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It's a Matter of Trust: The Business of the Astros

The Houston Astros have a fan retention problem and an employee morale problem. The addition of Reid Ryan has begun a turning of the tide, but they are a long way from earning back the trust of baseball fans in Houston.

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Rumor: Carlton Cole to MLS or the Dynamo?

The rumor mill started churing early this morning, with former West Ham striker Carlton Cole reportedly interested in a move to MLS. A handful of teams are reportedly interested, including the Houston Dynamo.

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Does Anyone Care About the US Open Cup?

Fans don't seem to care. MLS doesn't seem to care. U.S. Soccer doesn't even seem to care. Is there anyone who cares about the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup?

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It's a Matter of Trust: The Business of the Astros

The Houston Astros have a fan retention problem and an employee morale problem. The addition of Reid Ryan has begun a turning of the tide, but they are a long way from earning back the trust of baseball fans in Houston.

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Rumor: Carlton Cole to MLS or the Dynamo?

The rumor mill started churing early this morning, with former West Ham striker Carlton Cole reportedly interested in a move to MLS. A handful of teams are reportedly interested, including the Houston Dynamo.

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Does Anyone Care About the US Open Cup?

Fans don't seem to care. MLS doesn't seem to care. U.S. Soccer doesn't even seem to care. Is there anyone who cares about the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup?

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Ashe Called up to USMNT for Belgium Friendly

Defender Corey Ashe has been called up to the USMNT for a May 29 friendly against Belgium.

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Jose Veras Gets An Intro

Jose Veras has earned the Astros closer role and a pretty sweet GIF.

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The Success Conundrum

Conditioned to win-after-win at BBVA Compass Stadium, Dynamo fans are at a loss as to how to deal with two straight defeats on home soil. This writer is here to say that your sadness is a normal - and neurological - response after previous success.

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Would You like a 2012 Draft Do-Over?

Whenever there's a discussion in the TCB email, it grows into more than that. Here is our ramblings from Buxton vs. Correa to how statistics should be used for evaluation.

MLB

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Reid Ryan candidate for Astros president

The Houston Astros are apparently considering Reid Ryan, Nolan Ryan's son, as their next president.

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The Houston Astros Vegetable Garden Is Growing

The Houston Astros are a bit like my backyard vegetable garden right now. We're all waiting to see the fruits of our labor.

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Arian Foster: 2013 Will Be Better Than 2012

No matter how good a year Arian Foster had in 2012, it wasn't good enough, according to him. He pledges he'll be better in 2013.

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Taking Stock of the LSU Baseball Team

LSU doesn't have a midweek game this week, so I'm left without an easy column to write, making fun of some poor, overmatched instate school that is likely going to lose by five runs or so. We could...

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The Power Forward Houston Needs

A quick look at the available power forwards, the incumbents at the position, how Houston's offense runs, and what criteria the Rockets will be evaluating when they're shopping this summer.

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NBA Draft 2013

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10 Stats to Hang Your Off-season Hat On

As an exciting season comes to a close, we review some of the surprising and promising season statistics these Houston Rockets can call their own.

NBA

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Thunder hold off Rockets, 105-102

A lineup change gave the Houston Rockets a fighting chance in Game 2, but Kevin McHale's squad couldn't make the plays down the stretch after coming back from a 15-point deficit.

Tyrann Mathieu passed NFL combine drug test

When a prospect has failed as many drug tests as Tyrann Mathieu has, every passed test is newsworthy.

NBA

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Grizzlies gaining on Nuggets

A win Friday helped the Grizzlies move within a half game of Denver in the Western Conference standings.

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Allen still popular pick for Texans

Cal wide receiver Keenan Allen remains a popular pick for the Houston Texans in mock drafts around the Internet.

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Complete Final Four schedule

The Final Four will get going on Saturday. Here's your complete schedule and updated bracket for the tournament.

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Friday's Three Astros Things

Talking about the latest Astros trade, the culture of the Rays and how a movie critic made me think about baseball...

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2013 BRB Mock Draft: The Buccaneers Select...

The most dynamic offensive player in the draft goes off the board. Who is it?

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Rockets-Blazers game preview

The Rockets take on the Blazers in Portland tonight in a must-win for the good guys.

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Texans eyeing Keenan Allen in recent mock drafts

Houston could be looking to add some help on the outside for Matt Schaub with their first round pick in the NFL Draft.

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