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New Houston Texans NFL football team head coach Lovie Smith speaks at an introductory press conference, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, at NRG Stadium in Houston. (Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via AP)
Smith becomes 1 of 5 minority head coaches with Texans hire

By Kristie Rieken Feb. 08, 2022 04:21 PM EST

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) runs past Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) for a touchdown after a 22-yard reception during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Watson's issues doomed Houston Texans before season's start

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 10, 2022 07:34 PM EST

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) catches a pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Titans can clinch AFC's top seed, bye with win over Texans

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 12:03 PM EST

Houston Texans head coach David Culley watches from the sideline during the first half of his team's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Houston's offense sputters after early lead in loss to 49ers

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 03, 2022 02:56 PM EST

FILE -Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) makes the catch for a first down in front of Atlanta Falcons defensive back Dominique Franks (24) in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Houston. Andre Johnson is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2022.(AP Photo/Dave Einsel, File)
Falcons-Texans 12/4/2011

Dec. 30, 2021 06:01 PM EST

FILE -Kansas City Chiefs Jared Allen (69) celebrates a play against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter of a football game Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007 in Kansas City, Mo. Jared Allen is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2022.(AP Photo/Dick Whipple, File)
Hester, Ware, Andre Johnson 1st-year Hall of Fame finalists

By Barry Wilner Dec. 30, 2021 05:50 PM EST

Houston Texans' Jonathan Owens (36) is lifted up by Desmond King II (25) after recovering a fumble by the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Texans run past Chargers 41-29, ding LA's playoff hopes

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 26, 2021 04:29 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 21 1891 — Dr. James Naismith introduces the first game of basketball. Based on 13 rules created by Naismith, the game is tested by 18 students at...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 11:40 AM EST
Dec. 21 1891 — Dr. James Naismith introduces the first game of basketball. Based on 13 rules created by Naismith, the game is tested by 18 students at...

Former Chicago Bears returner Devin Hester smiles during a retirement ceremony Monday, April 23, 2018 at Halas Hall. Seven first-time eligible former players, including wide receivers Andre Johnson, Steve Smith and Anquan Boldin, are among 26 modern day semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2022. Joining them as candidates for induction next year are outstanding kick returner Devin Hester; pass-rushing standouts Robert Mathis and DeMarcus Ware; and run-stuffing defensive tackle Vince Wilfork. Each last played in the 2016 season. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune via AP)
Andre Johnson, Steve Smith among Hall of Fame semifinalists

By Barry Wilner Nov. 24, 2021 01:04 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL Today, Week 5

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2021 09:50 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Brady's 5 TD passes to pace Bucs' 45-17 rout of Dolphins

By Fred Goodall Oct. 10, 2021 04:28 PM EDT

FILE - Former Houston Texans receiver Andre Johnson speaks after being inducted into the Texans Ring of Honor during halftime of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Houston, in this Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, file photo. Ten first-year eligible players, including receiver Andre Johnson, are among 122 nominees for the 2022 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, announced Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Arizona Cardinals at Houston Texans 11/19/2017

Sep. 22, 2021 01:33 PM EDT

FILE - This Oct. 30, 2016, file photo shows Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) smiling prior to an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers in Denver. Ten first-year eligible players, including defensive standout DeMarcus Ware, are among 122 nominees for the 2022 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, announced Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021.(AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Ware, Mathis among 1st-year eligibles for Pro Football Hall

Sep. 22, 2021 01:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 1989, file photo, Tony Mandarich backs off the line during the second quarter at Anaheim stadium as the Green Bay Packers played the Los Angeles Rams in an NFL football game. Considered one of best offensive line prospects in history, lasted only three seasons in Green Bay. (AP photo/Alan Greth, File)
The famous and the flops: best and worst NFL 1st-round picks

By The Associated Press Apr. 24, 2021 12:19 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson walks off the field before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. Star quarterback Deshaun Watson has requested a trade from the Houston Texans, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, because they weren’t authorized to discuss the request publicly. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
AP Source: QB Watson requests trade from Houston Texans

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 28, 2021 11:07 AM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs for a gain as Tennessee Titans' Harold Landry III (58) and David Long Jr. (51) defend during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Johnson, Hopkins voice support for Watson amid trade rumors

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 12, 2021 06:10 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 21 1891 — Dr. James Naismith introduces the first game of basketball. Based on 13 rules created by Naismith, the game is tested by 18...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2020 11:13 AM EST
Dec. 20 1921 — Baseball Commissioner Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis casts the deciding vote to return to best-of-seven World Series from the...

Texans can clinch AFC South with win over Buccaneers

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2019 01:12 PM EST
HOUSTON (9-5) at TAMPA BAY (7-7) Saturday, 1 p.m. ET, NFL Network OPENING LINE — pick-em RECORD VS....