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June 06, 2026

Jose Altuve is back and Isaac Paredes is heating up. A good day for the Astros

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We've been teased a few times this season by the Astros. But maybe, just maybe, there's a chance they start making a run. Jose Altuve is back, and Hunter Brown could be next. Isaac Paredes is starting to warm up, and the next few series a very winnable. It started with a 5-1 win over the Athletics. Stay tuned.

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

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Reid Laymance, Sports Editor

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Astros / MLB

Houston Astros designated hitter Isaac Paredes flips his bat as he watches his hit against the Athletics during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, June 5, 2026, in Houston. 

Photo by: Michael Wyke, AP Photo/Michael Wyke

Issac Paredes shows signs of getting hot for Astros. 'He can carry our team'

Isaac Paredes has four homers and 12 RBIs in his last eight games at a time when Astros offense is getting back missing pieces.

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  • Astros 5, Athletics 1: With Jose Altuve and Josh Hader back, Astros start a stretch of winnable games with a 5-1 decision over Athletics. Read More
  • 'We need him': Jose Altuve is back and starting with the Astros after being injured on May 16 on a swing that strained his left oblique muscle. Read More
  • Next start? Hunter Brown has made three rehab starts in the minors and the Astros are considering his next start in the majors but don't want to rush their ace. Read More
  • Court case: Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve packed up his Hedwig Village home and moved following a 2023 break-in that led to the arrests of five people. One of them was sentenced to 22 years Friday.  Read More
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NBA Finals

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) shows some love towards fans after scoring a three point shot during the third quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Championship at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Friday, June 5, 2026.

Photo by: Sam Owens, San Antonio Express-News

Wembanyama, Spurs drop Game 2 thriller

After falling in a 2-0 hole at home, the Spurs will have to make history to win an NBA championship

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High School Baseball

Lake Creek's Reed Newkirk watches Aledo celebrate after striking out for the final out of the Class 5A, Division I championship at Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Friday, June 5, 2026. Aledo defeated Lake Creek 3-1.

Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Staff Photographer

Lake Creek falls to Aledo in baseball state championship game

Lake Creek and Aledo are set to battle for the UIL Class 5A Division I baseball state championship.

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  • New time: Tomball vs. Memorial game time pushed back due to inclement weather issues at UIL state baseball championships. Read More

College Baseball

Texas Longhorns pitcher Dylan Volantis (99) throws a pitch during the NCAA Baseball Regional game against Tarleton State at UFCU Disch-Falk Field on Saturday, May 30, 2026 in Austin.

Longhorns can't count on history against Oregon in baseball super regional

Oregon may not have the NCAA history that Texas does but Longhorns see a lot of themselves in the Ducks

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World Cup

United States forward Christian Pulisic (10) shoots past Senegal forward Cherif Ndiaye (23) during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C.

Christian Pulisic finds the net and gains confidence for U.S. ahead of World Cup

The U.S. plays a friendly with Germany on Saturday in last match before World Cup, and Christian Pulisic's confidence is a key.

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  • Argentina: The world champions are making a few changes to protect their injured players against Honduras with World Cup coming soon. Read More

Houston High Schools

Athlete of the Year

Who are Houston’s top high school athletes and coaches?

The Houston Chronicle is launching its inaugural Athlete of the Year polls, featuring 12 nominees for Boys Athlete of the Year, 12 nominees for Girls Athlete of the Year and 12 nominees for Coach.

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  • Community All-Star voting: The Community All-Star Award honors athletes who demonstrate leadership, service and character both within their teams and beyond. Read More
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