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Houston Rockets guard James Harden, right, drives to the basket past New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 24, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Harden’s 27 help Rockets sail past Pelicans 114-91

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 19, 2018, file photo, Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale delivers to the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla. Sale and and David Price were brought along slowly this spring, to keep them strong throughout the season. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Red Sox ace Sale hit by liner, expects to be OK for opener

By MAUREEN MULLEN - Associated Press

Construction workers help excavate and widen Brays Bayou as part of a nearly $500 million flood control project Thursday, March 22, 2018, in Houston. The project, which will widen 21 miles of the bayou and build stormwater detention basins, has proceeded in fits and starts for more than 20 years due to inconsistent funding. The project is one of several large-scale flood control projects Houston-area officials are hoping to fully fund and build thanks to billions of federal dollars that have been allocated to pay for flood mitigation efforts in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

7 months after Harvey, flood-control projects’ fate unclear

By JUAN A. LOZANO - Associated Press

In this Jan. 24, 2018 photo, Galena Park is hemmed in by heavy industry just east of downtown Houston along the ship channel. (Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Hurricane Harvey’s toxic impact deeper than public told

By FRANK BAJAK of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS and LISE OLSEN of the HOUSTON CHRONICLE - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons' Blake Griffin, right, looks to pass the ball as Houston Rockets' Eric Gordon (10) pressures him during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 22, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Harden scores 10 in OT to lift Rockets over Pistons 100-96

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 9, 2017, file photo, Houston Astros relief pitcher Justin Verlander, left, and third baseman Alex Bregman cheer after Josh Reddick hit an RBI single in the eighth inning in Game 4 of the baseball team's American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox in Boston. Soon after the Astros won the World Series, Bregman learned that Verlander wasn't simply a late-season rental but was under contract with the team for two more seasons. Bregman's reaction, which was caught on a teammate's Instagram Live account, was one of pure glee as he repeatedly shrieked and hollered with an immovable grin on his face. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Encore? Champion Houston Astros loaded again for ‘18

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

In this Jan. 24, 2018 photo, Galena Park is hemmed in by heavy industry just east of downtown Houston along the ship channel. (Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Hurricane Harvey’s toxic impact deeper than public told

By FRANK BAJAK of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS and LISE OLSEN of the HOUSTON CHRONICLE - Associated Press

Texas man condemned for icepick slaying gets execution date

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File-This is a 2018 photo shows Jose Altuve of the Houston Astros baseball team. A person familiar with the negotiations says AL MVP Altuve and the World Series champion Astros have agreed to a contract that guarantees him an additional $151 million over five seasons from 2020-24. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday, March 16, 2018, because the agreement had not been announced. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

MVP Jose Altuve, Astros finalize $163.5M, 7-year contract

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New Orleans Pelicans forward Cheick Diallo (13) blocks a shot by Houston Rockets guard James Harden during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, March 17, 2018. The Rockets won 107-101. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Harden scores 34 as Rockets hold off Timberwolves 129-120

By ANDRES YBARRA - Associated Press

Houston guard Rob Gray (32) drives on Michigan guard Zavier Simpson (3) during the first half of an NCAA men's college basketball tournament second-round game, Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Wichita, Kan. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Poole’s buzzer-beater sends Michigan past Houston 64-63

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) goes to the basket in front of New Orleans Pelicans forward E'Twaun Moore (55) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, March 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Harden ignites Houston as Pelicans’ Gentry enraged by foul

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson answers questions during a news conference at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 16, 2018, in Wichita, Kan. Kan. Houston faces Michigan in the second round on Saturday. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Houston chasing history in NCAA matchup with Michigan

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Houston guard Rob Gray shoots under pressure from San Diego State forward Max Montana (10) during the second half of an NCAA men's college basketball tournament first-round game Thursday, March 15, 2018, in Wichita, Kan. Houston won 67-65. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Michigan ready for Houston in West Region’s second round

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Michigan guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman, right, shoots over Montana forward Fabian Krslovic, left, during the first half of an NCAA men's college basketball tournament first-round game, Thursday, March 15, 2018, in Wichita, Kan. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Michigan plods to 61-47 win over Montana in NCAA first round

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' Chris Paul (3) is fouled by Los Angeles Clippers' Austin Rivers (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 15, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Harden helps Rockets over Clippers 101-96

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston guard Galen Robinson Jr., (25) shoots over San Diego State guard Devin Watson (0) and forward Malik Pope (21) during the first half of an NCAA men's college basketball tournament first-round game Thursday, March 15, 2018, in Wichita, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Houston holds off San Diego State 67-65 in West Region

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Oklahoma's Trae Young takes part in a practice for an NCAA men's college basketball tournament first-round game, in Pittsburgh pm Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Oklahoma plays Rhode Island on Thursday. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

NCAA Latest: Michigan beats Montana in last game of night

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts to a play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball championship game against Cincinnati at the American Athletic Conference tournament Sunday, March 11, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Houston’s Sampson takes winding road back to NCAA tourney

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Rescue crews look down on a charter bus after a deadly crash on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, in Loxley, Ala. The bus carrying Texas high school band members home from Disney World plunged into a ravine before dawn Tuesday. (AP Photo/Dan Anderson)

The Latest: Governors from Alabama, Texas speak after crash

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