Arkansas star McFadden to play in Cotton Bowl despite report
Arkansas star Darren McFadden maintains he will suit up in the Cotton Bowl after a TV report questioned his eligibility. KARK backed off the claim, apologizing to McFadden and family. McFadden and agent Mike Conley denied wrongdoing as the station admitted the report was flawed. Crosby Cougars fall to Huntsville and Nimitz after two wins in Conroe tournament. Kendrae Carter scores 24 and 18.
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The Week's Games No Local Events Scheduled
No local sporting events are planned before January 2. The schedule lists a quiet week with no games, games postponed, and no home or away matchups noted for the period.
On the Air College Football and Pro Football Schedule
ESPN airs the Independence Bowl Alabama versus Colorado at 7 p.m. Jacksonville visits Houston at noon on CBS. Dallas plays Washington on Fox at 3 p.m. Pittsburgh at Baltimore on CBS 3 15 p.m. Kansas City at New York Jets on NBC 7 15 p.m. Florida State visits Georgia Tech at 4 30 p.m. Valparaiso visits North Carolina at 6 30 p.m. USC travels to Arizona State for women's action at 2 30 p.m.
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Bowl lineups and pro games across Monday schedule
Monday slate features Arm Forces Bowl match California against Air Force at 11 30 a m on ESPN Sun Bowl pits South Florida and Oregon at 1 p m on CBS Humanitarian Bowl pairs Georgia Tech with Fresno State on ESPN2 at 1 p m Music City Bowl matches Kentucky versus Florida State at 3 p m Chick fil A Bowl pits Clemson against Auburn at 6 30 p m Rice visits Texas A M at 1 p m Pro basketball has Orlando at Chicago and Golden State at Houston both on different networks while St Louis visits Detroit in a 6 p m pro hockey clash on Versus.
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Sports Editor Contact for Baytown Sun Inquiries
The Baytown Sun provides contact details for sports editor Dave Rogers. For questions about today’s stories or future sports ideas call 281-425-8031 or email sports@baytownsun.com.
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Sterling Boys Track Finishes Fourth At State Meet
With John Matthews anchoring the Sterling Rangers, expectations ran high and he earned a state title in the 300 meter hurdles. The team totaled 30 points to finish fourth at the 2007 state meet, the highest Sterling track finish in school history.
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Matthews
Rangers
Matthews wins title in 10 meter hurdles at school
Spirit of improvement carried Matthews to a 10 meter hurdles title as Sterling High marked progress through Region 11 in Humble. The Rangers scored 46 points to finish runner up, continuing a rise since 2005 when only two points were posted.
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Crosby Girls Claim Consolation in Gulf Coast Classic
Crosby Lady Cougars upset West Brook 46-38 to win the Gulf Coast Classic consolation title in Mont Belvieu. Baytown Sterling finished fifth after two Saturday wins over Port Neches Groves 67-27 and Port Arthur Memorial 41-37.
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Barbers Hill Defeats Hastings for Gulf Coast Classic Title
Hastings clamps down early and leads Barbers Hill to a 51 38 victory in the Gulf Coast Classic girls final as delay prevented full coverage of the boys championship between Baytown Sterling and Barbers Hill. See Eagles page 8A.
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Mont Belvieu
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Crosby Lady Cougars overpower West Brook 46 38
Nikkelette Mora led Crosby with 14 points earning all tournament honors as Crosby surged to a 7-0 start and held a 7-0 advantage. West Brook closed to within two at 20 all by halftime. A late third quarter push, including 3-pointers by Amanda Navarro, left Crosby ahead 30-23 midway through the frame.
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New Year 2008 sports resolutions outlined
Two days before 2008, a Baytown Sun sports column previews New Year plans. It notes five New Year’s Eve bowl games and previews outfits for Kentucky Florida State Clemson Auburn Hawaii and Georgia, plus goals to cover local sports stories, meet readers, and preserve glory days. The piece references Baytown Barbers Hill Gulf Coast Classic and quotes staffer Michael Pineda.
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Moi
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Dick Olin
University of Oklahoma
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