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Today's starting lineup
The Astros are back in action tonight in Anaheim. After losing Cristian Javier and José Urquidy to season-ending Tommy John surgery, Houston has faith in the three young arms in its rotation.
After a career-best season, new Texans defensive lineman Denico Autry is raring to play wherever he's lined up.
Following a long layoff for both teams, the NBA Finals begin in Boston with the Celtics romping past the Mavericks. If Rockets fans are into nostalgia, Space City Home Network is re-airing the entire 1994 NBA Finals against the Knicks beginning Saturday as the 30th anniversary of Houston's first championship nears.
The LIV Golf tour makes its first stop in Houston today. What to know about the fledgling circuit filled with big names.
Oklahoma sweeps Texas to win its fourth consecutive Women's College World Series.
Magnolia West's run toward a second consecutive Class 5A championship ends with a state semifinal loss to Lucas Lovejoy.
Save the date: Chronicle readers are invited to a private Zoom chat at noon on Tuesday, June 11 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Rockets' first NBA championship with former players Mario Elie and Matt Bullard. Click this link to register for the event.
Stat of the day: 70.1. Percent of Game 1 winners to go on to win the NBA Finals (54-23 all-time).
 | Greg Rajan, Senior Editor |
Astros / MLB
Photo by: Karen Warren, Staff Photographer
Faith in young arms
Three young pitchers — Ronel Blanco, Hunter Brown and Spencer Arrighetti — will be counted on in a five-man rotation, but depth remains a concern for the Astros after losing Cristian Javier and José Urquidy for the rest of the season..
- Streaming exclusive: The Astros' first home game against the Dodgers in three years has been picked up to stream exclusively on Apple TV+.
- Astros at Angels preview: The Astros are hoping to have the bats of Kyle Tucker and Alex Bregman back in the lineup tonight when they begin a six-game California trip in Anaheim..
Texans / NFL
Photo by: Brett Coomer/Staff Photographer
'I just want to play ball'
Veteran defensive lineman Denico Autry, is ready to make an impact after joining the Texans and will play wherever he's needed.
Rockets / NBA
Photo by: Charles Krupa, AP
Beantown beatdown
Jaylen Brown scored 22 points and Kristaps Porzingis added 20 in his first game in more than a month as the Celtics blew out the Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
- It's been a while: As another Texas team is in the NBA Finals, we look at where the Rockets' championship series absence stands among the current longest droughts in the league.
- Party like it's 1994: As the 30th anniversary of the Rockets' first championship nears, Space City Home Network will be re-airing the entire seven-game NBA Finals against the Knicks starting Saturday.
- Chasing another dream: After his seven-year NBA career, ex-Rockets player Chase Budinger joined the professional beach volleyball circuit, and now he's headed to the Olympics.
Golf
Photo by: Sam Greenwood, Associated Press
New game in town
The fledgling LIV Tour has faced criticism, but players say the format and play is fan-friendly as the event begins today at the Golf Club of Houston.
- Time to change: The 4Aces squad of Dustin Johnson, Patrick Reed, Pat Perez and Harold Varner III look to turn around their season at LIV Golf Houston.
- Hole-by-hole look: The Humble tournament course's layout will be challenging for the 54 LIV golfers who are competing today in the tour's eighth event of the 2024 season.
College Softball
Photo by: Brendall O'Banon/NCAA Photos Via Getty Images
Sooners the better
Oklahoma sweeps Texas to win its fourth straight Women's College World Series and its eighth title overall.
College Track & Field
Photo by: UH Athletics/Stephen Galvin
Moving on
UH senior Sydni Townsend and the Cougars' women's relay team will compete in the finals in the 400-meter hurdles at the NCAA championships.
Dash / Soccer
Photo by: Juan Finol/Getty Images
Dash at Louisville preview
Diana Ordóñez will attempt to score a goal in back-to-back matches for the first time this season when the Dash visit Racing Louisville FC tonight.
High School Baseball
Photo by: Jason Fochtman/Staff Photographer
No repeat feat
Magnolia West's bid for a second consecutive Class 5A state championship falls two wins short after a semifinal loss to Lucas Lovejoy.
- On the national map: Premier talent and a bond years in the making have Tomball, ranked third in the nation, two wins from a Class 6A state championship.
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