Texans practice closed to public on Wednesday

Texans practice closed to public on Wednesday

Houston Texans practice will be closed to the public on Wednesday, Aug. 3 because of a scheduling change, but anyone with tickets for the Wednesday practice session can redeem them for practices on Aug. 4, 6, 7, 18.

Astros trade pitcher Scott Feldman to Toronto Blue Jays

Astros trade pitcher Scott Feldman to Toronto Blue Jays

Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow has announced that the team has acquired minor league right-handed pitcher Lupe Chavez from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for right-handed pitcher Scott Feldman.

Expert to Rio athletes: 'Don't put your head under water'

Expert to Rio athletes: 'Don't put your head under water'

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Just days ahead of the Olympic Games the waterways of Rio de Janeiro are as filthy as ever, contaminated with raw human sewage teeming with dangerous viruses and bacteria, according to a 16-month-long study commissioned by The Associated Press. Not only are some 1,400 athletes at risk of getting violently ill in water competitions, but the AP's tests indicate...

Cowboys pay tribute to Dallas police before start of camp

Cowboys pay tribute to Dallas police before start of camp

OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — In one wave after another, Jason Witten, Tony Romo and Dez Bryant walked arm-in-arm onto the field for the start of the Cowboys' training camp with families of the Dallas police officers killed by a gunman this month. It was their way of paying tribute to the five fallen officers, and it left an impression on Dallas police Chief David Brown.

Astros mauled by Tigers, swept in series

Astros mauled by Tigers, swept in series

DETROIT (AP) -- James McCann capped a six-run first inning with his first career grand slam as the Detroit Tigers completed a three-game sweep of the Houston Astros with an 11-0 rout Sunday.    Miguel Cabrera homered twice for the Tigers.    The Tigers, who began the day one game behind Boston for the second American League wild-card spot, have now won six straight -- including a sweep at...

Houstonian DeAndre Jordan returns home as member of Team USA

Houstonian DeAndre Jordan returns home as member of Team USA

HOUSTON - DeAndre Jordan is back in Houston, this time as a member of the Team USA. The Clippers all star and first team All-NBA center is looking to help the men's basketball team bring home a gold medal for the third straight year. The team worked out on Sunday ahead of a Monday night exhibition with Nigeria.

Chivas to face Dynamo in Houston

Chivas to face Dynamo in Houston

How can the Houston Dynamo be the visiting team for a match at BBVA Compass Stadium? When that match is a friendly one against Club Deportivo Guadalajara, better known throughout the world as Chivas!