Healthy Matt Schaub heating up for Texans after tossing 4 TD passes in big win over TitansHOUSTON — Matt Schaub looked like two different quarterbacks in the first two weeks of the season. Encouraged by rebound from foot surgery, Yao won’t play next season but vows to returnHOUSTON — Encouraged by progress in his recovery from major foot surgery, Yao Ming said Wednesday he will return to action — just not next season. Norris stymies St. Louis again, Astros beat Cards 3-0 to delay celebrationHOUSTON — Bud Norris and the Houston Astros put the St. Louis Cardinals’ celebration on ice. Texans receiver Jacoby Jones pleads guilty to DWI, faces 1 year of alcohol education classesHOUSTON — Houston Texans wide receiver Jacoby Jones has pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated over a 2008 traffic incident. Pineiro sharp in Cardinals’ 11-2 win over Houston AstrosHOUSTON — Joel Pineiro allowed five hits in seven effective innings, Yadier Molina hit a two-run homer and the St. Louis Cardinals inched closer to the NL Central title on Tuesday night with an 11-2 win over the Houston Astros. Astros fire manager Cecil Cooper after 171-170 record, promote Dave Clark to interim spotHOUSTON — The Houston Astros couldn’t wait until the end of the season to fire manager Cecil Cooper. Astros fire Cooper, lose eighth straight as Cardinals close in on NL Central with 7-3 winHOUSTON — Mark DeRosa homered twice at Minute Maid Park for the second time this season and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Astros 7-3 on Monday night, a few hours after Houston fired manager Cecil Cooper. Astros fire manager Cecil Cooper after 171-170 record, mired in seven-game losing streakHOUSTON — The Houston Astros fired manager Cecil Cooper on Monday with 13 games left in another disappointing season. Third-base coach Dave Clark was named interim manager. The Astros were 70-79 headed into Monday’s home against St. Louis. Brad Davis lifts Dynamo past 10-man Real Salt Lake 3-2HOUSTON — Brad Davis scored in the 81st minute to give the Houston Dynamo a 3-2 win over 10-man Real Salt Lake on Saturday night. After giving up 92 points last week, Texas College falls to Texas Southern 75-6HOUSTON — Arvell Nelson and Gino Simoni combined for 450 yards passing and four touchdowns as Texas Southern routed Texas College 75-6 Saturday. Southwestern Athletic Conference to have first female official work game in HoustonBIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Southwestern Athletic Conference’s first female official in football will work a game this weekend. Astros say LHP Hampton to miss 2010 season after rotator cuff surgery on left shoulderHOUSTON — Oft-injured Houston Astros pitcher Mike Hampton is already out for next year. New York Yankees open and close 2010 season at Boston Red SoxNEW YORK — The Yankees will open and close the 2010 season against the Red Sox at Fenway Park, just the fifth time in 50 years the rivals both start and finish against each other. Lost in Barkley-mania, McKnight’s maturation; Forcier’s analysis; Sumlin’s stock risingCOLUMBUS, Ohio — As Matt Barkley fever sweeps the nation, Joe McKnight comes of age for USC, too. Tate Forcier shares too much information. And Houston coach Kevin Sumlin gets a resume-padding win. Paul Maholm pitches 8 strong innings, Pirates beat Astros 2-1 to snap 13-game road skidHOUSTON — Paul Maholm pitched eight shutout innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a 13-game road losing streak with a 2-1 victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday. Sanchez sparkles in NFL debut to lead Jets to 24-7 win over TexansHOUSTON — As good as Mark Sanchez was in his NFL debut, the New York Jets’ defense was better. Michigan returns to AP Top 25 and knocks Notre Dame out with dramatic victoryAfter a season on the outs, Michigan is back in the AP Top 25. Top 25 CapsulesCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Backed up to their own goal line, Matt Barkley and Joe McKnight drove into Southern California lore. College Football Today—Florida quarterback Tim Tebow came back from a concussion suffered two weeks ago and completed 11 of 16 passes for 134 yards with an interception, and ran for 38 yards on 17 carries in a 13-3 win over LSU. Last-minute field goal lifts Sam Houston