Mullens' 5 TD passes lead Southern Miss over Rice 65-10
HOUSTON (AP) — Nick Mullens tied a single-game program record before the first half was over with five touchdown passes, and Southern Miss beat Rice 65-10 on Saturday. Mullens finished 23 of 31 for 386 yards, five TDs and no interceptions before giving way to backup Tyler Matthews when the score was 52-0 late in the in the third quarter.
HOUSTON (AP) — Nick Mullens tied a single-game program record before the first half was over with five touchdown passes, and Southern Miss beat Rice 65-10 on Saturday. Mullens finished 23 of 31 for 386 yards, five TDs and no interceptions before giving way to backup Tyler Matthews when the score was 52-0 late in the in the third quarter.
Murray's 3 TD passes lead A&M over Western Carolina 41-17
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin certainly wasn't happy that his team was tied with Western Carolina in the second quarter on Saturday night. He was, however, encouraged by the way the Aggies responded after that. Kyler Murray threw for 191 yards and three touchdowns and Texas A&M shook off a slow start to cruise to a 41-17 win over Western Carolina.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin certainly wasn't happy that his team was tied with Western Carolina in the second quarter on Saturday night. He was, however, encouraged by the way the Aggies responded after that. Kyler Murray threw for 191 yards and three touchdowns and Texas A&M shook off a slow start to cruise to a 41-17 win over Western Carolina.
West Virginia topples Texas 38-20
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's days of slinging the ball all over the field in the Big 12 seem to be over for now, and the Mountaineers don't mind it a bit as long as they keep winning. Skyler Howard threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, and Wendell Smallwood rushed for 165 yards to lead West Virginia to a 38-20 win over Texas on Saturday.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's days of slinging the ball all over the field in the Big 12 seem to be over for now, and the Mountaineers don't mind it a bit as long as they keep winning. Skyler Howard threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, and Wendell Smallwood rushed for 165 yards to lead West Virginia to a 38-20 win over Texas on Saturday.
Tom Herman after UH beats Memphis
Some of Tom Herman's postgame remarks after Houston rallied to beat Memphis 35-34
Some of Tom Herman's postgame remarks after Houston rallied to beat Memphis 35-34
J.J. Watt backs Ronda Rousey before UFC fight
Leading up to the highly anticipated UFC fight 193 between Ronda Rousey and Holly Holm, Houston Texans defensive end, and hometown favorite, J.J. Watt wants to make one thing clear. He's behind Rousey 100%.
Leading up to the highly anticipated UFC fight 193 between Ronda Rousey and Holly Holm, Houston Texans defensive end, and hometown favorite, J.J. Watt wants to make one thing clear. He's behind Rousey 100%.
NFL plans to increase security inside and outside stadiums
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL says it will increase security inside and outside its stadiums for Sunday's games, two days after the Paris terrorist attacks. Spokesman Brian McCarthy said Saturday that there will be more security and law enforcement personnel at the venues and in parking lots, along with other added security measures. A league statement says it has been told by the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI "that there are no known threats against NFL stadiums."
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL says it will increase security inside and outside its stadiums for Sunday's games, two days after the Paris terrorist attacks. Spokesman Brian McCarthy said Saturday that there will be more security and law enforcement personnel at the venues and in parking lots, along with other added security measures. A league statement says it has been told by the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI "that there are no known threats against NFL stadiums."
Gallinari's scores 27 points, Nuggets top Rockets 107-98
DENVER (AP) — Ty Lawson hoped for a triumphant return to Denver. Danilo Gallinari and Will Barton made sure it wasn't a pleasant homecoming. Gallinari had 27 points, Barton scored a career-high 26 points and the Denver Nuggets beat the Houston Rockets 107-98 on Friday night to spoil Lawson's return. Kenneth Faried added 14 points and 11 rebounds for Denver.
DENVER (AP) — Ty Lawson hoped for a triumphant return to Denver. Danilo Gallinari and Will Barton made sure it wasn't a pleasant homecoming. Gallinari had 27 points, Barton scored a career-high 26 points and the Denver Nuggets beat the Houston Rockets 107-98 on Friday night to spoil Lawson's return. Kenneth Faried added 14 points and 11 rebounds for Denver.
