Mexico eliminates U.S. at World Baseball Classic
Mexico edged the United States 2-1 as Oliver Perez and seven relievers held a star-filled USA lineup to a three-hitter. Roger Clemens took the loss after a lean 73-pitch outing, signaling possible retirement as Mexico advanced in a stunning group result that also shaped the semifinal pairings in Anaheim.
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Chipper Jones
Jorge de la Rosa
Luis Ayala
Alex Rodriguez
David Cortes
Lofton Buzzer Beater Pushes Tennessee Past Winthrop in NCAA
In Greensboro Chris Lofton hit a fallaway jumper with 2.9 seconds left to lift Tennessee 63-61 over Winthrop, sending the second-seeded Volunteers to the second round. Major Wingate led Tennessee with 15 points while Sean Ogirri scored 23 for Wichita State in another regional game.
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Carl Elliott
Danilo Pinnock
Texas Eyes Return to Form in Dallas NCAA Opener
Texas remains a No 1 seed contender after a rough finish to the regular season as the Horns head to Dallas for their eighth straight NCAA tournament under Barnes. Center Kevin Aldridge leads the way with 20 points and 16 rebounds in the Big 12 tourney, while guard Daniel Gibson urges no regrets and a decisive run at the field near his Seagoville home.
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Oswalt Eyes Another 20 Wins After Back‑to‑Back Seasons
Houston pitcher Roy Oswalt, after consecutive 20 win years, says he hopes for another 20. He cites staying healthy with teammate Andy Pettitte as crucial. Oswalt led the Astros to a World Series berth by surrendering one run in seven innings against the Cardinals in the NLCS. He earned a bulldozer prize worth 200,000 dollars for winning a key game, and plans to work on his Mississippi ranch in the offseason.
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Barbers Hill Falls 3 2 to West Orange Stark in seventh
Barbers Hill nearly toppled West Orange Stark as an eighth inning rally fell short 3-2. Stark pitcher Eric Sparks threw a complete game with 12 strikeouts and a three run homer in the fifth. Barbers Hill drops to 12-1 while Carmona suffers the loss and Stark improves. Campbell and Carmona had late singles for the Eagles with Loranger and Hales scoring on groundouts. Glandt exited early with soreness after starting.
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