Pelicans win NBA draft lottery and first pick
New Orleans secured the top pick in the NBA draft lottery marking their first lottery win since 2012 and positioning to select Zion Williamson next month. Memphis second, New York third, and the Lakers fourth. Meanwhile in Detroit, Carlos Correa powered the Astros with a first inning homer as Houston extended a seven game run with an 11-4 victory over the Tigers.
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Rockets fade as Harden Paul era faces doubt
Houston struggles in Western Conference semis losing to a Durantless Warriors, with Harden’s scoring droughts and Paul’s aging play under coach Mike D'Antoni cited as key factors. Curry and Thompson fire in second half as Rockets bow out. Nearby, high school and college notes mention Cougars regional hopes and other Texas sports updates.
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Houston Cougars head to NCAA regional in Austin
The 37 17 Houston Cougars softball team earns a second straight NCAA Tournament regional as the second seed in Austin. They join No 1 seed Texas A M and No 9 national seed Texas in the group with fourth seed Sam Houston State. Houston opens versus Texas A M at 2 p.m. Friday and seeks a strong run.
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Dash top NWSL after 2-1 win in Salt Lake City
The Dash beat Utah 2 1 away to rise to 10 points on a 3-1-1 record and lead the National Women's Soccer League. With North Carolina’s recent loss, third-place Chicago visits Houston for a 5 p.m. Sunday match at BBVA Stadium.
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Postseason hopes rise for Baytown prep baseball towns
Baytown area teams led by Robert E. Lee Goose Creek Memorial and Ross S. Sterling show sparks of progress as they rebuilt with young rosters. Sterling, under Adam Shibley, finished 14-12 and reached a 6A bi district playoff, while Goose Creek Memorial and Baytown Patriots face youth, rebuilding, and the challenge of replacing departing seniors.
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Sterling Rangers earn seven District 21-6A honors
Sterling Rangers baseball team lands seven players on district awards led by sophomore Ryan Flores as Newcomer of the Year. Senior Fabian Teran and Justion Gonzales earn first team, Steven Montemayor and Gentry Busch second team, with honorable mentions for Chris Roth and Marcos Garza. Coach Adam Shibley plans end of year meetings to address needs.
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