The Houston Astros are shaking things up after getting eliminated from the Major League Baseball Playoffs in 2026. Houston is looking to hire a new general manager. A new report says the team may steal a front office person from the Milwaukee Brewers for that job. “Milwaukee Brewers assistant GM Matt Kleine, who has been […]
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The Yankees should target two Astros' infielders and stay away from another.
In London’s Week 6 NFL clash, the Houston Texans edged the Jacksonville Jaguars 34‑31 at Wembley on Oct. 18, 2026. CJ Stroud threw for 311 yards and a game‑winning field goal after a pivotal near‑interception by Calen Bullock halted Trevor Lawrence’s late drive. Houston’s ground game surprised the Jags’ top‑ranked rush defense, with Rashad Marks (56 yards) and Jordan (43 yards) combining for 114 rushing yards. The contest featured 65 total points, zero sacks and only two interceptions, both in the end zone. Key contributors included Stroud, Lawrence, TE Brenton Strange and returner Ameer Abdullah, while the Texans’ special teams limited touchbacks to one of six kickoffs.
Nine ex‑Iowa Cyclones saw action in Week 6 of the NFL, combining for 420 snaps across offense, defense and special teams. Highlights include Jaylin Noel’s career‑best 107 receiving yards and a TD for the Houston Texans, Xavier Hutchinson’s two catches and 52 kickoff return yards in the Texans’ 34‑31 win over Jacksonville, and Brock Purdy’s 264‑yard, one‑TD performance in San Francisco’s 23‑17 victory over Washington. Defensive contributions feature Denver’s Eyioma Uwazurike with four tackles and New York Jets’ Will McDonald IV adding a tackle and QB hit. Injuries sidelined Breece Hall, Jake Hummel, David Montgomery and TJ Tampa.
The Dallas Mavericks kick off the 2026-27 season on Oct. 21 at Houston, wrapping up the 82‑game schedule on Apr. 11, 2027, versus Memphis. Fans can expect at least 21 nationally televised games—8 on NBC, 6 on ESPN, 4 on Prime, 2 on Peacock, and 1 on ABC—plus additional slots on local KFAA (with five simulcast on WFAA). Non‑local viewers will need NBA League Pass or MavsTV+, and to catch every game you’ll likely require both Prime and Peacock subscriptions. Radio coverage is provided by 105.3 FM The Fan (English) and 99.1 FM Zona MX (Spanish).
The Chicago White Sox claim the sole upset of the 2026 postseason, eliminating No. 3 seed Houston as a No. 6 seed in the AL Wild Card Series. While every other series followed expected seed outcomes, the Rays and Brewers dominate the AL and NL respectively, with Tampa Bay dispatching Cleveland after a brief early deficit. The article notes Stephen Vogt’s managerial choices didn’t alter the Rays’ decisive Game 6 win, underscoring the White Sox’s lone surprise in an otherwise predictable playoff field.
Fantasy football managers should pursue Jets receiver Omar Cooper Jr. on the waiver wire ahead of Week 7, while Texans tight end Dalton Schultz is a strong cut candidate.
The Houston Rockets have converted Julian Phillips and Oscar Tshiebwe to two-way contracts and waived guard Sean Pedulla, the team announced Monday, October 19. Phillips and Tshiebwe originally signed with Houston as free agents on July 24. Both forwards will now occupy two-way roster spots, while Pedulla departs after signing a two-way deal with the […]
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Kyrie Irving declares he’s “really excited” to return to regular‑season action as the Dallas Mavericks open their 2026‑27 campaign against the Houston Rockets on Oct. 21. The guard, who tore his left ACL on March 3, 2025 and missed the last 19 months, will debut after two preseason outings (17 and 18 points). Irving, who averaged 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.6 assists in 2024‑25, says the rivalry game will test his health and readiness. He stresses a day‑by‑day approach, aims to be at 100%, and looks forward to challenging opponents like the Pacers, Spurs, Heat and Thunder in the early schedule.
Coach Dusty May says rookie 9th‑overall pick Morez Johnson Jr. will split time at power forward and center for the Dallas Mavericks. After debuting at center in the Oct. 9 preseason loss to Houston and missing the Oct. 14 game with shin splints, Johnson returned for a 135‑111 defeat at Atlanta, where May praised his physicality, defensive tenacity and rebounding hustle. Injuries to Dereck Lively II, Santi Aldama and Moussa Cisse could dictate Johnson’s role, but May envisions him as a versatile “guard one through five” piece as his offensive game develops. Dallas opens the regular season Wednesday at Houston, with the home opener Saturday versus the Spurs.
Rookie Sergio de Larrea is shaping up as a genuine rotation option for the Dallas Mavericks, coach Dusty May says after three preseason outings. The 25th overall pick posted 10.0 points and 5.3 assists per game, highlighted by 11 points and 6 assists in his debut on Oct. 9 and a 9‑point, 7‑rebound, 4‑assist effort in a 132‑115 win over Houston. De Larrea emphasizes unselfish play, citing his passing and floor vision as his biggest contributions. He broke the franchise Summer League assists record with 12 and 14 in back‑to‑back games and finished plus‑34 in the Oct. 11 win, the highest on the floor. Dallas will face Houston again on Oct. 23 before opening its home slate against the Spurs.
