After the New York Knicks expressed interest in speaking with Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka, the Rockets swiftly shut down the request. They followed it up by securing Udoka with a contract extension that solidifies his place as one of the NBA's top-paid coaches.
Houston Texans defensive back Jimmie Ward was arrested early Thursday in Montgomery County after allegedly assaulting and strangling his fiancée during a domestic dispute. The veteran NFL safety faces a serious felony charge.
The Houston Texans have officially signed four-time Pro Bowl running back Nick Chubb, a move that significantly strengthens their offensive backfield. Chubb, who spent seven seasons with the Cleveland Browns, will now join forces with Joe Mixon, creating a formidable rushing attack for the AFC South champions.
The Astros’ injury-plagued rotation took another major hit as manager Joe Espada confirmed starter Ronel Blanco will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery. Blanco becomes the fourth Astros pitcher this year to require the procedure, leaving Houston scrambling to fill rotation spots amid a growing list of sidelined arms.
Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. says he and his family have been targeted with death threats following his difficult return to the mound against Cincinnati. The team and MLB are now involved in the investigation.