Spurs Hold Off Nuggets In Season Opener For 102 91 Win
San Antonio rises to defend title as Tony Parker pours 26 points and Michael Finley adds 11 in the fourth quarter to beat Denver 102 91. Spurs raise third championship banner as NBA commissioner David Stern attends the ceremony.
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Crow to Perform on Thanksgiving for Salvation Army Drive
IRVING Texas Sheryl Crow will perform at halftime of the Denver Dallas Thanksgiving game to back The Salvation Army Red Kettle Christmas drive Cowboys owner Jerry Jones called her one of today’s most popular artists and said the appearance kicks off a major fundraising campaign
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Alvin at Lee College volleyball game this week
The schedule lists a college volleyball match with Alvin facing Lee College at 7 p.m. tonight in their weekly lineup. The event highlights a midweek clash between the two programs, featuring local athletes and competitive standings.
Sterling Clear Creek area round playoff volleyball at San Jacinto College
Thursday features Sterling and Clear Creek in an area round playoff at San Jacinto College Pasadena with a 6 30 p m start. Other high school and junior high football and volleyball games are scheduled across Sterling Barbers Hill Lee Cedar Bayou Horace Mann Woodland Acres Gentry Highlands Baytown Junior and Gentry venues with multiple 4 30 to 6 30 p m kickoffs and matches.
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On the Air College and Pro Sports Schedule
Today features Connecticut at West Virginia on ESPN2 at 6 30 p m and Philadelphia at Detroit on ESPN at 7 p m plus Sacramento at Houston on FSSW at 7 30 p m Lakers visit Denver on ESPN at 9 30 p m Pro soccer Lille USC versus Manchester United on ESPN2 at 1 30 p m and ATP BNP Paribas Masters tennis at 5 a m Doyle Barlow Sports Editor reachable at 281 425 8031 or sports baytownsun com for questions or ideas about future sports stories.
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Rivalries fuel clash of Sterling and Lee at Stallworth Stadium
Bad blood fuels this year’s The Game as Sterling meets Lee at Stallworth Stadium at 7 30 p m Friday night. Local rivalries run deep with intense crowds and fierce atmospheres. The piece notes Odessa, Midland and Port Neches-Groves vs Nederland style showdowns and references Friday Night Lights as cultural touchstone.
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Lady Rangers Rally Past Lamar In Five To Advance
Sterling rises from two games down to defeat Houston Lamar 3 2 in the bi district volleyball playoff. Katie Breazeale delivers a clutch fifth game kill as Sterling climbs from a 13 13 tie to win 15 13 and set a date with Clear Creek at San Jacinto College.
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Texans rookie Mathis earns fast man fame with kickoff exploits
Houston Texans return specialist Jerome Mathis nickname Johnny reflects coach Kippy Brown and team culture. The rookie, who ran a 4.28 second 40 at the combine, ranks among league leaders in kickoff return average and delivered a 63 yard return that helped end a seven game skid. Dominick Davis praises the boost to an otherwise struggling offense as Mathis also fills in at receiver during Andre Johnson’s calf injury.
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Optimist Youth Football League ends 50th year
The Baytown Optimist Club wrapped up its 50th year of sponsor ing youth football in Baytown with Super Bowls for Junior and Senior Divisions. The Travis Tigers won the Junior title 13 0 over Stephen F. Austin Gators, with 21 players and coach Joe Azquierdo. The Gators fielded 23 players coached by Curtis Hollingsworth. Senior Division details noted on page 8.
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