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Texans WR Jayden Higgins out for season with torn ACL: Source

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Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins makes a catch during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Jayden Higgins had a solid rookie season with 41 catches for 525 yards and six touchdowns. Perry Knotts / Getty Images

By Jonathan Jones and The Athletic NFL Staff

Aug. 19, 2026 Updated 12:49 pm EDT

Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins will miss the 2026 season with a torn ACL, according to a team source who was granted anonymity because they weren’t authorized to speak about a sensitive health matter.

Higgins suffered the injury during the team period of Tuesday’s joint practice against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Higgins, the 34th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, was expected to be a major contributor for the Texans in 2026. The Iowa State product turned in a solid rookie season with 41 catches for 525 yards and six touchdowns, serving as a big-bodied target and No. 2 option for quarterback C.J. Stroud opposite star wideout Nico Collins.

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Higgins’ injury delivers a blow to a Texans team hoping to contend for a Super Bowl this season. While Houston welcomes back wide receiver Tank Dell from a major leg injury he suffered in 2024 and rookie wideout Lewis Bond has impressed in training camp, Higgins was expected to take a leap in his second year.

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Second rider killed in Manx Grand Prix qualifying named as Sam Naughton

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A second competitor has died during qualifying for the Manx Grand Prix on the Isle of Man.

Sam Naughton, from Castletown on the island, was killed in a crash at Doran’s Bend, on the western section of the course, on Wednesday afternoon.

The 37-year-old was competing in the event for the second time, having made his debut on the 37.7 mile (61km) Mountain Course in 2025.

Naughton is the second rider to be killed during qualifying for the 2026 Manx Grand Prix (MGP) following the death of Mauro Poncini in a crash in Ramsey on Tuesday.

Poncini was killed in an incident at Cruickshanks on the opening lap on the evening qualifying session.

In a statement, Manx Grand Prix Races said it was deeply saddened to announce the death of Naughton, who had been a regular competitor in other road racing events since 2020.

“The Manx Grand Prix Races pass on their deepest sympathy to his wife Charlotte, his children Bonnie, Liam, Jesse and Parker, his family, and friends,” it added.

Qualifying for the MGP, which is held in parallel to the Classic TT, is scheduled to continue on Thursday afternoon.

The events began on Sunday, with racing set to conclude on 28 August.

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England v Pakistan, First Test, day one Headingley – highlights

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Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue both took five wicket hauls to put England in early control of the opening Test against Pakistan at Headingley, as the home side closed on 112-2 at stumps on day one, just 59 runs behind Pakistan’s first innings total of 171.

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How to watch Angels vs. Astros: TV channel and streaming options for August 19

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Aug. 19, 2026 Updated 3:17 pm EDT

The Houston Astros take a three-game losing run into a home contest versus the Los Angeles Angels, at 8:10 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Ethan Pecko (0-0, 0.00 ERA) gets the start for the Astros, who are 63-63 this season and first in the AL West. Walbert Urena (8-8, 2.67 ERA) is the expected starter for the Angels, who are 50-76 and fourth in the AL West.

How to watch Los Angeles Angels vs. Houston Astros

Angels vs. Astros odds

Favorite Moneyline: Astros -161
Underdog Moneyline: Angels +135
Total: 8.5
Total Over Odds: -115
Total Under Odds: -105

Injury reports

Astros

Brice Matthews: 10 Day IL (Knee), Mike Burrows: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Carlos Correa: 60 Day IL (Ankle), Brandon Walter: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

Angels

Shaun Anderson: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Sam Bachman: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Jack Kochanowicz: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Yoan Moncada: 60 Day IL (Knee), Robert Stephenson: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Anthony Rendón: 60 Day IL (Hip), Sebastian Rivero: 60 Day IL (Hand), Yusei Kikuchi: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)

Stats to know

Houston’s Yordan Alvarez has hit 36 home runs this season, which ranks 2nd in MLB. He has also tallied 88 RBIs (4th in MLB) and has scored 82 runs. In 547 plate appearances, he has recorded a .318 BA, .431 OBP and .613 SLG with a 15.7% walk rate and a 17.2% strikeout rate.
In 505 plate appearances, Isaac Paredes has hit 16 long balls, tallied 67 RBIs and scored 47 runs. He is batting .259/.352/.422 and has posted a 13.7% strikeout rate and a 9.5% walk rate.
Mike Trout has hit 20 home runs this season. He has also tallied 45 RBIs and has scored 69 runs. In 478 plate appearances, he has recorded a .240 BA, .381 OBP and .438 SLG with a 17.4% walk rate and a 25.5% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording 10 steals on 10 attempts.
In 438 plate appearances, Nolan Schanuel has posted a 13% strikeout rate and a 9.6% walk rate while slashing .281/.357/.393 with seven home runs, 48 RBIs and 42 runs scored.

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