Rockets Guard Alston Faces Court On Drunken Driving Charge
Houston Rockets point guard Rafer Alston, 32, is set for an arraignment Thursday on a misdemeanor drunken driving charge after a 2:30 a.m. arrest last Thursday. Bond was set at 500 dollars. The Rockets are gathering information while noting past incidents in Houston and New York. In a separate item, the U.S. men’s basketball team defeated Angola 97-76 and eyed a rematch with Greece, with Chris Bosh vowing to avenge the earlier loss.
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Booster club hosts ice cream social and team reveal
The Sterling Football Booster Club will host an ice cream social on Thursday August 14 at 7 30 p.m. in the St John Catholic Church activity building. The Rangers will introduce their football team and coaches along with recognition for cheerleaders band ROTC and Stars. Tickets via Michelle Padgett at 281 303 0283.
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Baysox 10U Baseball Tryouts This Saturday
Baytown West Little League Park hosts 10U USSSA Live Pitch Select Baysox tryouts at 9 a.m. Open to all players interested in joining. For details call 281-739-3674.
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Crosby at Kingwood Park in Week's Volleyball Tourney
The Week's Games features Crosby meeting Kingwood Park at a 10 am match in the Thursday tournament with Sterling and Barbers Hill also competing at Barbers Hill Locals Only event times and pairings.
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Baseball and boxing slate in national sports broadcast lineup
ESPN shows Texas at Boston and Arizona Diamondbacks at Houston in base ball, FSN covers Houston, ESPN2 airs boxing light middleweights Joel Julio and Jose Varela. ESPN2 lists Little League softball World Series championship game with teams to be announced. Olympic coverage appears in detailed p6.
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Sports Editor Contact for Baytown Sun Stories
The Baytown Sun provides contact details for sports editor Dave Rogers. Reach him by phone at 281-425-8031 or email sports@baytownsun.com with questions about today’s stories or ideas for future sports coverage.
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Lee Ganders to Play North Shore on TV Under Thursday Lights
Baytown Lee will host North Shore in a District 21-SA clash at Stallworth Stadium on Thursday night October 30, telecast live at 7 p.m. on KTBU Channel 55 Houston. Head coach Dick Olin calls it a reward for the program, which holds 105 wins in 16 years and has strong North Shore history including a 34-31 win in 2000.
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La Porte Bulldogs rout Lee in season opener
La Porte High Lady Bulldogs swept Lee's Lady Ganders 25-15, 25-15, 25-16 to start the season. Coach Alicia Nava noted the young lineup must grow into leadership as key players like Jackie Perez and Taylor Perez contributed in a tight final stretch.
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Cowboys wrap California camp with Romo autograph mishap
Tony Romo signed his own helmet during Dallas Cowboys final California practice, leaving a black mark on the star. The team finished two-hour workout in Oxnard before heading to Denver for two days of workouts with the Broncos ahead of Saturday’s preseason game.
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Phelps wins 200 fly for record 10th gold
Beijing AP reports Michael Phelps becomes the winningest Olympic athlete, earning his fourth gold and a world record in the 200-meter butterfly at the Beijing Games. He clocked 1 minute 52.03 seconds, surpassing his previous mark and tying for the most Olympic golds. Laszlo Cseh earned silver and Takeshi Matsuda bronze.
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