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Texans lose to Chargers 21-13 at NRG Stadium

San Diego's Philip Rivers read all week about the Texans being 5-0 at home. He decided the Chargers should be the ones to end their perfect record in Houston.

Tom Herman to take over at Texas

College football sources confirm Tom Herman is leaving the University of Houston and will be named the next head coach at Texas.

Stopped: North Shore holds off Katy in instant classic

Backed against its own end zone, North Shore's dreams of a repeat were in jeopardy. But in the end, the Mustangs defense made four straight stops on its goal line to beat Katy 20-17 at NRG Stadium.

UH offers Tom Herman contract extension, big raise

Sources close to the University of Houston told FOX 26 Sports Hunter Yurachek, University of Houston vice president for athletics, met with Coach Tom Herman earlier this week and officially offered him a contract extension, including a seven-figure increase in total compensation.

Astros, Reddick agree to 4-year deal

The Houston Astros have agreed to terms on a four-year contract with free agent outfielder and Gold Glove Award winner Josh Reddick, Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow announced on Wednesday.

Former Rockets guard Francis released on bond

Former Houston Rockets guard Steve Francis has been released from the Harris County jail on bond, but he has been ordered to Florida to face a burglary charge. Francis did not appear in court on Tuesday, though his attorney, Rusty Hardin, appeared on his behalf.

Carr leads Raiders past Texans 27-20 in Mexico City

Derek Carr woke up a struggling Oakland offense by throwing two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter as the Raiders capped a successful trip to Mexico with a 27-20 victory over the Houston Texans on Monday night.