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It's been a while since we've seen the Rockets assembled as a group. But they were out in force for Monday's media day and a new coach, veteran newcomers and an emerging young core have created a mindset that the franchise's rebuild is over. However, one person who won't be seen in the preseason — or perhaps ever again — in Houston togs is guard Kevin Porter Jr., who's facing assault and strangulation charges. General manager Rafael Stone addressed the allegations against Porter for the first time Monday.
With some huge hits last weekend in Arizona, José Abreu played a key role in the Astros winning another division title. After a trying regular season, he could be a key piece to the playoff puzzle.
Tonight on PBS, the first documentary on the Astros' sign-stealing scandal premieres. Here's what we learned from the film.
The Texans are on the upswing with consecutive wins. Jonathan M. Alexander shares his takeaways from Sunday's victory over the Steelers.
It's a much better Oklahoma team that awaits Texas in Saturday's Red River Rivalry game. Texas A&M hosts Alabama on Saturday and the matchup has become personal to the Aggies' Ainias Smith.
Stat of the day: 28. RBIs for Astros first baseman José Abreu in September (26 games), the most in the American League.
 | Greg Rajan, Texas Sports Nation editor |
Rockets / NBA
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'The rebuild is over'
The blend of a new coach, freshly acquired veterans and an improving young core suggests more than the usual media day optimism for the Rockets.
- Point of no return? Rockets GM Rafael Stone said Kevin Porter Jr. has not been with the team since his arrest but declined to say if the team plans to waive or trade him
Astros / MLB
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Potentially a big piece
After a mostly trying first season in Houston, José Abreu played a key role in the Astros' surge to a division title. That may lead to him being a key cog in the playoff lineup.
- JV accolade: After a pair of strong starts to close the regular season, Astros ace Justin Verlander was named the American League Player of the Week.
- Dugout Download: On a new podcast episode, Matt Kawahara and Steve Schaeffer talk about the unexpected heroes who helped the Astros win another AL West title. And should Kyle Tucker have a 30th homer?
- Monster lineup: Since the Astros play so well in October, MLB Network's Mark DeRosa came up with a horror movie character for each Astros star.
- Postseason primer: The Astros are back in the playoffs, which means tickets and postseason merchandise are on sale and watch parties are in the works.
Media
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Something old, not much new
The first documentary about the Astros' sign-stealing scandal premieres tonight on PBS. Here's what we learned from the film.
Texans / NFL
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Lessons in victory
From the offensive line to play-calling to red-zone defense, the Texans are a team on the rise. Jonathan M. Alexander shares his takeaways from the Week 4 win over the Steelers.
- Regular returns: Veteran punter Cam Johnston, who's been sidelined with a calf injury, is set to return from injured reserve.
College Football
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Big test on tap
A year after a blowout win in the Red River Rivalry, Texas is preparing for a much improved Oklahoma team as both enter their showdown unbeaten for the first time since 2011.
- For him, it's personal: As Texas A&M faces Alabama this week, Aggies receiver Ainias Smith hasn't forgotten how his brother was treated when he transferred from the Crimson Tide.
- A&M arrest: Texas A&M reserve offensive lineman Jordan Spasojevic-Moko has been suspended after an arrest on charges of violating a protective order.
High School Football
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Milestone year
In his first full season as a starter, Ridge Point junior quarterback Austin Carlisle is breaking school records.
- Stepping up: Recently promoted Katy running back Tremayne Hill proved his mettle in a critical victory last week.
- Panther prowess: After going 6-14 the past two seasons, Cypress Springs is undefeated and off to the best start in program history.
- Upon further review: The UIL has removed an official from working games and overturned a player's ejection after an incident that went viral over the weekend.
- State rankings: See where Houston-area teams stand in the statewide Week 7 rankings.
- Top performers: A look at some of last week's top individual performances around the Houston area.
- Week 7 area schedule: Week 7 of the high school football season commences Thursday with district and non-district games.
High School Volleyball
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Houston-area rankings
Atascocita moves into the top 10 of this week's Houston high school volleyball rankings.
- Top performances: Check out last week's top individual efforts around Houston's volleyball courts.
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