NBA offseason grades: Thunder lock up stars, incomplete mark for Warriors

Houston Rockets on Yahoo! Sports 7/16 12:05A USA TODAY

The NBA s offseason is nearing its quietest time of the year. Summer League in Las Vegas is almost over, and free agency lingers — and it was never a big free-agent summer with most major deals getting done via trades. Restricted free agency has...

Astros projected to rival Cardinals, Yankees for Pirates' 'innings-eater'

Houston Astros on Yahoo! Sports 7/15 7:34P

Hunter Brown and Framber Valdez are leading the Houston Astros starting rotation, but with the MLB trade deadline nearing, the organization could look to add another starter to solidify the group. The Astros might not be in the market for a...

Rockets' Dorian Finney-Smith Cited as One of Best Free Agent Signings

Houston Rockets on Yahoo! Sports 7/15 5:30A Houston Rockets On SI

Over time, the NBA s free agency period has become rather uneventful, and especially this time around. Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant, who was the biggest domino to fall this offseason, was exhibit A of this. Durant landed an extension with...

Report: NBA teams view 2027 draft as lacking elite prospects

Houston Rockets on Yahoo! Sports 7/15 4:17A Rockets Wire

The Rockets have two potentially strong first-round assets in the 2027 NBA draft, but ESPN’s Jonathan Givony reports that it could be a weak class.

Astros Wild Stat Could Indicate Major Playoff Success Coming This October

Houston Astros on Yahoo! Sports 7/15 3:00A Houston Astros On SI

The Houston Astros have had an incredible first half of the season based on what most people expected them to be this year following a rough winter. Losing two of their key players and seemingly headed towards a rebuild, very few expected the...

Kevin Durant's Comments Could Point to Thorn in Rockets' Side

Houston Rockets on Yahoo! Sports 7/15 2:00A Houston Rockets On SI

From a height standpoint, the Houston Rockets ensemble of point guards is easily one of the shortest in the league. Fred VanVleet and Aaron Holiday both stand six-feet and Reed Sheppard is listed at 6-foot-2. In this regard, the Rockets are a bit...

Oregon State baseball: 3 takeaways from 2025 MLB Draft

Houston Astros on Yahoo! Sports 7/15 1:01A Statesman Journal

Oregon State baseball once again had a busy MLB Draft. Here are takeaways for the Beavers.

Former Nebraska basketball player scores 21 off the bench to help Atlanta to overtime win

Houston Rockets on Yahoo! Sports 7/15 12:05A Cornhuskers Wire

A former Husker came off the bench to help Atlanta to an overtime win. Jack McVeigh scored 21 points on Monday against Houston for his best game yet.

Ken Rosenthal predicts bold Red Sox move for former Astros veteran

Houston Astros on Yahoo! Sports 7/14 10:28P The Sporting News

Ken Rosenthal predicts the Boston Red Sox will make a bold move to acquire a former Houston Astros veteran pitcher to strengthen their rotation.

Grading Reed Sheppard's Summer League Performance After Rockets Shut Him Down

Houston Rockets on Yahoo! Sports 7/14 8:04P Fadeaway World

Assessing the impact of the Rockets decision to bench Reed Sheppard for the remainder of the Summer League after his impressive display.

Charles Barkley Sends Message After Lakers' LeBron James, Luka Doncic Update

Houston Rockets on Yahoo! Sports 7/14 7:11A Athlon Sports

Barkley s bold Lakers forecast.

Southern Miss baseball's Nick Monistere picked by Houston Astros in 2025 MLB Draft

Houston Astros on Yahoo! Sports 7/14 5:57A The Clarion Ledger

The Houston Astros picked Southern Miss baseball infielder Nick Monistere in the fourth round of the 2025 MLB Draft

LSU baseball star Ethan Frey likely leaving LSU after third round draft selection

Houston Astros on Yahoo! Sports 7/14 3:30A LSU Tigers Wire

LSU baseball slugger Ethan Frey was picked in the third round of the MLB Draft. That means he s likely heading pro and leaving LSU.

Astros' draft pick sparks buzz after savage 2022 shot at Yankees resurfaces

Houston Astros on Yahoo! Sports 7/14 3:24A ClutchPoints | Houston Astros Ne

The Houston Astros newest draft pick sparked some buzz when a 2022 shot at the New York Yankees resurfaced. To be fair to Xavier Neyens, he was 15 at the time, but his social media post on the Astros rival is making the rounds shortly after he...

Can The Rockets Repeat With Another Top-Two Seed?

Houston Rockets on Yahoo! Sports 7/14 3:18A Houston Rockets On SI

The Houston Rockets are heading into next season with plenty of expectations after a productive offseason. After making moves to bolster the bench, along with adding Kevin Durant, the Rockets are in an ideal position to take another leap in next...