Gretzky linked to wiretapped gambling ring talk
Wayne Gretzky discussed his wife Janet Jones and betting ring matters on wiretaps with assistant coach Rick Tocchet. Authorities say bets totaled 1.7 million from Dec 29 to Feb 5. Jones allegedly wagered at least 100,000, with no evidence Gretzky placed bets. All three suspects face charges and will be arraigned Feb. 21.
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Horace Mann Gators edge Highlands in 8A district win
Horace Mann 8A outlasted Highlands 61 to 48 as Brandon Brown led HMJ with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Rafael Blue added 14 points, Jordan Taver nine, while Highlands was paced by Trey Jones with 18 and Jeremy Bushnell 13. Highlands finished 2-2. HMJ 3-1 in district play.
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Roundup: Relford, 17 points carry Highland win
Relford led se Mann with 17 points as Highlands beat Gators 33-22 to move to 1-3 in league play. Jeremy Johnson scored 11 for Lacour, while Shaquille George, Kyle Kramlick added six. Multiple players contributed on offense and defense across 8A and 8B Gentry Mustangs action.
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RSS-REL set for district clash with Ganders in soccer
RSS-REL hosts Ganders in District 22-5A action as the Rangers and Lady Rangers aim for key wins. Varsity at 7 p.m. and JV at 5 p.m. The Rangers seek to rise above .500 in district after a 3-0 win over Beaumont West Brook. The Ganders look to rebound after a 3-2 shootout victory over Westfield and stay in playoff contention. The girls chase a move up from last place as both teams enter a pivotal night.
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NBC Eyes Opening Ceremony Heightened by Athlete Focus
NBC Olympics chief Dick Ebersol argues the ceremony matters most to athletes, who see it as the pinnacle of their careers even if they rarely win medals. Bob Costas and Brian Williams host, with Turin's closing ceremony on Feb 26. NBC plans 418 hours of coverage across six networks, about 200 hours live despite a six hour East Coast time gap. Chris Witty will be U S flag bearer. he previously set a 2002 world record and earned Olympic medals in Nagano and Salt Lake City.
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Highlands Junior Lady Eagles push toward district crown
The 8A Highlands Junior Lady Eagles beat Horace Mann 49-40 on the road to lock a share of the district title with strong bench scoring from Britanie Johnson who put up 24 points. HMJ’s Effie Williams led Mann with 17 as HMJ dropped 2-2 in district play.
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Rockets struggle with identity amid losing stretch
Van Gundy voiced desire for a hungry, consistent group as Houston succumbs to a fresh defeat after a four-game run. McGrady admitted uncertainty about the team's true character, scoring just 11 in a Lakers game and questioning whether they are a feared unit or just streaky.
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Lee softball lineup shows balanced defense and versatile attack
Coach Barnette previewed the ABL squad anchored by sophomore catcher Kelli Jackson behind the plate and senior Felicia Villela at third. The infield features Hale at first, Hildebrand at second, Hernandez at short, with outfield options including Cunningham, Hatten, Sanchez, and Ward. He expects a diversified offense with Hatten leadoff and Ward batting second, Hale third, and Jackson cleanup as the lineup tightens around speed, gap hitting, and strong arms learned from 5A competition, following a transition from 1A Baytown.
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