The Houston Astros are narrowing down candidates for their general manager vacancy, with Royals senior vice president Scott Sharp and Braves assistant GM Ben Sestanovich emerging as frontrunners, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Sharp, 54, brings two decades of Kansas City experience and has interviewed with several clubs, while Sestanovich, a Harvard alum and former Atlanta assistant GM, adds a strong player‑development background. They join a shortlist that also includes Matt Kleine, Josh Barfield and Randy Flores. The Astros aim to appoint a GM before the World Series concludes and are also seeking a new manager after parting with Joe Espada. Additionally, Houston plans to hire Spencer Medick as director of pitching.
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Dallas opens its season on Oct. 21 against the Houston Rockets, and three fringe players could emerge as the Mavericks' third option behind Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg. Former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher, now 21 and 6‑8, hopes to find consistency with Dallas after averaging 11.1 points in Atlanta. Guard Marcus Sasser, the 25th pick in 2023, offers shooting and ball‑handling off the bench despite size concerns. A rookie big man also rounds out the trio, aiming to impact the game in ways that don’t show up in the box score. Their performances could shape the rotation early in the season.
The Houston Texans are having it much better of late. After opening the 2026 NFL season with four consecutive losses, Stroud and company have stitched together two wins in a row. Their first win came in Week 5’s 26-3 demolition of the Tennessee Titans on the road. The following week, Houston took down a bigger […]
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Heading into the season, Kevin Durant ranks among the game’s best players. Meanwhile, some are labeling the Houston Rockets as an ‘underdog’ team even with a solid core. A core that includes Alperen Şengün, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., and Tari Eason. But to hear Durant say it, the ‘underdog’ label isn’t based in reality, […]
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The Dallas Mavericks enter their season opener against the Houston Rockets without four key players: Santi Aldama (right knee surgery), Tarik Biberović (right heel bursitis), Dereck Lively II (right foot surgery) and Caleb Martin (right thumb sprain). Coach Dusty May says Aldama is "getting very close" to returning, while Martin briefly practiced but remains sidelined. Max Christie is fully healthy, and other roster moves include Jett Howard’s illness, Marcus Sasser’s adductor injury, and rookie Morez Johnson Jr. recovering from shin splints. The injuries leave Dallas shorthanded as they aim to start the 2026‑27 campaign on a positive note.
NFL referee Larry Smith will miss the remainder of the 2026 season after suffering a leg injury while officiating the Houston Texans' 34-31 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, according to Football Zebras' Ben Austro.
This time a year ago, following the splashy offseason trade acquisition of Kevin Durant, NBA oddsmakers listed the Rockets among the top tier of title contenders. To say the least, it’s different for the upcoming 2026-27 campaign, which begins with Wednesday’s regular-season home opener versus the Dallas Mavericks. There are valid reasons for that discrepancy. […]
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Randy Flores handled the St. Louis Cardinals' drafts for a decade, and now other teams are in hot pursuit of the assistant general manager. The Houston Astros are the latest to enter the chase after poaching Jeff Luhnow from the Cardinals in 2011.
A Brewers executive who appeared with the Astros' owner at an event in Houston was confirmed as a candidate for the GM vacancy
The 2026‑27 NBA season kicks off on October 20 with a slate of games broadcast free on NBC. Tonight’s marquee matchups include Boston vs. Detroit, where the Pistons pull out a 121‑113 win behind Paul George’s 38 points, and the defending champs 76ers open at MSG against the Knicks featuring LeBron James, Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid. Later, the Spurs face the Thunder in a Western Conference showdown. Fans can catch all action on NBC without a cable subscription.
The Houston Astros are poised to name a new general manager before the World Series ends, with three primary candidates: White Sox assistant GM Josh Barfield, Cardinals assistant GM Randy Flores, and Brewers assistant GM Matt Kleine. Barfield, a former Padres infielder, rose through the Diamondbacks' development ranks before joining Chicago in 2023 and aiding the South Siders' 2026 resurgence. Flores, a former Cardinals reliever with a World Series ring, oversees amateur scouting and has served as the Cardinals' assistant GM for nine years. In‑house assistant Connor Huff also remains in the mix, given his close ties to owner Jim Crane. The search follows the August firing of Dana Brown, who succeeded James Click after the 2022 championship.
The Houston Texans have waived LB Jamal Hill, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. The Texans also signed DT Kyonte Hamilton and DB Collin Wright to the practice squad, and released DT Aaron Graves and QB Mark Gronowski from the practice squad. Hill, 25, was an honorable mention All-PAC 12 in 2020 at Oregon. He […]
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The Dallas Mavericks will be without Tarik Biberovic for their first game against the Houston Rockets as he deals with right heel bursitis, making their shooting look even more concerning than it already does.
