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By Matt YoungHouston Chronicle Updated 11:44 pm CDT, Friday July 24, 2020 PHOTOS: More of the opening day victory for the Astros Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley celebrates with Jose Altuve after his three-run homer during the MLB opening day fifth inning at Minute Maid Park on Friday, July 24, …

NASA is preparing to launch its Perseverance rover, a car-sized nuclear powered robot, to Mars on July 30. After reaching Mars, the rover will make a heartbreaking descent to the surface that will require a heat shield, supersonic parachute, and a rocket-powered crane. NASA hopes to record much of the …

If the last two UFC cards were a showcase for emerging or overlooked talent, then Saturday’s show serves to refocus on some familiar faces. There are hidden gems in the UFC in the ESPN 14 lineup, but a quick glance reveals four former UFC champions on the card, as well …

By Matt YoungHouston Chronicle Published 10:36 pm CDT, Friday July 24, 2020 PHOTOS: More photos of Cavan Biggio during his rookie season last year ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA – JULY 24: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. # 27 of the Toronto Blue Jays kneels with other teammates as Lourdes Gurriel Jr. # 13 …

China’s ruling Communist Party ousted an outspoken and prominent property tycoon who denounced the country’s authoritarian leader, Xi Jinping, paving the way for his criminal prosecution and increasing his efforts to quell dissent among the elite. The party announced the expulsion of the tycoon, Ren Zhiqiang, on Thursday night, and …