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Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton throws against the Houston Astros in the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 16, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Paxton, Mariners win 2-1, snap six-game skid vs Houston

By TODD MILLES - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns during the first half in Game 1 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series Sunday, April 15, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Harden scores 44 points, Rockets beat Wolves 104-101

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston-area man arrested for threats to University of Texas

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Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole throws against the Texas Rangers during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, April 13, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Cole strikes out 14, Astros beat Rangers 3-2

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Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, bottom, drives to the basket against New York Knicks' Michael Beasley, left, and Kyle O'Quinn in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Warriors, Cavs vulnerable, or headed for NBA Finals Round 4?

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

The Latest: Stockman defense team saddened by convictions

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FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2013, file photo, Rep. Steve Stockman, R-Texas, right, participates in a mock swearing-in ceremony in Washington. A federal jury has convicted the former Texas congressman of fraud and conspiracy for misusing charitable donations to pay for personal and political expenses. Stockman was found guilty Thursday, April 12, 2018, following a three-week trial in Houston. Prosecutors say Stockman conspired with two staffers to bilk conservative foundations out of at least $775,000 that was meant for charitable purposes and voter education. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Ex-Texas congressman convicted of fraud, conspiracy

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Houston Rockets forward Zhou Qi, right, goes to the basket against Sacramento Kings forward JaKarr Sampson during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Kings beat short-handed Rockets 96-83 in season finale

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves' Jeff Teague lays the ball up as Memphis Grizzlies' Mario Chalmers, right, defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 9, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

The Latest: NBA releases first-round playoff schedule

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Minnesota Twins' Max Kepler (26) is congratulated by teammate Logan Morrison after Kepler's two-run home run off Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. in the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Kepler hits 2nd HR, connects in 9th, Twins beat Astros 9-8

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins pitcher Jake Odorizzi throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Odorizzi gets first Minnesota win, Twins top Astros 4-1

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

Houston Zoo prepares for 100th anniversary, $150M in updates

By CRAIG HLAVATY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2017, file photo, a neighborhood near Addicks Reservoir are flooded by rain from Tropical Storm Harvey in Houston. Houston area officials said Monday, April 9, 2018, during a congressional hearing that they weren’t aware of forecasts by federal authorities regarding flooding risks from local reservoirs that ended up inundating thousands of homes during Hurricane Harvey. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Officials: Didn’t know of flood risk from dams during Harvey

By JUAN A. LOZANO - Associated Press

Fill use for flood resilience scrutinized post-Harvey

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In this Nov. 18, 2017 photo, Houston Rockets guards James Harden, left, and Chris Paul warm up before and NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Memphis, Tenn. Chris Paul has a long history of playoff heartbreak. So does James Harden. And coach Mike D’Antoni has more than either of them combined. Separately, they’ve never gotten it done at playoff time. Together, their fortunes might change. They’ve led the Houston Rockets to the NBA’s best record going into these playoffs. In a league that Golden State and Cleveland have dominated in recent years this might be the Paul-Harden-D’Antoni triumvirate that breaks through this spring. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

D’Antoni, Harden and Paul poised to capture trio’s 1st title

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Max Stassi watches his three-run home run off San Diego Padres starting pitcher Tyson Ross during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 8, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Morton, Stassi lead Astros over Padres 4-1 for series win

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Pittsburgh Pirates' Josh Harrison advances safely to third on a sacrifice fly to right field by Starling Marte off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle in the first inning of the team's baseball game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, April 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Taillon tosses 1-hitter, Pirates top Reds 5-0

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) collides with Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George (13) as he drives to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 7, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Westbrook and George help Thunder over Rockets 108-102

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

San Diego Padres' Jose Pirela, center, celebrates after scoring a run on a passed ball by Houston Astros catcher Brian McCann during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 6, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Pirela, Padres end Astros’ 5-game winning streak, 4-1

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) collides with Portland Trail Blazers guard Shabazz Napier (6) on a shot-attempt during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Paul’s late shot lifts Rockets over Trail Blazers 96-94

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press