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Before Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Celtics and Mavericks tonight, former Rockets coach Rudy Tomjanovich will receive the NBA Coaches Association's Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award.
The honor comes 30 years after Tomjanovich made all the right moves in leading the Rockets to the first of two NBA titles. Rudy T's unwillingness to draw attention to himself might explain why it has taken so long for Tomjanovich's triumphs to be fully appreciated.
"I was stunned, because it came from out of the blue," Tomjanovich says.
Whether you remember the Rockets' title like it was yesterday, or don't know much about Rudy T, take a few minutes to read Jonathan Feigen's perspective on the award.
Also, Chronicle readers are invited to a private Zoom chat at noon on Tuesday 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.
Switching back to a busy Saturday in sports, the Astros got another strong start from Hunter Brown to beat the Angels. At 30-35, they are inching closer to .500. Joey Loperfido is also back with the team after Kyle Tucker went on on the injured list. Matt Kawahara looks at how Loperfido could be used on his second time up in the big leagues.
At the state baseball tournament, Tomball won its first title since 2013 with a 4-1 win over Pearland in an all-Houston final in Class 6A.
In College Station, Texas A&M got a 10-6 win over Oregon to start its super regional series but it came at a cost. Outfielder Braden Montgomery was lost for the rest of the postseason with a leg injury.
A few hours after A&M's win, the College Station campus turned into a big party for more than 85,000 fans as Brazil and Mexico met in an international friendly. The soccer match, won by Brazil, drew the third-largest crowd in the MexTour history.
It was a party atmosphere at the Golf Club of Houston for the second round of the LIV Golf event. When the music died down, four were tied for the individual lead heading into Sunday's finale.
The outrage of the day, in some quarters, was the news that Caitlin Clark wasn't selected to the U.S. women's basketball team for the Paris Olympics. Ann Killion explains why that shouldn't be a surprise for those paying attention to the sport.
Stat of the day: 7. Number of UH sprinters to win the 100 meters at the NCAA championships. Louie Hinchliffe is the latest after his win on Friday. He joins Carl Lewis (1981), Stanley Floyd (1982), Joe DeLoach (1988), Leroy Burrell (1990), Sam Jefferson (1994), and Cameron Burrell (2018).
 | Reid Laymance, Sports Editor |
Rockets / NBA
Photo by: Elizabeth Conley/Staff Photographer
What could make Rudy Tomjanovich cry? His latest coaching honor
The man who guided two Rockets teams and the 2000 U.S. Olympic squad to championships is the latest recipient of the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award. And fittingly, it took awhile.
- VIP event: Chronicle readers are invited to a private Zoom to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Rockets' first NBA championship, with former players Mario Elie and Matt Bullard.
Astros / MLB
Photo by: Karen Warren/Staff Photographer
As Joey Loperfido returns, will he see regular playing time?
With everyday player Kyle Tucker injured, Joey Loperfido seemingly has more opportunities for playing time in his second time with the Astros.
- Astros 6, Angels 1: Hunter Brown followed up a stellar start by Framber Valdez with one of his own, setting up a sweep opportunity for the Astros on Sunday.
- Healing power: Kyle Tucker hopeful of a short stay on injured list.
- He's back: Outfielder Joey Loperfido, who made his major-league debut April 30, joins the Astros for a second time this season.
Olympics
Photo by: Greg Fiume, Getty Images
Caitlin Clark's US Olympic 'snub' should only surprise the oblivious
Caitlin Clark will be left off of Team USA this summer, the leaked news triggering scorching hot takes, mostly from people who never paid attention to the most successful Olympic team in the world.
College Baseball
Photo by: Kate Woolson/Texas Rangers/Getty Images
Aggies overcome Braden Montgomery's injury to win Game 1 of super regional
Star right fielder Braden Montgomery will miss the rest of the postseason after injuring his leg in opening super regional win over Oregon.
College Track
Photo by: UH Athletics
Louie Hinchliffe messaged Carl Lewis for help. Now he's NCAA champion
By winning the 100 meters at NCAA championship, Louie Hinchliffe earns consideration for spot on British Olympic team for Paris
Golf
Photo by: Elizabeth Conley/Staff Photographer
4 players share the lead after second round at LIV Golf Houston
It was a tough task for fans to keep track of the lead Saturday during the second round of LIV Golf Houston.
High School Baseball
Photo by: Jason Fochtman/Staff Photographer
Tomball tops Pearland to claim UIL Class 6A state championship
Tomball defeated Pearland on Saturday to win the UIL Class 6A state championship, the program's second state title.
Soccer
Photo by: Julio Cortez/Associated Press
It's a party when Brazil and Mexico play in Kyle Field
A soccer friendly between Mexico and Brazil drew 85,249 fans to Texas A&M's Kyle Field in College Station on Saturday.
Rugby
Photo by: Houston SaberCats
SaberCats beat RFC Los Angeles to earn their 7th win in a row
The SaberCats improved to 12-1 with their seventh straight victory, maintaining the best record in Major League Rugby.
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