Duke lacrosse case drops rape counts amid shifting accuser tale
Durham district attorney drops rape charges against three Duke University lacrosse players after the accuser retracted her vaginal penetration claim. Remaining kidnapping and sex charges still threaten 30 years in prison, as defense accuses DA Mike Nifong of shifting theories to win the case.
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A dense listing of today’s college and pro action across networks. Notable games include Texas at Tennessee, North Carolina State at Cincinnati, Michigan at UCLA, and multiple bowls and pro matches across basketball football golf and soccer with times and networks noted.
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Barbers Hill’s Sexton Earns Class 4A All-State Honor
Barbers Hill junior Joe Sexton was named to the Class 4A All-State team after a 156 tackle season with seven tackles for loss two sacks two forced fumbles four fumble recoveries and two interceptions. The Eagles finished 10 0 in the regular season and won the District 21 4A crown before a playoff shootout loss to Beaumont Central.
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No. 10: Mike White strides from Lee College to Indiana
Baytown Sun picks Mike White as the 2006 No. 10 top local sports story. The Lee College standout shed 50 pounds to reach 5.6 percent body fat, became Region XIV co MVP and NJCAA third team All American, then signed with Indiana University.
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La Marque claims 4A state title in comeback win
La Marque Cougars overturn a 14-0 deficit to beat Waco 34-14 for the Class 4A Division II crown. Jairus Kerrigan throws two fourth quarter TD passes as La Marque racks up 34 unanswered points. Kerlegan finishes 8 of 18 for 196 yards and two TDs. Waco’s Jarred Saluki rushes for 216 yards in a strong first quarter, but the Lions falter late.
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Rockets snap San Antonio skid with first win since 1997
Yao Ming scores 22 as the Houston Rockets beat the Spurs 97-78 in San Antonio for their first road win there in over nine years. Ben Gordon Wells 15, Juwan Howard 14, Rafer Alston 12, Shane Battier 10. Spurs’ Ginobili 23, Parker 21, Duncan 14. Rockets lead 53-36 at halftime and 74-59 after three. McGrady out with back spasms, Rockets 2-4 without him.
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