Brazile Secures Tie-Down Title as PRCA Triple Crown
Trevor Brazile of Decatur Texas becomes the first PRCA triple crown winner since 1983 by clinching the tie-down roping world title at the National Finals Rodeo with 189 640 dollars. He beat Del Rio Texas’s Houston Hutto by about four thousand dollars after finishing fifth in the aggregate with 101 70 over 10 rounds. Hutto earned 9 783 for a third place in the final round while Brazile clocked 15 40 and secured two calf loops to win.
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Rodriguez takes Michigan coaching job after Carr era
Michigan announced Rich Rodriguez as the replacement for retiring Lloyd Carr after a lengthy search. The hire links Rodriguez to both Michigan and West Virginia, with his introduction to the Wolverines expected at a Monday news conference.
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Week's High School Games Preview
A roundup of planned basketball matchups across area high schools and junior highs. Key girls games include Kingwood at Sterling and Baytown Junior at Channelview with multiple 4:30 and 5 or 6:30 p.m. starts. Boys action features Sterling at Pasadena Memorial, plus Crosby and Barbers Hill showdowns.
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On the Air Pro Football Chicago at Minnesota
ESPN airs a late game as Chicago visits Minnesota for a NFL clash at 7 30 p m with ESPN providing the broadcast.
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Rosenberg Lamar wins 4A crown over Copperas Cove
Jacquizz Rodgers ran for 240 yards and three touchdowns as Rosenberg Lamar defeated Copperas Cove 20-14 in the Class 4A Division I final. Rodgers added 12 tackles and a fumble recovery, finishing with 42 rushing TDs and a Texas career record of 136. The Lions finished 13-2 and claimed their first state title. Copperas Cove, 12-3, led 7-0 at halftime before Lamar took control in the second half.
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Texas 5A and 4A playoff semifinals and finals results
In Class 5A Division I semifinals Euless Trinity defeats Plano 30 to 27 and Converse Judson defeats North Shore 28 to 7. Trinity (14-1) plays Judson (11-4) at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Alamodome. Pflugerville beats Abilene 20 to 14 and Katy defeats SA Madison 66 to 21. Pflugerville (12-3) faces Katy (15-0) at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Alamodome. In Class 4A Division I Rosenberg Lamar defeats Copperas Cove 20 to 14. Semifinals see Highland Park edge Everman 42 to 13 and Lake Travis surpass Dayton 49 to 13. Highland Park (15-0) meets Lake Travis (14-1) at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Waco’s Floyd Casey Stadium.
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McNabb Eagles top Romo Cowboys in final home game
Donovan McNabb directed a 10-6 Philadelphia win over Dallas as Romo struggled and the Cowboys dropped to 12-2. Westbrook broke a 24-yard run late but stepped out at the 1, leaving the Eagles within reach of a playoff bid.
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Patriots hand Jets weather to stay undefeated run
In rain and 20 mph winds at Foxboro, the Patriots beat the Jets 20 10 to remain unbeaten at 14 0. New England used clock control and a disputed Pennington McCareins TD review to seal the win as Belichick and Mangini shared a brief postgame moment.
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Stamping out drugs a long-term baseball challenge
Stamping out drugs in baseball remains a long-term, multi-faceted effort. Experts say effective HGH testing, tracking new designer substances, and changing the culture are essential. Dr. Don Catlin notes MLB funding toward a urine HGH test, while warning cheaters will keep evolving. The Mitchell Report urges pursuing non analytical cases to penalize drug use even without positive tests.
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