⚾ Who will survive Astros roster crunch?
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Yordan Alvarez is hoping for good news on his return to baseball this Thursday. 

Trade? DFA? Minors? A roster crunch could force Astros into moves

Few have endured as many injuries like the Astros. While many have stepped up, what happens when the squad is back to full strength?

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Burnley FC stakeholders JJ and Kealia Watt have plenty to celebrate after the Clarets' earned promotion to the Premier League on Monday. 

Former Texans’ star purchasing historic Spanish football club

A new team for Houston’s legend?

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Longhorns star: 'I just wanted to shed light on what's going on in Texas'

"Football's cool, but this is real life. This is more important than football."

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Houston's All-Stars in Atlanta aren't sweating their likely absence from the 95th Midsummer Classic on Tuesday night. 

Why Astros absence from All-Star Game is probably a great thing

Fans have a simple silver lining for the club's All-Star absences.

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Fort Bend Clements’ Aziz Olajuwon is rated as one of the top 100 players in the 2026 class by ESPN. 

Will son of Rockets legend take his talents to alma mater of father?

The talented four-star "nepo baby" has a big decision to make.

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Yankee Stadium is anything but a house of horrors for the Astros across the last decade

Astros' No. 1 draft pick will fit right in with Yankees' trolling

Yet another Houston player unafraid of the Bronx Bombers. 

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The Game On Burger includes a Trill Burgers pork belly patty and La Barbecue pulled pork, and will be available throughout the week in Austin, Texas.

Top Texas barbecue spot, popular Houston burger joint team up

It's all coming together for a big event.

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The Rockets aren't just getting a 15-time All-Star with the trade for Kevin Durant. Houston also acquires a global superstar.

Kevin Durant already tops one leaderboard since joining Rockets

Is KD beloved once again?

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