Long, emotional embrace between Stephen Silas and Suns Coach Monty Williams after Houston beat Phoenix at Toyota Center

Lovie Smith opened his Monday news conference by mentioning that he is praying for Mississippi State Coach Mike Leach and his family: “It kind of puts everything into perspective a little bit.”

Astros owner Jim Crane is hopeful he can retain @JustinVerlander who’s contract is up: “We’ll make the phone call pretty quick here.”