Rangers infielder optimistic on hernia without surgery
Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler may avoid season ending surgery after an encouraging diagnosis from specialist Dr. John Preskitt at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. The all star was told there is probably no torn muscle in the groin and will be re checked in a week after being placed on the 15 day DL.
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Week's Games Scrimmages and Tournaments Listed
Thursday sees Anahuac at Tarkington in a high school football scrimmage while Goose Creek Memorial plays La Porte in a volleyball tournament and Lee competes at La Porte all day. College volley features Lee at Hill College for a scrimmage later.
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On the Air Today Major league baseball and more sports news
Major league baseball matchups include the Houston Astros at Milwaukee Brewers on FSN and Seattle at Chicago White Sox on WGN plus L A Angels at Tampa Bay on ESPN2. Also Tigers at Rangers on FSN and the Little League World Series semifinal, plus USGA amateur golf and NASCAR truck race. Soccer World Cup qualifier United States versus Guatemala on ESPN2.
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Bolt Surprises Yet Again In Beijing 200m Semis
Olympic sprint star Usain Bolt eased through the 200 meter semifinal, conserving energy as Shawn Crawford closed in. Bolt then shifted gears to reclaim first, chasing a potential sweep of the sprint titles as he studies video screens and his own progress.
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Lee High volleyball making progress under coach Nava
Lee High School girls volleyball, the Lady Ganders, show improvement as head coach Alicia Nava notes their hustle and progress. They lost to Pasadena Memorial in three sets 15 25 14 25 21 25. Leading hitters were Perez Hildebrand and Epperson with four three and two kills. Epperson had 10 assists and Hildebrand three aces. Nava emphasized learning from the last match and the team’s blocking effort remains a focal point.
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Olympics boost local teams and coaches at Sterling meet
An Olympics inspired story notes Sterling High School coaches and athletes embracing water polo and Olympic values. Veteran coach discussions reveal local connections, including former Cy-Creek coach John Webb and Lee football mentor Dick Olin, linked through decades of Texas prep sports.
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Area teams prep for weekend football scrimmages
All local teams plan scrimmages this weekend with Barbers Hill at Cleveland and Anahuac hosting Hamshire Fannett. Barbers Hill coach Don Price praised the quarterback and receivers and aims to refine fundamentals. Anahuac coach Darrell Barbay noted good conditioning and improved passing while seeking better O line and receiver blocking.
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