10 Copyright (c) 2013 Yahoo!, Inc. All rights reserved. en-us 126 15 http://sports.yahoo.com http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/sp/b/ysp_logo_rss.gif Latest news and information about the Houston Texans. http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/hou http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12kvmujdb/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/bills-williams-legal-fight-over-164027419--nfl.html Buffalo Bills defensive lineman Mario Williams is in a legal battle with his former fiancee over a $785,000 engagement ring. Sat, 18 May 2013 09:40:27 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,132f4b48-49d2-3b31-bd56-332b4ed0ba6d-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12givv94i/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-oakland-raiders-173300184--nfl.html Kluwe happy to be punting in California Sat, 18 May 2013 03:46:21 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,66bf72a1-cc4b-3153-b7bd-f5d1b49be973-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=1295ndc26/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/fridays-sports-brief-074616957--nfl.html SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson announced to screaming throngs of Kings fans that the deal to sell the NBA franchise to a group led by software tycoon Vivek Ranadive has been signed. Sat, 18 May 2013 00:46:16 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,311794bf-3d96-3c40-bc03-887cfa86cd35-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12lsg81mh/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/seahawks-bruce-irvin-suspended-4-203240918--nfl.html RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- Seattle Seahawks defensive end Bruce Irvin was suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season on Friday after the league announced he violated the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances. Fri, 17 May 2013 16:26:16 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,467229b7-54d2-3bce-9820-285c78186c14-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12o6ajc8i/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/kluwe-punt-raiders-tweet-california-215037219--nfl.html In a game against the Chicago Bears last December, Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe covered the Pro Football Hall of Fame patch on his jersey with a post-it that read "Vote Ray Guy," in protest to the Hall's 50th anniversary celebrations because no pure punters are in the Canton shrine. Fri, 17 May 2013 14:50:37 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,17f8cc7a-6e60-35d5-ab46-57324e231a95-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=13gl7rgib/*http%3A//csnhouston.nbcsports.acquia-ps.com/football-houston-texans/talk/ravens-suspected-reed-had-hip-problem Fri, 17 May 2013 14:36:20 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,a2d60bb6-7ae4-3d1a-8148-fb0e1e78f5b0-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=13stpnuss/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/seahawks-bruce-irvin-suspended-four-games-violating-nfl-203556209.html Fri, 17 May 2013 13:35:56 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,5c09f875-3987-3b7e-89ee-f4db6d2534e6-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=13ro7kfev/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/patriots-te-rob-gronkowski-fourth-surgery-forearm-next-140636105.html Fri, 17 May 2013 07:06:36 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,8ac14bb4-55af-366b-9cf9-26b5e2dce8c4-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12ror9ro0/*http%3A//profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/05/17/its-texans-mt-rushmore-nomination-time/ Plenty of Titans fans complained when we lumped the Houston Oilers in with the Tennessee Mt. Rushmore.  They think the all-time great Oilers stayed in Houston, and that the Texans should inherit them for the purposes of figuring out the best four. We’d agree — if the franchise known as the Oilers hadn’t moved to… Fri, 17 May 2013 05:56:37 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,2cd3dda5-bd2e-3789-a68a-e8fa44ce5549-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=123o2rktu/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/pressure-index-093206950--nfl.html While the expectations vary for each, these 12 teams have the most to lose in 2013. Fri, 17 May 2013 02:32:06 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,8bdf1bc8-bbc2-309d-9378-74454a0e3698-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12hk7cnn5/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-baltimore-ravens-211200784--nfl.html Elam impresses in Ravens rookie camp Thu, 16 May 2013 22:40:21 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,f013acfc-1910-3fdd-9943-fab6ca6f5c7e-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12e2emn7t/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-detroit-lions-211200693--nfl.html Ansah gets accustomed to level of NFL play Thu, 16 May 2013 22:40:19 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,3705ff00-af0c-3e8d-8797-02309305e805-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12pmohsoo/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/report-gronkowski-set-fourth-surgery-034034096--nfl.html New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is expected to undergo a fourth surgery next week to replace a plate inserted into the left forearm that was broken during a game in November, according to multiple reports Thursday. Thu, 16 May 2013 20:40:34 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,888f326c-f261-373e-ba29-5f4a3f3576cf-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12f227ppo/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/texans-sign-4th-round-pick-234717083--nfl.html HOUSTON (AP) -- The Houston Texans have signed fourth-round draft pick linebacker Trevardo Williams. Thu, 16 May 2013 16:47:17 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,ce2c84d8-b802-37a3-8097-2d555573be16-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=13kjjvnia/*http%3A//csnhouston.nbcsports.acquia-ps.com/football-houston-texans/talk/texans-sign-trevardo-williams-4-year-deal With the Thursday signing of OLB Trevardo Williams, the Texans have now signed five players from their 2013 draft class. