Cubs edge Astros as Lee homers and Soriano shines
Derrek Lee delivered a tiebreaking seventh inning homer for the Cubs while Alfonso Soriano made a key fielding play. Soriano threw out Michael Bourn at the plate and started a double play to end the first inning, turning momentum in Chicago's 3-2 victory over Houston.
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Rangers Ganders set for 21-5A tennis at Kingwood
The District 21-5A tennis tournament starts at 8:15 a.m. at Kingwood High School with Sterling entering four seeded doubles teams. In girls doubles Kayla McGee and Brittany Polnisch are No. 2 seeds, while Ryan Walker and Michael McDaniels are No. 2 in boys doubles. Mixed doubles seeds include Kaitlyn Walker with John Tremmell at No. 3 and Janelle Jagnanan with Josh Villarreal at No. 5. Sterling and Lee have entrants in all events, with first-round mixed doubles at Kingwood Park starting 9:30 a.m.
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Week's high school and pro baseball and track games
Daily slate includes Barbers Hill at Crosby and Deweyville at Anahuac in baseball, District 21-SA track in Humble, and tennis at Kingwood. Pro baseball features Cubs at Pirates, Rays at Yankees, and Cardinals at Astros. contact sports editor Dave Rogers with questions.
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Kansas and Memphis seek NCAA title in high-stakes final
Kansas faces Memphis in the NCAA championship, pitting Kansas shutdown defense against Memphis up-tempo attack. Kansas aims for a third title, first since 1988. Memphis seeks its first crown after a 38-1 season and a semifinal win over UCLA. Coaches Self and Calipari preview a historic matchup with undefeated momentum on the line.
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Love III To Miss Masters After 70 Straight Major Starts
Humble Texas veteran Davis Love III ends his streak of 70 consecutive major appearances after finishing 5 under at the Houston Open. Love failed to win to qualify for Augusta and will miss the Masters for the first time since 1990. He remains hopeful about upcoming events despite lingering ankle injury.
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Lee Ganders Aims To Take 21 5A Track Title At Humble
Lee Ganders, led by coach Charles Southall, seek the 21 5A boys title at Turner Stadium Humble amid likely battle with Kingwood and Atascocita. Southall highlights sprinters and field entrants Zac Zellers Xavier Ruben Alex Gonzales Michael Mahan Thomas Bates and Malcolm Murray as top scorers plus hopes for strong relay and jumps performances. Girls contender Kingwood dominates in numbers with Sterling returning, led by Deshelle Isaac and Rhonda Clay guiding the Lee sprint squad.
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