rebounds after sprint race stumble

Kimi Antonelli helped Mercedes rebound from a disappointing showing in the Saturday sprint race at the Miami Grand Prix by winning the pole in qualifying just a few hours later.

San Diego Padres' Xander Bogaerts, center, and teammate stand line prior to a baseball game against Arizona Diamondbacks in Mexico City, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
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Padres announce agreement to sell team to investor group led by Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano

Read full article: Padres announce agreement to sell team to investor group led by Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano

The San Diego Padres have reached an agreement to sell control of the team to an investor group led by Kwanza Jones and José E.