Houston Raceway Park E.T. Bracket finals crown four champions
Final round results from the O'Reilly E.T. Bracket Racing Series at Houston Raceway Park. Super Pro winner Tommy Costales and Advance Jr winner Chanse Bullock claimed titles, with Foot Brake and Sportsman Jr. Dragster winners named. Crosby season tickets go on sale Aug 5 with games set through October. tickets at the Crosby Athletic Office.
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Dynamo eliminates D C United to reach SuperLiga knockouts
Houston Dynamo defeated D C United 3 1 in Washington as Bobby Boswell and Ricardo Clark scored off Brad Davis assists. Boswell opened the scoring in the 28th minute to put Houston up 2 0, and Stuart Holden finished the scoring in the 84th. Dynamo advance to at least second in Group A with goal differential over Atlante FC.
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Brad Davis
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On the Air Today Sports Schedule
Pro baseball Milwaukee at St. Louis ESPN 6. Pittsburgh at Astros FSN-H 7. Chicago Cubs at Arizona WGN 8:30. Cycling Tour de France Versus 5:30 a.m.. Pro basketball WNBA Los Angeles at Detroit ESPN2 6.
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McKay and Buffum Named All-Area Golf Players of the Year
Crosby’s Justin McKay and Sterling’s Brittany Buffum headline the Baytown Sun all-area golf list for spring 2008. McKay earned a state berth with a 1 over par 36 at nationals after a strong district race and regional rounds, while Buffum, a rising star, posted improving nine hole scores and posted near 100s at the regional level.
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Gymnastics teams set for Beijing Olympics as Americans ready
Samantha Peszek and the US gymnastics program secured a full team for Beijing after two national titles, trials, and camps. Paul Hamm reinforced his Olympic bid despite a broken hand, while the women finalised their squad, aiming to surpass Athens medals and defend gold. USA Gymnastics president Steve Penny says the combined team strength places America to win medals in China.
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A Nice Upgrade Sparks Hope After Long All Star Game
A brief note celebrates a welcome upgrade amid lingering fatigue from 15 innings of the All Star game and viewers catching up on news such as the Brett Favre soap opera. It frames progress as a positive sign for fans amid busy schedules.
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Rogers Goose Creek votes to spend on Sulis Stadium revamp
Goose Creek school board approved nearly 5 million dollars to upgrade Sulis Stadium and the Memorial sports complex across from Lee High School. Work to begin next summer after turf debates and bleacher and track renovations are completed.
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Dempster shuts down Astros in Cubs 9-0 win
Ryan Dempster struck out seven over eight shutout innings to earn his first road win in two years as the Cubs defeated the Houston Astros 9-0. Mike Fontenot homered and doubled, Derrek Lee drove in three, and Chicago snapped a three-game skid despite prior slumps. Dempster improved to 11-4, while Backe took the loss for Houston.
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European Harrington wins British Open in Windy Port
Padraig Harrington captured the silver claret jug at Royal Birkdale, becoming the first European in over a century to win back to back Open titles. He toppled Greg Norman and withstood Ian Poulter’s late bid for a four stroke victory, signing for a 69 after a 32 on the back nine. Harrington quipped that he did not want to return the trophy.
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