Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo reveals brain cancer diagnosis!

Houston, Texas — The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced Saturday that Basketball Hall of Fame Dikembe Mutombo is undergoing treatment in Atlanta for a brain tumor. Mutombo has been one of the NBA’s global ambassadors for years, most recently appearing at Hall of Fame honor events in Springfield, Massachusetts, and a pair of preliminary matches in Saitama, Japan. He also appeared with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken at an event in Congo, Mutombo’s home, in August. “He is receiving the best possible care from a collaborative team of professionals…

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Houston sports teams: ABC13, Houston Chronicle discuss Astros’ baseball pitcher Justin Verlander’s special season!

Houston, Texas (KTRK) – The Houston Texans have a tough road ahead, but at least the future looks brighter for the Houston Rockets. Val belongs to the Astros group in Houston This week, especially with Texans struggling again. Where is 39-year-old Justin Verlander’s special season in the history of the Astros and Major League Baseball? Considering Verlander’s age and Tommy John’s recent surgery, it’s hard to find a comparison, said Brian T. Smith, a columnist for the Houston Chronicle. Texas’ offensive frontier is clear during the 0-2-1 start. What can…

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