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A Rocky Mountain low? Wednesday would qualify as such for the Astros. For the first time in more than a decade, they were swept by the Rockies, a historically bad team a season ago. To add injury to insult, Cristian Javier and Jake Meyers both exited early with injuries, adding more concerns amid Houston's four-game losing streak.
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Greg Rajan, Weekend Sports Editor |
Astros / MLB
Photo by: David Zalubowski, Associated Press
Disaster in Denver
Houston's offense went cold again while two players left with early injuries as Colorado finished its first sweep of the Astros in more than a decade.
- Cristian Javier: The right-hander's early departure with a shoulder issue is another troubling sign for a rotation already without ace Hunter Brown because of injury. Read More
- Jake Meyers: Houston's center fielder left during his first at-bat Wednesday and could be heading to the injured list. Read More
- Correa sits: Isaac Paredes drew his second consecutive start at third base against the Rockies with Carlos Correa's availability unclear. Read More
- Davey Lopes, 1945-2026: Davey Lopes, who died Wednesday at 80, is best known for his days with the Dodgers, but he finished his playing career with the Astros, including as part of the popular 1986 team. Read More
Rockets / NBA
Photo by: Courtesy Photo, Toyota Center
Transforming Toyota Center
The Rockets' downtown arena will receive a $180 million renovation, with team owner Tilman Fertitta paying some of the bill to upgrade the venue that also will be home to the WNBA's Comets and the Republican National Convention in coming years.
- From teammates to foes: The Rockets made a choice to keep Amen Thompson and trade Jalen Green last summer. They finally met Tuesday in Phoenix. Read More
Texans / NFL
Photo by: Colin Braley, Associated Press
Sticking around
C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson Jr. will play in Houston through at least 2027 after the Texans picked up both players' fifth-year options, which come with a hefty pay raise.
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UH Athletics
Photo by: Elizabeth Conley, Staff Photographer
Giving back
The donation from UH football coach Willie Fritz and his wife Susan was part of the "Built by Houston" funding campaign for athletics.
High School Soccer
Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle
H-Town's sport
Houston-area boys soccer is trending in a positive direction with five teams competing for state titles this week.
Golf
Photo by: Eric Gay, AP
Dialed in at Augusta
University of Texas product Scottie Scheffler said he felt relaxed and focused after Wednesday's par 3 contest at Augusta National in a prelude to The Masters.
- Jordan Spieth: The former Texas Longhorn and 2015 Masters champion has three top-12 finishes in the past six weeks heading to Augusta National as he looks to recapture his vintage Masters form. Read More
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