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The Houston Astros celebrate after their win against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of baseball's World Series Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, in Los Angeles. The Astros won 5-1 to win the series 4-3. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Astros beat Dodgers win franchise’s first ever World Series

By Ben Walker - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Carlos Correa celebrates with Yuli Gurriel during the sixth inning of Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Astros win World Series

By Ben Walker - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 25, 2017, file photo, volunteers set up signage outside the Civic Center, where the Red Cross has set up a shelter for those who evacuated their homes due to storm damage in Beaumont, Texas. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 he raised concerns with the American Red Cross following Hurricane Harvey that donated money wasn't getting to people who need it. (Kim Brent/The Beaumont Enterprise via AP, File)

Texas governor voiced ‘concern’ about Red Cross after Harvey

By PAUL J. WEBER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2017, file photo, Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series in Houston. McCullers headed into Game 6 of the World Series not knowing whether he would be attempting to close out a championship or starting Game 7 on Wednesday, Nov. 1. Several hours later, McCullers learned he will be on the mound for the biggest game in Astros history. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Dodgers, Astros push their wonderful World Series to Game 7

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Oklahoma, Texas promote Houston affordable housing effort

By JUAN A. LOZANO - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers guard Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot reacts after making a 3-pointer during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Simmons helps 76ers beat Rockets 115-107

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Houston Astros' Brian McCann hits a home run during the eighth inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series -against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Astros, Dodgers connect, riveting World Series onto Game 6

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

FILE - This undated file photo provided by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice shows Kimberly Cargill. The East Texas woman on death row for the slaying of her developmentally disabled baby sitter is among four condemned Texas prisoners losing appeals Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, at the U.S. Supreme Court. The high court, without comment, refused to review the case of 50-year-old Cargill, of Whitehouse, who was convicted in Smith County in 2012. (Texas Department of Criminal Justice via AP, File)

4 Texas death row inmates lose appeals at US Supreme Court

By MICHAEL GRACZYK - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Kenley Jansen sits in the dugout during the ninth inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series against the Houston Astros Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Beleaguered bullpens for Astros, Dodgers in World Series

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Houston Astros' George Springer celebrates his home run during the seventh inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Springer rewards Hinch’s faith as Astros near Series title

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

NFL Today, Week 8

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Seattle Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham tosses the football after scoring a touchdown in the second half against the Houston Texans during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Wilson’s heroics lead Seahawks to wild 41-38 win over Texans

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Yuli Gurriel is congratulated by George Springer after hitting a home run during the second inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

The Latest: Astros take wild Game 5, take 3-2 lead to LA

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw runs before Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Houston Astros Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Kershaw gets early start on ace matchup vs Keuchel in Game 5

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Cody Bellinger reacts after hitting a double during the seventh inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Houston Astros Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Giles falters again, Astros lose to Dodgers 6-2 in Game 4

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Northwestern St holds off Houston Baptist in wild finish

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Houston defensive tackle Ed Oliver takes down South Florida running back Darius Tice (6) for a loss during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

King’s late TD lifts Houston to 28-24 upset of No. 17 USF

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Houston Astros fans celebrate after there win against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 3 of baseball's World Series Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Houston. The Astros won 5-3 to take a 2-1 lead in the series. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

The Latest: Dodgers take Game 4 with big 9th inning

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Houston Astros fans celebrate after there win against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 3 of baseball's World Series Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Houston. The Astros won 5-3 to take a 2-1 lead in the series. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Bellinger, Dodgers top Astros 6-2 to tie World Series 2-all

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Yuli Gurriel is congratulated by George Springer after hitting a home run during the second inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Astros’ Yuli Gurriel makes racist gesture toward Darvish

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press