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The Texas Longhorns are back in the College World Series. It's their 39th trip overall, but first since 2022. That sure seems like a long time for the folks in Austin. Adrian Rodriguez got the big hit, and Sam Cozart the save to beat Oregon 6-5. Kirk Bohls has the details.
Please scroll down for the rest of this morning’s headlines.
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Reid Laymance, Sports Editor |
UT / Baseball
Photo by: Aaron E. Martinez, Austin American-Statesman
Omaha-bound
Adrian Rodriguez gets the big hit and Sam Cozart the save to complete a Texas sweep over Oregon and a return to Omaha for first time since 2022.
UH / Baseball
Photo by: Daniel Bowden, Lamar University Athletics
'It's in my blood'
New Houston coach Will Davis grew up in a baseball family where his dad Randy was a longtime coach and made his way from LSU to Lamar to UH.
Astros / MLB
Photo by: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
What's wrong with the Mike Burrows?
Mike Burrows, acquired in a trade from Pittsburgh in offseason to bolster Houston's staff, has a 5.77 ERA in his first 13 starts for the Astros.
- Athletics 5, Astros 0: The Astros manage just four singles to finish homestand at 4-5. Read More
- Both sides: Normally a platoon player, LaMonte Wade Jr. stayed in against a left-hander and delivered against the Athletics in a good sign for Astros. Read More
- Roster moves: César Salazar remains in the Astros organization after being designated for assignment Read More
High School Baseball
From winter workouts to Dell Diamond, how Tomball won its third baseball title
With two titles in three seasons and three overall, Tomball ranks among elite programs in Houston baseball history
World Cup
Why the 2026 World Cup feels completely different
Touted as the “biggest, most inclusive and greatest” tournament of all time, the 2026 World Cup is in danger of fulfilling none of its promises, to the disappointment of soccer fans the world over.
- No Messi, no problem: Despite suffering numerous injury-related absences, the team defeated Honduras with an alternative lineup in Texas ahead of the World Cup. Read More
NBA Finals
How the Spurs aim to postpone the Knicks' championship parade
As the Finals shift to the Big Apple, the Spurs are battling the red-hot Knicks, some daunting NBA history and a city of 8.5 million ready to celebrate at their expense
- 3 keys: The Spurs are facing an uphill battle with history in the NBA Finals. Here are three ways to get back into the series in Game 3. Read More
Houston High Schools
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.
- 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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