Keenum throws for 359 yards to pace Houston over Northwestern St. 55-7HOUSTON — Case Keenum completed 23 of his 30 passes for 359 yards as Houston defeated Northwestern State 55-7 Saturday. Kaz Matsui’s bases-loaded single wins it in 9th for Astros, 5-4 over PhilliesHOUSTON — Kaz Matsui’s bases-loaded single drove in two runs in the bottom of the ninth to give the Houston Astros a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. Houston Astros ace Roy Oswalt leaves game in 7th inning with tightness in lower backHOUSTON — Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt has left a game against the Philadelphia Phillies in the seventh inning because of tightness in his lower back. Remainder of Roger Clemens’ defamation suit against Brian McNamee in Texas dismissedHOUSTON — The remainder of Roger Clemens’ defamation suit against Brian McNamee in Texas has been dismissed, leaving the pair to fight their legal battle in New York. Rodriguez sharp; Lee, Pence homer in Astros’ 7-0 win over Cliff Lee, PhilliesHOUSTON — Wandy Rodriguez struck out seven in seven innings and drove in two runs with a double to lead the Houston Astros to a 7-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night. W. Illinois defeats Sam Houston St. 35-28HUNTSVILLE, Texas — Western Illinois’ Dre Gibbs rushed for 101 yards and the decisive touchdown, and the Leatherneck defense made a goal-line stand in the closing seconds to defeat Sam Houston State 35-28 Thursday in the season opener for both teams. Brett Favre looks healthy, taking hits and delivering a big one as Vikings beat Texans 17-10HOUSTON — Brett Favre has taken hundreds of hits in nearly two decades in the NFL. Favre looks healthy, taking hits and delivering one as Vikings beat Texans 17-10HOUSTON — Brett Favre’s ribs appear to be just fine. Houston quarterback Schaub sprains ankle against VikingsHOUSTON — Texans quarterback Matt Schaub has sprained his left ankle against the Vikings. Report: Vikings quarterback Brett Favre says he may have a cracked ribHOUSTON — Vikings quarterback Brett Favre says he might have a cracked rib, although it didn’t prevent him from starting against the Texans. Favre set to play until halftime as Minnesota Vikings face Houston Texans Monday nightHOUSTON — Brett Favre had just three days to prepare for his first start this preseason. This one should be a better indicator of how the comeback from his second retirement is going. Texans hope to redeem themselves with strong performance against Vikings and Brett FavreHOUSTON — The Texans were expecting former Houston backup Sage Rosenfels to visit. Red Sox release RH starter Brad Penny, making room for LH reliever Billy Wagner
Sounders’ Jaqua strikes in 70th to deliver 1-1 tie at DynamoHOUSTON — Nate Jaqua scored for in the 70th minute to give Seattle a point in Houston and move the Sounders into a tie for third place in the Western Conference with a 1-1 draw against the Dynamo on Sunday night. Roberts has 4 of Diamondbacks’ 14 hits to help snap 7-game skid with 7-5 win over AstrosHOUSTON — Ryan Roberts matched a career high with four hits, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Houston Astros 7-5 on Sunday and snap a season-high seven-game skid. Diaz gets unanimous decision over Malignaggi in HoustonHOUSTON — Juan Diaz beat Paulie Malignaggi in a 12-round, unanimous decision on Saturday night to win the vacant NABO junior welterweight championship. Houston’s Diaz beats Malignaggi in unanimous decisionHOUSTON — Juan Diaz beat Paulie Malignaggi in a 12-round, unanimous decision on Saturday night to win the vacant NABO junior welterweight championship. Bell fills in for injured Bush to help New Orleans to 38-14 preseason win over Houston TexansHOUSTON — Mike Bell made the most of Reggie Bush’s absence. Brian Moehler pitches Astros to 4th consecutive victory, 4-2 over ArizonaHOUSTON — Brian Moehler won for the first time in more than a month and the Houston Astros beat the slumping Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 on Saturday night to match a season high with their fourth consecutive victory. Astros sign former big league closer Armando Benitez to minor league dealHOUSTON — Former big league closer Armando Benitez and the Houston Astros have agreed to a minor league contract. Oswalt shuts out Diamondbacks to lead Houston to 1-0 victoryHOUSTON — Roy Oswalt allowed three hits in seven crisp innings and the Houston Astros handed the Arizona Diamondbacks their sixth straight loss with a 1-0 victory on Friday night. Rodriguez finishes complete game in Astros’ 4-1 win over FloridaHOUSTON — Wandy Rodriguez limited Florida’s surging lineup to just four hits while pitching into the ninth inning, leading the Houston Astros to a 4-1 win over the Marlins on Thursday night. Brees returns to practice with Saints for first time since mother’s funeralHOUSTON — New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees was ready to focus on football Thursday as he returned to practice for the first time since his mother’s funeral. Nolasco strikes out 10, Florida reaches 10 hits again in 6-2 win over HoustonHOUSTON — Ricky Nolasco struck out 10 in his second complete game of the season and the Florida Marlins had 10 hits for the 14th consecutive game in a 6-2 win Tuesday night over the Houston Astros. Texans RB Chris Brown could be perfect complement to Steve Slaton in short-yardage situationsHOUSTON — At 6-foot-3 and 234 pounds, Chris Brown could be the big back the Texans need to complement starter Steve Slaton in short-yardage situations. Drew Brees leaves Saints training camp to attend mother’s funeral in Austin, TexasMETAIRIE, La. — New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has left training camp to attend his mother’s funeral. Chester Pitts, Kris Brown are last remaining players from inaugural Texans squad in 2002
Brees happy to be back with his other “family” at Saints camp, but expects to miss more timeMETAIRIE, La. — Drew Brees returned to Saints training camp for a pair of practices on Monday after leaving the team over the weekend to attend to the death of his mother, Mina Brees, in Colorado. Holden’s late penalty kick lifts Dynamo over Fire 3-2
Texans hope confident Bennett will become leader of CBs with veterans Robinson, Reeves outHOUSTON — Cornerback Fred Bennett has never lacked confidence, exuding it from the moment he was drafted by Texans in 2007. Houston Texans sign CB Deltha O’Neal, RB Andre HallHOUSTON — The Houston Texans have signed free agent cornerback Deltha O’Neal and free agent running back Andre Hall, released rookie defensive tackle Jake Visser and waived injured rookie running back Jeremiah Johnson. Rockets sign draft pick Jermaine TaylorHOUSTON — The Houston Rockets signed rookie guard Jermaine Taylor to a multiyear contract on Wednesday. Martinez earns first win since head injury in Giants’ 10-6 victory over Houston AstrosHOUSTON — Joe Martinez came off the disabled list to win his first major league start, Eli Whiteside hit a grand slam for his first career home run and the San Francisco Giants rallied for a 10-6 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday. Giants activate RHP Martinez from DL to make 1st big league start; send Joaquin to Triple-AHOUSTON — The San Francisco Giants have reinstated pitcher Joe Martinez from the disabled list and optioned reliever Waldis Joaquin to Triple-A Fresno. Freddy Sanchez, Sandoval homer in San Francisco’s 8-1 win over Astros
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HOUSTON —Houston’s Stuart Holden converted a penalty kick in the 83rd minute, and the Houston Dynamo held off Chicago 3-2 on Sunday night to end the Fire’s five-match unbeaten streak. Houston (11-6-5) extended its lead in the Western Conference to seven points over Los Angeles, which has two games in hand. Chicago (8-4-8) missed a chance to draw within three points of Columbus in the East.
