Spain-born Mancheno signs with Troy State tennis team
Lee College tennis standout Cristina Mancheno from Toledo signs a three year undergraduate scholarship with Troy State University under coach Ene Hayes. The deal could extend to a master’s program and includes a favorable offer after a positive recruiting visit to Troy, Alabama. Mancheno will compete as the No 2 or 3 player next year with plans to improve to No 4 or 5, while studying international relations and improving English.
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Lady Eagles rally past Hardin-Jefferson 49 43 in tight bout
Barbers Hill coach Angela Gober praised sophomore Ashleigh Carlile who came off the bench to hit a late 3 with under two minutes left. Heather Mosser and Lori Rollo fueled a decisive 17-5 Barbers Hill run, sealing a 49-43 home win as both teams traded leads and the Hawks fought back in the final stretch.
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Capers Proud Dad After Texans Win Over Falcons
Tes Capers, father to no children, showed a proud smile after watching the Texans beat Atlanta 17 to 13. Houston improved to 5-7, surpassing their inaugural season, despite a tougher schedule and more injuries. Capers credits rookies at key spots while acknowledging limits without overreaching.
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Cowboys release Ross amid accountability push
Dallas Cowboys cut kick returner and defensive back Derek Ross as coach Bill Parcells enforces discipline days before a key division game at Philadelphia. Ross fumbled twice in a loss to Miami, while Erik Bickerstaff was promoted from the practice squad and ReShard Lee joined the squad. Pete Hunter likely takes over as nickel back in the secondary.
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TCU Accepts Bid to Inaugural Fort Worth Bowl
No exam conflicts or travel worries for TCU as the No. 19 Horned Frogs (11-1) accept a bid to play in the inaugural Fort Worth Bowl after an earlier invitation from the GMAC Bowl was rejected due to final exams. Athletic director Ene Hyman voiced concern the team might miss a bowl game before the decision.
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PROFILE: SEC's first black head coach 1992–96
Profile of the first Black head coach at the Southeastern Conference era spanning 1992 through 1996. Noted as a standout staring center with ties to Alabama and New Orleans Saints noted in Associated Press reporting.
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Crooms breaks new ground again in SEC football
Sylvester Croom, one of the first Black players in the SEC, pursued a lifelong dream from boyhood fantasies as he joined a major program. The Associated Press report notes the barrier breaking moment and marks continued progress for diversity in college football.
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