Astros blown out again in Clark's second game
With Ed Wade vowing to evaluate the organization now that Cecil Cooper has been fired, few Astros have more to prove than Yorman Bazardo. So far, though, the impression isn't very... 38 min ago | Houston Chronicle |  
Rice takes lessons from losses as they seek first win
David Bailiff and the Rice Owls feel like they've learned their fair share of lessons from the three losses they have suffered to open the 2009 season. If it's all the same to... 23 hours ago | Houston Chronicle |  
Without run game, Texans' win goes against the norm
One day after his team accomplished two of his goals— winning on the road and winning in the AFC South — coach Gary Kubiak still could not enjoy the Texans' 34-31 victory at... 23 hours ago | Houston Chronicle |  
Despite Cooper's departure, team's problems remain
On the Monday afternoon that manager Cecil Cooper was fired, the Astros were arguably no better than the fourth or fifth most talked-about sports story in town, trailing the... 23 hours ago | Houston Chronicle |  
Texans notes: Pitts to have surgery; streak over at 114
Left guard Chester Pitts will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee to determine the extent of damage to his medial collateral ligament. 23 hours ago | Houston Chronicle |  
Astros Notes: No changes in line-up under Clark
A change in the man filling out the lineup card did not lead to much of a change in the lineup itself. 23 hours ago | Houston Chronicle |  
Seeking change, Astros fire Cooper; Clark takes over
With the Astros nine games under .500 thanks in part to a plague of injuries, a bloated payroll and one of the worst starting rotations in baseball, Cecil Cooper was fired Monday... 23 hours ago | Houston Chronicle |  
Dynamo to meet group leader in CONCACAF action
In hosting Panamanian club Arabe Unido tonight in CONCACAF Champions League action, the Dynamo will be out to make the most of home-field advantage, which is key in international... 23 hours ago | Houston Chronicle |  
Clear Lake tops Clear Brook, remains perfect in district
Clear Lake displayed the benefits of experienced leadership while defending its home court with a 25-20, 26-24, 19-25, 25-21 win over Clear Brook Tuesday. 1 hour ago | Houston Chronicle |  
Photographers, agency sue Patriots' QB Tom Brady
Two photographers sued New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and supermodel Gisele Bundchen for $1 million Tuesday, saying they were shot at during a post-wedding party in... 2 hours ago | Houston Chronicle |  
Oswalt to get second opinion; Arias to undergo surgery
Astros righthander Roy Oswalt will have a second opinion on his back with Dr. Andrew Dossett Thursday. 3 hours ago | Houston Chronicle |  
Clemens files appeal in case against McNamee
Roger Clemens has filed an appeal of his dismissed defamation suit against Brian McNamee. 5 hours ago | Houston Chronicle |  
Rockets trade guard James White to Denver
With little wiggle room left on the roster less than a week before training camp, the Rockets traded guard James White for the rights to a European player. 8 hours ago | Houston Chronicle |  
Former No. 1 Henin to return to tennis next year
Justine Henin will return to competitive tennis next year. 9 hours ago | Houston Chronicle |  
Texans' Jones enters DWI diversion program (w/video)
Houston Texans wide receiver Jacoby Jones pleaded guilty this morning to driving while intoxicated last year. Jones, who said he made a mistake, will enter the Harris County... 11 hours ago | Houston Chronicle |