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In this photo provided by Creighton Athletics, Creighton guard Rachael Saunders plays during a women's NCAA college basketball game against Drake in Omaha, Nebraska, on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. Official Tom Danaher is at rear. The DePaul and Creighton women's basketball teams are among a few squads that have taken it a step further with their players wearing masks while on the court playing. (Catherine Grosdidier/Creighton Athletics via AP)
The Latest: Washington-Oregon football game canceled

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2020 11:51 AM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Darrell Bevell throws during warm ups before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears 12/6/2020

Dec. 06, 2020 12:42 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Bisi Johnson (81) is hit by Houston Texans cornerback Lonnie Johnson (32) and cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III (26) after a catch during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Cook has 2 TDs as Vikings get 1st win, 31-23 over Texans

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 04, 2020 06:01 PM EDT

Fans arrive for an NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Minnesota Vikings at Houston Texans 10/4/2020

Oct. 04, 2020 11:58 AM EDT

Texans could address CB need with 40th pick in draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 11:06 AM EDT
40. HOUSTON (11-7) LAST SEASON: Won AFC South for second straight year and fourth time in five seasons behind strong play of quarterback...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Chiefs roar past Texans 51-31; Packers edge Seahawks 28-23

By The Associated Press Jan. 12, 2020 10:23 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates with wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Chiefs rally from 24-0 hole to beat Texans 51-31 in playoffs

By Dave Skretta Jan. 12, 2020 06:59 PM EST

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (7) kicks a game-winning 28-yard field goal as Buffalo Bills cornerback Kevin Johnson (29) tries to block the kick during overtime of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. The Texans won 22-19. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Texans roar past Bills for 22-19 win in OT

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 04, 2020 08:26 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback AJ McCarron (2) is sacked by Tennessee Titans defensive end Jurrell Casey (99) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Texans rested and ready to start playoffs against Bills

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 30, 2019 03:36 PM EST

Houston Texans cornerback Bradley Roby (21) breaks up a pass intedned for Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (84) during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Texans win AFC South title with victory over Bucs

By Fred Goodall Dec. 21, 2019 04:54 PM EST

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in London. The Houston Texans won 26-3. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Watson shines as Texans win to enter off week atop AFC South

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 04, 2019 03:31 PM EST

Houston Texans cornerback Lonnie Johnson (32) breaks up a pass intended for Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Oakland Raiders at Houston Texans 10/27/2019

Oct. 27, 2019 04:38 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is lifted by teammate Nick Martin (66) as they celebrate a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Texans looks to build on huge offensive day

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 07, 2019 07:31 PM EDT

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (15) catches a pass for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Falcons give up too many big plays in 53-32 loss to Texans

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 06, 2019 07:10 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is hit by Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Watson throws 5 TDs, 3 to Fuller; Texans top Falcons 53-32

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 06, 2019 04:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) injures his ankle as he is sacked by Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) and Houston Texans strong safety Kareem Jackson (25) during the second half of an NFL football game, in Landover, Md. Alex Smith has finally shed the massive brace on his right leg eight months after breaking his tibia and fibula in gruesome fashion. Smith’s wife, Elizabeth, posted a photo Monday, July 15, 2019, of him holding the ring external fixator in his hand. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)
Texans' Watt, Hopkins on physically unable to perform list

Jul. 21, 2019 06:13 PM EDT

Texans re-sign 3 free agents

Mar. 11, 2019 07:12 PM EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans have signed free agents Angelo Blackson, DeAndre Carter and Joel Heath. Houston also extended qualifying offers to...