SEATTLE (AP) — Jake Meyers hit a go-ahead two-run homer off former Houston reliever Ryne Stanek in the seventh inning, and the Astros beat the Seattle Mariners, 4-2, on Saturday night, July 20, to take sole possession of the AL West lead for the first time this year. Houston Astros' Jake Meyers...
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bronny James has gotten the message from his father and his coach: His transition to the Los Angeles Lakers is going to take some time and a lot of work. Los Angeles Laker guard Bronny James Jr. drives the ball against the Houston Rockets during the first half of an NBA summer...
HOUSTON (AP) — Jake Meyers hit an RBI double and the surging Houston Astros beat the Miami Marlins, 6-3, on Thursday night, July 11, completing a three-game sweep with their ninth straight victory at home. Houston Astros' Jake Meyers hits an RBI double during the fourth inning of a baseball game...
HOUSTON (AP) — Steph Curry and Klay Thompson scored 29 points each and the Golden State Warriors stretched their winning streak to a season-high six games with a 133-110 win over the Houston Rockets on Thursday night, April 4. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, center, drives up to shoot...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn was suspended two games and Houston forward Jabari Smith Jr. was banned for one game by the NBA on Sunday, March 24, after they fought during a game. Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn (right) and Houston forward Jabari Smith Jr. (AFP) The altercation took place...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Jaylen Brown scored 32 points and Jayson Tatum added 27 as the Boston Celtics remained unbeaten at home, defeating Houston, 145-113, on Saturday, Jan. 13, in former Celtics coach Ime Udoka's return to Boston. Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics (AFP) The Celtics improved to an...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Alperen Sengun scored 21 points to lead seven Houston players in double figures and the Rockets withstood a 48-point performance from Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo in a 112-108 NBA victory over the Bucks on Saturday, Jan. 6. Jeff Green of the Houston Rockets goes up for...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Cleveland's Caris LeVert made the go-ahead three-pointer with 2:03 to play as the Cavaliers rallied from a 20-point deficit to beat the Dallas Mavericks 113-110 on Wednesday, Dec. 27. Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns goes up for a dunk during the second quarter of the game...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks was fined $35,000 and Rockets head coach Ime Udoka was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Tuesday, Dec. 19, for directing inappropriate language at a game referee. Ime Udoka head coach of the Houston Rockets confers with Dillon Brooks (AFP) The...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Orlando Magic dealt the Boston Celtics' NBA in-season tournament hopes a blow on Friday, Nov. 24, as the Houston Rockets knocked reigning champions Denver out of the new competition. Jalen Green of the Houston Rockets dunks the ball during the fourth quarter of an NBA...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The resurgent Houston Rockets powered to a sixth straight NBA victory on Sunday, Nov. 12, withstanding a 36-point triple-double from Denver's Nikola Jokic in a 107-104 win over the Nuggets. Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots a lay up past Bennedict Mathurin of...
PHILADELPHIA (AFP) -- The Texas Rangers booked their place in the World Series with a stunning 11-4 thrashing of the defending champion Houston Astros in Major League Baseball's playoffs on Monday, Oct. 23. Adolis Garcia of the Texas Rangers hits an RBI single to score Evan Carter #32 against...