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Good morning. Here are the top sports stories around Houston today:

Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff Photographer

Not again? Yes, again.

Just like against UTSA and Texas Tech, UH watched as Tulane engineered a scoring drive in the final minute to force overtime before handing the Cougars another gut-punch loss.

Cougars Extra Points.

Joseph Duarte shares his takeaways from a tough overtime loss for UH in the AAC opener against Tulane.

Best in the AL

The Astros lost to the Rays in their series opener Friday but nonetheless wrapped up home-field advantage through the American League Championship Series.

Not acceptable

Rookie running back Dameon Pierce fumbled twice in loss to Bears and is concentrating on ball security, saying there's "no excuse."

Accent on defense

Ranked at the bottom of the NBA last season, the Rockets are focusing on being more aggressive and working together to improve their much-maligned defense.