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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — President Donald Trump says National Football League owners should fire players who kneel during the national anthem. And he's encouraging spectators to walk out in protest. In an extended riff during a freewheeling rally speech in Alabama Friday night, Trump also bemoaned that football games have become less violent. "They're ruining the game," he complained. Several athletes, including NFL players, have refused to stand during "The Star-Spangled Banner" to protest of the treatment of blacks by police. Trump says those players are disrespecting the flag and deserve...

Some Texans fans might be surprised that it's not the face of the franchise or the starting quarterback but rather, wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins.

Miller was fined for an unnecessary roughness infraction.

The Texans are such big underdogs that betting on the Patriots to win requires giving up as many as 14 points in Las Vegas.

He was limited all week with a high ankle sprain, but coach Bill O'Brien described his status as doubtful for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots.

So, Sunday's road game at Gillette Stadium against the Patriots represents a homecoming for the Texans' starting right tackle.

Hal won the Texans' annual Workhorse award for his performance and attendance in workouts under the supervision of strength and conditioning coach Craig Fitzgerald.

Under NFL rules governing concussions, players must pass a mandatory baseline neurological exam before they can be medically cleared to play.

The Houston Chronicle's John McClain previews the Texans' Sunday afternoon game against the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots.

If his trademark timing is disrupted, then the four-time Super Bowl Most Valuable Player becomes like most quarterbacks and is prone to errant throws, interceptions and sacks.

Hogan is a big, fast downfield target at 6-1, 210 pounds Hogan played lacrosse at Penn State then transferred to Monmouth for a final year of eligibiity.

Villa has become the most feared attacking player in MLS since arriving in 2015. The 35-year old Spanish international has 60 goals and 21 assists in 89 appearances.

Who saw this one coming? The Rams and 49ers delivered with one of the most exciting Thursday Night Football games in a long while. Browse the photos to see the best reactions from the Rams 41-39 win over the 49ers.  

DeAndre Hopkins spent the entire offseason catching passes from Texans quarterback Tom Savage, building timing and rapport through extra throwing sessions and time spent together off the field.

Coach Bill O'Brien says the Texans' defense has to be ready for the Patriots' up-tempo offense. They've seen it enough to be prepared for it.