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Harden, Rockets rally in 4th to down Magic

Associated Press, ESPN.com

James Harden had 24 points, and Chandler Parsons and Carlos Delfino added 21 apiece as the Houston Rockets rallied in the fourth quarter for a 118-110 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night.

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When Chris Carter picked up George Springer’s 34-inch bat, the 23-year-old prospect delivered a reassuring message to the 26-year-old slugger attempting to win the left-field position. “It’s got a lot of hits in it,” Springer said, referring to th…

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Baylor shuts out Cal 9-0 in College Classic opener Baylor righthander Dillon Newman and two relievers combined on a three-hitter to lead the Bears to a 9-0 victory over California in Friday's opening game of the Astros Foundation College Classic at Minu…

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KISSIMMEE, Fla. – The Astros and Cardinals drew to an 8-8 nine-inning tie Friday during a Grapefruit League game at Osceola County Stadium. Recap: The Cardinals grabbed a 2-0 lead off Astros starter Bud Norris in the second inning, and led 5-2 heading i…

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Welcome to Eight in the Box, an NFL Nation feature that will appear each Friday during the offseason. This week’s topic: How each AFC South team needs to address the quarterback position. Houston Texans Matt Schaub didn’t finish the season with a high…

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ESPN Insider takes an in-depth look at the Houston Texans before free agency begins March 12. Former NFL scout Gay Horton and Insider reporter Field Yates break down Houston's philosophy on offense and defense, biggest needs and one player who could mak…

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KISSIMMEE, Fla. – The Astros are scheduled to use a regular season-like lineup Friday against St. Louis. Shortstop Tyler Greene, second baseman Jose Altuve and left fielder Chris Carter are among the Astros’ starters for a 12:05 p.m. Grapefruit League…

Eric Freeman, yahoo.com

The Los Angeles Lakers rolled over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night, dominating the visitors 116-94 to bring themselves within two games of the Houston Rockets for the final playoff spot in the West. They've now one four of their last five g…

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Solid performance by all of you Thursday in our chat, which flew by. A sampling of topics: A thorough examination of the Colts' salary-cap space. The Texans' bigger deficiency. Contract restructuring. Which AFC South team I'd coach if I could. Matt Hass…