Houston Sports Rumors and News
No start for Oswalt as Astros exhibition washed out
Houston Chronicle — The Astros' scheduled spring training game against the Washington Nationals was canceled because of rain.
Houston Astros 2 hours agoThe Sports Update: Weighing the Texans' draft options
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Houston Texans 3 hours agoMagic number for Astros a lofty goal
Houston Chronicle — It might not be necessary to get to 92 wins — the 2006 Cardinals, for instance, won just 83 and went on to win the World Series — but without at least 15 more wins, it will be a real longshot to make the playoffs.
Houston Astros 12 hours agoRockets' Hill shows promise in short time with team
Houston Chronicle — Rockets forward Luis Scola wrapped an arm around Jordan Hill’s shoulders and walked the rookie back to the Rockets bench, delivering instructions throughout the trip.
Houston Rockets 13 hours agoDynamo's Davis, Ching could miss exhibition vs. Fire
Houston Chronicle — The Dynamo will be without midfielder Brad Davis and perhaps even forward Brian Ching when they play the Chicago Fire on Thursday night at Houston Baptist's Sorrels Field.
Houston Dynamo 17 hours agoTexans agree to 4-year, $12 million deal with OL Smith
Houston Chronicle — Coach Gary Kubiak said the Texans made no guarantees of a starting job but Wade Smith has "a legitimate chance to start inside."
Houston Texans 17 hours agoRice goes cold late, bows out of C-USA tourney
Houston Chronicle — The No. 12 seed Owls built a 15-point halftime lead, but made only one field goal in the final seven minutes, 39 seconds for a 73-62 loss to fifth-seeded Tulsa.
Rice Owls 18 hours agoTexans were third in 2009 in spending on players
NFL Blog | Houston Chronicle — A lot of Texans fans have been in an uproar because they didn't rush out and spend a lot of...
Houston Texans 18 hours ago
- Marquette-Villanova live blog Golden Eagles Blog | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Hello and welcome to our live blog of the Big East quarterfinal between Marquette and Villanova. No, I am not in New York City, but am blogging off TV. I'll do my best to provide updates, commentary and, of course, the score.
- It's linebacker Thursday Kent Somers' Cardinals Blog | Arizona Republic Reporters just met with inside linebacker Larry Foote and outside linebacker Joey Porter, both free agents. Neither has been made an offer yet. Foote said the Cardinals are his first choice. Porter said he has heard from other teams and might visit. But the Cards can stop him by making him an offer, he said. Here are some comments from Foote, a former Steeler who spent last year with the Lions. "I'm begging. I want to get back to a winner. I feel more comfortable with a 3-4 (defense). Pittsburgh wants me back but I want to be a Cardinal and hopefull we ...read the rest of this post
- A steppingstone for the Bucks Bucks Blog | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- Heisler's open letter to Sterling Inside the NBA | Charlotte Observer Ever-flippant Mark Heisler of the Los Angeles Times, in an open letter to Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling. http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-0311-heisler-clippers-20100311,0,6638681.column
- LAKERS FRIDAY: vs. 40-25 Suns, 6 p.m. Locker Talk | Orange County Register Lakers vs. Suns Time: 6 p.m. Site: US Airways Center TV/radio: KCAL/9; ESPN/710, KWKW/1330 How they match up: Lakers: 102.6 points, 96.6 points allowed, 45.8 FG%, 77.3 FT% Raptors: 109.5 points, 106.1 points allowed, 48.9 FG%, 77.0 FT% Outlook The Lakers have a chance to refocus as they head into road games against three of the Western Conference’s softer teams. After playing Phoenix [...]LAKERS FRIDAY: vs. 40-25 Suns, 6 p.m. is a post from: Lakers blog
- Thursday Kicks: Opportunity knocks for Chivas USA's Michael Lahoud & the Donovan debate 100 Percent Soccer | Los Angeles Daily News Two Three for Thursday: *Chivas USA midfielder Michael Lahoud has the chance to become a regular in the Chivas USA midfield. Also in this piece by reporter Phil Collin, meet the Chivas USA co-captains. *An MLS players strike edges closer....
- Does Boldin make Flacco a better option? CBS Sports Anquan Boldin is out of Arizona, but what sort of impact will he have with the Ravens? Our Jamey Eisenberg recently caught up with Boldin, whose arrival in Baltimore just might make Joe Flacco an elite quarterback option in 2010.
- Reyes' overall value takes a hit, but not at shortstop ESPN ...in Carlos Beltran territory; it's a Mets thing, I guess -- we have to reevaluate from a fantasy baseball perspective. I'm no expert on thyroid problems, but he needs to adjust his diet and...
- Don't count Gallagher out, Vlad looking spry ESPN I've already documented my affection for Mat Latos this season, even though the Padres plan to keep him in the 150-inning range. While Latos was view...
- In the Crease: Legace heating up late ESPN Tim Kavanagh provides his weekly goalie rankings and wonders if fantasy owners can rely on Manny Legace, who's been on a hot streak of late.
- If You're Hardcore: Beware of those providing "empty points" ESPN John Cregan points out the many high-quality fantasy players who are slowing down and hurting your team down the stretch in specific areas.
- Grapefruit League Report: Don't gloss over Glaus Yahoo! Sports Troy Glaus is only one season removed from a .270/27 HR/99 RBI campaign.