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Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) reacts after hitting an RBI double off New York Mets starting pitcher Griffin Canning to score Isaac Paredes in the sixth inning during an MLB game at Daikin Park in Houston, Saturday, March 29, 2025.

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How Yordan Alvarez, Spencer Arrighetti sparked Astros to victory

Álvarez got his first hit of the season, driving in the winning run against the New York Mets on Saturday in support of Arrighetti.

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Only Tennessee stands between Houston and Final Four. 'Forty minutes away.'

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Houston forward J'Wan Roberts leans back as he listens to questions during news conference ahead of the Midwest Regional final basketball game against Tennessee in the NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 29, 2025.

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Only Tennessee stands between Houston and Final Four. 'Forty minutes away.'

The top-seeded Cougars face a Tennessee team that is similar in many ways with a spot in the Final Four on the line.

Inside the bond between Kelvin Sampson and Rick Barnes: The UH and Tennessee coaches are among the winningest in NCAA history. A matchup in the Elite Eight won't change their friendship. Read More

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With Texas' season on the line, Longhorns turn to two freshman to beat Tennessee and reach Elite Eight

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Texas guard Bryanna Preston celebrates after being fouled during the second half against Tennessee in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 29, 2025. in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

With Texas' season on the line, Longhorns turn to two freshman to beat Tennessee and reach Elite Eight

The Texas Longhorns reach the Elite Eight with a tense win over Tennessee thanks to freshmen Bryanna Preston and Jordan Lee

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Reed Sheppard will return from injury soon. But do Rockets have enough playing time for him?

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Houston Rockets' Reed Sheppard (15) looks to pass during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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Reed Sheppard will return from injury soon. But do Rockets have enough playing time for him?

The Rockets rookie has been out for nearly a month with a broken thumb. When he returns, he may find more minutes in the G League.

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