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This is a really good Texas team. Flawed, yes. Brilliant at times, of course. Maddening inconsistent as well. One of the best five teams in college football, without question. However, Ohio State has been psychologically angry since its loss to Michigan, playing with something to prove, and Texas just hasn't shown it can play four full quarters of high-level football against a quality team since, what, September. It all adds up to ... See how Kirk Bohls expects Friday's College Football Playoff to go.
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 | Reid Laymance, Sports Editor |
Texas / College Football Playoff
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Bohls: UT is a really good team. But Ohio State is just playing better.
The Longhorns are one of best five teams in college football, without question. Flawed, yes. Brilliant at times, yes. But it won't be enough.
- Ready to run: Texas running backs don't dwell on being stopped by Arizona State and are focused on improving against Ohio State in CFP semifinals. Read More
- Experience counts: Chip Kelly, a head coach at NFL and major college level, runs the Ohio State offense as Buckeyes face Texas in Cotton Bowl. Read More
- Decision time: Texas Longhorns kicker Bert Auburn has struggled mightily this season, which could lead to a change against Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl. Read More
- Injury report: Cameron Williams, who is thought of as a late first-round pick in this year's NFL draft, missed last week's win over Arizona State with a knee sprain but will return. Read More
- Notre Dame 27, Penn State 24: A diving interception off an ill-advised pass set up Notre Dame's trip to play for the program's 12th national title after a thrill-a-minute victory over Penn State. Read More
Rockets / NBA
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Fred VanVleet silences the Grizzles
Fred VanVleet was clutch late and Alperen Şengün had 32 points as the Rockets held off the Grizzlies on Thursday in a showdown between two of West's top teams.
Texans / NFL
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Inside the world of the Texans' Danielle Hunter, a misunderstood star
Why defensive end Danielle Hunter came home to the Texans and how his lowest moment drives him even without getting all the recognition.
- Four key matchups: If Houston or Los Angeles is to advance, it may come down to the battle in the trenches and on the outside. Read More
- Full strength: Houston will have its top linebackers available for first time all season against the Chargers with return of Christian Harris. Read More
Astros / MLB
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Astros agree to salary figures with 8 players, avoiding arbitration
The Astros will not have any arbitration hearings this year after reaching salary agreements with eight players before Thursday's deadline.
College Basketball
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UH's Mercy Miller says family is safe from California wildfires
Mercy Miller, a freshman guard for UH, said his family is safe amid evacuation warnings for his home in Sherman Oaks, Calif., located in the San Fernando Valley.
- Feeling better: Cougars leading scorer L.J. Cryer said he had a "terrible" time with an illness that gave him a 104-degree fever but he's back. Read More
Dynamo
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Stability at the top
The Houston Dynamo have signed front office leaders Pat Onstad and Asher Mendelsohn to contract extensions.
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