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:22:27 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,fe574aad-91d0-3af2-99dc-2b57c959a4af-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=1372cii3g/*http%3A//profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/05/16/trevardo-williams-latest-texans-draft-pick-to-sign/ The Texans added a pair of players to the mix at outside linebacker during the draft and they’ve gotten one of them under contract. John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports that the Texans have agreed to terms with fourth-round pick Trevardo Williams on his rookie four-year deal. That leaves the Texans with five players… Thu, 16 May 2013 11:48:31 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,a754a797-4176-36b8-8565-7bac35b71a0c-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12jqa0i35/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/kluwe-says-hes-joining-raiders-155030703--nfl.html Punter Chris Kluwe, wide receiver Josh Cribbs and quarterback Matt McGloin have landed in Oakland. Thu, 16 May 2013 10:48:59 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,8f97211f-6943-31fc-9cc8-5a649ce5b4e7-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=137iold1e/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/report-chris-kluwe-joining-raiders-142622457.html Thu, 16 May 2013 07:26:22 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,bff7c1eb-e3b4-342e-8ad7-5331e17b748f-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12pkf83ge/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/predicting-2013-indianapolis-colts-season-112200152.html COMMENTARY | Bouncing back from the 2-14 debacle that was the 2011 season, the Indianapolis Colts posted an 11-5 regular season record and a trip to the AFC Playoffs in 2012. What can we expect in 2013? Thu, 16 May 2013 04:22:00 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,7bef711b-b517-3fd3-a5ba-3ef890bb04bc-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=13ec4hfli/*http%3A//csnhouston.nbcsports.acquia-ps.com/football-houston-texans/talk/texans-sign-rb-karim-c-horn-cut-two The Texans signed RB Deji Karim and center Tyler Horn. They also cut RB George Winn and OT Dann O'Neill. Wed, 15 May 2013 13:47:35 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,fff44b62-c321-3133-a366-af0f992fca64-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12i5vlgqb/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/texans-announce-signings-cuts-204553029--nfl.html HOUSTON (AP) -- The Houston Texans announced they have signed free agent center Tyler Horn and released running back George Winn and tackle Dann O'Neill. Wed, 15 May 2013 13:45:53 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,67ce1ba5-921f-322e-a7d7-ec28a63cbb27-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=136ri2cbd/*http%3A//csnhouston.nbcsports.acquia-ps.com/football-houston-texans/talk/texans-took-3-13-players-sc The Texans took two players from the same high school and three from the same state. Here is a breakdown of the draft by state. Wed, 15 May 2013 12:05:06 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,cf3e7e98-fd3d-3590-877a-2e7007d506e1-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12hj1nu1g/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/2013-offensive-line-rankings-165300237--nfl.html Evan Silva ranks the NFL's offensive lines 1-32. Wed, 15 May 2013 11:53:00 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,e2b43e30-1786-3b0f-8a85-6f94b7c6ecbc-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=13h48k9l9/*http%3A//csnhouston.nbcsports.acquia-ps.com/football-houston-texans/talk/schaub-lands-highest-paid-athlete-list Find out where Matt Schaub ranks on SI's annual Fortunate 50 list, which ranks America's highest-earning athletes. Wed, 15 May 2013 11:06:33 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,b211bc86-f905-3b0d-9960-d3fa0411f859-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=13pin4ee2/*http%3A//csnhouston.nbcsports.acquia-ps.com/football-houston-texans/talk/brooks-reed-underwent-surgery-during-offseason Ed Reed underwent hip surgery this offseason, but now Brooks Reed apparently went under the knife as well. Wed, 15 May 2013 07:00:02 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,93bda7ea-ca05-383a-aea8-0b8d1702f821-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12cnocvuh/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/drew-brees-near-top-sis-124203338--nfl.html Saints QB 3rd highest-paid athlete in past year Wed, 15 May 2013 05:42:03 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,05ffb101-6602-368f-88bd-60b0352a0554-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=13acb5tet/*http%3A//profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/05/15/add-brooks-reed-to-texans-list-of-offseason-surgeries/ On paper, the Texans have a solid defense coming back. But at the moment, that paper is in the form of a medical file. Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips told 610 AM in Houston (via the Houston Chronicle) that outside linebacker Brooks Reed had surgery this offseason to fix an injury sustained during the season.… Wed, 15 May 2013 05:34:46 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,952f8e25-2476-328e-8b46-2d02ee64c863-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12ok7v06s/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/broncos-holliday-hoping-bigger-role-073059506--nfl.html ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- Trindon Holliday quickly put his historic playoff performance behind him just as he did all those gasping defenders scattered in his wake. Wed, 15 May 2013 00:30:59 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,bfa3aa2b-826a-33b9-9256-747eacab2a7c-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12i58cepg/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/bills-williams-sues-ex-return-210636859--nfl.html ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- A high-priced contract can't buy Mario Williams love, leading the Bills defensive end to sue his ex-fiance, demanding she return a $785,000 diamond engagement ring. Tue, 14 May 2013 15:27:30 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,2a6a2716-e381-3ffd-8793-b88ab007f95c-l:1 Sat, 18 May 2013 09:40:27 PDT