Today's starting lineup
Talk of retirement can wait for Dusty Baker. The Astros manager has his focus on Minnesota and repeating as World Series champs. Jerome Solomon brings us another look at Dusty.
Before the Astros take on the Twins, they must first set their roster and GM Dana Brown faces some interesting questions on the last few spots. Matt Kawahara breaks it down.
One thing we do know, Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez will start the first two games at home.
The Texans could have Tytus Howard back this week. The offensive lineman describes the injury that kept him out the first four weeks. Even with the good numbers C.J. Stroud has put up in the first four games, the rookie QB knows there is room for improvement.
There's plenty of room for the Rockets to improve. Veteran Reggie Bullock sees Houston as a place he can help.
In college football, the annual Red River Rivalry between Texas and Oklahoma kicks off on Saturday. The Longhorns know they must play with emotion but not get too emotional. And in College Station, Texas A&M is hosting Alabama and Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban is worried about facing the Aggies' defensive front.
UH is off this week and some readers are getting antsy. Joseph Duarte answers questions in his weekly mailbag. Also, athletic director Chris Pezman is one of four candidates for the same position at Washington.
In high school football, North Shore took care of Summer Creek to keep its district winning streak alive. Bridgeland, Willis and Katy were among Thursday's other winners.
And in jurisprudence, Mike Spiller a gymnastics coach with ties to Houston was sentenced to 10 years after pleading guilty to child sexual abuse charges. Danielle Lerner first reported on Spiller's history last fall.
Stat of the day: 1,020. Career tackles for Dick Butkus, the Chicago Bears linebacker who passed away at age 80.
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Astros / MLB
Photo by: Karen Warren, Staff Photographer
Dusty Baker's mind very much on present as Astros pursue repeat
Talk of retirement can wait for the 74-year-old manager, whose contract expires at postseason's end.
- Roster decisions: Michael Brantley's health, how many pitchers to keep are among top issues for GM Dana Brown
- Case closed: Astros general manager Dana Brown does not expect any further action for reliever Hector Neris in benches-clearing incident
- Home remedy: Minute Maid Park always is loud in the postseason, and manager Dusty Baker hopes that will help the Astros start playing better at home.
- Starters: Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez will start Games 1 and 2 but Astros manager Dusty Baker didn't name a starter for Game 3
- Time and TV: The Astros open the AL Division Series against Minnesota on Saturday afternoon at Minute Maid
- Word choice: Teams with fans that chant 'We Want Houston!' haven't fared too well against the Astros in the postseason.
- Answer man: Antonio Padilla, who worked in the Astros' video department for six years before leaving on good terms in 2022, answered questions on Reddit about sign-steadling scandal.
Texans / NFL
Photo by: Godofredo A. Vásquez, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer
Texans' Tytus Howard details recovery, return from broken hand
After some starts and stops in his rehab from a broken hand, Texans tackle Tytus Howard is set to return Sunday against the Falcons.
- Room to grow: Houston has not scored as many touchdowns in the red zone as it would like but offense is getting some help this week in offensive line
Rockets / NBA
Photo by: Tony Gutierrez/AP
Rockets get another shot of experience with Reggie Bullock
In Houston's transition to a more veteran roster, Reggie Bullock brings experience plus an outside shot
College Football
Photo by: Mark Mulligan/Houston Chronicle
UH athletic director Chris Pezman a candidate for Washington job
The four candidates include Chris Pezman, Tulane athletic director Troy Dannen, Delaware athletic director Chrissi Rawak and Virginia deputy athletic director Ed Scott.
- UH mailbag: After another loss, UH fans' faith in Dana Holgorsen continues to dip. Joseph Duarte answers readers' Cougar football questions in his weekly mailbag.
- A 'big challenge': Alabama coach Nick Saban concerned with Aggies' pass rush against his quarterback Jalen Milroe
- Mind games: Texas wants to play with emotion but not be too emotional in latest version of rivalry against Oklahoma
Gymnastics
Photo by: William Luther/San Antonio Express-News
Ex-Boerne gymnastics coach sentenced in sex abuse case
Michael Spiller, 75, pleaded guilty to multiple charges of indecency with a child.
High School Football
Photo by: Kirk Sides/Staff Photographer
North Shore takes down Summer Creek to remain undefeated
The Mustangs extended their district winning streak to 39 games, emerging victorious from a battle of two of the top-10 ranked teams in Class 6A.
- Bridgeland 12, Cypress Falls 10: Bridgeland outlasted Cypress Falls in a defensive battle of District 16-6A unbeatens
- Willis 56, College Park 17: Willis, ranked No. 17 in Class 6A in the state, bolstered its 2023 résumé with a rout of College Park at Woodforest Bank Stadium.
- Other games: Spring, Katy and Lamar are among winners in Thursday's games.
- Scoreboard: Scores from across the Houston area and around the state.
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