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UH is one win away from an unprecedented championship sweep (see below for why) in its first Big 12 season. The top-ranked Cougars blew open a close game in the second half Friday to romp past Texas Tech in Friday's semifinal, putting them in tonight's championship game against Iowa State. UH also had to overcome an early injury to big man J'Wan Roberts.
Elsewhere, Texas A&M knocked off Kentucky at the SEC Tournament, Texas Southern advanced to the SWAC championship and Sam Houston saw its NCAA Tournament hopes end with a second-half collapse against UTEP at the C-USA tournament.
All eyes are on the Astros' starting pitching situation. Houston is among the teams interested in Blake Snell, last year's National League Cy Young Award winner. That comes on the same day José Urquidy left his start Friday with what was called a "sore elbow." And after throwing a bullpen session Friday, Justin Verlander is hopeful about facing live hitters soon as he builds up from a shoulder issue.
It looks like Texans fans will not have to worry about the first night of the NFL draft after Houston traded its first-round pick to the Vikings in a multi-pick swap.
How the Rockets' "Stay Ready Group" is having an impact as Houston deals with a wave of injuries.
With some prominent new faces, another Dash season begins tonight in North Carolina.
Former colleagues fondly remember Fred Faour, a former Houston Chronicle sports editor and local sports talk radio host who died Thursday at age 59.
Stat of the day: 0. College basketball programs to join a major conference and win both the regular-season title and conference tournament in their first season, per ESPN. UH has a chance to become the first tonight.
 | Greg Rajan, Senior Editor |
College Basketball
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One win away
UH rolls past Texas Tech to set up a rubber match with Iowa State tonight for the Big 12 tournament championship.
- Big man hobbled: UH forward J'Wan Roberts suffered a bruised right shin in the early minutes of Friday's game against Texas Tech.
- Texas A&M 97, Kentucky 87: Wiht their upset of Kentucky, the Aggies have likely earned their second consecutive NCAA Tournament bid after that status was quite in jeopardy only two weeks ago.
- Texas Southern 72, Alabama A&M 65: Jonathan Cisse scored 18 points to lead third-seeded Texas Southern as the Tigers took down Alabama A&M to advance to tonight's SWAC championship game.
- Iowa State 76, Baylor 62: Keshon Gilbert had 20 points, seven rebounds and seven assists to lead seventh-ranked Iowa State past No. 14 Baylor in their Big 12 semifinal.
- UTEP 65, Sam Houston 63: UTEP ended Sam Houston's hopes of winning the C-USA Tournament and automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament with a stunning win in the quarterfinals Friday.
- HCU lands its man: Houston Christian has hired Craig Doty, a three-time national champion at lower collegiate levels, as its new men's basketball coach.
Astros / MLB
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Person of interest
The Astros are among the teams interested in Blake Snell, the reigning NL Cy Young winner who remains unsigned and would bolster a Houston rotation which has been hit with injuries.
- Another setback: The Astros took another potential hit to their starting rotation Friday with José Urquidy's sore elbow. A look at how it impacts their pitching depth.
- JV update: Astros ace Justin Verlander threw a bullpen session Friday and is "hopeful" about facing live hitters soon as he recovers from a shoulder ailment.
- Alvarez and allergies: Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez left Friday's exhibition game after an allergic reaction caused his left eye to swell.
- Continuing to impress: Ronel Blanco threw four scoreless innings as he continued his shutout streak this spring.
- It happens every spring: For the third straight season, Framber Valdez will be the Astros' opening day starting pitcher.
Texans / NFL
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In trading mode
After trading their first-round pick to the Vikings, the Texans won't pick until the second round in next month's NFL draft.
- Hall call: Texans executive Hannah McNair and Astros counterpart Paula Harris were among the inductees into the Texas Women's Hall of Fame on Friday.
Rockets / NBA
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Contingency plans
With Alperen Şengün and Cam Whitmore out, Amen Thompson moves into the Rockets' starting lineup and other rotation players are contributing more.
Dash / NWSL
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New season, new look
Head coach Fran Alonso and midfielder Elin Rubensson are among the notable new faces as the Dash open the season tonight at North Carolina.
- Roster breakdown: A scouting report on the Dash's season-opening roster.
Dynamo / MLS
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Back in season
After falling in the Champions Cup to Columbus, the Dynamo return their focus to the MLS season and winning at home when Portland visits tonight.
RodeoHouston
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Winn-ing formula
Texas A&M graduate Sissy Winn and her 10-year-old gelding Scoop won Wild Card 1 in 14.64 seconds, propelling them back to championship Sunday.
High School Baseball
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Nick of time
Ryan Benavides' late homer lifts Clear Brook over Clear Falls and keeps the Wolverines from falling to 0-2 in district.
Sports Media
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Fred Faour: 1964-2024
Fred Faour, a former Houston Chronicle sports editor, radio talk show host on 97.5 FM and podcaster, has died. He was 59.
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