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Today's starting lineup
Two years ago, Wrigley Field was the site of the nadir of the Astros' season. This year, the “Friendly Confines” provided the backdrop for arguably Houston’s best series so far, which ended Sunday with a three-game sweep. Matt Kawahara looks at what we learned from the weekend in Chicago.
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Greg Rajan, Weekend Sports Editor |
Astros / MLB
Photo by: Paul Beaty, Associated Press
Sweeping conclusions
The Astros have won three consecutive games for the first time since the season's opening week. And the AL West's collective struggles offer a silver lining to a tough start. Here's what we learned from the sweep of the Cubs.
- Astros 8, Cubs 5: Christian Walker's third homer of the series, a three-run shot, was the key blow as Houston swept a series for the first time since its opening homestand. Read More
- Yordan Alvarez: Sunday marked the first game the slugger hasn't started all season, but he was said to be feeling better after his abrupt exit the day before. Read More
Rockets / NBA
Photo by: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle
Still among the elite
After his first season with the Rockets, Kevin Durant gave Houston its first All-NBA honoree since the 2019-20 season and the 12th such accolade of his decorated career.
- Spurs 103, Thunder 82: Victor Wembanyama had 33 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three blocks and San Antonio held Oklahoma City to its second-lowest postseason total to even the Western Conference finals at 2-2. Read More
College Softball
Photo by: Aaron E. Martinez, Austin American-Statesman
Ace ball
The Longhorns will continue their national title defense in Oklahoma City after Teagan Kavan's Game 3 shutout completed the comeback to beat Arizona State in their super regional.
- Red Raider romp: Texas Tech overwhelmed Florida pitching from the start to nail down a College World Series berth for the second consecutive year. Read More
High School Baseball
Eyes on the prize, not perfection
Tomball has a third state championship in its sights, and the Cougars could make history by finishing the season undefeated.
High School Softball
State slate
The matchups for the 2026 UIL softball state championships that begin later this week at McCombs Field in Austin.
Auto Racing
Photo finish in Indy
Felix Rosenqvist swung to the outside of David Malukas, then found a way past him to win the closest Indianapolis 500 in history.
- Emotional win for Suarez: Daniel Suarez benefited from a crucial pit call, then caught a break from Mother Nature to win the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600, capping an emotional day in the auto racing world. Read More
- Kyle Busch remembered: NASCAR honored the late Kyle Busch at the Coca-Cola 600. The tributes included a large No. 8 on the frontstretch grass, a moment of silence, and an eighth-lap silence during the race. Read More
Golf
Bringing his Sunday best
Wyndham Clark shot 11-under 60 to win the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, overtaking Si Woo Kim by three strokes and pulling away from defending champion Scottie Scheffler.
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