Rockets advance with 105-99 win over Thunder

James Harden had 34 points and his supporting cast helped the Houston Rockets overcome a 47-point game by Russell Westbrook to get a 105-99 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night to advance to the Western Conference semifinals. The Thunder head home a year after advancing to the Western Conference finals after Houston took this series 4-1.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. to retire after this season

Dale Earnhardt Jr. will put his car in park at the end of this cup season. Hendrick Motorsports announced this morning that the NASCAR fan favorite plans to retire.

Free t-shirts, cheap beer for Rockets-Thunder Game 5

As if fans need an incentive to cheer on the team as the Houston Rockets try to win the opening NBA playoffs series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Game 5 ticket holders will have plenty of discounted treats available if they arrive early enough to Toyota Center.

Reports: Adrian Peterson now a Saint

Adrian Peterson is heading down to New Orleans. The 32-year-old running back signing a two year $7 million deal to play for the Saints for the upcoming season.

Rockets guard Pat Beverley fined $25,000 by NBA

An NBA source confirmed Rockets guard Pat Beverley has been fined $25,000 by the league for an incident involving a fan following game three of the first-round playoff series with the Thunder in Oklahoma City.

Westbrook's triple-double leads Thunder past Rockets 115-113

Russell Westbrook scored 32 points in a triple-double, and the Oklahoma City Thunder held off the Houston Rockets 115-113 on Friday night to cut their deficit to 2-1 in the first-round Western Conference playoff series.

Beltran hits home run, Astros beat Rays 6-3

Carlos Beltran, playing three days before his 40th birthday, led off the second inning with his 423rd home run, and the Houston Astros rallied past the Tampa Bay Rays 6-3 on Friday night.

Rockets overcome Westbrook's 51, take 2-0 lead over Thunder

James Harden scored 35 points and the Houston Rockets overcame 51 points from Russell Westbrook in the highest-scoring triple-double in playoff history, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 115-111 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round Western Conference playoff series.

VIDEO: New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski interrupts White House press briefing

The White House briefing room has become more and more crowded since Donald Trump took office, but even Sean Spicer was surprised by one face who made an appearance at Wednesday's daily press briefing. New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski opened the door mid-briefing, surprising Spicer-- you know, just to make sure everything was okay.