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The Rockets, who lost in a big way to the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday, have lost their identity. Last season, they were defined by grittiness and defense. When Houston gets to the postseason next month/, what can it rely on when things get hard? What will the Rockets fall back on to steady themselves when other teams kick off a run? Varun Shankar looks at the Rockets' makeup with a mere 19 games left.
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 | Reid Laymance, Sports Editor |
Rockets / NBA
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The Rockets have lost their identity. With 19 games left, can they get it back?
The Rockets have lost their 'dog' identity from last season because of trades and injuries. Can they find a new one before playoffs start?
- Spurs 145, Rockets 120: Hot-shooting San Antonio wins season series against Rockets, 3-1, as Spurs run away from Houston in second and third quarters. Read More
Astros / MLB
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'Opening the eyes of a lot of people'
Houston Astros prospect Walker Janek is known for his defensive abilities at catcher, but the former Sam Houston State star is showing improvement with his bat.
- This year's surprise: Peter Lambert was invited to the Astros' spring training on a minor-league contract but his 'power stuff' has 'really stood out' so far in camp. Read More
- Top form: Astros manager Joe Espada says Hunter Brown "sees opening day around the corner," and he's pitching like it as he has displayed overpowering stuff already this spring. Read More
- Optioned: Jason Alexander has pitched well in spring training, but there's no room for him in the Houston Astros' starting rotation at the moment, so he'll begin the season in the minors. Read More
World Baseball Classic
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MLB players eye the Olympics in 2028 as they revel in World Baseball Classic
The baseball players and owners will need to find an agreement to play in the 2028 Olympics in LA but agree the stage is great for the sport.
- Team USA vs. Mexico: The U,.S. and Mexico, along with Italy, are tied for the lead in Pool B of the World Baseball Classic. What to know about Monday's U.S.-Mexico game. Read More
College Basketball / Men
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What to know about UH and the Big 12 basketball tournament
Houston enters the Big 12 tournament as the No. 2 seed and has a bye until the quarterfinals on Thursday in Kansas City, Mo.
College Basketball / Women
Photo by: Chris Carlson, AP
Texas beats South Carolina for its first women's SEC tournament title
Texas won its first women's SEC Tournament title as the Longhorns beat three-time defending champion and third-ranked South Carolina 78-61.
Texans / NFL
Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle
Who will the Texans sign in free agency?
The Houston Texans have several needs they can address in free agency next week. A look at some targets and predicting who they'll sign.
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