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Today's starting lineup
The Texans enter Sunday's game at Baltimore with visions of the Ravens' 31-2 win on Christmas Day dancing in their heads. The good news for the rematch: no Lamar Jackson.
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 | Reid Laymance, Sports Editor |
Texans / NFL
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Texans face Ravens with visions of 31-2 loss still dancing in their heads
An embarrassing loss at home on Christmas Day to the Ravens sticks with Houston Texans ahead of rematch in Baltimore
- Injury report: Houston is relatively healthy compared to Baltimore, which in addition to Lamar Jackson will be without several key players on defense. Read More
Rockets / NBA
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Are double-big lineups back in the NBA? The Rockets think so
The Rockets are going for a 'bully ball' style of play adding Kevin Durant to their double-big lineup with Alperen Şengün and Steven Adams.
Astros / MLB
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Aggressive vs. patience. Inside the numbers on Astros' approach at plate in 2025
GM Dana Brown has emphasized hitters being more selective but some Astros' stars have built success on being aggressive at the plate.
UH Football
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5 keys to Big 12 showdown of unbeatens
Texas Tech was a big spender in the transfer portal and has one of nation's top defensive lines to challenge UH quarterback Conner Weigman.
- Injury report: UH offensive linemen Dalto Merryman and Derek Joiner now probably for Saturday's game against Texas Tech. Read More
College Football
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How will Arch Manning fare at Florida?| A Texas take on college football
A look at 10 key topics in college football ahead of Week 6 as Texas opens SEC play at Florida and A&M looks to stay unbeaten vs. Mississippi St.
- Texas A&M preview: Texas A&M is off to a 4-0 start but coach Mike Elko says team can be even better if it puts together a complete game Read More
High School Football
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Summer Creek beats Atascocita on 4th-quarter drive led by QB Noah Spinks
Noah Spinks directed a 90-yard drive for Summer Creek which beat Atascocita 38-35 on a touchdown with 6.2 seconds left.
- Scoreboard: Friday's statewide Texas high school football scores in the sixth week of the 2025 season. Read More
Dash
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Dash earn a point in draw with Pride
Simone Charley scored in the 85th minute to pull the Orlando Pride into a 1-1 draw with the Dash.
Houston Explained / Top 50
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Want to fire the GM? When Astros tried that with Tal Smith, there was a revolt.
“Everyone seemed to be crying": Reliving the day the Houston Astros unceremoniously fired general manager Tal Smith and how the executive still made a huge impact on the franchise's history.
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