Astros sign Mike Lamb to 2.7 million contract
Houston notes infielder Mike Lamb agreed to a one year deal worth 2.7 million plus incentives. Lamb, 31, hit .307 with 12 homers and 45 RBIs in 126 games last season in his third year with the Astros after being acquired from the Yankees in 2004. Arlington Texas Rangers invite four nonroster players to spring training, including Hurley Gold Diamond and Richardson.
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Week's high school games schedule highlights local teams
High school boys basketball features Humble at Lee and Sterling at Atascocita with freshmen JV and varsity games from 4 to 7 p.m. Girls include See at Humble and Atascocita at Sterling. Soccer has C E King vs Lee and Galveston Ball at Lee with JV and varsity matches in the 5 and 7 p.m. slots.
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On the Air Sports Schedule Highlights
College basketball picks include Connecticut at Pittsburgh ESPN2 6 p.m. DePaul at Villanova women CSTV 6 p.m. Iowa at Indiana ESPN 6 p.m. Murray State at Austin Peay ESPNU 6 p.m. Kentucky at South Carolina ESPN 8 p.m. Texas at Oklahoma State ESPN2 8 p.m. UAB at Memphis CITV 8 p.m. Pro basketball Orlando at New Orleans NBA TV 7 p.m. Rockets at Dallas FSNHD 7 30 p.m. Pro hockey NHL Columbus at Chicago Versus 6 30 p.m. Pro tennis Australian Open early rounds ESPN2 2 and 10 p.m.
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Durant Dominates Big 12 as Durant Considers NBA Return
Texas coach Rick Barnes says freshman Kevin Durant leads the Big 12 in scoring and rebounding with a dominant start to his season. Durant, who posted 29 points and 15.5 rebounds last week including a 37 point game at Colorado, has not committed to staying in college beyond this season. Barnes notes Durant has never said he will definitely return for another year and emphasizes his commitment to finishing academically.
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Hinrich leads Bulls past Spurs 99 87 in return to form
Kirk Hinrich scored 23 points with 10 rebounds and Ben Gordon 20 as the short-handed Chicago Bulls beat the San Antonio Spurs 99 87. Tim Duncan had 21 points and 16 rebounds for the Spurs, Manu Ginobili 22, while Hinrich limited Tony Parker to six points.
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Hinrich Leads Short-Handed Bulls Past Spurs
The Bulls won without Chris Duhon and Ben Wallace as Duhon served a one game suspension for missing practice and Wallace sat with a sore back. Scott Skiles noted the lineup challenge but emphasized opportunity for others as Chicago built a 17-5 run in the second quarter to seize the game, moving ahead 52-45 at halftime with Thabo Sefolosha and Gordon fueling the surge.
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Peterson to enter NFL draft after junior season
Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson will skip his senior year and declare for the NFL draft. He called it a business decision and said the next step is to pursue professional play, with the declaration deadline for underclassmen noted by the university.
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Florida back on top in AP basketball poll
Florida rises to No 1 for second time this season after a week of football national title and key losses by North Carolina. Virginia Tech debuts in Top 25, with Wisconsin and UCLA moving up to join the top ranks. Hokies reach No 23 after notable wins.
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Giant Canadas sleep late in Rochester Minn
Texans and waterfowl guides gather in Rochester Minnesota for a morning hunt plan at a McDonalds while weather stays cold. Wesley Morton of El Campo asks about the hunt as Dean Tlougan of Premier Guide Service leads the group toward a nearby field ready for decoys and sunrise action.
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