Backe targets late August return from elbow surgery
Astros pitcher Brandon Backe, coming back from September Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, practiced bunting and long-toss drills in Phoenix or Kissimmee, aiming to be ready for starts by late August. He stays focused on strength and honesty with the club about progress and setbacks.
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Tennis action continues as McCombs wins spring match
McCombs edged out 6-3, 10-4 after a 7-6 first set loss, while Shelby fought through a hamstring strain. Coach Haynes lauded Elisa and Jordan, who improved to 7-0 against her former high school partner. Lee heads to McNeese State on Thursday.
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Cowboys promote Garrett to offensive coordinator
IRVING Texas AP Jason Garrett is named offensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys under new coach Wade Phillips after being hired to the staff January 25. Tony Sparano is elevated to assistant head coach as part of the coaching staff changes. Garrett, 40, had been expected to get the coordinator post.
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Barbers Hill Topples Clear Creek 2-1 in Tight Softball Clash
Barbers Hill improved to 6-1, defeating Clear Creek 2-1 as Chandler Hall pitched a complete game with 14 strikeouts and one walk. The Lady Eagles broke a 0-0 tie in the bottom of the sixth, with Lexi Stephens stealing second, Alexa Lyday delivering an RBI single, and Katie Stripling driving in the go ahead run. Clear Creek answered in the seventh, but BH held on. Karrah Campbell added Barbers Hill’s lone other base hit as coach Kirk Hall praised the decisive at bats and timely hits.
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Ganders edge Channelview to stay in District 21SA's second
AEL fought Channelview to a 4-3 draw with Benito Huerta scoring two goals and Octavio Torres delivering the game winner in the 55th minute. Oscar Chavez opened the scoring. Huerta tied it late in the first half as the Ganders seek a district cushion.
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Rangers Rout Memorial as Bear Hat Trick Sparks 10-2 Win
Edgar Bear hat trick and Giovanni Preciado two goals lift Rangers to 10-2 victory over Memorial. Sterling moves to 2-3-1 in District 21-5A as RSS eyes Friday clash with Kingwood. Coach Jim Richter notes scoring burst may help Bear break slump and hints at tough test ahead.
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Baseball hosts spread of scoring and pitching notes
McCalib started and earned the win for the Falcons while AEL prep returns to action against Dobie at 1 p.m. Thursday in Friendswood at the Pearland Tournament. Spring Rangers overwhelmed Lions in season opener as Chase Dempsay, Colton Pitkin and Brett Kinsel combined for multiple strikeouts and timely hits, with Dempsay going 3 for 4 and Hunter Cervenka adding a triple. RSS heads to Texas City Tournament at 10:30 a.m. Thursday after run ruled win.
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Barbers Hill Edges Bay City 1-0 In Season Opener
Barbers Hill and Bay City opened the season in a defensive battle with Barbers Hill claiming a 1-0 win. Hunter Silva earned the win with four innings, Ross Hales secured the save with a scoreless seventh, and Kyle McDonald lauded for six plays in center. Tony Carmona drove in the lone run in the sixth with an RBI hit after McDonald doubled and advanced on a sacrifice bunt. Cory Cortez pitched the full game for Bay City.
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Texans weigh Carr fate amid draft twists and Plummer interest
A look at Houston Texans quarterback David Carr amid questions about his future. Possible moves include trading Carr for a first round pick, acquiring Jake Plummer, or developing Sage Rosenfels or Brady Quinn. The piece notes Carr’s high sack total, continued scrutiny, and potential outcomes for 2007.
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