Dynamo eliminated from MLS Cup Playoffs, Sounders advance

Victor Rodriguez scored on a nifty give-and-go with Will Bruin in the 22nd minute, Clint Dempsey added his third goal of the playoffs early in the second half, and the Seattle Sounders advanced to the MLS Cup final with a 3-0 win over the Houston Dynamo on Thursday night.

Baltimore Ravens beat Houston Texans 23-16

The Houston Texans have put receiver Will Fuller and offensive tackle Julien Davenport on the inactive list for Monday night's game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Harden helps Houston Rockets beat Brooklyn Nets 117-103

James Harden scored 20 of his 37 points in the first quarter to lead the Houston Rockets to a 117-103 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night. Harden added 10 rebounds and eight assists to guide the Rockets to their fifth straight win. When he took a break with 1:28 remaining in the first quarter, he was outscoring the Nets 20-17 by himself, not to mention four assists at that point.

Greater Houston Honda Dealers Player of the Week - Manvel HS defense

This week, the Great Houston Honda Dealers Player of the Week is a group award going to the Manvel High School Mavericks defense. Manvel now advances to the regional semifinal round against Cedar Park. That game is Friday, December 1, at Waller ISD Stadium.

Texas A&M fires coach Kevin Sumlin after 6 seasons

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Texas A&M has fired coach Kevin Sumlin after six winning seasons. The first black head coach in program history was 51-26 and never had a losing season. But his first year at A&M was his best, and he never could come close to matching it.

Houston Rockets defeat Denver Nuggets 125-95

Trevor Ariza scored a season-high 25 points in the Houston Rockets' 125-95 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. Ariza was 7 of 10 from 3-point range. Chris Paul had 23 points and 12 assists, and James Harden added 21 points, nine assists and eight rebounds in limited action. The Rockets have won nine of last 10 games, and beat Denver for the fifth straight time...