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Justin Verlander good, but Framber Valdez better as Astros top Mets

HOUSTON — On so many nights during this mediocre season, after the Mets have gotten shut out or at least shut down, they have turned to a familiar refrain, a verbal crutch that sounds good enough when they don’t actually have any answers for what went wrong.

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DeMeco Ryans says C.J. Stroud, rest of Texans do not have ‘defined starting role right now’

Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans says that no starting roles have been clarified ahead of training camp — including that of starting quarterback.

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CJ Stroud backed to be 'better than Dak Prescott' by former Dallas Cowboys receiver

The Houston Texans enter the 2023 NFL season with a rookie under centre in the form of CJ Stroud - and his new receiver believes the quarterback can be as good - or better - than Dak Prescott

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Tuesday’s NBA draft-week rumors: New Rockets intel for June 20

”He’s the best athlete anyone has ever seen,” a #Rockets source tells @JTGatlin of Amen Thompson. Here’s our roundup of Tuesday’s draft-week rumors.

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Max Scherzer dazzles, Mets have stress-free night in rout of Astros

HOUSTON — With the sort of well-rounded, beginning-to-end, pitching-and-hitting effort that they expected to be so much more common this season, the Mets achieved their rarest of feats Monday: a low-stress win.

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Houston rapper Big Pokey dies after collapsing during Texas show

A local justice of the peace in Jefferson County, where Milton Powell (aka Big Pokey) was performing when he collapsed Sunday, said an autopsy to determine the cause of death was pending.

Chicago Sun-Times

CB Shaquill Griffin ready to thrive in the Texans’ defensive system

Cornerback Shaquill Griffin is ready to play at a high level in the Houston Texans' defensive scheme led by coach DeMeco Ryans.

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Houston rapper Big Pokey dies after collapsing at show in Texas

Milton Powell, a Houston rapper who performed under the name Big Pokey, has died after performing a show in Texas over the weekend

The Independent UK

Monday’s NBA draft-week rumors: Latest Rockets tidbits on June 19

The #Rockets could trade Thursday’s No. 20 selection for a future first-round draft pick, @NBADraftWass reports. Here’s our roundup of Monday’s draft-week rumors.

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Texans LT Laremy Tunsil gets his due on top-100 players list

Houston Texans left tackle Laremy Tunsil earned a spot on CBS Sports' top-100 players list.

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Big Pokey death: Houston rapper dies aged 45 after on-stage collapse

‘Legendary’ artist was part of Screwed Up Click hip-hop collective

The Independent UK

Houston rapper Big Pokey dies at 45 after collapsing onstage in Texas

Big Pokey, the pioneering Houston rapper who helped transform the city's hip-hop scene, has died after collapsing onstage Saturday. He was 45.

Los Angeles Times

Houston rapper Big Pokey dies after collapsing on stage

Revered Houston rapper Big Pokey collapsed on stage while performing Saturday night and was pronounced dead Sunday.

Tribune News Service

Houston rapper Big Pokey dies at age 48

Pioneer of the ‘chopped-and-screwed’ approach to hip-hop, the musician was once a part of Houston’s Screwed Up Click

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AFC South news roundup: Latest on C.J. Stroud, Colts pick tears ACL, Jags’ Lloyd wasn’t ready

Texans QB C.J. Stroud has gotten some positive reviews for his work this offseason.

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A heat wave is hitting the South, from a tornado in West Texas to Florida beaches

Communities from Houston to New Orleans opened cooling centers to bring relief as steamy hot temperatures settled across a broad swath of the U.S. South on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Heat wave has US South sweltering, from tornado-ravaged West Texas town to Florida beaches

Communities from Houston to New Orleans are opening cooling centers to bring relief as steamy hot temperatures settle across a broad swath of the U.S. South

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Report: Washington’s Kyle Kuzma a potential option for Rockets in free agency

With Washington potentially headed into a rebuild, veteran forward Kyle Kuzma could be an option for the #Rockets in 2023 free agency, @JakeLFischer reports.

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The Independent UK

Extreme heat baking much of Texas, with forecasters saying no relief anytime soon

Summer hasn't officially started, but extreme heat is already making itself right at home in Texas

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Who was chosen by what team in the 2023 XFL rookie draft?

What players had their names called in the XFL rookie draft?

The Texas Tribune

Staff for U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia take first step toward forming a union

Employees for the Houston Democrat become the first congressional office from Texas trying to unionize under rules adopted last year.

The Texas Tribune

New state-appointed Houston school board criticized for limiting public access at meeting

The state recently took over the Houston school district. The new officials restricted the number of people allowed in the board room, requiring many people to watch from an overflow space.

Zenger

2 Police Dogs Die From ‘heat-related Injuries’ After Patrol Vehicles Malfunction

Three communities are mourning the recent death of dogs who died in hot cars, including two police canines in Texas and Georgia

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Report: Rockets want to work out Scoot Henderson, interested in trading up in draft

Per Yahoo’s @JakeLFischer, the #Rockets hope to work out Scoot Henderson and have shown at least some interest in trading up to a higher spot in the 2023 NBA draft.

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Texans coach DeMeco Ryans buoyed by QB C.J. Stroud’s resilience

Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans is aware of how resilient rookie QB C.J. Stroud is when it comes to shrugging off mistakes.

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