Squirrel steals the spotlight at Vikings vs. Packers game

While the Vikings and Green Bay Packers faced off on Sunday, a squirrel was enjoying his 15 minutes of fame after making a run for it during the first quarter.

Rice hoops falls to Fresno State 82-65

HOUSTON (AP) — Marvelle Harris had 26 points and six assists and Fresno State rolled to an 82-65 victory over Rice on Sunday night.

Texans beat Jets for 3rd straight win

HOUSTON (AP) — The New York Jets had two chances to tie Sunday's game against the Houston Texans.

Porzingis leads Knicks past Rockets for 4th straight win

HOUSTON (AP) — Carmelo Anthony and Derek Fisher insist they knew months ago that Kristaps Porzingis was capable of this type of performance.

Conley, Gasol lead Grizzlies over Rockets 96-84

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Mike Conley scored 26 points, Marc Gasol had 16 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Houston Rockets 96-84 on Friday night.

Williams helps carry UTSA to 34-24 win over Rice

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Jarveon Williams rushed for 163 yards and two touchdowns and UTSA beat Rice 34-24 on Saturday night.

Houston falls 20-17 at UConn for 1st loss of season

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Houston coach Tom Herman worried that his team was stepping into what he saw as a quintessential trap game against UConn.

Houston-UConn Preview Capsule

No. 13 Houston (10-0, 6-0 American, CFP No. 19) at UConn (5-5, 3-3), 3:30 p.m. (ESPNU)

UH board of regents offers huge raise to Tom Herman

The University of Houston Board of Regents gave its approval on Thursday for the school to offer head football coach Tom Herman an immediate salary increase from $1.35 million to $3 million.

Clemson takes 76-56 victory over Texas Southern

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Jaron Blossomgame led Clemson with 22 points en route to a 76-56 victory over Texas Southern on Thursday night.

Youth football team helps special needs student score touchdown

It was the final play of the game and the clock was ticking. A local youth football coach decided to throw out the playbook and have his honorary captain hit the field.

Houston beats Prairie View A&M 110-69

HOUSTON (AP) — Devonta Pollard scored 25 points and grabbed nine rebounds as Houston beat Prairie View A&M 110-69 on Wednesday night.

Harden, Rockets pull out OT win in Bickerstaff's 1st game

HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden scored 45 points, including all nine for Houston in overtime, and the Rockets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 108-103 on Wednesday night after firing Kevin McHale earlier in the day.

Houston Rockets fire head coach Kevin Mchale

Sports Director Mark Berman confirms that the Houston Rockets have fired coach Kevin McHale following a closed door meeting with players.

Rockets fire McHale; Bickerstaff to be interim head coach
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J.B. Bickerstaff will be the Rockets' interim head coach in place of Kevin McHale, who was relieved of his duties on Wednesday.