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HOUSTON -- DeAndre Hopkins got Houston going early and defense and special teams did the rest in a 19-12 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.Hopkins had 113 yards receiving and a touchdown and Nick Novak kicked four field goals to help the Texans to the victory .Novak connected from 32, 24, 31 and 43 yards for the Texans.Cairo Santos made three field goals in the fourth quarter to cut the lead to 19-12, but Houston recovered the onside kick with less than a minute left to seal the victory.The Texans (2-0) showed that they are a much different team than the one that was embarrassed in a 30-0 wild-card playoff loss to the Chiefs (1-1) in January, when quarterback Brian Hoyer had five turnovers.New quarterback Brock Osweiler did throw two interceptions but the Chiefs had more trouble taking care of the ball, with Houstons defense setting a franchise record by recovering three fumbles in the first half.Our defense really stood up there and when they had to in critical situations played well, coach Bill OBrien said.The first came when a high snap sailed over Alex Smiths head. J.J. Watt shoved him out of the way with one hand and pounced on it, showing he was getting back to his old self after July back surgery.Osweiler, who finished with 268 yards passing, connected with Hopkins on a 27-yard touchdown pass on the next play to make it 7-0.When your defense makes a big play or your special teams make a big play, on offense you need to take that momentum and finish with a touchdown, Osweiler said. Thats exactly what took place in that moment.Watt continued to shine later in the first quarter when he took Smith down for his first sack this season, forcing the Chiefs to kick a field goal that made it 7-3.Houston was leading by seven in the second quarter when Spencer Ware fumbled, Kevin Johnson scooped it up for his first career recovery and returned it 52 yards. The Texans couldnt get their offense going after that and settled for a 24-yard field goal to make it 13-3.John Simon forced the last fumble of the half on his strip-sack of Smith. It was recovered by Whitney Mercilus. But once again Houston failed to move the ball and Novaks try for a 57-yard field goal fell short as time expired in the first half.We had way too many mistakes today, coach Andy Reid said. Too many penalties. Dropped balls. You name it. Turnovers, we had three turnovers. All these things led to points. Thats my responsibility.Marcus Peters intercepted Osweiler at the goal line on Houstons first possession and picked him off again late in the third quarter.That led to a 43-yard field goal that cut the lead to 13-6.A field goal by both teams after that left the Texans up 16-9.FULLER FLOURISHESHouston rookie receiver Will Fuller finished with four receptions for 104 yards to become the first rookie in franchise history with consecutive 100-yard receiving games to start his career. The 21st overall pick in this years draft had 107 yards receiving in his NFL debut last week.INJURY REPORTHouston rookie WR Braxton Miller injured his hamstring in the first half and did not return. He doesnt think the injury is serious, but will have an MRI on Monday.ELITE COMPANYWatt finished with 1.5 sacks on Sunday to give him 76 in his 82nd career game. Hes the second fastest in NFL history to reach 75 sacks behind Hall of Famer Reggie White who did it in 65 games.NO, NO, NOPeters learned that wagging your finger in the face of an opponent like NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo did after blocking a shot is frowned upon on the NFL.Peters forced an incompletion on a deep ball thrown to Fuller in the second quarter and wagged his finger at him for several seconds. The move earned him a 15-yard penalty for taunting and a warning that a second such penalty would result in an ejection.Hes competing against a guy and made a nice play on the ball. Reid said. But you cant wag your finger -- theyre going to get you.SPREADING THE WEALTHHopkins and Fuller gave Houston two players with at least 100 yards receiving for the eighth time in franchise history and the first time since 2013.BRING IT BACKKansas City rookie Tyreek Hill had a 105-yard kickoff return for a touchdown negated because of a holding penalty late in the fourth quarter.UP NEXTKansas City hosts the Jets next Sunday.Houston travels to meet New England on Thursday night.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Wholesale Air Max 270 .5 seconds to play in the game, Kevin Love never stopped believing that they would come out of there with a win. Nike Air Max 270 Clearance . And follow TSN.ca right through Deadline Day for all the updates. 