Today's starting lineup
The Astros are still in control of their playoff fate. In a high-stakes showdown Wednesday in Seattle, Houston took control in the middle innings en route to a huge win and series triumph over the Mariners, adding to their lead in the wild-card race. The simmering rivalry between the divisional rivals boiled over as the benches cleared following Astros reliever Hector Neris' strikeout of Mariners star Julio Rodríguez. The Astros will have today off before beginning the final series of the regular season Friday in Arizona.
The revamped Dynamo dominated from the start, weathered a late scare and brought home their first U.S, Open Cup championship since 2018 with a road win over Inter Miami, whose superstar Lionel Messi watched from a suite because of an injury.
After being sidelined two weeks with a bruised lung, Texans safety Jalen Pitre was glad to be back at practice. Beat writer Jonathan M. Alexander answers readers' questions after the season's first win. And ahead of his Ring of Honor induction, J.J. Watt has a message of thanks for Texans fans.
Some tough news for Texas A&M's football program, as quarterback Conner Weigman is likely to miss the rest of the season with a foot injury. Jamal Morris, a new starting linebacker for UH, finds inspiration in his year-old son.
Week 6 of the high school football season begins tonight. Here's a look at the games to watch around the Houston area.
Stat of the day: 3. Coaches in 108 years to win the U.S. Open Cup with two different MLS teams. The Dynamo's Ben Olsen, who also won with D.C. United, joined Sigi Schmid (LA Galaxy, Seattle) and Óscar Parejoa (FC Dallas, Orlando City).
 | Greg Rajan, Texas Sports Nation editor |
Astros / MLB
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Still in control
In their biggest regular-season game in nearly a decade, the Astros got key contributions across the board in picking up a series win against the Mariners and building on their wild-card lead.
- Tempers flare: A season series that's simmered with tension boiled over Wednesday after Astros reliever Hector Neris struck out Mariners star Julio Rodríguez. prompting the benches to clear.
- Familiar face returns: The Astros got one veteran bat back with Michael Brantley's return Wednesday but Chas McCormick didn't start after being hit in the back the night before.
- Arms agenda: For now, the Astros' plan is to start J.P. France and Justin Verlander in the first two games of their final regular-season series in Arizona. But those plans could change.
Dynamo / MLS
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Their Cup runneth over
In a matchup between two retooled franchises, it was the Dynamo that won the U.S. Open Cup by beating Inter Miami on the road as Lionel Messi sat out.
Texans / NFL
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Week 3 mailbag
Beat writer Jonathan M. Alexander answers readers' Texans questions, including about potential roster decisions to make once injured starters return.
- No Tunsil: Starting left tackle Laremy Tunsil, who missed the past two games with a knee injury, was not seen during Wednesday's practice.
- 'All I've wanted to do is make you proud': Ahead of his Ring of Honor induction, J.J. Watt thanks Texans fans in a full-page Chronicle ad.
- All good now: J.J. Watt talked about the end of Bill O'Brien's time with the Texans and cleared up some rumors.
College Football
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Big loss for Aggies
A foot injury worse than previously thought likely will cause Texas A&M starting quarterback Conner Weigman to miss the rest of the season.
- His inspiration: His year-old son Jah-Mason is "the why" behind new UH starting linebacker Jamal Morris' play
- Big 12 power rankings: The top three remain the same in the Big 12 football rankings, but West Virginia is surging up the charts after three consecutive wins.
Rockets / NBA
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Really big deal
Milwaukee landing Damian Lillard in a blockbuster trade makes the Bucks the NBA's team to beat, writes Jerome Solomon.
- Moving on: A three-team deal between Portland, Milwaukee and Phoenix ends Damian Lillard's 11-year run with the Trail Blazers and a three-month saga surrounding his wish to be moved in hopes of winning an NBA title.
High School Football
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Week 6: Games to watch
There are more enticing games this week around the Houston area, including one of just nine matchups of unbeaten teams across the entire state.
- Turning things around: A win over Strake Jesuit in their district opener has Elsik, which went 5-43 over the previous five seasons, off to a 3-1 start this year under coach Shea Rodriguez.
- More than a game: Westfield's Jonathan Dimas has been a four-year letterman as a specialist for the Mustangs and football has provided an opportunity to become the first in his family to attend college.
- By the numbers: A look at the Houston area's leaders in various statistical categories.
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