High School Football Player Stops During Game to Thank WWII Vets

A Louisiana high school football player shocked spectators during the middle of a game when he turned away from a team huddle to thank World War II veterans who were assembled on the sideline.

Harden leads balanced offense as Rockets beat Pelicans

HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden scored 20 points and Houston had six in double figures as the Rockets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, 120-100 in a preseason game Monday at the Toyota Center. The Rockets outscored the Pelicans 40-13 in the fourth quarter after trailing by seven after three.

Calvin Murphy to honor Howard, Beverley, D-Mo in public event

The public is invited to West Oaks Mall on Saturday when Calvin Murphy honors Dwight Howard, Pat Beverley, and Donatas Motiejunas for their community service.

Calvin Murphy inviting the city as he honors Rockets trio
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Calvin Murphy invites everybody to come on out to West Oaks Mall when he honors Dwight Howard, Pat Beverley, and Donatas Motiejunas.

Charles James: 'It's time to come home'

The Texans claimed one of the stars from the team’s training camp appearances on Hard Knocks, cornerback Charles James, who had been waived by the Baltimore Ravens.

Harden appreciates everything Krzyzewski taught him

In the wake of reports that Mike Krzyzewski is preparing for his final Olympics as USA Basketball's head coach, James Harden voiced his appreciation for what the Duke head coach has done for his career.

Texans bring back Charles James II

Preseason fan favorite Charles James II is on his way back to the Houston Texans.

Greater Houston Honda Player of the Week: Luke Metzer

Dulles QB Luke Metzer is FOX 26's Greater Houston Honda Player of the Week after passing for eight touchdowns in one game.

Martins, Sounders eliminate Dynamo with 1-1 draw

HOUSTON (AP) — Obafemi Martins scored in the 82nd minute and the Seattle Sounders eliminated the Houston Dynamo from playoff contention with a 1-1 draw Sunday. The Sounders (14-13-6) extended their undefeated streak to seven games, but missed a chance to clinch off a playoff spot.

Greater Houston Honda Player of the Week: Luke Metzer
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Dulles QB Luke Metzer is FOX 26's Greater Houston Honda Player of the Week after throwing for EIGHT touchdowns in one game.

Hoyer, Hopkins help Texans handle Jaguars, 31-20

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Brian Hoyer threw three touchdown passes on third down, two to DeAndre Hopkins, and the Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 31-20 on Sunday. Hoyer regained the starting job last week against Indianapolis and looked deserving of the spot. At least against the Jaguars (1-5), who lost their fourth in a row and surely raised more questions about coach Gus Bradley's job security.

UH football moves up to 21st in AP poll

The University of Houston football team has moved up to 21st in the latest AP college football poll.

Texans' Watt active for Jacksonville game

J.J. Watt is not among the list of inactives released shortly prior to Sunday's game between the Texans and the Jaguars.

Boykin throws for 4 TDs, No. 3 TCU rolls past Iowa St 45-21

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Third-ranked TCU has made it through the toughest stretch of the season with its playoff hopes intact. Now the Horned Frogs have a week to rest up before their final push for the Big 12 title and beyond. Trevone Boykin threw for 436 yards and four touchdowns and TCU rolled past Iowa State 45-21 on Saturday night for its third road win in four weeks.

Alabama scores 3 TDs on INT returns in 41-23 win over A&M

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Derrick Henry ran for a career-high 236 yards and two scores and No. 10 Alabama added a school-record three touchdowns on interception returns to get a 41-23 win over No. 9 Texas A&M on Saturday. Alabama (6-1, 3-1 SEC) built a 28-6 lead in the second quarter thanks to 55- and 6-yard touchdown runs by Henry and interception returns of 33 and 93 yards.

Coleman 3 TD catches, No. 2 Baylor tops West Virginia 62-38

WACO, Texas (AP) — Corey Coleman caught three more touchdowns and second-ranked Baylor won its FBS-best 19th consecutive home game, getting some measure of revenge with a 62-38 victory over West Virginia on Saturday. Coleman matched and then broke the single-season school record for TD catches, his nation-leading 16 coming halfway through the regular season for the Bears (6-0, 3-0 Big 12).

Greg Ward Jr. leads No. 24 Houston past Tulane, 42-7

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Houston can only hope its final six games as a ranked team this season go as comfortably as its first. Greg Ward Jr. ran for three touchdowns and threw for another to help No. 24 Houston beat Tulane 42-7 on Friday night. Playing as a ranked team for the first time since 2011, the Cougars (6-0, 3-0 American Athletic) won by at least 21 points for the fourth time this season. Houston took a half-game lead over Memphis and Navy in the conference's West Division.