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Summoned in the eighth to make sure he would pitch in his final All-Star game, the New York Yankees indomitable closer tossed a perfect inning and soaked up a pair of standing ovations while helping the American League to a 3-0 victory over the National League on Tuesday night at Citi Field. Rivera, who took home MVP honours, and nine other pitchers combined on a three-hitter for the AL, which snapped a three-game losing streak and regained home-field advantage in the World Series. Joe Nathan saved it in Riveras place after the American League scratched out a pair of runs and got an RBI double from Jason Kipnis. Torontos Jose Bautista hit a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning to plate Miguel Cabrera for the ALs first run. Bautista struck out in his first at-bat versus NL starter Matt Harvey. Edwin Encarnacion went 0-for-2 in his All-Star debut while Toronto-born Joey Votto, playing for the National League, extended his hitless streak in All-Star games to nine at-bats with an 0-for-2 performance. Robinson Cano hobbled off early after getting hit by a pitch from crosstown rival Harvey of the hometown Mets. X-rays were negative and Cano said he shouldnt miss any games for the Yankees. Harvey and opposing starter Max Scherzer were among a record 39 first-time All-Stars in a game that featured four players 21 or younger -- baseballs next generation. Both came out throwing 99 mph heat, but it was Rivera, at 43 the oldest All-Star since 1991, who was the centre of attention in his farewell season. He came in from the bullpen to Metallicas "Enter Sandman" just like across town at Yankee Stadium, and was left alone on the field for more than a minute to take in a rousing ovation. "It was a great moment. He is one of the best pitchers thats ever played this game," Tigers outfielder Torii Hunter said. Players on both sides clapped from the top of the dugout steps, and he tipped his cap to the crowd. Then he went to work, retiring three straight hitters on 16 pitches before walking off to another ovation. "It was tough. It was special," an emotional Rivera said. "Seeing the fans sharing and both teams standing out of the dugout, managers, coaches players, priceless." Both Blue Jays relievers -- Brett Cecil and Steve Delabar -- also made relief appearances in their first All-Star game, pitching to one batter each in the seventh inning. Both recorded strikeouts. It was the ninth All-Star game in New York -- most for any city -- and second in five years after a farewell to old Yankee Stadium in 2008. But the only other time the Mets hosted was during Shea Stadiums debut season in 1964, when Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johnny Callison hit a game-ending homer in the ninth. This one gave the struggling Mets a chance to pack their cozy ballpark for one of the few times all season. Fans chanted Harveys name during pregame introductions, and the 24-year-old sensation delivered with three strikeouts in two shutout innings. He walked off to a standing ovation and received a pat on the back from NNL manager Bruce Bochy of the San Francisco Giants, the defending World Series champions.dddddddddddd Harvey was the youngest All-Star starting pitcher since former Mets ace Dwight Gooden was 23 a quarter-century ago -- and the first from the home team since Houstons Roger Clemens in 2004. Gooden cheered Harvey on from the stands. All the buildup might have made the phenom a little too excited at the start. Mike Trout doubled inside first base on his opening pitch, and Harvey drilled Cano just above the right knee with a 96 mph fastball on the third. In obvious pain, Cano initially stayed in the game but limped off after Cabrera struck out -- just as he did against Harvey in spring training. Cano crossed in front of the mound while heading to the dugout, and Harvey patted himself on the chest. "I didnt mean to, obviously," Harvey said. "I feel terrible. Apologies go out to him." Cano has a bruised quadriceps but said hell be ready to play when the Yankees come out of the All-Star break. "Just a little tight," Cano said. "Ill be good for Friday." Wright went to the mound for a calming chat with Harvey, who whiffed Bautista to end the inning. Canos name came up all night -- even after he left the game. A fan in a Cano shirt ran on the field and gave himself up to security near second base as players backed away a bit, but was tackled anyway to the delight of the crowd. Cabreras bat slipped out of his hands on a swing and sailed 10-15 rows deep, where it nearly clipped another fan in a Cano jersey. Cabreras next cut produced a leadoff double in the fourth, and Bautistas sacrifice fly snapped a 17-inning scoreless streak for the AL that dated to Adrian Gonzalezs homer off Cliff Lee two years ago in Arizona. Baltimores Adam Jones, wearing bright orange high-tops, doubled against Lee to start the fifth and scored when Hardy beat out a potential double play. Kipnis doubled home a run in the eighth off Atlanta closer Craig Kimbrel. NOTES: Hall of Famer Tom Seaver from the 1969 Miracle Mets threw out the ceremonial first pitch to team captain David Wright, who led the NL All-Stars out of the dugout. Wright was lifted for Pittsburgh 3B Pedro Alvarez in the eighth. ... Next years game is in Minnesota, with 2015 at Cincinnati. ... The score of the 2002 All-Star game, which ended in an embarrassing 7-7 tie, was restored on the out-of-town scoreboard after it was noticeably absent during Monday nights Home Run Derby. ... Neil Diamond performed ballpark favourite "Sweet Caroline" from in front of the mound in the middle of the eighth inning. ... Corbins only loss in 12 decisions this season came July 2 at Citi Field. ... The crowd of 45,186 was the largest ever at Citi Field, which opened in 2009. ... MLB honoured 30 military veterans who were winners of the "Tribute for Heroes" campaign. They lined up before the games along the baselines, while players were introduced on the infield dirt. Then several All-Stars, including Rivera, gave the veterans American flags from ballparks around the majors. ... Marc Anthony sang "God Bless America" during the seventh-inning stretch. ' ' '