Alexander earns NFL MVP as Seahawks star breaks records
Seattle running back Shaun Alexander claimed the NFL Most Valuable Player honor after leading the league with 28 rushing touchdowns and 1,880 rushing yards while guiding Seattle to a 13-3 season. He topped Peyton Manning in voting 19 to 13 after a record breaking performance and noted the teamwork behind his success. Alexander had 11 games with 100 plus rushing yards, including a 173 yard game against Arizona.
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Rockets Rally Past Cavaliers Behind McGrady's 34
Tracy McGrady scored 34 points as the Houston Rockets earned their second straight quality road win with a 90-81 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. LeBron James had 32 points for Cleveland, which dropped to 1-1 after learning guard Larry Hughes could miss two months with a broken finger.
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Rafer Alston
Houston
Sterling Swim Team Tops Deer Park in Home Meet
The Sterling swim team defeated Deer Park on December 29 at home. The Lady Rangers won 89 to 77 and the Rangers 112 to 58. Multiple first place finishes highlighted the meet, with Jacquelyn Traylor and Kyra Wagstaff leading the Lady Rangers in several events and Matt Chapa powering the boys with top times and relay wins.
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Evard
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Brigham
Rachel Miller
Kortnie Bennett
Callie Parrish
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Wagstaff
College football and basketball notes from CMSU to Iowa
Continued from page seven with CMSU Mules posting 33 11 overall and 25 10 in league play. Iowa fell 31 24 to Florida as Drew Tate passed for 346 yards and three scores while Lee grad Charles Godfrey logged a solo tackle. Henderson State's Crosby grad Shondra Bush leads the team with 150 points and 39 assists as TAMUCC's Kirbina Lewis scores 12 and Houston punter Justin Laird racks up 1858 yards on 47 punts. Contact details for Dan at the Baytown Sun included.
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Henderson State University
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Henderson State
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Tamucc
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Baytown Sun
Longhorns face tricky future after Young era ends
Texas stars weigh next steps as quarterback Vince Young mulls the NFL draft after a national title run. Coach Mack Brown praises Young while stressing to savor the moment and not rush a decision. Texas returns key players Jamaal Charles and Ramonce Taylor, but must replace Thomas Huff Wright and Huff after a season that could hinge on an early Ohio State rematch.
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Longhorns cling to 69 crown as Nixon greets champion
Vince Young leads Texas to Rose Bowl win over Arkansas with standout performance. Coach Mack Brown, once doubted to win the big game, praises Young while Secretary Spellings urges Young to stay in school. Young weighs NFL options with family and coaches. He also appeared on Jay Leno's Tonight show amid decision talks.
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Bulldogs Edge BCA 3-0 In Fort Bend Soccer Match
Fort Bend controlled the first half as BCA failed to mount a consistent attack. Kris Redus just missed a second half header keeping it scoreless until Long found the net, then Wes Kennedy added another as Fort Bend pulled away with a late goal to seal the 3-0 win.
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