Fred VanVleet, the Rockets’ $130 million man, owns up to playoff struggles

Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle SAN FRANCISCO — In his two seasons in Houston, Fred VanVleet’s positive influence on the Rockets’ young core cannot…

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Rockets’ Biggest Weakness Has Been Fred VanVleet vs. Warriors

Apr 6, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) stands on the court during a break in the action against the Golden State Warriors in the…

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“I turn down interviews because this is not about me” – Gary Payton describes struggles trying to avoid stealing the spotlight from his son

Gary Payton has had to face the life of an NBA dad, and that means learning how to manage expectations — and take a back seat for his son to…

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‘American Idol’ Top 10 unveiled, with 2 going home after tear-filled performances

Hardly any of the Top 12 “American Idol” contestants could get through their performances without shedding a tear. And Jelly Roll wasn’t immune to these heightened emotions, either. Though the…

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Who Made the Top 10 on ‘American Idol’ 2025? Top 12 Perform ‘Iconic Idol Moments’ (Recap)

The remaining American Idol contestants had no time to rest between learning they made the top 12 and having to hit the stage again one day later. During the Monday, April…

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Stars’ Wyatt Johnston sends strong warning to Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche after concerning Game 1 defeat

Despite his young age, 21-year-old Wyatt Johnston is no stranger to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After a crushing 5-1 loss at home in Game 1, the Dallas Stars forward dropped…

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Gabe Landeskog’s return is a reflection of the best of us – DNVR Sports

When you think about some of the great miracles in history, there are a lot of great examples to pick from. The multiple miracles of Lourdes, the Miracle on Ice,…

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LeBrun: Gabriel Landeskog’s storybook comeback continues with first NHL goal in 3 years

DENVER — Joe Sakic has seen it all in this town as a legendary superstar for the Colorado Avalanche and then as the team’s longtime executive. But the Hockey Hall…

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Get Cooking With ‘Yes, Chef!’ and ‘Chef’s Table,’ ‘NCIS: Origins’ and ‘Poppa’s House’ Finales, ‘Most Wanted’ Franchise Expands

Brendan Meadows / NBC This fast-paced competition from the producers of Top Chef is one of the juiciest TV cooking contests to arrive in a while, in part because of…

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Brooks to critics calling Thompson dirty for foul on Butler: ‘The dirty player is Draymond’

HOUSTON (AP) — Some have questioned whether Houston’s Amen Thompson is a dirty player after Warriors star Jimmy Butler was injured in a scary fall during Game 2 when the…

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