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The Astros are still within striking distance of the AL West lead but four straight losses have heightened the sense of urgency two weeks before the MLB trade deadline. houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/…

The left-hander had allowed eight runs, including five homers, over his past four outings before his demotion following Sunday's game. houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/…

La ‘Roja’ borró de la cancha a Argentina en un partido monótono por su completo dominio y se impuso merecidamente y con paciencia por 1-0 en tiempo de prórroga houstonchronicle.com/la-voz/article…

Spain scores in extra time to get a 1-0 win over Argentina and deny the defending champions houstonchronicle.com/sports/dynamo/…

Their offseason verbal sparring is apparently a thing of the past for Texas' Steve Sarkisian and Texas Tech counterpart Joey McGuire. houstonchronicle.com/sports/college…

UTSA's Jeff Traylor, a former high school coach, said he knew it wouldn't please recruits but he's against Texas prep players receiving NIL compensation. houstonchronicle.com/sports/college…

Former UT lineman Cole Hutson is challenging the NCAA's new age-based eligibility rule. another legal wrinkle in college football's offseason. houstonchronicle.com/sports/college…

In 95 degree heat Sunday afternoon, hundreds of people protesting the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo spread across Dunlavy Park in Montrose. bit.ly/4fccJwx 📹️: Jacob Lujan, Tanya Babbar / Visual intern, reporter

Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over defending champion Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday. bit.ly/3TsJo8p

Hunter Brown struggled with his command as Houston lost its fourth straight game and was swept in a series for the first time in three months. houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/…

In the closely watched race for Harris County judge, GOP nominee Orlando Sanchez outraised Democrat Letitia Plummer by roughly $35,000 from May 17 to June 30, campaign finance reports show. houstonchronicle.com/politics/houst…

In 95 degree heat Sunday afternoon, hundreds of people protesting the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo spread across Dunlavy Park in Montrose. One protester carried a weather-appropriate sign: ICE melts in Texas heat. bit.ly/4bRroLf

A major development in Montgomery County is officially moving forward. Its first phase is anchored by New Caney's first H-E-B—but that's only part of what's ahead. houstonchronicle.com/business/real-…

The World Cup final halftime show had Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber. It only needed one of them. houstonchronicle.com/entertainment/…

Mayor John Whitmire has long said he wanted to bring a version of Haven for Hope to Houston. Other politicians have similarly admired San Antonio's resource-rich shelter. houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-t…

'Ben Hur' and 'Spartacus' are just two of the classics that are part of a genre that was once a Hollywood staple and, thank to 'The Odyssey,' may be again. houstonchronicle.com/entertainment/…

Happiness in Houston is like the city itself. The beauty is often in unexpected places, in the moments that keep calling you back. houstonchronicle.com/lifestyle/arti…

Stu Holden will be on the call for the World Cup finals broadcast on Fox. His U.S. soccer journey started on grass fields in and around Houston. houstonchronicle.com/world-cup/arti…

Opinion | The World Cup came to Texas, but Ticketmaster comes for our wallets, writes former U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert. houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outloo…

At Houston’s Second Baptist Church, Sunday morning worship began with an anthem of gratitude. Church leaders made only one mention during the service of the lawsuit brought against them by a group of congregants. He paused for applause, and most in the auditorium cheered. From the front row, one man could be heard mouthing a soft “boo” after the claps subsided. bit.ly/4wIOUSE