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Today's starting lineup
The Astros are in an enviable place — the second-best record in the AL and a five-game lead in the AL West — yet are still far from whole as injuries have riddled the lineup. As Houston starts the second half against the Mariners in Seattle, Matt Kawahara looks at the five biggest questions facing the team.
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 | Reid Laymance, Sports Editor |
Astros / MLB
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5 questions facing the Astros as they start second half
Trade deadline is two weeks away and Astros and need a left-handed hitter and perhaps more pitching as they push through injuries
Texas A&M Football
Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Staff Photographer
Texas A&M still smarting from last year's loss to UT but confident for 2025
The Aggies are also fighting perception that they are a middle-tier SEC program but coach Mike Elko has been an upgrade over Jimbo Fisher.
- 'We left a lot on the table.': Texas A&M players know they had chances to win more in 2024 and are focused on finishing stronger Read More
Texans / NFL
Photo by: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
A loss for Texans and NFL
Former Houston Texans linebacker Bryan Braman died Thursday at the age of 38.
Amateur Basketball
Photo by: Marlon Davis, Marlin Davis
CyFair Elite girls basketball aims for third national title
CyFair Elite girls basketball, with a history of top talent, pursues a third national title as new stars step up for Nike Nationals in Chicago.
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