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As crisp a game as they played the night before, the Astros were as sloppy Tuesday night in Seattle. Three errors, failures by pitchers to back up third base on defense and squandered opportunities defined an ugly loss to the Mariners in the middle game of their series. That sets up what's been dubbed a "massive" finale tonight in Houston's biggest regular-season game since the end of the 2015 season that ushered in the franchise's current golden era.
It's three games into his Texans career, but rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud plays and talks like the real deal, writes Jerome Solomon. Third-year tight end Brevin Jordan, fresh off scoring a touchdown last week, looks to make the most of his opportunity in the Texans' new offense.
The Dynamo will be in the soccer spotlight tonight in the U.S. Open Cup final at Inter Miami. The big question is, will Lionel Messi play? Here's how to watch tonight's game.
In this week's Cougar Confidential, Joseph Duarte looks at the must-see games on the first Big 12 schedule for the UH men's basketball team.
Texas A&M's win last weekend included the sight of Jimbo Fisher almost getting run over on the field. Rice will play its first AAC home game this weekend, and quarterback J.T. Daniels is expected to start after leaving with an injury last week.
Stat of the day: 1. Run scored by the Astros on Tuesday after twice having the bases loaded with less than two outs.
 | Greg Rajan, Texas Sports Nation editor |
Astros / MLB
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A lot on the line
A mistake-riddled loss Tuesday night has the Astros facing their biggest regular-season game in some time in tonight's series finale in Seattle with the wild-card lead at stake.
- Sloppy in Seattle: One night after a crisp win, shoddy defense undermined the Astros as they lost to the Mariners to see their wild-card lead shrink to a half-game.
- Dandy defense: While José Abreu got the Astros' offense going Monday, it was his defensive work at first base that drew plaudits after a crucial victory.
- 'A real gentleman': Astros manager Dusty Baker joined many around baseball in honoring the life of Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson.
- Brooks Robinson: 1937-2023: Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson, whose deft glovework and folksy manner made him one of the most beloved Orioles, has died. He was 86.
Texans / NFL
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Looking like the real deal
As "nobody's fish," Texans rookie C.J. Stroud is a confident quarterback and team leader who already believes he can win any NFL game, writes Jerome Solomon.
- Looking to cash in: After surviving training camp cuts despite being unable to play in the preseason, tight end Brevin Jordan hopes his shot in the Texans' offense pays off.
- One to remember: As J.J. Watt prepares to go into the Texans' Ring of Honor, the Steelers' T.J. Watt detailed why the Texans' playoff win over Buffalo is the most memorable game of his brother's career.
Dynamo / Soccer
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Tonight's the night
While he's a game-time decision after suffering muscle fatigue last week, the Dynamo expect to see global superstar Lionel Messi in tonight's U.S. Open Cup final against Inter Miami.
- Viewer's guide: Here's how to watch tonight's U.S. Open Cup final between the Dynamo and Inter Miami.
UH Athletics
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Must-see hoops
In this week's Cougar Confidential, Joseph Duarte looks at the highlights of UH men's basketball's first Big 12 schedule as well as other athletic news and notes on Cullen Boulevard.
- Tough terrain: It won't take long for the UH men's basketball team's mettle to be tested when it begins Big 12 competition in January, with a rugged early stretch.
- Safe at home: The UH women's basketball team will play a season-high six straight home games to begin the season.
College Football
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In harm's way
Texas A&M's win over Auburn also included Jimbo Fisher nearly being run over on the field by a Tigers player.
- QB1 should return: Rice expects to have QB J.T. Daniels back under center for the Owls' AAC home opener this week against East Carolina after he left with an injury last week.
High School Football
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Family matters
After playing for his dad in high school at Cinco Ranch, Austin Simmons is enjoying coaching on father Chad Simmons' staff at Katy Taylor
- Houston area rankings: Week 6: The Class 6A top five has some changes and there's a new No. 1 in Class 5A in this week's Houston area poll.
- State rankings: See where Houston-area football teams stand in the statewide rankings entering Week 6.
High School Volleyball
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Even more in control
With a sweep of College Park, Grand Oaks tightens its grip on the District 13-6A standings.
- Cypress Ranch 3, Langham Creek 1: Cypress Ranch, which hasn't lost in district play since 2020, beat fellow unbeaten Langham Creek to stand alone atop the 16-6A standings.
- Stratford 3, Memorial 0: Stratford stayed unbeaten in District 17-6A and hasn't dropped a set in league play.
- Area roundup: A look at other Tuesday night action, including a major rally by Friendswood to top Manvel in a showdown for the District 18-5A lead.
WNBA
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Global perspective
WNBA star Chiney Ogwumike, a Cy-Fair graduate, has been named to the President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States.
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