Houston passes for four TDs against the Patriots – who had entered the game allowing 4 TD passes in the first 11 games.
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Backes gives Bruins a burst in return
David Backes, playing for the first time since being injured Nov. 2, scores the winner in Boston’s 3-1 win over Montreal.
Patriots’ passing offense is a mess in loss to Texans
In the 28-22 loss to Houston, the Patriots’ offense had no chemistry and was ineffective.
Patriots’ rally falls short in 28-22 loss to Texans
New England scores two late touchdowns but can’t recover an onside kick and falls to 10-2.
Bruins win 7th straight, rally to beat Canadiens 3-1
Boston scores three times in the third period, sending the Canadiens to their eighth straight loss.
NHL roundup: Penguins’ Dumoulin out 8 weeks after ankle surgery
Defenseman Brian Dumoulin of Biddeford has surgery to repair lacerated tendons in his left ankle.
Sunday’s college roundup: UConn puts pressure on Maine for 64-40 win
The Huskies force the Black Bears into 28 turnovers.
College football notebook: Boston College fires Addazio as coach
Steve Addazio was 44-44 since taking over as Eagles coach in 2013.
NBA roundup: Mavericks end Lakers’ winning streak
Luka Doncic collects 27 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds to lead Dallas to a 114-100 victory.
Nets, still without Irving, beat Celtics
Spencer Dinwiddie scores 32 points as Brooklyn, playing its eighth straight game without former Celtics guard Kyrie Irving, beats Boston, 112-107.