Husband stars at All-Star Game in Houston
Lee High School graduate Jesse Husband started in center field for the Northeast team in the Greater Houston Area Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Game at Rice. He went 0 for 1 with a flyout and a walk. Houston Astros manager Phil Garner was suspended one game for tossing a chair after his ejection in Detroit, and Padres catcher Josh Bard drew a one game ban for aggressive actions versus Seattle. Both fines were undisclosed. Garner will appeal.
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Gammons in Good Condition After Brain Aneurysm Surgery
ESPN analyst and Hall of Fame writer Peter Gammons remained in good condition at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston after brain aneurysm surgery. His wife Gloria said he is resting comfortably and asked fans to keep him in their thoughts.
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Lee College Summer League High School Boys Games
The Week's Games stacks matchups for Barbers Hill Blue against Crosby at 5 30 p m Liberty vs Sterling at 6 30 p m Barbers Hill White plays Crosby at 7 30 p m and Crosby Sterling wrap at 8 30 p m with all times listed for today at the league.
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Sports schedule highlights across motorsports baseball basketball golf and tennis
A dense day of telecast notes lists events across motorsports and major leagues. Busch Winn Dixie 250 practice at 4 p.m. Rolex Sports Car at 6 p.m. IROC Crown Royal at 9 p.m. Pro baseball games include Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs 1 p.m. and New York Mets at Boston 6 p.m. WNBA games at noon and 7 p.m. European Open de France at 8:30 a.m. Lake Erie Classic at 12:30 p.m. LPGA Women s Open at 1 p.m. PGA Buick Championship at 3 p.m. Wimbledon tennis at 7 a.m.
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Reach Sports Editor Doyle Barlow by Phone or Email
Contact the Baytown Sun sports editor Doyle Barlow with questions about today's stories or ideas for future sports coverage. Call 281-425-8031 or email sports baytownsun.com for submissions and inquiries.
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NBA draft trading spree reshuffles top picks
The 2006 draft opened with Andrea Bargnani as the No 1 pick by Toronto as four of the top seven selections changed hands by early in the first round. Houston acquired Rudy Gay then sent him to Memphis for Shane Battier, while LaMarcus Aldridge moved to Portland in a sequence of deals that also reshaped picks and rights for Randy Foye, Brandon Roy, and more amid Orlando style crowds and Isiah Thomas protests at Madison Square Garden.
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Baytown to Host Inaugural Eastside Triathlon in July
Baytown prepares its first Eastside Triathlon on July 30 with 600 entrants. Olympia Recreation Club presents the event hosted by Eastside Honda and Gene's Powersports Country. The course includes a 500 meter swim 16 mile bike ride and 3 mile run with waves starting at 7 30 am and a post race party at 10 am. Age divisions include Clydesdale and Athena. Early entry fees are 45 for individuals 65 for two person relays and 70 for three person relays.
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Chambers County weighs beer sales at Anahuac golf course
Chambers County Commissioners discussed allowing beer sales at Chambers County Golf Course in Anahuac. A committee will study implications and report back with recommendations. no timetable set. Golfers currently bring their own or purchase at nearby stores.
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Verlander notches 10th win before All Star break
Tigers rookie Justin Verlander spun eight shutout innings allowing three hits as Detroit defeated Houston 5-0. He improved to 10-4 with seven strikeouts and no walks, tying a four year peak for rookies with early dominance. Leyland praised his data and kept him from a ninth inning bid.
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Astros Hopeful Rise Fades Yet Again
Doyle Barrow and Michael Pineda offer a two sided view on the Houston Astros season. Barrow argues a bleak start often precedes a rise in standings while Pineda declares the current year finished, predicting management will pivot to rebuild.
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