The Latest Breaking News from Mark Berman

Former Oilers nose tackle Doug Smith dead at 64

Doug Smith, former Houston Oilers defensive tackle, has died of a heart attack at the age of 64.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 27, 2024

Rockets legends congratulate Houston sportscaster Mark Berman on epic career

On Mark Berman’s final day covering Houston sports, the #Rockets released a series of video tributes from franchise icons to honor his legendary career.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 12, 2023

New Rockets coach Ime Udoka throws out first pitch for Astros

New #Rockets coach Ime Udoka threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to Thursday’s Astros game, and he shed some light on his first few weeks on the job in Houston.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 2, 2023

Report: Rockets won’t renew 10-day contract for Willie Cauley-Stein

Veteran NBA center Willie Cauley-Stein won’t be sticking around with the #Rockets once his 10-day contract expires later this week, @MarkBermanFox26 reports.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 8, 2023

Kings at Rockets: Wednesday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Wednesday’s rematch with Sacramento is Houston’s final game before the NBA trade deadline. For Eric Gordon, now in his seventh season with the team, could it be his #Rockets finale?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 7, 2023

Rockets at Timberwolves: Saturday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

With Kevin Porter Jr. and Jabari Smith Jr. both doubtful with injuries, KJ Martin appears poised to get another start for the #Rockets on Saturday night in Minnesota.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 20, 2023

‘There’s no improvement’: Rockets crushed by Julius Randle, turnovers on New Year’s Eve

“There’s no improvement,” veteran guard Eric Gordon said of the 2022-23 #Rockets after a New Year’s Eve loss to the Knicks with 25 turnovers and a season-worst 37.7% shooting clip.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 1, 2023

Hakeem Olajuwon reacts to NBA renaming Defensive Player of the Year Award after him

“That’s the crown,” Hakeem Olajuwon says of the NBA renaming its Defensive Player of the Year Award in his honor. “That sealed my career. It can’t be anything higher than that.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 31, 2022

3-point attack: Kevin Porter Jr., Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun dynamic as Rockets crush Bulls

In perhaps their best game of the season, Kevin Porter Jr., Jalen Green, and Alperen Sengun all excelled simultaneously as the #Rockets ended their losing streak with a big win at Chicago.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 27, 2022

Season of giving: Rockets give back with holiday events around Houston

Jalen Green, Eric Gordon, Tari Eason, Boban Marjanović, Jae’Sean Tate, and Kevin Porter Jr. are among #Rockets players giving back with community events this holiday season.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 24, 2022