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DARK SECRETS: 34 - The Real Truth

Gambler ‘Mattress Mack’ wins $75m after betting on Astros to win World Series

Famed gambler Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale is a diehard Houston Astros fan but he had even more reason to celebrate when his team won the World Series

The Guardian - US

‘Mattress Mack’ Wins Biggest Payout in Sports Betting History

The Texas businessman bet approximately $10 million on the Astros to win the World Series, and he won big.

Sports Illustrated

MLB fans crushed Kyle Schwarber for his confusing bunt attempt late in Game 6 loss

Why did he do this?!

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Injury News, Lineup Decisions and Player Rankings for NFL Sunday

Plus, Astros beat Phillies for World Series win, fantasy football lineup picks and more.

Sports Illustrated

The Astros Are World Series Champions—No Asterisk Needed

Houston and Dusty Baker have won their title, thoroughly and convincingly.

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9 photos of Kate Upton and Justin Verlander celebrating the Astros’ World Series win

Kate Upton and Justin Verlander had a a lot of fun celebrating another World Series title.

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After 2,144 wins, Dusty Baker finally gets the World Series party he deserves

The Houston Astros manager has long been seen as a tragicomic figure due to his inability to win the Fall Classic. That time has now passed

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AP News Digest 5:40 a.m.

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at https://newsroom.ap.org.

The Independent UK

Sideline Chatter: Pitchers better not argue balls and strikes with him

Move over, Don Larsen, and make room for Pat Hoberg.

Tribune News Service

Houston Astros win World Series as MLB legend Dusty Baker claims first championship

Yordan Alvarez hit a moon shot that sent Space City into a frenzy, and the Houston Astros to their second World Series title.

Evening Standard

The Batting Cage Session That Won the Astros a Title

Houston’s attention to the smallest of details paid off big time on Yordan Alvarez’s go-ahead home run in Saturday’s title-clinching Game 6.

Sports Illustrated

The Houston Astros have won the World Series, beating the Philadelphia Phillies

Yordan Alvarez hit a moon shot that sent Space City into a frenzy, and the Houston Astros to their second World Series title.

WEKU

Destiny Denied: Phillies’ Cinderella Run Falls Short

That they were in the World Series at all is remarkable. But how they lost will stick with them.

Sports Illustrated

Kate Upton Crashes Fox Set After Astros Win World Series

Justin Verlander’s wife joined the crew in celebration of the Astros winning the MLB title.

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The Independent UK

Yordan Alvarez’s three-run homer lifts Houston Astros to World Series title

The victory marks a major turnaround in fortune for the Astros, whose previous title in 2017 was marred by a cheating scandal

Sports Illustrated

Astros Swarm Dusty Baker After He Captures First World Series Title

The longtime manager had never won a World Series before Saturday night.

USA Today Sports Media Group

‘Mattress Mack’ cashes $75 million on Houston Astros World Series, largest payout in U.S. sports betting history

That's a lot of money.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dusty Baker finally gets elusive World Series title as manager

Baker managed the Giants, Cubs, Reds and Nationals before coming to the Astros.

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Axios

Houston Astros win second World Series

Rookie shortstop Jeremy Peña was named World Series MVP.

Sports Illustrated

Astros Win World Series to Secure Place As Premier MLB Team

A new generation of stars helped Houston beat the Phillies and get back over the hump.

Chicago Sun-Times

Astros capture World Series after 4-1 win in Game 6

Dusty Baker finally got his first title in his 25th season as a manager.

The Independent UK

Alvarez blasts Astros to World Series title in G6 vs. Phils

Yordan Alvarez hit a towering three-run homer and the Houston Astros clinched their second World Series title in six seasons with a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6

The Philadelphia Inquirer

David Murphy: The 2022 Phillies are gone, but will not soon be forgotten

HOUSTON — It ended loudly and suddenly and without any doubt: 12 outs remaining, two men on base, one devastating swing. The bat cracked and the ball jumped and all that was left was to watch. Twenty feet above the center-field wall, a season disappeared.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Marcus Hayes: Phillies and Union make history, ending storybook seasons on the same day during a wild Philadelphia fall

HOUSTON — An hour before Game 6, John Middleton stood in the tunnel that led to the field at Minute Maid Park. He was told to enjoy the evening.

Los Angeles Times

Bill Shaikin: Astros set the MLB benchmark for success with second World Series title

HOUSTON — No sooner had the players finished dancing than the fans started singing. The game still had three innings to go, and in fact this was the middle of an inning, but no matter.

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