No Pain No Gain: A Lifelong Basketball Journey
The reminiscence recalls a sports life filled with injuries and grit from youth in Bowlegs to Tulsa games, including a torn ankle tale and a later chip fracture. The writer reflects on a lifetime of playing through pain and the enduring value of sports, ending with no regrets and a creed of no pain, no gain.
Bears Ready to Upset Colts in NFC Championship Showdown
The Bears enter the NFC title tilt as underdogs to a strong AFC contingent led by Indy, New England, San Diego and Baltimore. Chicago hinges on three keys: stabilizing Indy run defense, Rex Grossman playing like his better games, and the Bears forcing turnovers while controlling clock with Jones and Benson to keep Manning off the field.
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Bears
Indy
New England
Baltimore
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Indianapolis
Rex Grossman
Grossman
Thomas Jones
Cedric Benson
Manning
Dwight Freeney
Tennis ends with Lady Rebels clinching match victory
Lee improves to 4-0 in singles as Hunt, McCombs, Gnepper and Leeder win their matches. Rodriguez, Trapani and Araya also prevail to seal the team win. Haynes praises Natalie Araya for breaking her college-win drought and displaying notable potential.
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Hunt
McCombs
Shelby Gnepper
Laura Calcaterra
Lee
Elisa Leeder
Melish
Natalie
Haynes
Bears Colts Preview Highlights Defensive Pressure and Returns
The Bears must pressure Peyton Manning to disrupt the Colts offense while protecting him. Chicago should contain Devin Hester whose returns can swing momentum. A balanced attack by the Colts and limited turnovers are crucial for Indianapolis.
Bears Bears Bears in Super Bowl Showdown
Bears rely on field position and a strong run game to control the clock. Rex Grossman needs time, while Devin Hester's return threat and a fierce pass rush shape the clash with Peyton Manning and the Colts. Chicago must force turnovers and leverage better defense to offset Manning in a tight, high stakes battle.
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New York Giants
Buffalo
Peyton Manning
Chicago
Rex Grossman
Bears
Monsters of the Midway
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Devin Hester
Hester
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Marvin Harrison
Harrison
Baytown Crime Stoppers Seeks Fugitives for Felonies
Crime Stoppers offers a 500 reward for information leading to the arrest of five fugitives. Jeffery Drzymala, John Bull Jr, Kimberly Wooley, Tiffany Mynakiri, and William Murphy IV are wanted for burglary of a habitation, possession of a controlled substance, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Call 281-427 TIPS. callers stay anonymous. Fugitives listed on Baytown Police site at police.Baytown.org.
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Baytown
Jeffery Allen Drzymala
John Benito Bull Jr
Kimberly Renee Wooley
Tiffany Shemay Mynakiri
William Albert Murphy IV
Car crashes into house on Charlotte Drive in Baytown
A vehicle struck a home in the 2000 block of Charlotte Drive at about 6:30 a.m. Friday. Police say an early model four door Ford registered to a Hispanic male was involved and fled, leaving the front bumper. Around 3 p.m. officers learned five people left in a green 2005 Kia TX-LP 226HKS.
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Charlotte Drive
Baytown
Dine and dash suspects flee Casa Ole with 44 dollar bill
Three white women and two white men left Casa Ole without paying a 44 dollar bill, prompting an investigation into the incident. Authorities seek those involved and review surveillance to identify the suspects.
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Casa Ole
Stolen stove reported in Baytown burglary
Baytown police were called to the 4500 block of Prince Street around noon Friday after a burglary at a newly constructed home. A black Whirlpool gas stove valued at 300 dollars was taken. Police were contact ed around 5 p.m. Friday.
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Baytown
Prince Street
Stolen 1988 Black Ford Taurus From Garth Road Area
A black 1988 Ford Taurus valued at 700 dollars was stolen from the 3200 block of Garth Road between 9 30 p m Thursday and 8 00 a m Friday. The incident is under police investigation.
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Garth Road
Baytown Police Log Shows 201 Calls From Friday to Saturday
Police log notes 201 calls between 6 a.m. Friday and 6 a.m. Saturday in Baytown. Included were 12 alarms nine disturbances two auto thefts two burglaries two burglaries of an automobile four criminal mischief incidents 11 disturbances two forgeries one sexual assault four shots fired five thefts two major accidents and 13 minor accidents.
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Baytown
Harris County Sheriff blotter reports multiple local arrests
On Jan 21 deputies found three crack pipes during a search at a Crosby home arresting Daniel Herbert 44 Laferrick Smith 36 and Richard Kenneday 50 for possession of a controlled substance. Other incidents include Michael Murphy 37 Crosby charged with possession after running out of gas near Beaumont Highway. Michael Dyson 24 Crosby arrested on burglary warrant. Brandon Allen 19 Baytown and Tierra Mathis 20 Baytown held on warrants. Agustin Smith 42 Baytown charged with displaying a fictitious inspection sticker.
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B.J. Taylor
Ridge Drive
Crosby
Daniel Herbert
la Marque
Laferrick Smith
Richard Kenneday
G. Trott
Beaumont Highway
Adlong School Road
Michael Murphy
Murphy
K. Torrance
Indian Mound Trail
Michael Dyson
H. Sasaras
N Main
Brandon Allen
Baytown
Promise Center Faces Repairs and fundraising Drive
A youth center in southwest town seeks funds to repair break ins and damaged facilities after injuries and vandalism. Executive director Lana Yepez aims to relocate to Trinity Church building for expanded programs with a $450000 goal and 1200 for a boxing ring.
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Yepez
Trinity Episcopal Church
West Main
Promise Center
Mondragon
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