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Let's not talk about the Astros just yet. Instead, we begin with an inspiring story from college football.
Sam Salz had never played organized football at any level. Growing up in a Jewish household in Philadelphia, he wanted to play college football. When he came to Texas A&M, he ran drills on his own in old soccer cleats at a field next to Kyle Field.
He did enough to earn a spot on A&M's scout team as a receiver. But as an Orthodox Jew he is unable to compete on the Jewish Sabbath that spans from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday, when most college football games are played, including Saturday's vs. Auburn.
Danielle Lerner has the story of Salz.
As for the rest of the Aggies, they open SEC play at home against Auburn. It's a clean slate for Jimbo Fisher's team. Over in Waco, third-ranked Texas starts its final Big 12 schedule against old rival Baylor in what may be the last game between the Longhorns and Bears.
Houston, which lost its Big 12 opener to TCU last week, gets what it hopes will be a non-conference breather against Sam Houston. Rice will face a test on the road in its AAC opener against South Florida, which gave Alabama all it wanted last week.
Sticking with football, we turn to the Texans. On the positive side, receiver Nico Collins appears to be finding his groove thanks to a tip from Brandin Cooks. On the flip side, there's Derek Stingley Jr., who will be lost for four weeks with a hamstring injury.
The Rockets are a little over a week from training camp. Their two first-round picks — Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore — promise to have many firsts together. On Friday, it was throwing out the first pitch at the Astros' game.
Which brings us back to baseball. For a while it looked like Thompson's throw would be the best of the night as Framber Valdez allowed four runs in the first inning. The Astros would eventually fall again to the Royals and dropped out of first place in the AL West.
Only eight games remain for the Astros to "flip that switch and activate playoff mode," as Yordan Alvarez said.
Stat of the day: 5.25. The ERA for Astros' starters in September.
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College Football / Texas A&M
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How an Orthodox Jew earned a place on Texas A&M's football team
Sam Salz never played football in high school in Philadelphia, but he has earned a place on Texas A&M's scout team and is at games outside the Sabbath.
- Auburn preview: The Aggies are hoping for a good start in conference play when they host 3-0 Auburn and first-year coach Hugh Freeze.
- Mailbag: How Jacoby Mathews should bolster secondary and other questions asked and answered.
College Football
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UH vs. Sam Houston: 5 things to watch
UH is in search of a spark after a lackluster start to the season as Cougars host FBS-newcomer Sam Houston.
- UH picks: Veteran Hollywood actor and UH alumnus Brett Cullen joins Joseph Duarte to make this week's college football picks.
- No. 3 Texas at Baylor: The undefeated Longhorns meet their longtime league foe as No. 3 Texas begins its final tour through the Big 12.
- Rice at South Florida: The Owls, coming off wins vs. UH and Texas Southern, open conference play on the road against a team that nearly upset Alabama.
- Other games: TCU and SMU meet in the final Iron Skillet game, plus Texas Tech at Washington and UTSA at Tennessee.
Astros / MLB
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Astros insider: Houston must 'flip that switch'
Only eight games are left in the regular season for the Astros to show they belong in playoffs.
- Royals 7, Astros 5: The Astros fell out of first place in the AL West and clinging to the final spot in the postseason picture.
- Left out: Why Dusty Baker isn't using Yordan Alvarez in left field.
- Bullpen booster: Ryne Stanek had missed 14 games with a sprained ankle but is back in bullpen.
- Fall ball: Infielder Zach Dezenzo, ranked the organization's fifth-best overall prospect by MLB Pipeline, leads Astros heading to Arizona.
Texans / NFL
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How Nico Collins is using yoga to help stay healthy
Former teammate Brandin Cooks helped Nico Collins with tips on keeping his body in shape, and it's paying off so far.
- Injury prone? Houston's No. 3 overall pick in 2022, Derek Stingley Jr. will be sidelined for four weeks after going on injury list for second time in career.
Rockets / NBA
Photo by: Karen Warren, Staff Photographer
Rookies Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore plan firsts together
Houston's first-round picks have each other with which to share a rookie season filled with firsts
High School Football
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Cinco Ranch victorious in another shootout with Morton Ranch
Cinco Ranch scored on its first five possessions and held on for the win.
- Lake Creek 59, Randle 34: Lake Creek is 5-0 and has won its last four games by an average of 43 points.
- Dickinson 35, Clear Springs 14: Rodney Bimage returned a first-half kickoff 88 yards for a touchdown and began the second half with a 102-yarder.
- Tomball Memorial 79, Klein Cain 33: Aiden Martin scored five touchdowns to lead the Wildcats.
- Roundup: Port Neches-Groves shuts out Marshall; Lamar beats Heights; and results of other key games.
- Scoreboard: Check out all the results from across the Greater Houston area and the state of Texas.
High School Basketball
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Seven Lakes basketball star Justice Carlton commits to Texas
The 6-foot-2 senior forward and five-star recruit is ranked seventh nationally in the Class of 2024 by ESPN.
- Picking LSU: Pasadena Memorial forward Robert Miller, one of the top recruits in the country, has committed to LSU.
High School Volleyball
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Barbers Hill on a roll
A look at Friday's highlights, including another victory for Barbers Hill.
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