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Today's starting lineup
Who's on first? It's not just an Abbott and Costello skit but also one of the key questions facing the Astros as they hit the road for seven games on the West Coast beginning tonight in Oakland. What does Houston's sub-.500 record at the 50-game mark mean? Perhaps not much if you look at some recent World Series participants.
Baseball's top international event is coming to Houston in two years as World Baseball Classic games will be played at Minute Maid Park in 2026.
Texas A&M's baseball team was bounced from the SEC tournament Thursday but it may not mean much for the Aggies when it comes to the NCAA tournament.
A&M football coach Mike Elko spoke Thursday night in Houston and said others are "jealous" of the Aggies and their spirit.
Katy, the nation's top-ranked high school softball team, is facing elimination after a walk-off loss to Kingwood in the opener of their regional final.
Stat of the day: 7. Consecutive Game 1 losses in playoff series for the Dallas Stars after Thursday's double-overtime defeat against Edmonton. The last time the Stars won a Game 1 was against Tampa Bay in the 2020 Stanley Cup Final, which they lost in six games.
 | Greg Rajan, Senior Editor |
Astros / MLB
Photo by: Karen Warren, Staff Photographer
No lack of questions
From their first-base situation to who stays in the starting pitching rotation, a look at some key decisions facing the Astros.
- First 50? Maybe not so big: Eight of the past 19 World Series have featured a team that was below .500 after its first 50 games of the season. That's where the Astros are currently.
- Astros at A's preview: With a chance to crack the all-time top 10 in strikeouts, Justin Verlander will start for the Astros in tonight's series opener in Oakland.
- WBC coming to town: Minute Maid Park will host group stage games and a quarterfinal round when the World Baseball Classic is played in March 2026.
College Baseball
Photo by: Hilary Scheinuk/Associated Press
Two and out
Despite Tennessee sending Texas A&M packing from the SEC tournament, the Aggies are expected to host a regional and potential super regional in the NCAA tournament.
College Football
Photo by: Sam Craft, Associated Press
Hey, jealousy
Speaking at a scholarship fundraiser in Houston, Texas A&M coach Mike Elko says outsiders are "jealous" of the Aggies and their spirit.
NBA
Photo by: Steven Senne, AP
Celtics in control
Jaylen Brown matched his career playoff high with 40 points as Boston beat Indiana to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
NHL
Photo by: Tony Gutierrez, AP
Overtime gusher
Connor McDavid scored the double-overtime winner as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Dallas Stars in the opener of their Western Conference Final.
High School Baseball
Photo by: Karen Warren/Staff Photographer
Take it to the limit
Lake Creek gets off to a fast start and then holds on to force a decisive Game 3 against Friendswood in their Region III-5A semifinal.
- Magnolia West 9, Santa Fe 3: Magnolia West finishes a sweep of Santa Fe and will await Lake Creek or Friendswood in the Region III-5A final.
- Roundup: Score and highlights from Thursday's regional semifinal games around the Houston area.
High School Softball
Photo by: Dennis Silva II
No. 1 on the brink
Mia Gagliardi's walk-off, three-run home run lifts Kingwood to a Game 1 win over Katy, ranked first in the nation, in their Region III-6A final.
- Roundup: Scores and highlights from Thursday's regional final action around the Houston area.
Soccer
Photo by: Jason Mowry/Getty Images
Talent infusion on tap?
Tarciane, who was acquired via transfer last month, could make her NWSL debut with the Dash tonight in a home match against North Carolina.
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