By Matt Young Updated 12:23 pm CDT, Monday, March 25, 2019 PHOTOS: How Astros players spent their down time during spring training in West Palm Beach Houston Astros left fielder Michael Brantley plays with his one-year-old son, Maxwell, after practice at Fitteam Ballpark of The Palm Beaches on Day 8 of spring training on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, in West Palm Beach. Browse through the photos above for a look at how Astros players spent their off time during spring training this season ... less PHOTOS: How Astros players spent their down time during spring training in West Palm Beach Houston Astros left fielder Michael Brantley plays with his one-year-old son, Maxwell, after practice at Fitteam ... more Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Staff Photographer Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Staff Photographer Image 1 of … [Read more...] about How Astros players spent time off the field at spring training
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What the country was like the last time UH made the Sweet 16
By Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle Published 9:34 am CDT, Monday, March 25, 2019 PHOTOS: See what the NCAA Tournament bracket looked like in 1984 Akeem Olajuwon (35) buries his head in a towel and cries after the Cougars of Houston lost their NCAA national title to Georgetown, 84-75, in Seattle, April 2, 1984. At right, coach Guy Lewis looks on. (AP Photo) less PHOTOS: See what the NCAA Tournament bracket looked like in 1984 Akeem Olajuwon (35) buries his head in a towel and cries after the Cougars of Houston lost their NCAA national title to Georgetown, 84-75, in ... more Photo: Anonymous, STF Photo: Anonymous, STF Image 1 of / 8 Caption Close Image 1 of 8 PHOTOS: See what the NCAA Tournament bracket looked like in 1984 Akeem Olajuwon (35) buries his head in a towel and … [Read more...] about What the country was like the last time UH made the Sweet 16
Midwest Region: Get to know the 4 teams
By Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle Published 7:23 am CDT, Monday, March 25, 2019 Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson talks to Houston Cougars forward Brison Gresham (55) during the second round of NCAA playoffs at BOK Center in Tulsa on Sunday, March 24, 2019. Houston won the game 74-59 and are heading to the Sweet 16. less Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson talks to Houston Cougars forward Brison Gresham (55) during the second round of NCAA playoffs at BOK Center in Tulsa on Sunday, March 24, 2019. Houston won the game ... more Photo: Elizabeth Conley/Staff Photographer Photo: Elizabeth Conley/Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 79 Caption Close Image 1 of 79 Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson talks to Houston Cougars forward Brison Gresham (55) during the … [Read more...] about Midwest Region: Get to know the 4 teams
How Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft, and others are reacting to Rob Gronkowski’s retirement
Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski announced on Instagram Sunday night that he is retiring, sparking reactions from quarterback Tom Brady and other teammates. “I will be retiring from the game of football today,’’ Gronkowski wrote in his Instagram post, adding that he felt it was time for him to “move forward with a big smile knowing that the New England Patriots Organization, Pats Nation, and all my fans will be truly a big part of my heart for [the] rest of my life.’’ View this post on Instagram It all started at 20 years old on stage at the NFL draft when my dream came true, and now here I am about to turn 30 in a few months with a decision I feel is the biggest of my life so far. I will be retiring from the game of football today. I am so grateful for the opportunity that Mr. Kraft and Coach Belichick gave to me when drafting my silliness in 2010. My life experiences over the last 9 years have been amazing both on and off the field. The … [Read more...] about How Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft, and others are reacting to Rob Gronkowski’s retirement
Texans work out Villanova lineman Brandon Hitner
By Aaron Wilson, Houston Chronicle Published 6:00 am CDT, Monday, March 25, 2019 PHOTOS: Free agents Brandon Hitner #77 of the Villanova Wildcats celebrates after the game at Lincoln Financial Field on September 1, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) Browse through the photos to see the best available free agents this offseason. less PHOTOS: Free agents Brandon Hitner #77 of the Villanova Wildcats celebrates after the game at Lincoln Financial Field on September 1, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) ... more Photo: Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Photo: Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Image 1 of / 67 Caption Close Image 1 of 67 PHOTOS: Free agents Brandon Hitner #77 of the Villanova Wildcats celebrates after the … [Read more...] about Texans work out Villanova lineman Brandon Hitner