Today's starting lineup
Two of MLB's hottest teams met Friday in New York, so something had to give. It turned out to be the Astros' season-best winning streak of seven games. The Mets got to Ronel Blanco for three home runs, fueling a series-opening victory. Blanco saw an impressive individual streak end in the loss, with some bad luck tossed in. Jeremy Peña was involved in an unfortunate misplay while being interviewed during the Apple TV+ broadcast. Kyle Tucker's recovery from a shin contusion continues to be slow.
This week marks 10 years since a memorable Sports Illustrated cover declared the Astros would win the 2017 World Series. We look at how that helped launch the most memorable era in franchise history.
Kirk Bohls, a staple in Texas sports journalism for the past 50 years, introduces himself as the Houston Chronicle's new University of Texas athletics columnist. You can sign up for his new Longhorns newsletter here.
After they spent big in free agency last summer, don't expect a repeat from the Rockets when the NBA's silly season begins Sunday.
UH basketball coach Kelvin Sampson doesn't mince words when it come to what the Cougars need in a new athletic director.
Simone Biles leads the Olympic gymnastics trials after an opening night dominated by injuries.
Stat of the day: 14. Consecutive starts to open the season allowing five or fewer hits for Ronel Blanco, the longest such streak for a non-opener in American League history.
 | Greg Rajan, Senior Editor |
Astros / MLB
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Strong run ends
Ronel Blanco had not given up more than five hits in a start all season until a loss to the Mets on Friday, with some tough luck mixed in.
- Streak snapped: The Astros' winning streak ends at seven games as the Mets ride the long ball to victory in their series opener.
- (Not) caught on film: A routine fly ball fell to the ground between Astros infielders Jeremy Peña and Alex Bregman during Peña's interview on Friday's Apple TV+ broadcast.
- Progress comes slow: Kyle Tucker is hitting off a tee and running on a treadmill but has yet to resume on-field activities nearly four weeks after fouling a ball off his right shin.
- Starting again: Luis Garcia, working his way back from Tommy John surgery, threw one inning for the Astros' Florida Complex League affiliate.
- Prediction revisited: Ten years ago this week, the woebegone Astros were predicted by Sports Illustrated to win the World Series in 2017, launching a memorable era for the franchise.
- Another Mr. 3,000? An updated look at the chances of Jose Altuve reaching 3,000 hits and becoming just the 34th member of that exclusive club.
UT Athletics
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Hello, Houston. Let's talk Longhorn sports
Kirk Bohls, after covering the Longhorns for 51 years at the Austin American-Statesman, introduces himself as the Houston Chronicle's new UT athletics columnist based in the capital city.
- Letter from the editors: Executive editor Kelly Scott and sports editor Reid Laymance announce the hiring of veteran journalist Kirk Bohls to join the Chronicle's college sports reporting team.
Rockets / NBA
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No summer rerun expected
The Rockets' rotation is in good shape, so the options are limited with the $12.9 million contract they could offer, a stark contrast to last summer's spending spree in free agency.
- Sparring partners: The Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. and Amen Thompson join the USA Basketball Select team that will train against the Olympic team in preparation for the Paris Olympics.
UH Athletics
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Exploring a new landscape
Invoking two notable explorers in history, UH basketball coach Kelvin Sampson says the school must land a forward thinker as its new athletic director amid college sports' changing landscape.
Olympics
Photo by: Charlie Riedel, Associated Press
Biles in command
On a night that started with injuries and wobbles at the U.S. gymnastics trials, Simone Biles vaulted to a commanding lead after the first day, setting herself up for the all-around title.
Sports Media
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Signing off
ABC 13 sports reporter and anchor Adam Winkler, who grew up in Houston, is leaving the TV business after 20 years.
Soccer
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Drought continues
The Dash have been held without a goal in four consecutive matches after a shutout loss to Kansas City on Friday.
- Dynamo vs. Charlotte preview: Sebastián Ferreira, who is coming off a hat trick against D.C. United, looks to keep rolling in the Dynamo's home match tonight against Charlotte.
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