Charles Barkley recounts a midnight rescue by Michael Jordan after the Houston Rockets’ season‑ending loss in 2020. Jordan flew his private jet, picked up Barkley and teammate Darrell Walker, and whisked them to a golf outing, a gesture Barkley calls brotherly. The story then traces their fallout over Jordan’s controversial Bobcats hires in 2012, a decade‑long silence, and a recent attempt at reconciliation sparked by former MLB star Vince Coleman, hinting they may soon hit the links together again.
Injuries to starting running backs often pave the way for their backups to be successful in fantasy football for some […]
Jordan Schultz reports the Chiefs are signing LB Aiden Fisher to the practice squad. Fisher, 22, spent two years at James Madison before transferring to Indiana for his last two years, where he won a National Championship in 2025 and made 15 starts. The Texans used the 243rd pick in the seventh-round of the 2026 […]
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Updated NFL quarterback rankings after Week 6, with CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans on a roll, while Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys hit another speed bump.
The Battle Red Blog offers a quick guide for Texans fans visiting Houston, outlining where to stay, eat, and explore while attending a game. It recommends lodging near NRG Stadium such as the Wyndham Houston or upscale options like the DoubleTree Hilton and the five‑star Post Oak Hotel near the Galleria. Must‑see attractions include Space Center Houston, the Menil Collection’s surrealist art, and the family‑friendly Kemah Boardwalk. Food highlights range from classic BBQ and Tex‑Mex to upscale Cajun at Brennan’s and local favorite Mama Ninfa’s. This starter pack helps visitors make the most of the city beyond the game day.
The Houston Astros are hunting a new general manager after parting ways with Dana Brown in August. Brewers assistant GM Matt Kleine, a 20‑year veteran who rose from scout to vice‑president of baseball operations and was promoted to assistant GM in 2023, is now a leading candidate, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale and FanSided’s Robert Murray. Internal possibilities like Charles Cook and Jeff Bagwell are also in the mix. With manager Joe Espada recently dismissed and the Astros barely making the playoffs at 81‑81 before a Wild Card sweep by the White Sox, the GM hire will shape the next coaching decision. The search won’t start until after the season, per owner Jim Crane.
FanSided has you covered with the latest batch of MLB rumors, including possible suitors for the Phillies' Alec Bohm.
Foster Moreau shines as the Houston Texans clinch a 34-31 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, catching two red‑zone targets for touchdowns despite only two receptions. The veteran tight end now totals 11 catches, 72 yards and three TDs this season, keeping the Texans’ AFC South hopes alive. The roundup also notes Davante Adams’ slump and hamstring injury as the Rams fall 18-16 to the Cardinals, and Tre’von Moehrig’s defensive contributions in the Panthers’ 25-14 victory over the Eagles.
The Mavericks open the 2026‑27 season with a brutal six‑game stretch, facing the Rockets (52‑30) twice, the Spurs (62‑20), Thunder (64‑18), Pacers and Heat. While the Pacers could surge with Tyrese Halliburton’s return and the Heat added Giannis Antetokounmpo, Dallas’ roster—led by second‑year forward Cooper Flagg and a healthy Kyrie Irving—must navigate one of the toughest starts in recent memory. After a 3‑10 debut last season and a 23‑46 finish, a 2‑4 or 1‑5 start is likely, but a 3‑3 opening could signal a surprising bounce‑back under first‑year coach and new GM Masai Ujiri.
The Crawfish Boxes highlights the Astros’ four top offensive prospects from the 2026 minor‑league season. Catcher Jason Schiavone posted a historic 30‑HR/30‑SB line, finishing with 32 homers, 32 steals and a .531 slugging percentage across Triple‑A, Double‑A and Single‑A. Outfielder Anthony Huezo, a 12th‑round 2023 pick, tallied 22 home runs and a league‑leading 47 steals in 112 games. First‑rounder Xavier Neyens delivered 20 homers, 19 steals and a system‑best 137 wRC+ while drawing 114 walks. Lastly, 11th‑round pick Justin Thomas combined 19 homers with 41 steals, posting a .868 OPS in Single‑A before moving up to Double‑A. All four are poised for major‑league consideration in 2027.
Week 6 sees NFLSU earn an overall C grade, highlighting mixed performances from its alumni. Former Tigers shone in the Texans‑Jaguars London win (Kayshon Boutte, Foster Moreau, Derek Stingley Jr., Danielle Hunter) earning a B, while the Saints’ modest showing nets a B+. Defensive standouts include Patrick Queen (Steelers) and Cor’Dale Flott (Titans) with C‑grades, but several games—Broncos‑Seahawks, Panthers‑Eagles, Cardinals‑Rams—receive D grades due to limited Tiger impact. The Packers game earns an F‑ as no alumni played. The report grades each matchup and notes key stats, offering a concise NFLSU perspective on Week 6.