Teachers attend Mickelson Academy from Goose Creek Barbers Hill
Goose Creek district and Barbers Hill educators join 600 teachers selected for the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy in Houston this week. Created by Phil and Amy Mickelson, the program partners with ExxonMobil, the National Science Teachers Association, and Math Solutions to boost math and science instruction for third through fifth grade teachers. Barbers Hill attendees include Rachel Conch, Lynn Edwards, and Kelly Gonzalez, while Goose Creek participants include Betty Baca, Cindy Renfro, Kathleen Butler, Franki Dockens, Kim Hillis, Jamie Fernandez, Suzy Gregory, Katherine Hull, Amparo Martinez, and Meghan Muro.
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Rangers release Ponson and recall Diamond to form rotation
Texas Rangers released pitcher Sidney Ponson after designating him for assignment amid a struggling rotation. Thomas Diamond was activated from the 60 day DL and optioned to Frisco, where he has five rehab starts. Diamond previously missed a year due to elbow surgery.
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On the Air Sports Schedule Highlights
ESPN2 airs College Baseball World Series game 7 from Omaha at 2 p.m. with game 8 to follow. NBA Finals game 6 if needed clocks in at 9 p.m. Lakers at Celtics on ABC. Euro 2008 France versus Italy in Berne at 2:30 p.m. on ESPN. Contact Dave Rogers at 281-425-8031 or sports@baytownsun.com.
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Celtics return to Boston after Game 5 setback in Finals
Boston flies home ahead of Game 6 after a 103 98 loss to the Lakers in Los Angeles. Kevin Garnett struggled while Paul Pierce led with 38 points as Boston clung to a 3 2 series edge, aiming to close out the 17th title at home. Kobe Bryant and Los Angeles forced the trip back across three time zones.
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Woods wins U S Open in 19-hole playoff over Mediate
Tiger Woods, hobbling after knee surgery, captured his 14th major by edging Rocco Mediate in a 19-hole playoff at Torrey Pines to win the U S Open. Mediate, 45, failed to convert a late lead, while Woods became one of golf’s all time greats with the victory and potential future plans uncertain.
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Patriot Colvin signs with Texans
Free agent linebacker Rosevelt Colvin signed with the Houston Texans adding another pass rusher beside Mario Williams. Colvin, 30, spent five seasons with New England, won two Super Bowls, and recovered from a foot injury last season. He could play defensive end or linebacker as Houston rebuilds a young defense under GM Rick Smith.
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