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No US-born Black players in World Series for first time since 1950

Washington (AFP) - Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker says the first World Series since 1950 without a US-born Black player "looks bad" but is counting upon a new generation to restore baseball diversity.

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John Romano: Slap on the wrist could lead to a ring on the finger for the Astros

It’s not their fault, at least not most of them.

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On the Day Before the World Series

As I sat down to write today’s newsletter, I couldn’t help but think of the title of an episode of The West Wing, “On the Day Before.” Today, of course, is the day before the World Series, so I naturally wanted to make “On the Day Before” the title and…

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Phillip Dorsett explains Texans’ third down strategy ahead of Week 8 matchup vs. Titans

Dorsett said that getting the ball to their most trusted playmakers will help the #Texans continue converting third downs at a high rate

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NFL picks against the spread, Week 8: Who wins when the Giants visit the Seahawks?

Our picks for Week 8.

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World Series Predictions: Expert Picks for Astros vs. Phillies

Houston is undefeated in the playoffs thus far, but Philadelphia’s team of destiny looks to change that in the World Series.

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Takeaways: Kevin Porter Jr. leads Rockets back in close loss at Utah

Kevin Porter Jr. (24 points, 5 assists) led Houston back from a 19-point deficit in the second half, but it wasn’t quite enough in Utah on an off night by Jalen Green.

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Astros seek untainted World Series title against Phillies

Washington (AFP) - After a sign-stealing scandal tainted their 2017 Major League Baseball title, the Houston Astros seek an unblemished crown against the Philadelphia Phillies when the World Series begins on Friday.

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Tight end Jordan Akins says bye week preparation gave Texans offense a spark against Las Vegas

Akins told reporters that extra preparation before their game against the Raiders helped the offense find its groove

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5 things to know about Titans-Texans Week 8 matchup

Five things to know about Titans-Texans in Week 8.

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Top 6 best bets to win 2022 World Series MVP

Top 6 players to bet for World Series MVP.

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Secret Superstars for Week 7 of the 2022 NFL season

From P.J. Walker to Marquise Goodwin to Dre’Mont Jones to Jevon Holland, here are the Secret Superstars for Week 7 of the 2022 NFL season.

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Rockets at Jazz: Wednesday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

With Jabari Smith Jr. at center, Houston’s smaller and lighter frontcourt held Lauri Markkanen in check during Monday’s victory. Wednesday’s rematch in Utah could be more difficult.

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Texans sign receiver Tyron Johnson, waive wideout Tyler Johnson

In a somewhat bizarre move, the Texans signed and waived a pair of receivers with nearly identical names

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La Velle E. Neal III: Twins connections in Astros-Phillies World Series run deep

It was a well-intentioned text message meant to acknowledge the contributions of a longtime Twin Cities baseball executive.

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Rockets injury news: Jae’Sean Tate near return, Alperen Sengun ill

Jae’Sean Tate appears likely to make his regular-season debut Wednesday, but Alperen Sengun will miss a second straight game due to an illness, according to the Rockets.

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Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr. downplay heated exchange on Rockets’ bench

Late in Monday’s win over Utah, television cameras showed Jabari Smith Jr. and Jalen Green in a heated exchange on Houston’s bench. Both players downplayed the incident postgame.

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Two Giants Players Among Top Fantasy Adds This Week

Plus, odds and schedule for Phillies-Astros World Series and a Super Bowl odds update.

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Lovie Smith prepared to expand Christian Harris’ role in defense

Smith told reporters on Monday that Christian Harris showed enough in his NFL debut to warrant a bigger role in the #Texans' defense

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NFL Power Rankings Week 8: Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers are on their last legs

Our latest rankings feature a slow demise of Brady and Rodgers in the NFL.

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Benjamin Hochman: Astros hitters cheated the game and that's hard to forget

Hate ’em or hate ’em, the Astros are in the World Series.

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Bruno Fernando out indefinitely with knee injury; Rockets start Jabari Smith Jr. at center

With Bruno Fernando sidelined for the time being, the Rockets are experimenting with a smaller lineup featuring rookie Jabari Smith Jr. at center.

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MLB Releases World Series Schedule for Astros, Phillies

The 2022 Fall Classic will begin on Friday in Houston.

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The Astros Beast vs. the NL East… Again

An interesting pattern is developing, though I’m not sure we can attribute it to anything more than coincidence. At the end of the last three full-length seasons, the Astros have gone to the World Series to face an NL East team that wasn’t expected to make it that far. There’s…

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Full Houston Rockets 17-player payroll for 2022-23 NBA season

Now that Houston’s roster is set for the 2022-23 regular season, here’s an updated look at what each #Rockets player will make financially this season.

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