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All that hand-wringing over the Texans' lack of activity when NFL free agency opened two days ago? They made up for it Tuesday. Houston made a big splash by reaching a two-year deal with former Vikings star Danielle Hunter, the Morton Ranch graduate who was one of the top edge rushers on the market. Houston also is addressing its running-back vacancy by trading for Bengals ex Joe Mixon. Keep up with all the Texans' moves with our free-agent tracker.
With their leading scorer out for a few weeks, the Rockets knew they'd need to rely on defense. Enter Dillon Brooks. The veteran agitator shut down Spurs rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama as Houston extended its road winning streak to a season-best four games with a tight victory in San Antonio. As for Alperen Şengün, the news of his diagnosis was met with a sense of relief from teammates after the scare in Sacramento two nights earlier.
Venezuelan right-hander Luis Contreras, with a nontraditional career path, is vying for a job in the Astros' bullpen this spring. Meanwhile, Hunter Brown is looking to finish strong in 2024 after the righty had a letdown at the end of last season.
Jerome Solomon explains how Kelvin Sampson's prodding helped Jamal Shead take his game to a star level for UH. Texas, meanwhile, looks to continue its late-season surge when it begins Big 12 tournament play tonight against Kansas State. As for the Texas women, they ended their final Big 12 tournament by beating Kansas State for the championship,
How the retired Nick Saban and new Texas A&M coach look at the NIL and transfer portal era through different lenses.
Stat of the day: 5. Seasons with 10 or more sacks in his eight-year career for new Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter.
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Texans / NFL
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Hunter brings big game
The Texans reached a deal with ex-Viking Danielle Hunter, a Morton Ranch graduate coming off a career season, to replace the departed Jonathan Greenard on the defensive line.
- Move for Mixon: A pending trade for former Bengals running back Joe Mixon will fill the void left by Devin Singletary's departure to the Giants via free agency
- Free-agent tracker: A look at the Texans' moves and losses since NFL free agency began Monday.
Rockets / NBA
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The Wemby stopper
With the Rockets needing to rely on their defense to win with their leading scorer out, Dillon Brooks locked down Victor Wembanyama to key Tuesday's win over the Spurs.
- Getting it done late: Life without Alperen Şengün saw the Rockets make some stops late to pull out their fourth straight road win.
- Sense of relief: While it's not known if he'll return this season, Alperen Şengün's teammates were relieved after his injuries weren't as bad as originally feared.
- Another loss: The Rockets took another blow on the injury front, losing rookie swingman Cam Whitmore for roughly three weeks with a knee injury.
Astros / MLB
Photo by: Karen Warren, Staff Photographer
Chasing the dream
Venezuelan right-hander Luis Contreras, who for a time lived at the baseball training facility where he worked, hasn't allowed a run in four Grapefruit League outings as he vies for a job in the Astros' bullpen.
- Seeking staying power: Hunter Brown tailed off at the end of his first full season in the big leagues, so he's added a pitch and worked hard in the gym to avoid a repeat.
- Buildup begins: J.P. France, who had shoulder inflammation, has yet to throw in a Grapefruit League game, but he's trending in the right direction as he tries to get ready for the regular season.
College Basketball
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Coaching him up
Big 12 Player of the Year Jamal Shead says he needed the proper hard push to realize his potential. He got it from Kelvin Sampson at UH, writes Jerome Solomon.
- Seeking 'knockout punch': After a pep talk from football coach Steve Sarkisian, Texas begins Big 12 tournament play tonight against Kansas State.
- Time to project: In the latest NCAA Tournament projections, UH is secure as a No. 1 seed and Baylor, Texas Tech, Texas and TCU appear safe, but Texas A&M and Sam Houston have work to do.
- Texas women 70, Iowa State 53: Madison Booker scored 26 points and Aaliyah Moore added 14 as No. 6 Texas beat Iowa State for its second Big 12 tournament title in three years as the Longhorns end their time in the league.
College Football
Photo by: Manuel Balce Ceneta, Associated Press
Rolling with the changes
While the retired Nick Saban tells lawmakers in Washington D.C. how college football has changed for the worse, Texas A&M's Mike Elko sees a balancing act to be successful in the sport's new era.
Dynamo / Soccer
Photo by: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer
Tournament time up
The Dynamo avoided a loss Tuesday but their draw against Columbus was enough to knock Houston out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup competition.
- First for A&M: Brazil and Mexico will play in June in the first international soccer match at Kyle Field that could draw a record crowd of over 100,000.
RodeoHouston
Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Staff Photographer
His kind of town
Sage Newman, no stranger to success at RodeoHouston, posted his first series victory Tuesday as he looks to three-peat as saddle bronc champion.
High School Soccer
Photo by: Courtesy Of Kingwood Park Girls Soccer
Strength in numbers
The Kingwood Park girls don't have their usual superstar scorer, but 14 seniors have helped carry on a winning tradition.
High School Softball
Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Staff Photographer
Grinding away
In his first season at Friendswood, ex-Magnolia coach Jarrod Hunter finds his softball team competing in a stout District 18-5A.
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