0-1: Rockets lose to Warriors 119-106

It started with a bang. The Rockets surged out of the gate, riding the energy of the crowd and taking a 23-14 lead. But when it was over, the Warriors had imposed their will. Despite a sensational performance from James Harden, who scored 41 points with 4 rebounds and 7 assists, the defending champs took the home court advantage away from the Rockets with a 119-106 win in game 1 of the Western...

Houston Astros show support for the Houston Rockets

The Houston Astros are heading off to California in Houston Rockets-style, sporting jerseys for the basketball team a day before they face the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals.

Capela develops into pivotal player for the Houston Rockets

Houston's Clint Capela certainly isn't a household name, and doesn't get nearly the attention other centers like Ruby Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns receive. But after he outshined those stars the first two rounds of the playoffs, the league is taking notice that Capela is one of the pivotal pieces to Houston's success as the team prepares for its showdown with Golden State in...

Lopetegui surpasses expectations with Spain

Julen Lopetegui stepped into a tricky situation when he took over as coach of the Spanish national team two years ago. Largely untested in a major coaching role, he was handed the difficult task of replacing Vicente Del Bosque and revamping the aging squad ahead of the World Cup in Russia. It was up to him to find a way to restore the national team's confidence after demoralizing...

Germany captain running out of time for World Cup

Germany captain Manuel Neuer will not play in Bayern Munich's final Bundesliga game, putting his World Cup participation in doubt after the goalkeeper missed most of the season with a hairline fracture in his left foot. Neuer, who hasn't played since September after being injured in training, is running out of time to prove his fitness for this summer's tournament in Russia.