Jeff Banister: 'A school going away, it really is a tragedy'
Two of La Marque High School's most prominent alums, former U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and Texas Rangers manager Jeff Banister, are saddened and disappointed with the news the Texas Education Agency will shut down the school district on July 1.
Two of La Marque High School's most prominent alums, former U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and Texas Rangers manager Jeff Banister, are saddened and disappointed with the news the Texas Education Agency will shut down the school district on July 1.
Former Braves Pitcher Tommy Hanson Dies at 29
Former Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Tommy Hanson has passed away.
Former Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Tommy Hanson has passed away.
UH's Tom Herman makes special phone call to little Cougars fan
With one phone call on Monday University of Houston Coach Tom Herman created a memory for six-year-old Elliot Raffetto that he will never forget.
With one phone call on Monday University of Houston Coach Tom Herman created a memory for six-year-old Elliot Raffetto that he will never forget.
Dwight Howard will be front and center at the Houston Thanksgiving Day Parade
Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard will be the Grand Marshall of Houston's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard will be the Grand Marshall of Houston's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Dash cam footage released in Rockets point guard Pat Beverley arrest
HOUSTON (AP) — Rockets point guard Patrick Beverley was briefly arrested Wednesday on a misdemeanor warrant for a Houston-area traffic violation before being released when he paid a $321 fine. The team says Beverley, who missed the Rockets' morning shootaround, has resolved issues related to vehicle registration and an electronic toll road pass. Beverley said an expired credit card was linked to his toll tag.
HOUSTON (AP) — Rockets point guard Patrick Beverley was briefly arrested Wednesday on a misdemeanor warrant for a Houston-area traffic violation before being released when he paid a $321 fine. The team says Beverley, who missed the Rockets' morning shootaround, has resolved issues related to vehicle registration and an electronic toll road pass. Beverley said an expired credit card was linked to his toll tag.
Bogdanovic leads Nets to 1st win, 106-98 over Houston
HOUSTON (AP) — Bojan Bogdanovic came off the bench to score a season-high 22 points with nine rebounds and lead the Brooklyn Nets to their first victory of the season, 106-98 over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. The Nets entered the game 0-7 and the Rockets had won four straight after opening the season 0-3.
HOUSTON (AP) — Bojan Bogdanovic came off the bench to score a season-high 22 points with nine rebounds and lead the Brooklyn Nets to their first victory of the season, 106-98 over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. The Nets entered the game 0-7 and the Rockets had won four straight after opening the season 0-3.
Yates star Jacob Young signs with UT hoops
Yates basketball star Jacob Young realized a dream by signing Wednesday with the University of Texas.
Yates basketball star Jacob Young realized a dream by signing Wednesday with the University of Texas.
Jacob Young signs with UT hoops
Yates star guard Jacob Young realized a dream by signing to play basketball at the University of Texas.
Yates star guard Jacob Young realized a dream by signing to play basketball at the University of Texas.
Heisman Trust sends letter to UH acknowledging Greg Ward Jr is candidate
The Heisman Trust sent a letter to the University of Houston informing athletic department officials that quarterback Greg Ward Jr. is a candidate for the most coveted award in college football.
The Heisman Trust sent a letter to the University of Houston informing athletic department officials that quarterback Greg Ward Jr. is a candidate for the most coveted award in college football.
Ex-NFL player stands outside NRG Stadium seeking Texans job
Ex-NFL player stands outside NRG asking Houston Texans for job
Ex-NFL player stands outside NRG asking Houston Texans for job
Joe Anderson hoping to return to NFL
Joe Anderson hoping to return to NFL
Joe Anderson hoping to return to NFL
Joe Anderson hopes to get back to the NFL
Joe Anderson hopes he can inspire others as he goes after his NFL dreams.
Joe Anderson hopes he can inspire others as he goes after his NFL dreams.
Altuve, Keuchel win Gold Glove awards
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has won his first Gold Glove for his excellent defensive work while Astros pitcher Dallas Keuchel has won his second consecutive Gold Glove honor.
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has won his first Gold Glove for his excellent defensive work while Astros pitcher Dallas Keuchel has won his second consecutive Gold Glove honor.