Rice University football player dies after collapse
Rice University freshman defensive back Dale Lloyd died after collapsing during light running Sunday. He was 19. An autopsy was pending as officials mourn the loss, and Rice athletic director Chris Del Conte described the shock and pain across the program.
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Texans criticism earned after another ugly loss
The Houston Texans sit at 0-3 after a 31-15 defeat to Washington, with fans and players demanding accountability. Seth Payne criticized the team as unacceptable while noting the season’s disappointing pattern since last year’s 2-14 record and coaching changes. Mark Brunell set a Redskins record with 22 consecutive completions.
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Week's Games Highlights Local High School Sports
Port Arthur Memorial at Sterling and Lee at Channelview lead a busy volleyball slate with freshman, JV, and varsity matches. Tennis features Kingwood at Lee and Humble at Sterling, while Smiley visits Barbers Hill and Crosby plays Galena Park. College football shows Southern Miss at UCF on ESPN2 and the Astros visit Pittsburgh in MLB action.
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Surging Astros notch sixth straight with late go-ahead hit
Mike Lamb delivered an infield single in the seventh to drive in the go-ahead run as the Houston Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4. Houston pulled within 3 1/2 games of St Louis while the Phillies fell into a tie for the NL wild-card lead with six games left on the road. Jimmy Rollins homered twice for Philadelphia, including a two-run shot in the sixth before Houston's late rally.
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Saints return to Superdome with 23-3 win over Falcons
New Orleans celebrated a triumphant homecoming as the Saints beat the Falcons 23-3 in a highly charged return to the rebuilt Superdome. Curtis Deloatch recovered a fumbled punt for a quick touchdown, signaling a bold message of resilience after Hurricane Katrina. The city, still recovering from disaster, saw a citywide show of relief and unity as 70,003 in attendance cheered the resurgence.
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Bully Dog Texas Diesel Nationals at Houston Raceway Park
The Bully Dog Texas Diesel Nationals will run Oct. 14 and 15 at Houston Raceway Park. DHRA hosts top diesel racers with sled pulling, burnouts, Show N Shine, and a Barn Bash concert by Trent Willmon. Tickets 30 weekend, 20 Sat, 15 Sun. kids under 16 free with a parent.
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Bull redfish roam Texas passes and jetties this autumn
Texas coasts see prime bull red activity as autumn cools and days shorten. Bulls over 28 inches dominate passes from Bolivar to Surfside with top spots at Rollover Pass, San Luis Pass, and Port O Connor jetty. Anglers favor heavy tackle, live baits like blue crabs and mullet, and catch and release to protect future seasons.
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