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Today's starting lineup
The Astros have the slimmest possible lead atop the AL West as they begin their final home series tonight against Kansas City. We look at the three key questions facing Houston over the last nine games of the regular season. Jerome Solomon says the closing stretch will reveal what this year's Astros really are.
Another key Texans player has gone down to injury. Cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. has a hamstring injury that could sideline him for several games. With the injuries in the secondary, Grayland Arnold will assume a greater role.
How a work ethic developed as a child in Fiji has helped Texas A&M offensive lineman Mark Nabou. As Texas plays Baylor for the final time as Big 12 foes, Jahdae Barron is glad he made the trek down I-35 from Waco to Austin to become a key cog in the Longhorns' secondary.
In this week's Cougar Confidential, Joseph Duarte looks at the UH basketball team's latest bling and more from Cullen Boulevard.
Simone Biles' parents have created a haven for gymnasts of all ages and levels in Spring.
This week has brought players from the Houston Aeros' WHA teams to town for a 50th-anniversary reunion to celebrate a memorable hockey era.
Week 5 of the high school football season began Thursday with Pearland's defense bearing down to key a win over Shadow Creek. Please scroll down for more coverage.
Stat of the day: 84.6. Percent chance the Astros will make the playoffs, according to baseball-reference.com's simulation machine.
 | Greg Rajan, Texas Sports Nation editor |
Astros / MLB
Photo by: Karen Warren, Staff Photographer
Burning questions
When it comes to outfield configuration and keeping Yainer Diaz's bat in the lineup, what will Dusty Baker prioritize? The next nine games will tell.
- Time to prove it: Nine games stand between the Astros and another playoff berth. Jerome Solomon says the closing stretch will tell us what this year's team is made of.
- Dugout Download: On this week's podcast, Matt Kawahara and Steve Schaeffer examine the schedules of the Astros and other AL teams fighting for a playoff spot, as well as reasons Yainer Diaz should be a lineup regular.
- All the what-ifs: The battle for the American League West likely will come down to the final days, so here's a look at all of MLB's tiebreaker scenarios.
- On deck: Astros vs. Royals: As the playoff chase nears the wire, the final regular-season series at Minute Maid Park beginning tonight will determine whether Houston posts a winning record at home.
Texans / NFL
Photo by: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer
Taking another hit
In another blow to a team that already has 12 players sidelined on the injured reserve, Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. could miss several games with a hamstring injury.
- Time to cowboy up: Safety Grayland Arnold, whose Kountze upbringing included lots of time on horseback, will saddle up in a more prominent role for a thinned secondary Sunday vs. the Jaguars.
College Football
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Lessons from home
Texas A&M offensive lineman Mark Nabou has adjusted just fine in switching from guard to center when necessary. The work ethic he developed as a child in Fiji has helped.
- I-35 shuffle: Since answering the Longhorns' call after coach Matt Rhule left the Bears for the pros in 2020, senior Jahdae Barron has become an anchor in the Texas secondary.
UH Athletics
Photo by: Courtesy UH Athletics
Ringing reminder
In this week's Cougar Confidential, Joseph Duarte takes a closer look at UH basketball's 2022-23 championship rings and other athletic news and notes on Cullen Boulevard.
Gymnastics
Photo by: David J. Phillip/AP
Housing talent
Created by Nellie Biles, the World Champions Centre has grown beyond a home for Simone Biles to a place for Olympic hopefuls and gymnasts of all ages and levels.
Hockey
Photo by: Greg Rajan / Staff
'A magical time'
Fifty years after the WHA's Aeros brought major league hockey to Houston, players from those teams were in town for the first full-scale reunion the group has had since winning two championships.
High School Football
Photo by: Kirk Sides/Staff Photographer
Locking things down
Pearland stopped Shadow Creek on all seven of its second-half drives to win their District 23-6A opener.
- Cy-Fair 42, Stratford 14: Cy-Fair roars back from an early deficit to cruise by Stafford to open District 17-6A play on a winning note.
- Tomball 29, Klein 3: Tomball starts District 15-6A play on a strong note, rolling past Klein.
- Around the area: A look at other notable games around the Houston area Thursday night.
- Scoreboard: Thursday's scores from around Houston and across the state.
- In a groove: Fresh off a shutout performance before its off week, Summer Creek looks to pick up where it left off tonight against Beaumont West Brook.
- Seasoned squad: Experience has made a difference as George Ranch is off to its best start since its 2015 state championship season.
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