Mauresmo Claims Wimbledon Title In Comeback Victory
Amelie Mauresmo overcomes a first set deficit to defeat Justine Henin-Hardenne 2-6 6-3 6-4 at Wimbledon. Mauresmo, savoring her first fully celebrated major, shows resolve after doubts about nerves and big-match pressure.
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Lee and Sterling optimistic as UIL redraw reshapes district
Lee and Sterling enter the season optimistic after UIL realignment moved Westfield and Spring out and added Channelview and Atascocita. Westfield and Spring were top contenders, while Atascocita is new to varsity play and Channelview enters 5A. Playoff qualifiers rise from three to four in 5A districts, boosting postseason chances, per Dave Campbell's Texas Football.
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Baytown Central falls to NASA in 11-10 marathon loss
In District 14 tournament quarterfinals NASA West defeats Baytown Central 11-10 as Justin Green scores the go ahead run on a passed ball in the bottom of the fifth. Central led 6-0 early with Kane Moralez’s two run single and Brandon Guerra’s two run homer.
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NASA
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Brandon Guerra
Carlos Garcia
Andrew Flores
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Italy favored in World Cup final by area coaches
Area soccer coaches weigh in on the World Cup final pitting Italy against France. They praise Italy's speed and depth, cite Zidane's influence, and predict a 2 1 Italy victory in regulation while noting heightened U S interest and higher enrollments in soccer programs.
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Astros Lidge sinks under pressure after late collapse vs Cardinals
In Game 5 of the 2005 NLCS, Brad Lidge struggled after a Pujols homer left St. Louis ahead. Roy Oswalt wasn’t used, and Jason Isringhausen closed out the win for the Cardinals. Lance Berkman drove in two runs with a seventh inning single and scored earlier in the game, lifting Houston to a 5-4 setback.
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Trivia on high jump head first back landing method
The note asks readers to consult next week's column or the website for the answer. It also recalls last week's trivia about Tiger Woods winning the 2000 US Open by 15 shots.
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