Pennington wins NFL Comeback Player of the Year
Jets quarterback Chad Pennington overcame two rotator cuff injuries to post a 10-6 season and earn the AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year award. He led New York to a wild-card berth, with a 3,352-yard season and a 95.7 passer rating, thanking teammates, coaches, and supporters for the turnaround.
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Boxer plans move to 147 after six losses and aims for title
The boxer vows to drop weight to 147 and says the move will alter his career. He notes six prior losses mean little and aims for success in the pros. Suleyman, with 22 pro fights and 300 amateur bouts, plans to box until 38, emphasizing self-care and technical skill as key to avoiding injury while pursuing a future with Juan.
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LT San Diego star LT Tomlinson named best running back
LaDainian Tomlinson won 44 of 50 votes in a national sports writers panel for NFL running back of the year. Drew Brees and Peyton Manning received a few votes. Tomlinson had 10 100 yard games and multiple four touchdown outings, with coach Marty Schottenheimer calling him the best in pro football history.
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Steelers to begin coach search today
Steelers start the process to replace retiring coach Bill Cowher after he notified owner Dan Rooney of his decision. Cowher, 49, weighed stepping down since the Steelers won the Super Bowl, citing family time and Raleigh home life, with a Friday news conference planned.
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Garcia Leads Lady Rangers With 14 Points Per Game
Garcia, who started basketball in seventh grade after moving from Colorado to live with her aunt and uncle in Baytown, aims for a college scholarship to repay great support from Orlander and Velma Joseph. With 10 district games left, she seeks playoff success and continued improvement on and off the court.
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Lee and Sterling to decide first district win
The REL and RSS boys clash at 7 p.m. with both teams seeking their first District 21-5A victory. Ganders sit at 2-15 overall and 0-2 in league while Rangers are 8-14 and also 0-2. Adrian Fontenot leads REL at 18 points per game and Rivon and Queen pace REL. Doyle Barlow.
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Lady Ganders Aim for First District Win Over Crosstown Rival
The Lady Ganders and Lady Rangers meet at 5 30 p m at Lee College as REL seeks a 13th win overall and first 21 5A district victory. Coach Garcia says a loss to REL would leave a lasting scar.
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Crosby Girls Soccer Faces Youth in New Season Shakeup
Crosby coach Keel notes outside backers will shift to stopper as Megan Womack Maysie Ocera and Krysta Walthall compete. Captains include Kortie Willis Brianne Clark Kristina Ballard with Willis praised for leadership. Freshmen Caitlin Lyons and sophomores Amy Ellender Brittany Sanchez and Erin Miller vie for forward spots. team scrimmages Sterling tonight ahead of Jan 12 Santa Fe Tournament.
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