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Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence hinted that the Texans are bullies. Houston coach DeMeco Ryans says team will always play 'tough, physical' football. It all adds up to a rivalry on the rise ahead of Sunday's game at NRG.
Please scroll down for the rest of this morning’s headlines.
 | Greg Rajan, Senior Editor |
Texans / NFL
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Jaguars QB suggests Texans are bullies. Houston says it plays 'a physical' game
AFC South rivalry between Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars grows more intense with recent history and playoff implications.
- Up and down: Jaylin Noel was on the rise after solid games against Seattle and San Francisco but that all changed against Denver. Read More
Astros / MLB
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Astros give qualifying offer to Framber Valdez. What that means in free agency
Framber Valdez has until Nov. 18 to accept a qualifying offer of $22.05 million for 2026. He will likely reject and seek a multi-year deal.
- Free to go: Chas McCormick and Luis Garcia are off the Astros' 40-man roster and can reject an assignment to the minors in favor of free agency. Read More
Rockets / NBA
Photo by: Sam Owens, San Antonio Express-News
Rockets at Spurs: How to watch, odds, and injury updates
Alperen Şengün and the Rockets will try to keep their win streak alive in a game against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs on Friday in San Antonio.
- TV guide: Friday is among five Rockets games this season that will be streaming exclusives. Here's how to watch it. Read More
UH Football
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When UH plays UCF, the Cougars have one thing to fix: tackling
UH has been effective against the run most games this season but had 10 missed tackles in loss to West Virginia.
- Injury report: Carlos Allen Jr. has been slowed by a foot injury but was upgraded to probably on team's availability report. Read More
- How to watch: The Houston Cougars make their last road trip of season to face UCF in Orlando in the Knights' annual 'Space Game' Read More
High School Football
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Cornelius Anthony has a 'Champ' in his son as Hightower beats Elkins
Hightower coach Cornelius Anthony got a boost from his son, nicknamed 'Champ' as his team beat Elkins.
- Scoreboard: Thursday's statewide Texas high school football scores in the final week of the 2025 regular season. Read More
Volleyball
Photo by: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
Texans acquiring city's women's pro volleyball team
The Houston franchise in League One Volleyball is being purchased by Lone Star Sports and Entertainment, a sister company of the Texans
Dallas Cowboys
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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland dead at 24 years old
The Dallas Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland was involved in a police pursuit Wednesday night, then found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Rice Football
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Rice unveils $120M stadium overhaul
Rice University is launching a massive $120 million project to renovate its historic Rice Stadium and to connect the west side of campus to Rice Village with a new pedestrian walkway.
The so-called "Gateway Project" is expected to transform unused property already owned by Rice, creating a park-like space for fans at the stadium plus easier access between the oak-lined campus and the Rice-owned shopping area. The project will also open up several extra blocks for retail and green space at Rice Village.
The stadium renovation will start after the 2026 season, and the Owls should be able to play most home games through the construction in 2027. The project is expected to stretch into 2028.
“This is a generational investment in the growth and vitality of Rice University,” said Robert T. Ladd, chairman of the Rice Board of Trustees. “By physically linking our university to one of Houston’s most dynamic neighborhoods and modernizing a cornerstone of our athletics district, we are honoring Rice’s legacy while paving the way for future growth, connectivity and impact.”
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- Memoris: Rice Stadium, which is getting ready for major renovations, once hosted a Super Bowl, was home to a momentous speech by President John F. Kennedy and was a gigantic concert venue for legendary acts. Read More
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