Root Sports launches on Monday

We've known the thrilling conclusion to the CSN Houston bankruptcy case, but we didn't know when the switch would happen. Now we do.

Root Sports to hit the air with Rockets-Grizzlies game on Monday | Houston Chronicle

Root Sports Houston will debut Monday as the new television home of the Astros and Rockets with the Rockets' road game at Memphis. I hope this is the last thing about it we have on our site.

David Barron: Final thoughts on CSN Houston | Sports Update

Da Houston sports media gawd gives his final thoughts. Would you guys want to hear more from him? I'm thinking about emailing him some questions, since he's really been the only lifeline of information on the case. Let me know in the comments, and I'll try to make it happen.

D-League Rules: Breaking Down "Away-From-The-Play Foul" | Upside & Motor

The D-League has implemented some new rules for the 2014-2015 season, one of which is an away-from-the-play foul. Zachary Bennett breaks it down. Could there be Dwight Howard implications? Let's hope so.

Houston Rockets top power rankings | The Washington Post

You put the Rockets No. 1 in the power rankings, you get a link in Rocket Fuel. I don't make the rules, I just follow them.

N.B.A. Commissioner Adam Silver: Allow Gambling on Pro Games - NYTimes.com

Gambling on professional games should be safe and regulated, the commish says. I say anti-gambling laws are antiquated and obsolete, as are many other laws currently on the books in many U.S. states.

Rockets fans are in for some surprises at concession stand | Houston Chronicle

I guess the Houston Chronicle reads TDS, because we literally did this post a month ago today. Ours was funnier too.

Pelicans' Ryan Anderson tries to move forward after girlfriend's suicide | SI.com

A heartbreaking story from one of the best sportswriters in the world, Chris Ballard. Not Rockets related, but it will be the best thing you read today.

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