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It was the kind of moment that was built for Astros closer Josh Hader. The Astros were holding a two-run lead with two outs in the bottom of the eighth but the very potent top of the Dodgers lineup awaited. Hader responded with a four-out save in a game that had an October feel to it between two of baseball's best.
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 | Reid Laymance, Sports Editor |
Astros / MLB
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How Astros closer Josh Hader shut down the best the LA Dodgers had to offer
Josh Hader is 25-for-25 in save situations this season. His latest was a four-out save against the hardest part of the LA Dodgers' order.
- Astros 6, Dodgers 4: The Astros have won 11 of their last 13 series, including three against NL's top teams: Phillies, Cubs and Dodgers. Read More
- 'I feel like I never left': Héctor Neris was part of Houston's bullpens in 2022-23 and part of 2024 before starting this season in Atlanta. Read More
Rockets / NBA
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Rockets trade former first-round pick Cam Whitmore to Wizards
Cam Whitmore, drafted by the Rockets with the 20th pick in 2023, didn't receive consistent playing time in two seasons under coach Ime Udoka.
- Two-way addition: Kevon Harris, the Southland Conference player of the year in 2020, was most recently with Atlanta's G-League team. Read More
Gold Cup
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A new-look U.S. national team takes on Mexico in Gold Cup final at NRG
With many typical starters like Christian Pulisic not playing, the U.S. has put together a winning group to reach final against Mexico.
- Houston's big moment: The U.S. and Mexico will face off Sunday in the Gold Cup final, 22 years after their first meeting at NRG Stadium and less than a year until the start of the World Cup. Read More
- Rising star: Diego Luna’s rise from California to U.S. soccer star on display as he scores twice to send the U.S. to the Gold Cup final against Mexico. Read More
- What to know: The biggest rivalry in North American soccer is coming to NRG Stadium with the Gold Cup on the line as the U.S. faces Mexico on Sunday. Read More
- Tickets: How to get tickets for Sunday's Gold Cup final Read More
Dynamo
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Ezequiel Ponce scores 2 late goals to lift Dynamo past San Diego FC
Ezequiel Ponce scored his second goal 10 minutes into extra time and the Houston Dynamo defeated San Diego FC on Saturday.
College Football
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Texas A&M adds another 5-star piece to 2026 class
Bryce Perry-Wright, an edge rusher from Buford, Ga., is the third five-star recruit to commit to Texas A&M for 2026.
- Film study: What has Arch Manning learned watching the college film of Josh Allen and Joe Burrow? Read More
Houston Explained / Top 50
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'Like he's sitting on the john': On Jeff Bagwell's stance, Hall of Fame career
Baseball Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell had one of the most awkward stances in history, but it's just part of the story of his illustrious Astros career.
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