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'Forty minutes away.' Final Four awaits for UH

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University of Houston point guard Milos Uzan says the Cougars met at the beginning of the season and set their goals. 'We've reached everyone so far." Next on the list: reaching the Final Four. In the way is Tennessee, a team very similar to UH. The action begins at 1:20 p.m. today.

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

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Reid Laymance, Sports Editor

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UH Basketball / March Madness

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.

Photo by: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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

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

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  • Friends for life: Rick Barnes and Kelvin Sampson are among winningest coaches in NCAA history. They meet with Final Four on line. It won't change their friendship. Read More
  • Preview: A closer look at the Elite Eight matchup between Houston and Tennessee, with a final Four berth on the line Sunday. Read More
  • How to watch: Houston and Tennessee will play with a trip to the Final Four on the line. Here's how to watch and stream the March Madness Elite Eight game. Read More
  • Message: After Milos Uzan made game-winning basket to beat Purdue in final seconds, Jamal Shead texted the GOAT emojis. Read More
  • Injury report: Mylik Wilson, a key reserve, hit the floor hard while pulling down an offensive rebound midway through the second half against Purdue.  Read More
  • History: A look back at the seven previous times the Houston Cougars advanced to the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Tournament Read More
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Texas women / March Madness

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)

Photo by: Gerald Herbert, Associated Press

With its season on line, Texas turns to a pair of freshman to 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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Astros / MLB

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) hits 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.

Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle

'The heartbeat of the lineup.' Yordan Alvarez delivers in clutch for Astros

Houston's offense didn't have an extra-base hit until Saturday when Jeremy Peña homered and Yordan Alvarez doubled.

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  • Astros 2, Mets 1: Houston's pitching allowed just one hit and one run to close the series against New York and has allowed just five runs in three games. Read More
  • Balancing act: Zach Dezenzo gets his first start in right field as Cam Smith sits after two games. Manager Joe Espada says it's a work in progress. Read More

Houston Open

Min Woo Lee of Australia reacts to a birdie on the 14th hole during the third round of the Texas Children's Houston Open 2025 at Memorial Park Golf Course on March 29, 2025 in Houston, Texas. 

Photo by: Jonathan Bachman, Getty Images

PGA rookie Min Woo Lee grabs the lead

Min Woo Lee shoots a 7-under 63 to take a four-stroke lead into Sunday's final round at Houston Open

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  • Notes: Davis Thompson took advantage of good scoring conditions with a 6-under 64 to get into top 10 at Houston Open. Read More
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Tennis

Learner Tien reacts after winning a point against Joao Fonseca of Brazil during the Miami Open tennis tournament, Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Photo by: Marta Lavandier, Associated Press

The next American star? Alex Michelsen and Learner Tien play in Houston

Alex Michelsen and Learner Tien are bidding to be next American stars in tennis but pair will face each other at U.S. Clay Court Championship.

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Worth a read

• Texas Tech was on its way to Final Four. Then Florida happened. (Washington Post)

• Alabama's loss to Duke isn't all that complicated. (AL.com)

• U.S. women poised to take over after Alysa Liu's victory at World Figure Skating Championships (Boston Globe)

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