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Today's starting lineup
The Texans are officially back to work with Thursday's opening day of training camp. C.J. Stroud, arguably the NFL's biggest breakout star last year, knows the challenge will be greater in 2024 with Houston not sneaking up on opponents. Will Anderson Jr., last year's NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, arrived at training camp bigger but carrying a lighter load mentally. As for the first day on the field, here are some observations from our reporters.
With the All-Star break over, the Astros are back in action tonight for a high-stakes series in Seattle that could see Houston take the lead in the American League West. For those looking ahead, next year's schedule is out, with the Mets visiting to start the season.
Texas and Texas A&M haven't played each other in football since 2011, but rest assured, the rivalry rages on among current players, writes Kirk Bohls. One of the bedrocks of the new Mike Elko era at A&M is accountability. Here's more from SEC Media Days in our notebook.
The Rockets fall to 2-2 in summer league with a loss to the Timberwolves that highlighted rookie Reed Sheppard's ability to bounce back.
Stat of the day: 2-5. The Astros' record against the Mariners this season in two series, one each in Houston and Seattle.
 | Greg Rajan, Senior Editor |
Texans / NFL
Photo by: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer
New year, new challenge
After a record-setting rookie year, Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud now has Stefon Diggs and Joe Mixon among his weapons but a tougher schedule ahead.
- Ready for bigger things: Defensive end Will Anderson Jr. brought a bigger frame but a lighter load mentally to the first day of Texans camp after a breakout rookie season.
- Day 1 observations: As the Texans enter a year with high expectations, here are some observations from Thursday's first day of training camp.
- Remembering a friend: Texans coach DeMeco Ryans reflects on the recent death of Jacoby Jones, a teammate for five seasons in Houston.
Astros / MLB
Photo by: Karen Warren, Staff Photographer
Showdown in Seattle
The Mariners led the AL West by 10 games in mid-June but are only up by one game as Houston visits the Pacific Northwest for a pivotal three-game series beginning tonight.
- Astros at Mariners preview: A closer look at the Astros/Mariners series between two teams that have trended in opposite directions over the past month.
- Save the dates: In a first, the Astros will open the 2025 season with an interleague series as the New York Mets visit Houston as part of the schedule released Thursday.
SEC Football Media Days
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Rivalry rages on
Current Texas and A&M players haven't met on the field but they've learned the history of the rivalry that resumes on Nov. 30 at Kyle Field, writes Kirk Bohls.
- All about accountability: New Texas A&M coach Mike Elko is blocking out the noise from the Jimbo Fisher era and getting his players' attention and focus.
- Notebook: Texas A&M coach Mike Elko said starting QB Conner Weigman is "healthy" heading into his redshirt sophomore season at Thursday's SEC media days.
Rockets / NBA
Photo by: David Becker/Associated Press
Falling short
Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard overcame a slow start but the team faded down the stretch against the Timberwolves to fall to .500 in summer league play.
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