San Jac Mall to host PowerAde Remote Control Drag Racing
NHRA drag racer Erica Enders will attend San Jacinto Mall's first annual PowerAde Remote Control Drag Racing Series at 1 p.m. in the food court. Winners can earn NHRA O'Reilly Spring Nationals tickets. First 100 entrants with same-day receipts of 75 dollars or more receive a free Coke or PowerAde 12-pack.
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Pony Colt leagues taking signups in Baytown
The Baytown Pony League for ages 13 to 14 and Colt League for ages 15 to 16 have a few remaining slots. For information contact Chet Theiss at 281 424 4480 or by email.
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Sterling and Lee Pace Busy Weekend Sports Schedule
The week’s games feature Sterling JV at Alvin and Sterling varsity at Humble in tennis and Lee boys competing in TSU Relays. Baseball action includes Spring soph/jv at Lee, Sterling and Lee games at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m., Humble at Sterling, Cleveland at Barbers Hill. Softball shows Sterling at Lee JV and varsity, Splendora at Barbers Hill, 6 p.m.
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On the Air Today Highlights of Telecasts Across Sports
A busy schedule lists NCAA Tournament regional semifinals Villanova against Boston College at 6 p.m. and Connecticut versus Washington at 8 30 p.m. Also NCAA Frozen Four semi finals St Lawrence vs Wisconsin and New Hampshire vs Minnesota plus swimming and diving nationals ESPN2 at 3 p.m. Pro baseball Yankees vs Minnesota noon ESPN2. Detroit at Indiana NBA TV 6 p.m. PGA Players Championship ESPN 11 a.m. NHL Chicago at Dallas FSN H 7 30 p.m. Nextel Food City 500 qualifying Speed 2 30 and 6 p.m. World Figure Skating Ladies short and dance free skate ESPN 6 30 p.m.
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Contact Sports Editor Doyle Barlow for Today’s Stories
The Baytown Sun invites readers to reach Sports Editor Doyle Barlow with questions or ideas via phone at 281 425 8031 or email at sports baytownsun com to discuss today’s sports coverage and future story ideas.
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Sterling to face Lee in pivotal 22-5A softball clash
The Sterling RSS Lady Rangers, 15-2 overall and 5-1 in district, meet Lee at 6 p.m. in Baytown aiming to extend a first-place tie with Kingwood. REL’s Lady Ganders stand 11-5 overall, 2-4 in 22-5A after a 10-0 loss to Kingwood, as first-year coach Randy Barnette tries to keep the team focused.
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Last-second shot lifts Texas past West Virginia in NCAA thriller
Kenton Paulino drilled a 3 as time expired to cap a 74-71 Texas win over West Virginia in the NCAA tournament third round in Atlanta. Pittsnogle tied with 5 seconds left but Paulino answered on the buzzer. Aldridge scored 26 for Texas as WVU hit 15 of 33 from behind the arc.
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NCAA Tournament Roundup and Regional Schedules
LSU defeated Duke 62 to 54 and Texas beat West Virginia 74 to 71. Memphis topped Bradley 80 to 64 and UCLA edged Gonzaga 73 to 71. Thursday offerings include Villanova facing Boston College in Minneapolis at 6 10 p.m. and Georgetown meeting Florida at 8 40 p.m. Saturday puts LSU against Texas and Memphis versus UCLA in Atlanta with times TBA.
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Rockets edge Hornets to snap six-game slide in thriller
Yao Ming and Rafer Alston each scored 22 as the Rockets defeated the New Orleans Hornets 93-92. David West sparked a late Hornets burst, but Alston hit buzzer-beaters and Houston closed strong. Chris Paul and Rasual Butler did late damage for New Orleans, as Houston shed an eight-game West Division skid. Juwan Howard had 16 points and 12 boards for Houston while West led New Orleans with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
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Roll tape action See trainers page eight
The article notes how the face of athletics has evolved from old football and basketball philosophies to bigger athletes and new training insights. It references a shift from traditional styles and hints at trainer commentary on the changing game.
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