The Houston Astros had to make a last-minute change to their lineup on Monday night against the Texas Rangers. All-Star pitcher Framber Valdez was scratched due to soreness in his left elbow, a real bummer for the team. Manager Joe Espada explained that Valdez felt the soreness after playing catch on Sunday. To be safe, the Astros sent him back to Houston for more checks. However, Espada did mention before the game that not putting Valdez on the injured list is a positive sign, suggesting the team doesn't think it's a serious issue.

The Texans' offseason has been a whirlwind of excitement, with fans eagerly anticipating Week 1. General manager Nick Caserio made some bold moves, focusing on building around C.J. Stroud and his rookie deal. He beefed up the run game by trading for Pro Bowler Joe Mixon and bolstered the pass rush with Azeez Al-Shaair and Danielle Hunter. But the big splash came with the pursuit of wide receiver Stefon Diggs from Buffalo, a move that has fans buzzing.

Exciting news for millions of Americans struggling with student loans: the Biden administration just unveiled plans for a new student loan debt forgiveness program. If everything goes smoothly, people could start seeing relief as early as this fall. This is Biden's second shot at implementing broad student loan forgiveness after his first attempt was shot down by the Supreme Court last summer. To announce this game-changing plan, President Biden is heading to Wisconsin, a crucial swing state, on Monday.

Alright, check out this update from down south in Lebanon! So, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) made a bold move on Monday, taking out a big shot in Hezbollah's Radwan force, Ali Ahmed Hassin. This guy was like a big boss in their crew, pulling strings and causing trouble, especially around Ramim Ridge up north where they've been messing with us with rockets and drones. IDF said they took him down in as-Sultaniyah, and not just him but two of his cronies too.

Morgan Wallen wasn’t having any of the fans booing Taylor Swift after he joked about her record-breaking tour during a concert in Indianapolis. The country star, who performed at Lucas Oil Stadium for two nights straight, proudly announced that his show had the highest attendance ever at the venue. "We’re the first people to do it two nights in a row so thank you for making it possible for me to say that,” Wallen said in a clip shared on TikTok.

The Milwaukee Bucks faced a tough 122-109 loss against the New York Knicks at Fiserv Forum, marking their fourth consecutive defeat and sixth in seven games. Despite the setback, they secured a playoff spot and are currently holding onto the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.

The Colorado Avalanche were up against the Dallas Stars on Sunday night, aiming to close the gap in the standings. However, the Stars, who had lost all three previous games against the Avalanche, were determined to turn the tables. They dominated the second period, scoring three power-play goals and ultimately securing a 7-4 victory at Ball Arena, expanding their lead in the Central Division to five points.

The Denver Broncos recently sat down for a chat with Trevin Wallace, the Kentucky linebacker, during the NFL combine. Tom Downey from Chat Sports reported this juicy nugget.

The backlash against Ecuador's government for breaking into the Mexican Embassy has intensified, with more leaders expressing shock and dismay. Mexico's ambassador and staff have returned to Mexico City, and President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has cut diplomatic ties with Ecuador. This move has been widely criticized as a violation of international accords, drawing comparisons to past incidents, such as when even the dictator Pinochet refrained from entering the Mexican embassy in Chile.

President Paul Kagame of Rwanda marked the 30th anniversary of the 1994 genocide by criticizing the international community for failing Rwanda, where about 800,000 people were killed. He spoke in Kigali, Rwanda's capital, during a gathering of dignitaries and world leaders commemorating the bloodshed. Kagame emphasized that Rwanda was deeply humbled by the scale of its loss and stressed that the lessons learned from the genocide are unforgettable.

The Israeli military just announced that its ground forces have pulled out from Khan Younis in southern Gaza after several months of intense fighting. Tanks have been spotted withdrawing overnight, now stationed on the border between Gaza and Israel.

The box office is buzzing with Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire taking the top spot again, raking in an impressive $31.7 million in its second weekend. Rebecca Hall and Brian Tyree Henry are on fire in this epic showdown!

Zack Gelof was the star of the show, hitting an RBI triple in the first inning and scoring on JJ Bleday's single. His highlight of the day was a three-run homer in the second inning against Jack Flaherty, along with two singles, driving in a total of four runs. Gelof was on fire, drawing three walks and scoring three runs in Saturday's 4-0 victory, setting the stage for his big day at the plate.

The Philadelphia 76ers are gearing up for a crucial showdown against the San Antonio Spurs this Sunday night, and they're hoping to secure a much-needed win. However, they'll have to do it without some key players on the court.

The Tennessee Titans are gearing up for a packed Monday with back-to-back pre-draft visits from some top-tier prospects.

LeBron James is out for the LosAngeles  Lakers' game against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to flu-like symptoms. The Lakers made the announcement just three hours before tipoff, marking James' 11th absence this season. Despite his absence, the Lakers have been holding their own, winning 6 out of 10 games without the NBA's top scorer ever.

In the past day alone, Russia's military suffered significant losses in Ukraine, including more than 50 artillery systems and armored personnel vehicles, along with 17 tanks. This adds to a total of 7,074 tanks lost by Russian forces over 25 months of intense conflict, according to new figures released by Ukraine's military. Moscow has also seen 13,551 armored personnel vehicles and 11,316 artillery systems destroyed since February 2022.

During her opening monologue on "Saturday Night Live," Kristen Wiig was inducted into the "Five-Timers Club" with the help of several celebrity guests. The "SNL" alum expressed how "special" it was to host the show for the fifth time, but the excitement was just beginning.

Brendan Allen seems to have moved on from Marvin Vettori, especially when it comes to rankings, but their bad blood seems to have reached a peak.

UConn stormed back into the men's basketball tournament finale with the help of a sensational 21-point performance by freshman guard Stephon Castle. Their victory over Alabama was a team effort, with the reigning national champions showcasing their mettle in a thrilling game in Glendale, Ariz.