Vick apologizes publicly in contrite address to NFL and Falcons
Michael Vick, facing a federal dog fighting case, expresses remorse in a somber public apology. He says he lied in discussions with Roger Goodell and Falcons owner Arthur Blank, pledges to grow up, and aims to be a better person off the field.
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Michael Vick
NFL
Roger Goodell
Atlanta Falcons
Arthur Blank
Bobby Petrino
Vick
College Report set to return September 6
The Baytown Sun will resume its College Report column on September 6 and invites readers to submit intercollegiate athletes who are graduates of local high schools or residents from covered towns. Include athlete name former high school college and sport played.
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Dan Chamness
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Week's high school and college matches listed
The schedule lists high school volleyball games Atascocita at Barbers Hill 6 30 p m Kingwood Park at Crosby Baytown Christian Academy at Faith West and high school tennis Dobie at Sterling 3 p m plus college volleyball Lee at Blinn 7 p m for the week with venues and times specified.
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Barbers Hill
Kingwood Park
Crosby
Baytown Christian Academy
Faith West
Dobie
Sterling
Lee
Blinn
On the Air Today Sports Schedule Listings
Pro baseball St Louis at Astros on FSNH at 7 p.m. Pro basketball FIBA Americas Championship teams TBA USA vs TBA at 10 p.m. Pro tennis U S Open Championships USA 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. WNBA New York at Detroit ESPN2 6 p.m. Contact sports editor Dave Rogers at 281 425 8031 or sports baytownsun com for questions or ideas.
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TBA
United States
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USA
New York
Detroit
ESPN2
Dave Rogers
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Astros Fire Garner and Purpura in Team Overhaul
Houston fires manager Phil Garner and general manager Tim Purpura after a 58 73 season. Bench coach Cecil Cooper named interim manager and team president Tal Smith becomes interim GM as owner Drayton McLane cites need for a fresh start.
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Houston
Phil Garner
Tim Purpura
Houston Astros
Cecil Cooper
Tal Smith
Drayton McLane
New water boosts late summer Gulf fishing after storms
Tropical Storm Erin’s aftermath revived bays and estuaries along the Texas coast. Light winds and rising tides cleaned waters, bringing six pound trout, reds, and abundant tarpon off Galveston. Guides from East Galveston Bay, Silver King Adventures, and Matagorda report strong catches, with chartreuse red shad lures proving effective.
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Alicia
Houston
Baytown
Mont Belvieu
Erin
Gulf
Texas
East Galveston Bay
Jimmy West
West
James Plang
Silver King Adventures
Galveston
Plang
Bay
Galveston Bay
Matagorda
Kenny Hauff
Matagorda Bay
Hauff
Texans face center decision as Schaub braces for season
Houston Texans officials weigh whether Mike Flanagan or Steve McKinney will start at center this year as Matt Schaub prepares to take snaps. Flanagan, 12th season with 107 games played, and McKinney, versatile lineman with 16 games last season, both back in camp amid strong coaching praise.
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Houston
Houston Texans
Mike Flanagan
Steve McKinney
Matt Schaub
Flanagan
Texans
Green Bay
McKinney
Cowboys
Gary Kubiak
Kubiak
Steve
NFL Youth Flag Football Signups Begin September 4
Youth flag football signups start September 4 at McCleod Park Mont Belvieu from 6 to 8 p.m. Baytown registrations follow September 5 at San Jacinto Mall center court from 6 to 8 p.m. Final signup September 5 2 to 4 p.m. at McCleod Park. Birth certificate needed. About 200 300 kids expected from Mont Belvieu and Baytown. Season runs eight games plus tournament leading to Super Bowl for ages 5 to 14 in four divisions. Fee 80 with 10 sibling discount. late signups incur 5. Jerseys provided. fundraiser required.
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McCleod Park
Mont Belvieu
Baytown
San Jacinto Mall
Rodney Calhoun
Calhoun
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