Davis given five game suspension for entering stands
Knicks forward Antonio Davis received a five game ban from the NBA after entering the stands at the United Center to confront a fan he says harassed his wife. The league stressed that entering the stands is unacceptable, while Davis defended his actions as defense of his wife amid a heated incident involving Michael Axelrod who plans to sue.
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Rams hire Linehan as coach
The St. Louis Rams named Miami offensive coordinator Scott Linehan as their new head coach, the sixth first time NFL boss chosen in two weeks. Linehan, 42, impressed in interviews and a meeting with owner Georgia Frontiere in Arizona, replacing fired coach Mike Martz after a 6-10 season.
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Dodge Ball Tournament Slated at Memorial Baptist Church
The Second Annual Junior High Dodge Ball Tournament will run from 6 15 to 9 30 p m on January 25 at Memorial Baptist Church in Baytown. More than 200 junior high students are expected to attend compete for six Apple iPod Nanos as grand prizes.
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Barbers Hill to Honor Four in Athletic Hall of Fame
Barbers Hill High School will induct James Clark Ken Skidmore and Aanika Florus into the Athletic Hall of Fame at 7 p.m. Saturday. Jimbo Woolridge will receive special recognition for athletic program support. A 6 p.m. reception precedes the event. Tickets are 10 dollars for adults and 3 dollars for children.
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Sharapova Reaches Australian Open Fourth Round
Maria Sharapova routed Jelena Kostanic 6-0 6-1 at Rod Laver Arena to advance to the Australian Open fourth round. A potential round of 16 clash with Serena Williams looms after Williams faces Daniela Hantuchova in the third round. both players pursue a rematch of last year's semifinal.
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Classic strides energize district scrimmage march
Langlois praised progress as North Shore and LaMarque join Lee and Dobie in the upper bracket while Channelview and Samuels join Sterling and Galena Park on the bottom half. Sterling’s 0-2 start contrasts with RSS eyeing multiple quick games and senior players guiding a reshuffled lineup. Freshman Shelby May makes her first varsity start amid injury woes.
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Mt. Carmel edges BCA 4-2 in tense contest
Mt. Carmel broke a 2-2 halftime tie as Ryan Browne or his leg redirected a deflected shot into the net for a 4-2 lead. BCA had momentum early with Bain scoring to cut a 3-1 deficit, but missed chances and a late goal sealed the Bulldogs’ fate.
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