Chancellor resigns as Comets coach amid sale talks
Van Chancellor, who led Houston to four WNBA titles, resigns as coach as owner Leslie Alexander negotiates selling the team to Hilton Koch. Chancellor, 63, says it is the best time to step aside while new ownership shapes the club. He has a 211-111 record and led the U.S. to Olympic gold in 2004.
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Cypress Community Christian at Baytown Christian Academy
Cypress Community Christian travels to Baytown Christian Academy for an 8 p.m. high school basketball showdown this week. Baytown hosts the game as both teams seek key district wins and scoring momentum.
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On the Air tonight college and pro sports slate
ESPN carries Pittsburgh at Syracuse at 6 p.m. and Cincinnati at Memphis at 8 p.m. Michigan State visits Iowa on ESPN2 at 8, Arizona plays Washington at 11 on FSN H. High school 5AII final Cedar Hill meets Cypress Falls on FSN at noon. TNT shows Detroit at New Orleans at 7 and Lakers at Sacramento at 9:30. PGA Mercedes Championship airs at 5. NHL Dallas visits Edmonton at 8 on FSN H.
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Iowa DB Godfrey shines in strong junior year at Iowa
REL grad Charles Godfrey posted 61 solo tackles to lead Iowa and finish with 83 total tackles plus two interceptions for five yards. He plans a bigger senior season after a 6-7 finish and 2-6 conference mark in Big Ten play.
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Lee Rebels Take Dress Rehearsal Win Over Houston Blaze
Lee High School's basketball team defeated the Houston Blaze 103-86 in a pre conference tune up. Dominique Keller led LC with 33 points as D'mond Grismore added key plays including a dunk and multiple three pointers. The Rebels improved to 8-3 on the season and emphasized consistency for the conference run.
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Lee High REL girls set for 2007 soccer season in Baytown
The Lee Lady Ganders open with a preseason scrimmage at Newcomb Field against Pasadena this Saturday and face Sterling next Tuesday before a Jan. 12 season opener at Sultis Stadium versus Reagan. Last year they finished fifth in district. with five returning starters they aim for a playoff push as four teams qualify.
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Bates named Texas TAAF Athlete of the Year
Lee High School sophomore Thomas Bates, a standout in football and track, was chosen as the Texas TAAF Athlete of the Year from nearly 1,000 nominees. He set state records in the boys 16 under long jump and triple jump at the Games of Texas and will receive the award at the TAAF Hall of Fame banquet in Abilene on January 25.
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Buckeyes favored to beat Florida for title says reader
In a point counterpoint exchange, a reader argues Ohio State's greater talent will outpace the Florida Gators in the BCS championship. The letter notes OSU's offense led by Heisman odds should triumph, while recognizing Florida's talent but deeming it lesser. A contrasting opinion from another reader predicts Florida wins citing relentless research.
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