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Rockets’ fortunes hinge on big man
The dynamic of the Houston Rockets changed immediately when they lost Yao Ming to a stress fracture in his foot in last year’s playoffs. Yao’s loss meant the Rockets had free reign to speed up...
NBA’s midpoint reveals surprises
As the NBA season reaches its midpoint and the All-Star Game approaches, certain teams and players are starting to separate from the pack. The Cleveland Cavaliers look like the class of the league, while...
FA Cup primed for exciting finish
From a field of 762 qualifiers, 16 teams remain standing after four rounds in what is the largest and most unpredictable soccer event in the world. In a sport where the wealthiest and most recognizable...
Player’s death aside, privacy rights still important
Despite being all of six foot five inches and 260 pounds, the death of Chicago Bears defensive end Gaines Adams somehow was largely missed by the media and many NFL fans. On one hand, it’s...
Should Favre retire?
Tristan Tippet: Show me more Favre Brett Favre should not retire — he is one of the most unique quarterbacks of all time. Favre plays the most dangerous position on the field, and yet, he’s...
Rusty Spurs don’t look to figure into wild West shootout
At the halfway point of the NBA season, several intriguing storylines have emerged from the league. Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas made headlines when he gave teammate Javaris Crittenton a choice of three unlicensed handguns...
Fighting Words: Mark McGwire in Hall of Fame?
Keith Cordero Jr.: Come on; just let him in already I believe that, because steroids were not tested for at the time he took them, all of McGwire’s home runs and power numbers should be...
Basketball icon opens restaurant number two
Yao Restaurant and Bar is located in the Houston Pavilions at 1201 Fannin Street in downtown. Yao offers a fine dining experience at a moderate cost. Most entrees range from $10 to $15. The...
Denying McGwire does fans disservice
Prior to starting his job as the hitting coach for the St. Louis Cardinals last week, Mark McGwire went public with the admission that he used steroids for most of his illustrious Major League...
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Rule benefits basketball at both levels
March Madness is fast approaching, and a handful of this year’s “Diaper Dandies” have their teams poised to make deep runs into the tournament. Kentucky’s John Wall, Georgia Tech’s Derrick Favors and Kansas’ Xavier Henry...