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FILE - This Aug. 2, 2002, file photo, shows an aerial view of Reliant Stadium, top, the home of the Houston Texans, and the Astrodome, bottom, former home of the Houston Oilers in Houston. The Harris County Sports & Convention Corp. on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, recommended converting Houston's historic but deteriorating Astrodome into a giant convention center and exhibition space. The board's proposal would cost an estimated $194 million and take about 2 and a half years to complete. The plan now goes to Harris County commissioners, who will discuss it at a June 25 meeting. (AP Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley Pool)
Board backs turning Astrodome into convention hallBoard recommends turning Houston Astrodome into massive convention center
The Associated Press32 minutes ago
Jazz bring Jerry Sloan back as consultantUtah Jazz bring back former longtime coach Jerry Sloan as consultant
The Associated Press40 minutes ago
In this Tuesday, June 18, 2013 photo, state and local police gather outside the home of New England Patriot's NFL football player Aaron Hernandez in North Attleborough, Mass. Police spent hours at the home Tuesday as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body was discovered the day before. (AP Photo/The Sun Chronicle, Martin Gavin)
Body near Patriot's home was semi-pro athlete'sMan found dead near Patriots tight end Hernandez's home identified as semi-pro football player
The Associated Press44 minutes ago
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili of Argentina listens to a questions during the post-game news conference following Game 6 of the NBA Finals basketball game against the Miami Heat, Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in Miami. The Heat defeated the Spurs 103-100. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Spurs rely on togetherness to overcome collapseLike they always have, Spurs sticking together to move on from heart-break of Game 6 collapse
The Associated Press1 hour ago
A masked protestor throws a stone at riot police, near the Castelao stadium in Fortaleza, Brazil, Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Protesters cut off the main access road to the stadium where Brazil goes up against Mexico in the Confederations Cup soccer tournament. Beginning as protests against bus fare hikes, demonstrations have quickly ballooned to include broad middle-class outrage over the failure of governments to provide basic services and ensure public safety. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Brazil officials reverse subway, bus fare hikeSao Paulo, Rio officials reverse subway, bus fare hike that sparked nationwide protests
The Associated Press1 hour ago
San Antonio Spurs players stretch during NBA basketball practice, Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the American Airlines Arena in Miami. The Spurs take on the Miami Heat in Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Thursday in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
A title, and legacies, on the line for Heat, SpursHeat, Spurs set to play for a title and add to their legacies in Game 7 of NBA Finals
The Associated Press2 hours ago
New York Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, of Japan, delivers during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Yankees spoil Mattingly's return to BronxYankees spoil Mattingly's return to Bronx, beat Dodgers 6-4 behind Kuroda and Suzuki
The Associated Press2 hours ago
Newly-signed Houston Astros pitcher Mark Appel buttons his jersey during a news conference Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in Houston, to announce his signing. Appel was selected with the No. 1 overall pick in baseball's first-year player draft. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Astros sign No. 1 overall pick RHP Mark AppelHouston Astros sign No. 1 overall pick RHP Mark Appel
The Associated Press3 hours ago
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In this Tuesday, June 18, 2013 photo, state and local police gather outside the home of New England Patriot's NFL football player Aaron Hernandez in North Attleborough, Mass. Police spent hours at the home Tuesday as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body was discovered the day before. (AP Photo/The Sun Chronicle, Martin Gavin)
Baseball News
New York Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, of Japan, delivers during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Basketball News
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili of Argentina listens to a questions during the post-game news conference following Game 6 of the NBA Finals basketball game against the Miami Heat, Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in Miami. The Heat defeated the Spurs 103-100. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Auto Racing News
A Jason Leffler sticker is seen on Carl Edwards' car after qualifying, Friday, June 14, 2013 for Sunday's Quicken Loans 400 auto race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich. The death of NASCAR driver Leffler at a dirt-track race near Philadelphia earlier this week has brought more attention to small, local tracks, where some big names like Tony Stewart still show up to race on occasion. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Hockey News
A fan wears a Boston Bruins jersey bearing the Boston area code and "Boston Strong," remembering the city's solidarity after the Boston Marathon bombing in April, before Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals between the Bruins and the Chicago Blackhawks, Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Golf News
Tiger Woods reacts after putting on the 15th hole during the fourth round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Merion Golf Club, Sunday, June 16, 2013, in Ardmore, Pa. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

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