Houston Texans CB Reeves and C Chris Myers out with injuries sustained in practice
AFL co-founder, Titans owner Bud Adams football man skilled in art of tough football dealsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — K.S. “Bud” Adams Jr. is a businessman who knows how to make a deal — even if it’s risky or unpopular. Houston Texans center Chris Myers carted off practice field with ankle injuryHOUSTON — Houston Texans starting center Chris Myers left Tuesday morning’s practice with what appeared to be an ankle injury. Astros recall RHP Felipe Paulino, option RHP Sammy Gervacio to minorsHOUSTON — The Houston Astros have recalled right-handed pitcher Felipe Paulino from the minor leagues so he can start Tuesday night’s game against the San Francisco Giants. Geoff Blum, Kaz Matsui homer to lead Astros to 4-3 win over Giants and Matt CainHOUSTON — Geoff Blum and Kaz Matsui homered off Matt Cain and the Houston Astros snapped the San Francisco ace’s six-start unbeaten streak with a 4-3 win over the Giants on Monday night. Oswalt’s next start pushed back, Astros also awaiting returns of Berkman, RodriguezHOUSTON — Astros ace Roy Oswalt will skip his next scheduled start because he still felt pain in his lower back after a bullpen session Monday. Brian Ching scores twice in first half as Dynamo hold on for4-3 win over DC UnitedHOUSTON — Brian Ching scored twice in the first half and the Houston Dynamo held on for a 4-3 win over D.C. United on Saturday night. First-round pick Cushing agrees to deal with Texans, flies to Houston for Saturday practiceHOUSTON — The Houston Texans agreed to a deal with first-round pick linebacker Brian Cushing on Saturday, but he arrived in town too late to make the team’s afternoon practice. Astros ace Oswalt receives injection for back irritation, could push back next startHOUSTON — Houston Astros ace Roy Oswalt has received an injection to treat an irritated disk in his lower back and could have his next start pushed back. Livan Hernandez strikes out seven in Mets’ 8-3 win over AstrosHOUSTON — Livan Hernandez struck out a season-high seven after a rough start, and the New York Mets put together another well-balanced offensive performance in an 8-3 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday. Jeff Francoeur homers, Jonathon Niese shuts down Houston in Mets’ 10-3 victoryHOUSTON — Jeff Francoeur hit a three-run homer, David Wright added a solo shot and the New York Mets enjoyed a rare offensive outburst Saturday night in a 10-3 victory over the Houston Astros. That makes 10: Injury-ravaged Mets add Sheffield to DL, call up LHP Jonathan NieseHOUSTON — Gary Sheffield is headed to the disabled list with a strained right hamstring, adding to the rash of substantial injuries that has wrecked the New York Mets’ season. Hampton’s homer helps Houston beat Mets 5-4HOUSTON — Mike Hampton hit a two-run homer off Johan Santana and the Houston Astros beat the Mets 5-4 on Friday night, handing the New York ace a rare loss after the All-Star break. Houston Astros place Berkman on 15-day DL with strained left calfHOUSTON — Astros slugger Lance Berkman has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left calf. Tejada’s ninth-inning single gives Houston 4-3 win over St. Louis CardinalsHOUSTON — Miguel Tejada singled in the winning run with two outs in the ninth inning Wednesday night, helping the Houston Astros beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 to complete a three-game sweep of their NL Central rival. Lee’s grand slam helps Astros move within 2 games of NL Central lead with 11-6 rout of CardsHOUSTON — The Houston Astros know it’s a bit early to be too concerned about the standings. Lee has grand slam, two other Astros homer as Houston beats St. Louis 11-6HOUSTON — Carlos Lee’s grand slam was one of three homers that lead the Houston Astros to an 11-6 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night. Rockets All-Star center Yao Ming has surgery on injured footHOUSTON — Rockets center Yao Ming had surgery Tuesday to repair a broken bone in his left foot. Houston’s Berkman out of starting lineup for at least 2 games with calf injuryHOUSTON — Houston’s Lance Berkman is out of the starting lineup for the next two games after being diagnosed with a strained left calf. Lee’s three-run shot lifts Houston Astros to 3-2 win over St. Louis CardinalsHOUSTON — Carlos Lee’s three-run homer lifted the Houston Astros to a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night. Houston Rockets star Yao Ming to undergo foot surgery, likely to miss next seasonHOUSTON — The Houston Rockets thought they had become championship contenders last summer when they acquired Ron Artest to join Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming, a pair of perennial All Stars. Houston Rockets star Yao Ming to undergo foot surgery, will likely miss all of next seasonHOUSTON — Houston center Yao Ming will have surgery on his broken left foot next week and will likely miss all of next season, the latest blow to the Rockets’ faltering bid to return to the NBA’s elite. Houston Rockets star Yao Ming to undergo foot surgeryHOUSTON — Rockets center Yao Ming will have surgery on his broken left foot next week and the team says he may not be available until the training camp before the 2010-11 season. Kelly Blair will speak before federal grand jury on Aug 4
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Houston Dynamo star Brian Ching fined $500 for criticizing refs on TwitterHOUSTON — Houston Dynamo forward Brian Ching has been fined $500 by Major League Soccer for criticizing the officiating in a recent game through his Twitter account. Houston scores career-high 26 points, Hodges adds 21 in Lynx’s 83-76 win over Silver StarsSAN ANTONIO — Charde Houston scored a career-high 26 points and Roneeka Hodges added 21 to lead the Minnesota Lynx to a 83-76 victory over the San Antonio Silver Stars on Sunday night. Matsui’s three-run shot helps Astros to 5-0 win over Washington NationalsHOUSTON — Kaz Matsui’s three-run homer led the Houston Astros to a 5-0 win over the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Johnson, Willingham homer to lead Nats to 13-2 win over AstrosHOUSTON — Nick Johnson, Josh Willingham and Adam Dunn homered in consecutive at-bats and the Washington Nationals set season highs for hits and runs in a 13-2 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday. Johnson, Willingham, Dunn hit 3 straight homers against AstrosHOUSTON — Nick Johnson, Josh Willingham and Adam Dunn of the Washington Nationals have homered in consecutive at-bats in the sixth inning off Houston’s Felipe Paulino. Astros option INF Matt to Triple-A to make room for C Chris CosteHOUSTON — The Houston Astros have optioned infielder Matt Kata to Triple-A Round Rock to make room for catcher Chris Coste, who was acquired off waivers from Philadelphia. Blum drives home winning run to lift Astros to 6-5 win over NationalsHOUSTON — Geoff Blum drove in Miguel Tejada with a bases-loaded single in the ninth inning and the Houston Astros rallied after Roy Oswalt was injured to beat the Washington Nationals 6-5 on Friday night. Astros ace Roy Oswalt leaves start with numbness in fingersHOUSTON — Astros ace Roy Oswalt left in the seventh inning of Friday night’s game against Washington with numbness in two fingers on his pitching hand. Astros ace Roy Oswalt leaves start with apparent right hand injuryHOUSTON — Astros ace Roy Oswalt has left his start in the seventh inning against Washington with an apparent injury to his right hand. Astros claim C Chris Coste off waivers from PhilliesHOUSTON — The Houston Astros have claimed backup catcher Chris Coste off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies. |