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Mondays are usually uneventful news days at Texans headquarters, but that wasn't the case this week. Just as Houston get Denico Autry back from a six-game suspension, the Texans are now losing fellow defensive lineman Mario Edwards Jr. to a four-game ban right as the schedule becomes more difficult.
Please scroll down for the rest of this morning's headlines.
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Texans / NFL
Photo by: Karen Warren, Staff Photographer
One suspension ends, another begins
The NFL suspended defensive tackle Mario Edwards for violating its policy against substance abuse. That comes on the heels of fellow defensive lineman Denico Autry's six-game suspension ending.
- Week 6 lessons: Jonathan M. Alexander shares his takeaways from the Texans' victory over the Patriots to push them to 5-1. Read More
- Bar gets raised: DeMeco Ryans and Texans players reflect on the win over the Patriots and look ahead to Sunday's game at Green Bay and the increased challenge Jordan Love brings. Read More
Rockets / NBA
Photo by: Michael Wyke/Associated Press
Carrying big ambitions
Rockets center Alperen Şengün sees this week's preseason tune-ups versus the Pelicans and Spurs as a possible gauge of where he stands against Zion Williamson and Victor Wembanyama.
Astros / MLB
Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Staff Photographer
Parting ways with Pettis
A fixture of the Astros' golden era, Gary Pettis spent 10 seasons as Houston's third-base coach but his contract was not renewed for 2025.
- Offseason outfield analysis: Kyle Tucker and Yordan Alvarez offer plenty of star power at the corners, but whoever patrols center field in 2025 needs to hit. Read More
- Message from Bregman: After having some time away from the Astros' postseason defeat, Alex Bregman, who is set to become a free agent, thanked Houston fans for their support. Read More
- Mets even NLCS: Francisco Lindor and Mark Vientos homered as the Mets stopped the Dodgers' record-tying postseason scoreless streak to tie the NLCS at a game apiece. Read More
- Yankees take opener: Juan Soto homered and Carlos Rodón got his first postseason win as New York took advantage of Cleveland's wildness to win Game 1 of the ALCS. Read More
UH Football
Photo by: Tony Gutierrez, Associated Press
Always 'ready to roll'
Zeon Chriss, who earned UH's starting quarterback job with a dominant game against TCU, has been making big plays since high school.
Texas Football
Photo by: Todd Kirkland, Getty Images
In for a test
Georgia senior Carson Beck, who is among the nation's premier quarterbacks, is definitely a step up in class from what the Longhorns have faced so far this year.
- Mascots have history: The 2019 Sugar Bowl had quite the undercard when UT's Bevo XV charged toward Uga X. But Georgia has a new dawg for a new day this weekend. Read More
- When the SEC and F1 collide: An SEC showdown between top-five teams and a marquee auto race will attract thousands to Austin. Here's a primer on each. Read More
- ESPN's 'Texas Takeover': The Texas/Georgia football game and Formula One race in Austin have prompted ESPN to hold a "Texas Takeover" in the capital city this week. Read More
Texas A&M Football
Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Staff Photographer
Keeping the faith
Conner Weigman had to convince Texas A&M coach Mike Elko that he was ready to start again. The QB did it both with his words and play on the field for the surging Aggies.
UH Basketball
Photo by: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer
Starting poll position
UH, coming off a regular-season title in its first Big 12 campaign, will begin the 2024-25 campaign ranked fourth in the nation in the Associated Press poll.
High Schools
Photo by: Tom Reel, Staff Photographer
Addressing 'complex' challenges
In trying to deal more effectively with eligibility issues for high school athletes, the UIL passed several staff proposals Monday.
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