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Bandoumel’s 3-pointer in OT lifts SMU over No. 20 Houston

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In this Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, photo, Houston resident Guadalupe Ortiz takes her daily walk at a city park located across the street from her home and a Valero oil refinery. Houston's lack of zoning has resulted in residents like Ortiz living next to petrochemical facilities and businesses that handle hazardous substances. (AP Photo/ Juan Lozano)

Houston blast prompts safety debate in city with no zoning

By JUAN A. LOZANO - Associated Press

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo, right, signs autographs for fans during spring training baseball practice Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

‘They cheated’: Nats GM Rizzo unsatisfied by Astros’ apology

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger leaves the batting cages during spring training baseball Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Bellinger, Bauer, GMs assail Astros’ scam and recent apology

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 24, 2019, file photo, Houston Astros left fielder Tony Kemp (18) leaves the field after a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Houston. Called up in September 2017 by Houston, Kemp immediately got asked by teammates whether he wanted to be a part of the Astros' sign-stealing scheme. His answer was no, and Kemp didn't feel further pressure to do it. The second baseman arrived Friday in Oakland spring training camp and reunited with former Astros teammate Mike Fiers, who went public in November about Houston's sign stealing. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)

A’s Kemp chose not to be part of Astros’ 2017 sign-stealing

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

A grounds crew member applies fertilizer to the field as players report for spring training baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in Tempe, Ariz. Los Angeles Angels pitchers and catchers start practice on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Angels’ Stassi apologizes for Astros’ sign-stealing scheme

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Houston's Chris Harris Jr. dunks against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

Grimes scores 22, No. 20 Houston holds off USF 62-58

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Houston guard DeJon Jarreau (3) drives around Wichita State guard Tyson Etienne (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Grimes leads No. 25 Houston in 76-43 win over Wichita State

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Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic, right, celebrates shooting the game-winning three point basket with Joe Ingles during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Bogdanovic’s 3 at buzzer gives Jazz 114-113 win over Rockets

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Morton regrets not trying to stop Astros from stealing signs

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Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook, left, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Covington has clutch debut, Rockets outlast Lakers 121-111

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr., left, pulls a rebound away from Houston Rockets forward Robert Covington (33) as Suns guard Ricky Rubio, right, looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Oubre scores career-high 39, Suns top Rockets 127-91

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Mills scores 18 and No. 25 Houston beats Tulane, 75-62

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FILE - In this July 2, 2019, file photo, Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch reacts during a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, in Denver. Houston manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow were suspended for the entire season Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, and the team was fined $5 million for sign-stealing by the team in 2017 and 2018 season. Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the discipline and strongly hinted that current Boston manager Alex Cora — the Astros bench coach in 2017 — will face punishment later. Manfred said Cora developed the sign-stealing system used by the Astros. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Hinch: ‘Fair question’ if Astros’ title tainted by scandal

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) shoots as Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Harden scores 40 points to lead Rockets over Hornets 125-110

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans guards Josh Hart (3) and Jrue Holiday, top, vie with Houston Rockets guard James Harden, center, for a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Harden’s 40 leads Rockets over Pelicans 117-109

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger delivers in the first inning during Game 3 of a baseball American League Division Series against the Houston Astros in Cleveland. Clevinger doesn't know exactly how he''ll react the next time he's on the mound facing the Astros. Clevinger has been one of the most outspoken critics of the Astros since their sign-stealing scandal broke earlier this month, rocking baseball, leading to suspensions, managerial firings in Houston, Boston and New York and blanketing the sport in a net of suspicion as spring training approaches.(AP Photo/Phil Long, File)

High, hard: Indians’ Clevinger takes aim at cheating Astros

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cincinnati center Chris Vogt (33) competes for a position as Houston guard Quentin Grimes (24) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (Kareem Elgazzar/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)

Bearcats roar back from 15 down, beat No. 21 Houston 64-62

By MARK SCHMETZER - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots as Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea, center, and forward Ryan Broekhoff watch during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Harden has 35 as Rockets beat Mavericks 128-121

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

New Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker smiles during a baseball press conference at Minute Maid Park, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Baker takes over scam-marred Astros, set for ‘last hurrah’

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press