Houston Rockets (25-33, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (34-24, sixth in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Houston hits the road against Phoenix looking to stop its eight-game road skid. The Suns have gone 20-17 against Western Conference opponents. Phoenix is 7-5 in games decided by less than 4 points. The Rockets are …

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Democrats in the Maine Legislature unveiled sweeping gun violence measures on Wednesday including a 72-hour waiting period for most gun purchases, adding to firearm bills and mental health spending already proposed by the governor after the deadliest shooting in the state history. Senate President Troy Jackson said lawmakers are not interested in taking away guns but …

Chiefs owner Clark Hunt admitted Wednesday the Super Bowl champions are overdue for renovations to their practice facilities after the NFL Players Association’s annual report card graded Kansas City the second-worst team in the league overall. Hunt had just unveiled plans for an $800 million renovation to Arrowhead Stadium that would include plenty of amenities for fans — but little …