Man wins record $75 million sports bet payout after Astros World Series win
Jim McIngvale, also known as "Mattress Mack," earned a $75 million payday after the Houston Astros won the World Series.
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Astros win second World Series in 6 years
The title puts a bow on what has been a dominant season which saw the team win an American League-best 106 games.
Astros throw combined no-hitter to defeat Phillies in Game 4 of World Series
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The Astros won their second consecutive pennant and fourth in six years.
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The Baseball Report: Astros Tie Franchise Record, Bartolo Colon Passes Marichal
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President Trump Welcomes Houston Astros to the White House
President Trump welcomed the Houston Astros to the White House on Monday... and the team brought a special gift for the president.
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The Astros brought home the prize that had eluded them since they started out in 1962 as the Colt .45s.
Dodgers beat Astros 3-1, force World Series to Game 7
Two nights after a 13-12, 10-inning slugfest under the roof at Minute Maid Park, pitching dominated.
Astros take wild Game 5, take 3-2 lead to LA
Alex Bregman hit a game-ending single off Kenley Jansen with two outs in the 10th inning Monday morning, and the Houston Astros outslugged the Los Angeles Dodgers 13-12 to take a 3-2 World Series lead.
Five Things You Missed: Kershaw Dominates, Many World Series Records Smashed
The Dodgers ace gave a historical pitching performance in Game 1, while Game 2 set some offensive records.
Springer's HR in 11th Gives Astros 7-6 Win, Ties Series 1-1
The Houston Astros won a World Series game for the first time in their 56 seasons.
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The Yankees took all three games at home to seize control of the ALCS, while the Dodgers lost their first playoff game last night.
Kahn: The Astros And Hurricane Harvey
A baseball game won't fix Houston's problems. But it will help.
30 Players: Alex Bregman Can Do It All For Astros
The Astros took a step back last season after a playoffs run in 2015, they hope to get back with some help from their young third baseman.
Top 5 Most Memorable July 4th Baseball Moments
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