Texas Tops Kansas In Big 12 Baseball Thriller
Texas defeated Kansas 5-1 as J P Howell allowed seven hits and one run in 6 2 3 innings. Huston Street fired 2 1 3 perfect frames, fanning six. Baylor swept Kansas State 11-1 and 10-1, extending David Murphy’s hitting streak to 18 games and moving Baylor to 33-17.
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Fun Ford Weekend and Green Street Racing at Raceway Park
Motorsports calendar item notes the 14th annual Fun Ford Weekend at Raceway Park with gates opening at 8 a.m. Sunday. Also listed is Green Street Racing at Raceway Park at 4 p.m., detailing a busy race day.
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Weekend sports TV slate features arena football and NASCAR
A broadcast lineup covers Tampa Bay at Dallas arena football at 2 p.m. on NBC plus boxing Clark vs Quinonez on FSN. College events include Texas spring game on FSN and NCAA women's gymnastics noon on CBS. Pro basketball NBA playoffs feature Orlando at Detroit and Portland at Dallas.
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Verplank Keeps HP Lead At New Orleans Classic
Scott Verplank shot 5 under 67 to stay three strokes ahead through 54 holes at the HP Classic of New Orleans. He sits 21 under after 3 rounds at English Turn as Bob Estes trails at 18 under with a 66 three-birdie surge. Brian Gay slipped to a tie for third at 17 under after a double bogey on 18.
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Mavericks Streak in Playoff Quest Faces Elimination Chance
Portland Trail Blazers chase a historic comeback from 0-3 as Dallas Mavericks hold a 3-2 series edge. Don Nelson notes new experience ahead with Game 6 in lineup. Portland used a dominant start, leading by 32 early, outboarded Dallas 29-9 in the first half and benefited from reserves in a game that swung on attacking the basket and loose-ball effort.
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Stars advance to Western finals after dominant playoff win
Dallas climbs to lead series with a strong road performance and early energy. Jere Lehtinen hits the post, Rob DiMaio and Stu Barnes score, Niko Kapanen adds a short-handed tally, and Anaheim faces pressure after a costly turnover and a goaltending change.
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NBA Playoff Roundup and Baseball Standings Snapshot
First round NBA results show New Orleans over Philadelphia 93 91 and Sacramento over Utah 111 94 as series wrap. Boston Milwaukee San Antonio and New Jersey clinch, while Lakers win 101 85. Conference semifinals begin May 5 with Boston New Jersey and Lakers San Antonio facing off. Also included are baseball scores from Saturday and Sunday, with Mets Cubs and other NL and AL results and early standings.
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Pele MLS Glance ARK Tines EDT Enatern Divielo
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New Jersey Tops Tampa Bay to Win Playoff Series
NHL Playoff glance shows New Jersey 2 Tampa Bay 1 securing the series 4-1 after 30th period. Vancouver 3 Minnesota 2 in OT and Ottawa 5 Philadelphia 2 with Ottawa leading 3-2. Dallas 4 Anaheim 1 as Anaheim trails 3-2. Schedule lists multiple game times and potential overtime if necessary.
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Redding shines as Astros top Marlins in late rally
Tim Redding won his third straight start, allowing two runs in five innings as Houston beat the Florida Marlins 5-2. Derrek Lee homered twice for Miami. Justin Wayne was recalled to face Houston after Mark Redman went on the 15-day DL with a fractured left thumb.
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Tryouts for Barbers Hill youth baseball at McCloud Park
Select baseball team tryouts for L0 year olds set for 4 p.m. Sunday at Barbers Hill McCloud Park. Prospects may bring a glove or call Kevin Bellard at 281 567 0017 for more info. Youth soccer registration runs May 10 17 and 31 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Village Lane Soccer Complex for players ages 4 to 18. Call 281 427 4057 for details.
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Nadeau in Intensive Care After Winston Cup Crash
Jerry Nadeau remained in critical condition with head lung and rib injuries after a practice crash at Richmond International Raceway. Team GM Jay Frye said his vital signs were very good and the driver has communicated with visitors while sedated. Frye noted uncertainty about breathing on his own and counted the injuries.
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Texans safety Ramon Walker released after arrest in Houston
Texans free safety Ramon Walker was released from jail after posting bond on Saturday. He faced misdemeanor public intoxication and trespass charges for refusing to leave a Houston dance club. Walker, 23, was drafted in 2002 by the Texans from the University of Pittsburgh.
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Hicks keeps Stars, won’t sell Dallas teams
Dallas owner Tom Hicks announced he will not sell the Dallas Stars, choosing to remain owner of two pro teams. He cited front office changes separating the Stars and Rangers and a soft economy as possible factors behind the decision. He had previously sought as much as four times the $84 million he paid in 1996.
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Eagles sweep Wharton as Barbers Hill eyes playoffs
Barbers Hill wins 12-1 over Wharton in a warming game as seniors Tina Robinson Melanie Martin and Brittany Hanley bid farewell. Eagles 25-2 and 22-3A champions prepare for an area-round clash with Bellville after a strong offensive surge led by Jose Carmona Austin Tice and standout pitcher James Northcutt.
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