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All-Star Saturday: Ross prevails in dunk contest

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HOUSTON (AP) -- The trio of Miami's Chris Bosh, WNBA star Swin Cash and Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins won the Shooting Stars competition that kicked off All-Star Saturday night in Houston.

Sean Sweeney, dimemag.com

The city of Houston is known for being connected to space exploration. There’s the mission control center, as well as the Comets, Rockets and Astros. It’s part of the culture here, just as the Raygun character speaks to Nike‘s heritage. The two conv…

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Former Rockets star Yao Ming was honored with the key to city of Houston. Bun B and Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson got fans pumped for All Star weekend at the Galleria on Friday night. Houston Rocket-turned-philanthropist Jeremy Lin launched the Jer…

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KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Two hours after arriving at Osceola County Stadium via a helicopter, owner Jim Crane backed up a statement made last week to the Houston Chronicle, when he said the Astros lost money the last five years. Crane said he examined “five …

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KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Carlos Pena’s been waiting. The Astros’ expected first-ever designated hitter has been in and out of Osceola County Stadium since Jan. 14, preparing for spring training while biding time until his new team arrived. Joined by owner …

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KISSIMMEE, Fla. – This won’t be Tyler Greene’s only shot to prove he’s a legitimate everyday major league shortstop. But it’ll likely be his best. Less than two weeks ago, Greene was an afterthought on the Astros’ 2013 roster. He was Jed Lowri…