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FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2019, file photo, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry gestures against the Los Angeles Lakers during a preseason NBA basketball game in San Francisco. Curry knows how different this season will be. He realizes how many aren't even considering the Golden State Warriors a for-sure contender following five straight trips to the NBA Finals. No Kevin Durant. No Andre Iguodala. No Shaun Livingston. And that's just to name a few of the departed players who made such key contributions to the franchise's recent runs of success. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File )

The NBA’s West race should be incredibly good this season

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) reacts after giving up a three-run home run against the New York Yankees during the first inning of Game 5 of baseball's American League Championship Series, Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Verlander can’t close out Yanks; ALCS heads back to Houston

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman celebrates after his team's 5-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins in Game 3 of a baseball American League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

In bullpen battle, Yanks can even ALCS vs Astros in Game 6

By JAKE SEINER - Associated Press

Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich heads off the field after the Colts defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 19-13 in sn NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Reich ready to roll dice again when Colts, Texans square off

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch answers questions during a news conference before Game 4 of baseball's American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Hinch blows whistle, calls sign stealing suspicions ‘a joke’

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch answers questions during a news conference before Game 3 of baseball's American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Tipped off: Pitch-tipping paranoia haunting teams in October

By JAKE SEINER - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in front of forward Anthony Davis (3) during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Go for 2: In today’s NBA, a powerful pair beats 3 of a kind

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado, right, motions to starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) after Cole struck out New York Yankees' Aaron Judge with two men on base to end the second inning against the Houston Astros during Game 3 of baseball's American League Championship Series, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Gerrit Cole pitches Astros past Yankees 4-1 for 2-1 lead in ALCS

By Mike Fitzpatrick - Associated Press

This undated photo provided by the Harris County District Attorney's Office shows James Dinkins. Dinkins, an Astros fan is facing an assault charge after being accused by authorities of slapping a New York Yankees fan after the two got into an argument at Houston's Minute Maid Park during the second game of the AL Championship Series Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019 in Houston, Texas. Dinkins was arrested on the misdemeanor charge after police say he slapped the Yankees fan in the back of the head after he cheered for the New York team during the game. (Harris County District Attorney's Office via AP)

Astros fan arrested, accused of slapping Yankees fan at ALCS

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Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) delivers against the New York Yankees during the first inning of Game 3 of baseball's American League Championship Series, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Cole pitches Astros past Yankees 4-1 for 2-1 lead in ALCS

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden celebrates his three-point basket during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game against the Toronto Raptors Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, in Saitama, near Tokyo. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Harden and Westbrook back together to chase title in Houston

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan stands on the sideline during an NBA preseason basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)

After Russ: It’s a new start for the Oklahoma City Thunder

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) reacts after an out against the Tampa Bay Rays during the seventh inning of Game 5 of a baseball American League Division Series in Houston, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Cole trying to join list of great postseasons on mound

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

A demonstrator wearing Houston Rockets jersey holds up his hand with fellow demonstrators during a rally at the Southorn Playground in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019. Protesters in Hong Kong have thrown basketballs at a photo of LeBron James and chanted their anger about comments the Los Angeles Lakers star made about free speech during a rally in support of NBA commissioner Adam Silver and Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey, whose tweet in support of the Hong Kong protests touched off a firestorm of controversy in China. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

As NBA-China tweet rift continues, James enters spotlight

By TIM REYNOLDS and GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez gives a thumbs up after Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. The Nationals won 8-1 to take a 3-0 lead in the series.(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

LEADING OFF: Nats a win from 1st World Series, Cole vs Yanks

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New York Yankees left fielder Giancarlo Stanton throws in the outfield before Game 3 of baseball's American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Hicks back in Yanks’ lineup for Game 3 of ALCS; Stanton out

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Man in Astros dugout injured by foul ball, taken to hospital

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New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge takes part in a team workout for the baseball American League Championship Series in Houston, Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. The Yankees are scheduled to face the Houston Astros starting Saturday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Young Yankees take experience into another ALCS with Astros

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Cincinnati running back Michael Warren II (3) scores a touchdown past Houston defensive lineman Payton Turner during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

No. 25 Cincinnati holds off Houston late to win 38-23

By JOSHUA KOCH - Associated Press

Ronald Haskell leaves the court during a break in the punishment phase of his capital murder trial on Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, in Houston. Haskell was found guilty of killing six members of his ex-wife's family in 2014. (Yi-Chin Lee/Houston Chronicle via AP)

The Latest: Texas attack survivor says she’ll move forward

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