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☆ Rockets go wire-to-wire, crush short-handed Lakers
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/63] Nov 8, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) looks over video with assistant coach Phil Handy before playing against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Sengun matched Green in efficiency, going 8 of 10 from the floor while, like Green, adding seven rebounds. The Rockets ran away and hid from the Lakers early, amassing 20 points in the paint in the opening period. The ease with which Houston scored was enhanced by superior ball security -- the Rockets committed only two turnovers in the first quarter -- and sticky defense. Rockets reserve Tari Eason paired nine points with nine rebounds in his season debut.

Persons: LeBron James, Phil Handy, Thomas Shea, Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Green, Sengun, Anthony Davis, Rui Hachimura, D'Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Tari Eason Organizations: Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Toyota Center, Rockets, The Lakers, Los Angeles, Lakers, Houston, . Rockets, Thomson Locations: Houston , Texas, USA, Phoenix, Houston

☆ Golfers tackle new test in uncharted Chevron Championship grounds
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/5] Apr 21, 2023; The Woodlands, Texas, USA; Chella Choi (KOR) drives off the first tee during the second round of The Chevron Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY SportsApril 21 (Reuters) - Golfers have risen to the varied challenges that the new home of the Chevron Championship in Carlton Woods Texas brought after moving from its longtime home at Mission Country Club in Palm Springs. World number two Nelly Korda overcame a rollercoaster round on what she claimed was a completely different course than the opening round on Thursday. Thailand's Patty Tavatanakit, 2021 Chevron winner, also took advantage of the course conditions posting the best early round of the day by returning a five under-67. It feels like we're not playing The Chevron Championship just because the grass and everything is so East Coast."

☆ MLB roundup: Padres go back-to-back in 9th, edge D-backs
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +11 min

The A's were down 10-8 when Seth Brown followed a walk to Aledmys Diaz with a two-run homer off Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase in the last of the ninth. Angels 7, Mariners 3Shohei Ohtani and Taylor Ward hit two-run homers as Los Angeles defeated host Seattle. Yankees 8, Phillies 1Anthony Rizzo ignited a five-run fifth inning with a two-run homer, and host New York cruised to victory over Philadelphia. His counterpart, Jose Berrios (0-1), allowed eight runs, nine hits and two walks while striking out seven in 5 2/3 innings. Ozzie Albies hit a two-run homer and Austin Riley had a solo shot for the Braves, who have won three of four games to start the season.

☆ NBA roundup: Lauri Markkanen (49) carries Jazz past Rockets
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/2] Jan 5, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) shoots against Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) in the second half at Toyota Center. Utah's Malik Beasley, who entered play fifth in the NBA in 3-pointers made despite making only five starts, shot 5 of 11 from behind the arc and scored 19 points. Jordan Clarkson also had 19 points for the Jazz. Vlatko Cancar had 15 points and 12 rebounds and Nikola Jokic finished with 12 points and nine assists for the Nuggets, who have won 11 of their past 14 games. Norman Powell scored 13 points, Moses Brown had 12 points and 10 rebounds and Terance Mann also had 12 points for the Clippers, who lost their fourth straight.

☆ Deshaun Watson struggles on return to NFL action after 11-game suspension following sexual misconduct allegations
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-05 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Deshaun Watson struggled on his return to NFL action on Sunday after serving an 11-game suspension following sexual misconduct allegations. After the victory, Watson admitted his long absence played a factor in his poor play on Sunday. Thomas Shea/USA TODAY Sports/ReutersSunday’s game was Watson’s first meaningful NFL action in two years. Watson runs onto the field with his team for the game against the Texans. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said afterwards that it’s all about getting game time for Watson at the moment.

CNN —“Mattress Mack” had reason to celebrate the Houston Astros’ World Series win on Saturday – and not just because he’s an Astros superfan. Houston furniture store owner Jim McIngvale, known as “Mattress Mack,” made a series of bets amounting to $10 million on the Astros to win the World Series. The Houston Astros celebrate their World Series win against the Philadelphia Phillies in Houston, Texas, on Saturday, November 5. Peña was awarded the World Series MVP for his stellar play during the series. He is just the second rookie to be named LCS and World Series MVP in the same postseason.

CNN —The Houston Astros won the franchise’s second World Series title on Saturday after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in Game 6 at Minute Maid Park. After falling behind 2-1 through the first three games of the World Series, Houston evened up the series after throwing a combined no-hitter in Game 4. Party!”The Houston Astros celebrate their World Series win against the Philadelphia Phillies in Houston, Texas, on Saturday, November 5. Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos/Getty Images The Houston Astros celebrate their win in Game 5 of the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, November 4. The Phillies hit five home runs in the game, tying a World Series record, and they won 7-0 to take a 2-1 series lead over the Houston Astros.

CNN —It was an anxious, exciting night to be a Philadelphia or Houston sports fan Thursday, with a two-sport high-stakes showdown played at the same time that gave Houston an edge in the World Series and kept Philadelphia perfect on the gridiron. In Pennsylvania, there was Game 5 of the World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros, each looking to take the advantage in a 2-2 series. The Houston Astros celebrate their win in Game 5 of the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, November 4. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images Philadelphia right fielder Nick Castellanos makes a diving catch on the first play of Game 3 on Tuesday night. Houston vs. Philly, againAs the World Series was underway Thursday night, the Eagles held off the Texans in Houston 29-17 to start 8-0 for the first time in franchise history.

☆ ‘Mattress Mack’: Houston Astros superfan has wagered $10 million to win $75 million if team wins World Series
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-28 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

If the Astros do regain their MLB crown – the team’s first title came in 2017 – McIngvale will win an eye-watering $75 million, which has been widely reported would be largest payout in sports betting history. Mack watches batting practice prior to Game 5 of the 2021 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. In an interview with CNN last year, McIngvale said he had bet $3.35 million back in June 2021 that the Astros would win last year’s World Series. “And I say, thanks to the Houston Astros for bringing Houston together. “It’s their birthday, it’s their anniversary but they’re there cheering on the Houston Astros.

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