Astros quiet critics with ALDS clinching win over Athletics
The Houston Astros defeated Oakland 11 6 to sweep the ALDS in four games at Dodger Stadium. Carlos Correa drove in five with a go ahead three run homer and Michael Brantley added a two run shot as Houston bats woke after a down regular season. Dusty Baker guided the club toward the ALCS against either the Yankees or Rays.
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Former coach returns to Dallas as Cowboys host Giants
Dak Prescott seeks to end a two game skid while facing former coach Jason Garrett, now Giants offensive coordinator, in a Sunday 3:25 PM CT CBS matchup in Dallas. Garrett spent nine seasons in Dallas guiding the offense as the team aims to steady Mike McCarthy’s first season.
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Sports Calendar Highlights From Today and Weekend
Football RSS hosts Beaumont United at 2 PM. Volleyball C E King at BH at noon. GCM at Porter at 2 PM. Anahuac at East Chambers at 10 AM. Cross country BH at Dayton Bronco Invitational. Tuesday tennis Nederland at BH 3 PM. Ball at RSS 4 PM. REL at La Porte 4 PM. GCM at Friendswood 4 PM. Galena Park at Crosby. GCM at Texas City 6:30 PM. RSS at Friendswood 6:30 PM. Nederland at BH 6:30 PM. Galena Park at Crosby 6:30 PM. Anahuac at Newton 6:30 PM. BCA at Living Stones 6 PM. Friday La Porte at REL 1 PM. GCM at PAM 7 PM. BCA at Grace Christian 7 PM. Book Hill at Anahuac 1 PM. GCM at Ball 6:30 PM. BH at Galena Park 6:30 PM. Crosby at Beaumont United 6:30 PM. Anahuac at Kirbyville 6 PM. RSS at Deer Park 3:45 PM. BH at Galena Park 3 PM. Crosby at Beaumont United 3 PM. RSS hosts Ranger Invite 7:30 PM. REL and GCM noted.
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BCA pounds the ground in win over Conroe Northlands
Baytown Christian Bulldogs beat Conroe Northlands 34-31 at home in a defensive battle. Sebastian Wilson rushed 14 times for 180 yards with two touchdowns while Colton Anderson had 27 carries for 171 yards and three scores as BCA moved to 3-0. Anahuac fell to 3-3 after a 58-13 loss to East Chambers. Sterling will play Beaumont United at 2 p.m. Saturday after a move due to weather. Goose Creek Memorial volleyball swept Santa Fe 3-0 led by Zoe Martinez, Taylor Kotarz, and Kaitlyn Herrera as they improved to 5-4.
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Texans name Crennel interim coach after 0-4 start
Houston replaces fired coach and GM Bill O'Brien with Romeo Crennel, who will guide the Texans through the season. Crennel, a 50-year coaching veteran, aims to lift attitude and consistency as Houston hosts the 1-3 Jaguars at noon Sunday on CBS.
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Barbers Hill Eagles sit idle after pair of losses
Barbers Hill will have the next two weekends off after an earlier game cancellation against Houston Heights. The 0-2 Eagles, coached by Tom Westerberg, lost 21-20 to Katy Paeton and 27-23 to Port Arthur Memorial, after leading 21-14 late in the third. Westerberg says the bye is for fundamentals and game situations as the defending District 12-5A II champions regroup. The team remains active with no time off.
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Hagan seeks edge at SpringNationals in sponsor race
NHRA Funny Car title contender Matt Hagan aims to extend his points lead at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals in Baytown Oct 23 25. Coming off a St Louis final, he seeks a third world championship while defending his sponsor MoPar and Pennzoil. Texan Steve Torrence remains a rival in Top Fuel.
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