Woods Fails to Defend Dubai Title in Poor Putting Week
Tiger Woods finished third at the Dubai Desert Classic two strokes behind Henrik Stenson, carding 69 for 17 under. He blamed his poor putting, promising to regroup before his next event, while a star-studded gallery watched Federer and Schumacher. In college action, Al Thornton led Florida State with 21 points as No. 8 Duke fell 68-67 at Cameron Indoor, snapping a 15-game skid there.
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College basketball and pro games on ESPN networks tonight
ESPNU and ESPN carry college games including Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Alabama A&M and Syracuse at Connecticut with starts through 11 p.m. Women’s Ohio teams Georgia at Tennessee and Utah State at New Mexico State also listed. Pro basketball on NBA TV features New Jersey at Philadelphia and Minnesota at Houston. NHL highlights Detroit at New York Rangers on Versus.
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Contact details for Baytown Sun sports editor
The Baytown Sun provides Doyle Barlow contact options for sports questions or ideas, including phone 281-425-8031 and email sports Baytownsun.com. The notice invites readers to reach the editor with story ideas or questions about today’s sports coverage.
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Winding down as district play heats up for area girls hoops
With districts nearing finish, Sterling Barbers Hill and Crosby eye playoff berths in 21 5A. The Lady Rangers end regular season against West Brook as fourth seed, Crosby can seal top two with Forest Brook win, and Barbers Hill seeks 21 4A crown but faces Huffman. Other notes include Lee’s season ending at Port Arthur Memorial and boys teams shaping playoff paths across 21 4A.
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Stunners push Wildcats Aggies to fore in Big 12
In a Big 12 midseason surge Texas A&M leads at 7-1 and Kansas State follows at 6-2 after a stunning 73-72 win at Texas. Bob Huggins, in his first year at Kansas State, praised the breakthrough as a possible turning point toward an NCAA bid, while Durant and Texas suffer a rare loss.
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Baddeley wins FBR Open in Scottsdale thriller
Aaron Baddeley rallied from three behind with four holes left to edge Jeff Quinney by one stroke at the FBR Open in Scottsdale. Baddeley birdied the 15th through 17th to seize the win as Quinney bogeyed the final two holes after a late tee shot error at the 17th. Quinney led since late in the second round but could not close. The Australian claimed his second PGA Tour victory, following his Verizon Heritage title last year.
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Super Bowl in South Beach Details Glitz and Entourage
Miami Beach hosts a high profile Super Bowl weekend with Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo, Terrell Owens, Kid Rock, Pauly Shore, and high security entourages. Stretch limos and 500 dollar club lines underscore the guest list, hosted by Jamie Foxx, Paris and Nicky Hilton, and Shaquille O Neal as the scene heats up.
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