Carr says he feels reborn after Texans release
Former Houston Texans quarterback David Carr signed a two year deal with the Carolina Panthers and will back up Jake Delhomme. Carr, the No 1 pick in 2002, spent five seasons with Houston, posting a 60 percent completion rate and 65 interceptions before a 68.3 percent pass completion last season. He was released after Houston acquired Matt Schaub.
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Wells skips Rockets game vs Sonics amid team chemistry concerns
Wells did not join the Houston Rockets for Mondays game against Seattle after leaving a message saying he feared disrupting team chemistry. He played five minutes the prior night against Sacramento but asked out of that game.
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Week's high school games across multiple sports
Lee hosts Sterling in varsity baseball at 6 p.m. while Anahuac visits Deweyville for JV and varsity games. Golf features Barbers Hill and Crosby at the District 21-4A tournament at Newport, and softball has Lee at Humble with JV at 4:30 and varsity at 6:15, plus Atascosita visiting Sterling. Track includes Lee and Sterling at the 21-SA meet in Humble and Barbers Hill and Crosby at the 21-4A meet at Barbers Hill.
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Baseball And Soccer TV Schedule Notable Matchups
On the air: Pro baseball Houston at Chicago Cubs on FSNH at 1 p.m. Washington at Atlanta on TBS at 6 30 p.m. Tampa Bay at Texas on FSNH at 7 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Oakland on WGN at 9 p.m. Pro basketball New Jersey at Washington on NBA TV at 6 p.m. Pro soccer UEFA Man United versus AS Roma on ESPN2 at 1 30 p.m.
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Barbers Hill shuts out Crosby in six innings
Barbers Hill remains undefeated in district play after a 12-0 win over Crosby, shortened to six innings by the run rule. The 19-3-1 overall Eagles improve to 9-0 in District 21 4A and set up a Friday showdown with New Caney, a team they beat earlier this season. Coach Gil Stalbaum voiced caution about peaking too soon.
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Chandler Hall tosses no hitter in 3-0 win
Barbers Hill junior Chandler Hall pitched a complete game no hitter with eight strikeouts in a 3-0 district softball win over New Caney. The Lady Eagles moved to 7-0 in 21 4A and 26-2 overall, with Lexi Stephen collecting a triple and a single and Hall adding a double. Barbers Hill faces Huffman on Friday.
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Tides, baitfish draw specks and reds near Matagorda Bay
In light of strong east winds and very low tides, the author describes fishing West Matagorda Bay for glass minnows and bay anchovies in April. Pelicans gather on shallow bars as redfish and trout hunt, with Capt. Bobby Gardner and a companion landing several fish while fishing Green's Bayou. SEE OUTDOORS PAGE 8
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Turgeon shows interest as Texas A&M tours coach option
Wichita State coach Mark Turgeon visited Texas A&M with athletic director Bill Byrne amid a coaching search after Billy Gillispie declined Kentucky. Reports claim a deal may be near, with announcements possible as early as Tuesday. Turgeon, 42, has led Wichita State to a 128-90 record since 1999 and a 2006 NCAA round of 16 appearance.
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Everett's two run homer lifts Astros past Cubs in opener
Adam Everett delivered a two run homer off Bob Howry in the eighth inning as the Houston Astros defeated the Chicago Cubs 5-3 at Wrigley Field. The homer capped a milestone season for Everett, boosting his career total to 34 as Houston snapped a 1-5 skid to win its second game in seven. The Cubs opened their home slate amid high expectations after a major offseason spend and a raw 40 degree day under winter ivy.
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