Kyrie Irving says the Dallas Mavericks must tighten rotations and communication after a 1‑3 preseason. Returning from a torn ACL, Irving posted 17 points in the only win (132‑115 over Houston on Oct. 11) and 18 points with 5 assists in a 135‑111 loss to Atlanta. He notes the influx of new faces—rookies Morez Johnson Jr., Sergio de Larrea and forward Santi Aldama—requires grace but high expectations. Irving highlights lessons from facing elite defenders in Houston and Atlanta, stressing energy conservation, screen setting and balance between ball‑handlers and off‑ball players as the team prepares for its season opener on Oct. 21 against the Rockets.
John Harbaugh says the Giants QB decision between J.J. McCarthy and Jameis Winston is not settled ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans.
NFL analyst Tommy Lugauer argues that Giants rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy should replace struggling veteran Jameis Winston as the starter for Week 7 against the Houston Texans. McCarthy sparked a near‑comeback in the fourth quarter of the loss to New Orleans, prompting coach John Harbaugh to bench Winston, who threw multiple turnovers. Lugauer praised McCarthy’s fight and urged the Giants to give him the QB1 nod while suggesting further changes at running back. The upcoming Texans game becomes a crucial test for McCarthy’s consistency, decision‑making and turnover control, and could reshape New York’s offensive direction.
Harbaugh said Monday the Giants are "honing in on a decision" between Jameis Winston and J.J. McCarthy for Houston and are waiting to announce partly for competitive reasons.
The New York Giants have a quarterback decision to make, and head coach John Harbaugh is taking his time before deciding who will lead the offense into Sunday’s matchup against the Houston Texans. Following Sunday’s disappointing 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints, Harbaugh addressed the media Monday and made it clear that the competition […]
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The Rockets are keeping Oscar Tshiebwe and Julian Phillips, converting both players’ training camp contracts to two-way deals, the team announced. Houston also waived guard Sean Pedulla to create room for both conversions. Tshiebwe and Phillips join Quadir Copeland in the team’s three two-way spots, with 14 players remaining on standard contracts. The moves settle […]
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The Houston Texans' offense was plenty confident that C.J. Stroud could lead the team to a game-winning score when they took over with 1:49 remaining in the fourth quarter during Sunday's matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans confirms wide receiver Tank Dell will return Sunday versus the New York Giants, ending a 22‑month absence after a devastating knee injury in December 2024 that tore his ACL, MCL, PCL and other ligaments. Dell, 26, missed all of 2025 and started 2026 on injured reserve, finally clearing a 21‑day activation window after two weeks of practice. He joins a revamped receiver corps featuring Marvin Harrison Jr., Nico Collins, Jaylin Noel, Xavier Hutchinson and Kayshon Boutte, so he’s expected to provide depth rather than a primary target. Dell previously posted 98 catches for 1,376 yards and 10 TDs over his first two seasons.
The Houston Texans have amassed 1,152 yards of offense in their last three games combined, unleashing an amount of firepower that was sorely missing last season. Most importantly, that robust production is leading to winning results, as DeMeco Ryans’ squad tries to climb out of an 0-4 hole. Their resurgent passing attack will soon receive […]
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Head coach DeMeco Ryans confirms that wide receiver Tank Dell returns after missing the entire 2025 season with a severe knee injury suffered against the Kansas City Chiefs in December 2024. Dell joins a rejuvenated receiving corps led by Nico Collins, with Marvin Harrison Jr. and slot specialist Xavier Hutchinson as primary targets for C.J. Stroud, while Kayshon Boutte and Jaylin Noel provide depth. The comeback bolsters the Texans' passing attack as they head into the October 19, 2026, matchup.
The Rockets reshape their roster for opening night by converting Oscar Tshiebwe and Julian Phillips from Exhibit 10 deals into two-way contracts, freeing a slot by waiving two-way guard Sean Pedulla. Tshiebwe, a 27‑year‑old rebounding specialist who posted 22.5 points and 19.5 rebounds in his last two NBA games, joins Julian Phillips, a 23‑year‑old wing who averaged 2.9 PPG last season after stints with the Bulls and Timberwolves. The moves also lock in Jae’Sean Tate and Isaiah Crawford as the 13th and 14th standard contracts, keeping Houston just $14K under the luxury‑tax threshold.
J.J. McCarthy played well in place of Jameis Winston during Sunday's loss to the New Orleans Saints, but New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh isn't ready to announce the starting quarterback for the upcoming game against the Houston Texans just yet.
Tank Dell is back.
Texans HC DeMeco Ryans announced that WR Tank Dell is going to be activated from injured reserve and play in Week 7 against the Giants, per Aaron Wilson. It will be Dell’s first regular-season game since his catastrophic knee injury in December of 2024. The injury was career-threatening, and Dell missed the entire 2025 season as […]
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