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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. breaks out vs. Jazz, leads Rockets to first win of season

Jabari Smith Jr. (21 points, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks) had easily his best game as an NBA player, leading Houston to its first win of the season in Monday’s 114-108 victory over Utah.

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Tom Hanks blockbuster Apollo 13 has most misquoted movie line

Did Bogart really say 'Play it again Sam' and did Roy Scheider really say 'We're gonna need a bigger boat'? Time to think again. . .

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Jazz at Rockets (Oct. 24): Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

The Rockets (+1.5) are looking for their first win of the 2022-23 regular season, and a matchup with Utah — on night two of a road back-to-back — could offer a decent chance to get it.

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The Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies will face each other in the World Series

Major League Baseball has its World Series lineup cards set, as the Houston Astros will face the Philadelphia Phillies.

WEKU

World Series teed up: Harper, Phillies go deep, face Astros

Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies are set to play the Houston Astros in the World Series

The Independent UK

Astros, Phillies win big to reach brink of World Series

New York (AFP) - The Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros advanced within a victory of the World Series thanks to Major League Baseball playoff triumphs on Saturday in vastly different fashions.

AFP

Astros blank Yankees to reach brink of World Series

New York (AFP) - Houston's Cristian Javier and five relievers pitched a three-hit shutout Saturday as the Astros beat the New York Yankees 5-0, moving within one victory of reaching the World Series.

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Rockets, Jalen Green tip cap after struggling to defend Ja Morant, Grizzlies

“You can’t do nothing,” Rockets guard Jalen Green says of Ja Morant. “When he’s hitting that jumper, all you can do is pray that he misses. That is what took the game to a whole other level.”

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Is crime up or down? In Houston, concerns are hard to allay

A recent wave of political ads and warnings from some in law enforcement paint a picture of a Houston in which crime is out of control

The Independent UK

Texans rookies set to host ‘PLAY 60’ day at Burnet Elementary School in Houston on Monday

The #Texans' rookies will host a "PLAY 60" event at Burnet Elementary school in Houston on Monday.

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New York Yankees coach slammed for 'worst excuse of all time' after Houston Astros loss

The Yankees suffered a devastating defeat in the American League Championship Series (ALCS) as they fell short against the Houston Astros, who have moved to a commanding 2-0 lead

Daily Mirror

Houston vs Navy Prediction, Game Preview

Houston vs Navy game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 8 game on Saturday, October 22

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Voter fraud charges dismissed against Hervis Rogers, Houston man who waited hours to vote in 2020

Attorney General Ken Paxton pursued charges against Rogers, who was on parole when he voted in the 2020 primary election. But a judge tossed the case after a higher court said Paxton can’t unilaterally prosecute election crimes.

The Texas Tribune

Malnourished, handcuffed and scared: How teenage twins escaped their own home to spark amber alert

The twins’ mother, Zaikiya Duncan, 40, was arrested on 18 October with her boyfriend and charged with child abuse

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Doorbell video shows malnourished Texas twins seeking help

Court records say a teenager told Texas police that he and his twin sister were handcuffed and endured horrific abuse before escaping their family’s home near Houston

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Grizzlies at Rockets (Oct. 21): Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

The Rockets narrowly missed covering in Atlanta, but the line is a bit closer when Houston (+6.5) hosts Memphis in Friday’s regular-season home opener at Toyota Center.

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Rockets announce arena, game experience upgrades at Toyota Center

In advance of Friday’s regular-season home opener, the @HoustonRockets and Toyota Center announced several arena and game experience enhancements for fans.

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Yankees Slip Into a Power Struggle for the Ages in ALCS

Down 2–0 to Houston in the ALCS, New York will count on Gerrit Cole to make up for its shortcomings at the plate.

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A frustrated Aaron Boone blamed the open roof for crucial Aaron Judge fly-out in Houston

An interesting rationalization from Boone to say the least.

AFP

Astros edge Yankees for 2-0 lead in MLB playoff series

Los Angeles (AFP) - Alex Bregman belted a three-run home run and Framber Valdez pitched seven strong innings Thursday as the Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 3-2 to take a commanding lead in their Major League Baseball playoff series.

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Yankees unable to rally, fall into 0-2 hole in ALCS clash with Astros

HOUSTON — Aaron Judge ran up the first base line with his bat in his right hand in the eighth inning Thursday night, hoping he’d broken the spell. The Yankees slugger watched in almost disbelief as the fly ball he hit hard died just over the right-field warning track and…

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The Padres Strike Back to Set Stage for Epic Postseason Series

Things looked bleak in San Diego during the top of the second inning in yesterday’s NLCS Game 2 between the Padres and Phillies. San Diego had Blake Snell on the mound facing a Philadelphia lineup that was soft-contacting its way to a 2–0 series lead. Even the sun gods were…

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Delanie Walker’s career with the Titans in photos

A look back at every year of Delanie Walker's tenure with the Titans through photos.

Texas Observer

Plumshuga: The Rise of Lauren Anderson

New play tells a poetic version of the long road to recovery of Houston’s first Black prima ballerina.

The Independent UK

Houston janitor filmed dipping genitals in woman’s water bottle, causing her to contract STD

‘I want him to be exposed for who he is, and I want him to pay for what he’s done to me and then be deported’

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