State over North Dakota State 48-45HUNTSVILLE, Texas — Freshman Miguel Antonio kicked a 24-yard field goal with 26 seconds remaining to give Sam Houston State a 48-45 non-conference victory Saturday over North Dakota State. Miguel Tejada hits trwo-run homer to lead Astros to 4-2 win over PiratesHOUSTON — Miguel Tejada hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the seventh inning, helping the Houston Astros beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 Saturday night. Case Keenum throws for 366 yards, 3 TDS as Houston overpowers No. 5 Oklahoma State 45-35STILLWATER, Okla. — Case Keenum threw for 366 yards and three touchdowns, and Bryce Beall caught the go-ahead 6-yard pass off a batted ball as Houston stunned No. 5 Oklahoma State 45-35 on Saturday. Deflections help Houston overpower No. 5 Oklahoma State 45-35STILLWATER, Okla. — Quarterback Case Keenum was listening in on a conversation in the Houston locker room before the game when someone suggested that the Cougars had worked hard enough that they didn’t need any luck to upset No. 5 Oklahoma State. Lee hits three-run homer, Norris wins again in Houston’s 9-1 win over PittsburghHOUSTON — Carlos Lee hit a three-run homer, Lance Berkman added a solo shot and the Houston Astros beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-1 on Friday night. Atlanta offense busts out in 9-7 win over Oswalt, HoustonHOUSTON — Garret Anderson drove in three runs, Nate McLouth homered and the Atlanta Braves broke out of their offensive slump with a 9-7 win over Roy Oswalt and the Houston Astros on Thursday night. Miguel Tejada’s 2-run single in bottom of 9th leads Astros to 2-1 win over BravesHOUSTON — Miguel Tejada’s two-run single with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning gave the Houston Astros a 2-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night. Report: Former Kentucky coach Billy Gillispie says he has entered alcohol rehabHOUSTON — A television station is reporting that former Kentucky coach Billy Gillispie said he has checked into an alcohol-related rehabilitation program following his arrest on a drunken-driving charge last month. NFL 2009: No more talk about playoffs, Texans say it’s time to show they’re ready on fieldHOUSTON — Andre Johnson is more serious than ever about helping the Houston Texans reach the postseason for the first time in their eight NFL seasons. LaRoche, McLouth homer, Braves end skid with 2-1 win over HoustonuHOUSTON — Javier Vazquez struck out nine in seven shutout innings and the Atlanta Braves snapped a five-game losing skid with a 2-1 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. Pence drives in 3 runs, Astros beat NL East-leading Phillies 4-3 for 4-game sweepHOUSTON — Hunter Pence homered and drove in three runs as the Houston Astros completed a four-game sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies with a 4-3 win Monday over the NL East leaders. Astros promote INF Johnson and Manzella and RHP Sadler from Triple-AHOUSTON — The Houston Astros purchased the contracts of infielder Chris Johnson and right-handed pitcher Billy Sadler and recalled infielder Tommy Manzella from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday. Moyer to face Astros on Monday after Happ strains side muscleHOUSTON — J.A. Happ was unable to start for the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday because of a strained a side muscle. He was replaced on the mound by Jamie Moyer. Bourn scores twice to lead Astros to 4-3 win over PhilliesHOUSTON — Rookie Bud Norris pitched six efficient innings for his first win in a month and Carlos Lee had a two-run single in the Houston Astros’ 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. Texans cornerback Dunta Robinson ends holdout, signs 1-year dealHOUSTON — Dunta Robinson and the Houston Texans were moving ahead Sunday after the star cornerback ended his holdout and signed the one-year deal the team had been offering all along. Prairie View comes back behind Bluford, beats Texas Southern 17-7HOUSTON — Jay Bluford rebounded from an early interception and threw a pair of touchdown passes as Prairie View A&M defeated Texas Southern, 17-7 in a Southwestern Conference game Saturday night in Reliant Stadium. |
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