Woods named AP Male Athlete of 2006
Tiger Woods, after a season that featured eight wins in 15 starts and two majors, is named AP Male Athlete of the Year over LaDainian Tomlinson and Roger Federer. The 31-year-old cemented a dominant year reclaiming golf major titles and closing with six straight wins. Federer, though top in tennis, places third.
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Clemson joins AP Top 25 as 25th team this season
Clemson enters the AP Top 25 at No. 25 after starting 12-0, joining UCLA Connecticut and Oregon as unbeaten ranked teams. Tennessee debuts at No. 21 after a strong preseason, while Clemson’s returnees and double-digit wins mark a notable rise since 1999.
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On the Air Tonight College Football Bowl Matchup
ESPN airs the Motor City Bowl pitting Middle Tennessee State against Central Michigan at 6 30 p m In pro basketball the Rockets visit Indiana with FSN H NBA TV also at 6 p m In hockey the NHL game Boston at Columbus airs on Versus at 6 p m
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Contacts for Baytown Sun Sports Editor Doyle Barlow
The Baytown Sun provides the Sports Editor Doyle Barlow contact details with a phone number 281 425 8031 and an email address sports baytownsun.com for story questions and ideas.
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Jets rally past Dolphins on late Nugent FG
In a rainy Monday night game, the Jets beat the Dolphins 13-10 as Mike Nugent hit a 30-yard field goal with 10 seconds left. Leon Washington set up the winner with a 64-yard catch and the Jets improved to 9-6 while Miami fell to 6-9.
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Eagles rally to seize NFC East lead with 23 7 win
Eagles overcome doubts as Jeff Garcia guides Philadelphia past Dallas 23 7 to clinch a wild card and move atop the division with one game left. Garcia improved to 4 1 since McNabb injury while Romo and Cowboys suffer their season’s least productive effort.
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Snowy Panhandle hunt in Cowan watercolor scene
Houston Chronicle outdoor writer Shannon Tompkins recalls a Panhandle visit in late 2002. A six inch snow covers the ground near Etter as geese feed on young wheat, while Bruce Town leads a field setup with dozens of Canada goose decoys. The piece previews an outdoors page feature.
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BCA Bulldogs reach playoff in first football season
Baytown Christian Academy made its first ever football playoff appearance in 2006, marking a milestone in the four year program. The achievement ranks as the seventh best local sports story of the year according to Baytown Sun staff.
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Best of 2006 No.10 Lee College Mike White heads to Indiana
The 2006 season highlights include Lee College star Mike White leaving for Indiana as part of a year end recap. The feature notes his impact and future prospects within a best of list.
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