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Today's starting lineup

Now that Justin Verlander is heading to the San Francisco Giants, we are waiting to see where another Astros favorite lands. Yes, Alex Bregman is still unsigned as a free agent. Matt Kawahara looks at the teams that still make the most sense to land him.

Please scroll down for the rest of this morning's headlines.

Reid Laymance, Sports Editor

reid.laymance@houstonchronicle.com

Astros / MLB

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) during the full squad workouts for the Astros at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fl.

Photo by: Karen Warren, Staff Photographer

Alex Bregman remains unsigned in free agency. What teams could be a fit

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WNBA

Photo by: DAVID J. PHILLIP, Associated Press

Comets' Cynthia Cooper, Van Chancellor support Tilman Fertitta's WNBA bid

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Houston Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter (4) reacts after intercepting a pass by Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston.

Photo by: Karen Warren, Staff Photographer

Texans DB Kamari Lassiter comes 'full circle' against Chargers WR Ladd McConkey

Texans defensive back Kamari Lassiter and Chargers receiver Ladd McConkey pushed each other at Georgia. Now, they meet in NFL playoffs.

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College Football Playoff

Texas offensive coordinator Kyle Flood wore a custom-made black hat on Wednesday.

Photo by: Fox Sports

'We love to be the villains.' Longhorns don't mind wearing the black hats

Texas coaches proudly wear black cowboy hats as Longhorns appear loose and ready to face Ohio State in College Football Playoff.

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