Yao Ming hires former Rockets trainer as personal coach
Houston Rockets star Yao Ming has rehired Anthony Falsone, the team’s former strength and conditioning coach, as his personal trainer. Falsone, who recently resigned, will travel with Yao to China and stay available year round to push him to a higher level.
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Keller Shortridge shines as Keller edges Tomball 1 0 in semifinals
Kirsten Shortridge pitched her 27th shutout for Keller guiding a 1-0 win over Tomball in the Class 5A softball semifinals. Keller improves to 34-2 and advances to face Garland, which topped San Antonio O Connor 3-0. Shortridge fanned 12, allowed three hits, and issued no walks as the senior star leads the undefeated Garland to the title game.
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TV Today Pro Sports Schedule Highlight Events
A dense lineup lists sports programming across leagues. Pro baseball, basketball, arena football, tennis, motor racing, golf, soccer and world cup qualifiers are scheduled on channels including Ch. 2, 11, 13, and ESPN2. Notable items include St. Louis at Houston, Los Angeles at Sacramento, Miami at Detroit, and Costa Rica versus United States kickoff times.
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Owls Ride Rodriguez homer in 7th to beat Northwestern State
Rice defeats Northwestern State 7-3 in the Baton Rouge Regional behind Josh Rodriguez two-run shot in the seventh after a tied 3-3 game. Rice improves to 42-17 and advances to face LSU while Northwestern State drops to 40-19 and meets Marist in elimination.
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Bayou Bowl Celebrity Golf Draws Records and Praise
The Third Annual Bayou Bowl Celebrity Golf Tournament at Goose Creek Country Club drew the largest field in its history and set a new revenue benchmark for charity. Celebrities including Jermaine Alfred and Drew Tate joined 150 players in a four to four and a half hour event benefiting Shriners Hospitals for Children, with Waste Management of Texas underwriting the title sponsorship. Alfred and Tate reflected on Baytown ties and the tournament’s enjoyment while fans anticipate next year’s event and the Bayou Bowl game at Stallworth Stadium.
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Sluman Leads Memorial as Nicklaus Bids Farewell on 18th
At Muirfield Village in Dublin Ohio Jeff Sluman tops the Memorial leaderboard with a 1 under 71 after a clutch flop for birdie. Tiger Woods stays in contention at 68 aided by a late push, while Nicklaus receives heartfelt farewell cheers in what may be his final US PGA Tour event.
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Pujols' ninth inning homer lifts Cardinals past Astros 2-0
Chris Carpenter dominated eight innings for St Louis, fanning six as Albert Pujols launched a solo homer in the ninth to seal a 2-0 win over Houston. Carpenter improved to 8-3, with Julian Tavarez earning the save after the Cardinals ended Houston's punchless night and extended the Astros' league-leading shutout count.
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