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Live batting practices in early spring training tend to appear laid-back. Hitters may track pitches rather than swing. Pitchers will approach them for feedback upon leaving the mound. As Mike Burrows threw his first live batting practice of camp, manager Joe Espada made a point to watch the Houston Astros' new right-hander and observed — something else.
"He's got a little bit of red-ass in him, which I like a lot," Espada said. "He's got some intensity in him. I really like not only the stuff but the demeanor."
Matt Kawahara's latest dispatch from spring training.
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 | Reid Laymance, Sports Editor |
Astros / MLB
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What the Astros like in right-hander Mike Burrows. 'He's got some intensity'
Mike Burrows has 'a little bit of red-ass in him,' Astros manager Joe Espada says and pitcher's intensity will be key as part of rotation.
- Quick look: Astros will get a look at outfielder Zach Dezenzo early in spring training before he leaves to play for Team Italy in WBC. Read More
- Playing time: Manager Joe Espada said team would ease its core position players like Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez and Carlos Correa into spring games. Read More
Rockets / NBA
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Kevin Durant addresses alleged burner account, negative comments about Rockets
Kevin Durant said his 'teammates know what it is' after a social media burner account was critical of the Rockets.
College Basketball
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How a daily call to Ivory Coast keeps UH center Cedric Lath connected to family
Cedric Lath came to the U.S. at 15 to play basketball. He's made a family at UH but daily calls home to Ivory Coast keep him connected.
- Texas A&M 80, Ole Miss 77: Rashaun Agee scored 17 points and had 10 rebounds to lead Texas A&M's rally from 13 points down in second half against Ole Miss. Read More
College Football
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Texas' upcoming football games against Notre Dame remain in limbo
Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte can't confirm if Longhorns will keep home-and-away series with Notre Dame in 2028 and 2029.
High School Basketball / Girls
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Cy Creek's girls basketball history drives this year's team in playoffs
Cypress Creek's district championship was the school's first since 2021 behind All-Americans Rori Harmon and Kyndall Hunter
- Pairings: Houston high school girls basketball playoffs: Pairings and information for the UIL area round. Read More
- Scoreboard: Houston-area scores from the bi-district round of the UIL girls basketball playoffs. Read More
UFC
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From Texas oil fields to octagon: Zach Reese ready for big UFC fight in Houston
Zach Reese, who lives in Shiner and trains in the Houston area where he'll fight on UFC Fight Night on Saturday, explains how he funded his fighting career by working in the Texas oil fields.
Winter Olympics
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Mikaela Shiffrin came to the Olympics looking for peace in her skiing. She found gold along the way
Mikaela Shiffrin's fourth trip to the Olympics came with a golden ending.
- Hockey: Team USA triumphed over Sweden in a thrilling men's ice hockey quarterfinal match at the Olympics, advancing to the semifinals after an intense overtime battle. Read More
- TV listings: Which channel and what time to watch today's 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic events on television. Read More
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