Source: Allen did not meet with UH Coach Tom Herman Sunday

Contrary to a report by a local Houston radio station, former Texas A&M quarterback Kyle Allen did not meet with University of Houston Coach Tom Herman on Sunday in Houston.

Yates to start against Colts with Hoyer concussion

#Texans QB Brian Hoyer did suffer another concussion last night, source said. He goes in the protocol, the team prepares TJ Yates to start — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 14, 2015

Patriots clinch playoff spot with 27-6 win over Texans

HOUSTON (AP) — Tom Brady threw for 226 yards and two touchdowns and the New England Patriots snapped a two-game skid and clinched a playoff spot with a 27-6 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday night. Brady threw TD passes to Keshawn Martin and Rob Gronkowski in the first half to help New England build a 17-6 lead.

Gray Jr. scores 11 points in OT; Houston beats LSU 105-98

HOUSTON (AP) — Rob Gray Jr. scored 11 of his career-high 31 points in overtime to lead Houston to a 105-98 victory over LSU on Sunday night. Gray was 10 of 19 from the field. Danrad Knowles had 20 points, and Damyean Dotson added 13 points and 10 rebounds for Houston (6-1).

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Ben Simmons may become the next top overall pick for the NBA draft. However, he and his LSU team did not come out of a Houston as a winner on Sunday.

UH receivers coach Mehringer headed to Rutgers as OC

University of Houston receivers coach Drew Mehringer has been hired by Rutgers to become the offensive coordinator for the Scarlet Knights.

Harden leads Rockets to lopsided 126-97 win over Lakers

HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden scored 30 points, and the Houston Rockets got an easy 126-97 win over the struggling Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. A 3-pointer by Nick Young with about seven minutes left got the Lakers within 11, but a 13-2 run by Houston pushed the lead to 115-93 and the Rockets cruised to the victory. Donatas Motiejunas, Harden and Patrick Beverley each made a...

Felix hits at buzzer, Texas beats No. 3 North Carolina 84-82

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Javan Felix swished a short jumper as time expired, sending Texas to a wild 84-82 win over No. 3 North Carolina on Saturday and giving new coach Shaka Smart his biggest victory with the Longhorns.

Central Michigan comes on late to top Texas Southern 79-71

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Braylon Rayson made 6 of 9 3-pointers and scored 22 points, Chris Fowler added 20, and Central Michigan rallied late for a 79-71 win over Texas Southern on Saturday. Rayson's 3-pointer with 7:49 remaining gave Central Michigan (5-4) a 63-62 lead, and he hit another less than two minutes later to push the Chippewas lead to four.

Texas confirms Gilbert hire, offensive staff changes

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas coach Charlie Strong has formally announced the addition of offensive coordinator Sterlin Gilbert from Tulsa and other staff changes as he tries to remake his offense after a 5-7 season. Strong announced the moves on Saturday. Strong, Texas President Greg Fenves and Athletic Director Mike Perrin flew to Tulsa on Friday night to woo Gilbert, who will call plays...

Giles trade official: Appel, Velasquez part of Astros trade

Mark Appel and Vince Velasquez are part of the package the Astros are sending to the Phillies in exchange for closer Ken Giles.

Texans CB Charles James to unveil line of socks Sunday

Balitello of New York, makers of performance dress socks, and Houston Texans cornerback Charles James II are a perfect fit.

Heisman Finalists in Atlanta for College Football Awards

Monday night the Heisman finalists came down to three: Christian McCaffrey from Stanford, Derrick Henry from Alabama, and Deshaun Watson from Clemson.