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Bears, rookie QB Caleb Williams face gold standard in Texans' C.J. Stroud
Early during his Wednesday presser, Bears coach Matt Eberflus was asked how the historic production Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud enjoyed as a rookie last season could be used as a template for Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, whose debut last Sunday against the Tennessee Titans could reaso...
Houston seeing improvement, eyes first '24 win vs. Rice
Houston will try to put a dent in the win column when it hosts Rice in a nonconference game on Saturday night.,Houston (0-2) opened the season with a 27-7 home loss to UNLV and fell at No. 15 Oklahoma 16-12 last week.,The Cougars outgained the Sooners 318-249 in total yards, including 260-174 in pas...
Late safety seals No. 15 Oklahoma's tight win over Houston
Gracen Halton brought down Stacy Sneed in the end zone for a safety in the final two minutes to help No. 15 Oklahoma eke out a 16-12 win over Houston on Saturday in Norman, Okla.,The Cougars got the ball back with 1:46 remaining at their own 5 with a chance to drive for the win. But on first down, H...
Texans open season, division title defense at Colts
Week 1 of the NFL season is always a big deal.,From the view of second-year Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen, it's a bigger deal when you open with a division rival.,That's what Indianapolis does Sunday as it welcomes the defending AFC South champion Houston Texans.,"You want to win division ...
UNLV defense dominates Houston in season-opening win
Matthew Sluka threw two touchdown passes as the visiting UNLV Rebels spoiled Willie Fritz's Houston head coaching debut with a 27-7 victory over the Cougars on Saturday night in the season opener for both schools.,Sluka, a senior transfer from Holy Cross, where he earned Patriot League Offensive Pla...
Claudia Zornoza helps Utah top Houston to extend unbeaten run
Claudia Zornoza had one goal and one assist to lift the Utah Royals over the host Houston Dash 3-1 on Saturday night, extending Utah's unbeaten streak to four matches., ,In the 55th minute, Zornoza scored from the penalty spot after a foul on Cloe Lacasse that was originally called outside of the 18...
UNLV's defense dominates in season-opening victory over Houston
Matthew Sluka threw two touchdown passes and also rushed for 59 yards and Jalen Catalon had two interceptions, including one he returned 36 yards for a touchdown, as the visiting UNLV Rebels spoiled Willie Fritz's Houston head coaching debut with a 27-7 victory over the Cougars on Saturday night in ...
Astros sign OF Jason Heyward, activate RHP Ryan Pressly (back)
The Houston Astros signed free agent outfielder Jason Heyward and activated right-hander Ryan Pressly when he was eligible Thursday to come off the 15-day disabled list after straining his lower back.,In other moves, the Astros optioned outfielder Chas McCormick and rookie left-hander Bryan King to ...
Dynamo, Toronto FC aim to continue respective playoff pushes
The Houston Dynamo and Toronto FC both will look to solidify their playoff prospects when they resume league play in Texas on Saturday night following a two-week break from all competition.,Both sides exited the Leagues Cup during the round of 32, with Houston falling on penalties to Toluca followin...
Astros RHP Justin Verlander (neck) to return Wednesday vs. Red Sox
Astros right-hander Justin Verlander will return from the injured list to start Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Boston Red Sox, Houston manager Joe Espada confirmed Monday.,Verlander has been sidelined since June 9 with neck soreness. The three-time Cy Young Award winner and former MV...
University of Houston hires UNM’s Eddie Nunez as athletic director
The University of Houston announced the hiring of Eddie Nunez, formerly of the University of New Mexico, as its athletic director on Saturday.,The school announced the five-year contract for Nunez, including the title of vice president for intercollegiate athletics. Vice president was a title he pre...
Astros place RHP Ryan Pressly (back) on 15-day IL
The Houston Astros placed right-hander Ryan Pressly on the 15-day injured list due to a low back strain.,The move was retroactive to Wednesday. In a corresponding move, the Astros recalled right-hander Seth Martinez from Triple-A Sugar Land.,Pressly last pitched on Tuesday, allowing two hits and one...
Astros aim to continue hot streak at home against White Sox
After stumbling through their most recent homestand, winning just four of nine games, the Houston Astros have reversed course and are riding a red-hot streak when they host the Chicago White Sox on Friday in the opener of a three-game weekend series.,Houston capped an 8-1 road trip with a 2-1, 10-in...
Astros roll over Red Sox, complete sweep
Alex Bregman and Yordan Alvarez hit back-to-back home runs in the fifth inning as the visiting Houston Astros completed a three-game series sweep by beating the Boston Red Sox 10-2 on Sunday.,Bregman hit a three-run homer that handed the Astros a 4-0 lead before Alvarez followed with a solo shot, hi...
Red Sox take issue with pitching, while Astros seek more runs
There's nothing wrong with the Boston Red Sox offense, but the same can't be said about the team's pitching. The Red Sox enter Friday's game against the visiting Houston Astros starving for a strong effort on the mound.,Boston is averaging an MLB-best 6.5 runs per contest in 18 games since the All-S...
Astros power up vs. slumping Rangers for series victory
Victor Caratini and Yordan Alvarez each homered as the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 6-4 in the rubber match of a three-game series on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.,Yusei Kikuchi (5-9) allowed two runs on four hits over 5 1/3 innings in his second start since being acquired from the Toronto...
Astros to display revamped pitching staff against Rays
The trade-deadline acquisitions of left-handers Yusei Kikuchi and Caleb Ferguson resulted in a resetting of the Houston pitching staff, with the Astros jettisoning two right-handers -- Rafael Montero and Seth Martinez -- in advance of a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.,The Astros ha...
Hunter Brown pitches Astros past A's
Hunter Brown cooled down one of baseball's hottest offenses, Jose Altuve paced an 11-hit attack with a double and two singles and the Houston Astros salvaged one win in their three-game series against the host Oakland Athletics with an 8-1 victory on Wednesday afternoon.,Chas McCormick homered while...
Astros, Athletics each looking for more from their first basemen
The spotlight will be on first base when the Houston Astros and host Oakland Athletics continue their three-game series on Tuesday night.,On a night when each team got eight hits -- none by a first baseman -- the A's used 3-for-7 hitting with runners in scoring position to produce a 4-0 victory on M...
Dynamo in search of top form vs. last-place Earthquakes
The Houston Dynamo look to rediscover last month's strong form on Wednesday night when they visit the San Jose Earthquakes, who continue to struggle after the dismissal of their manager.,The Dynamo (8-7-7, 31 points) were unbeaten in five matches in June, saving the best of the month for last with w...