Dynamo reach MLS Cup with 3-1 win over Rapids
Dynamo advance to the MLS Cup final in Frisco after a 3-1 victory over Colorado in the Western Conference final. Paul Dalglish nets twice in the first half, Brian Mullan adds a 71st minute strike, and Dalglish assists on the go-ahead goal from Brad Davis. Jovan Kirovski opened the scoring for Colorado early after a handball by Adrian Ledioux.
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Stewart Wins at Texas as Chase Drama Continues
Tony Stewart dominated the Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway, leading 278 of 339 laps and winning the race while pursuing a streak of four straight Chase wins. He described his goal as finishing strong rather than chasing the overall title, staying focused on performance over the championship drama.
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Sports TV slate and contact for Baytown Sun
Today’s lineup includes East Carolina at Central Florida taped on CSTV at 7 p.m. and Milwaukee at Chicago on NBA-TV at 7:30 p.m. Also Big Ten and Big East soccer matches, Arizona at USC women’s volleyball, Oakland at Seattle, and Boston at Atlanta hockey on Versus. For story tips contact Doyle Barlow at 281-425-8031 or sports@baytownsun.com.
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West Paul lead Hornets past Rockets in home opener
Paul West scored 20 and Chris Paul tied a career high with 16 assists as the New Orleans Hornets beat the Houston Rockets 96-90 in their first New Orleans home game since Katrina. Peja Stojakovic added 16 points with five 3s in a sellout crowd of 18,202.
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Giants Rally To Stun Texans 14-10 In Fourth Quarter
Giants erase deficit with a 67 yard fourth quarter drive led by Tiki Barber who scored and set up Jeremy Shockeys 2 yard TD catch for a 14-10 win. Barber rushed for 115 yards and fans a late surge that sets up a showdown with the Bears next week at the Meadowlands.
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Redskins win on last second field goal over Cowboys
Washington quarterbacked by Joe Gibbs escaped a late Dallas rally as Nick Novak drilled a 47 yard field goal as time expired to beat the Cowboys 22-19 in Landover Maryland. Novak had earlier missed from 49 yards while Cowboys returner Sean Taylor forced a dramatic rally.
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Astros Face Pitching Woes as 2007 Opening Day Looms
Sun contributor Brandon Wheeland analyzes Houston Astros prospects for 2007. He notes need to fix pitching as Pettitte and Clemens test free agency and offense to improve with potential moves for Dunn Huff and Scott while Bagwell Ausmus and Biggio near likely retirements. The piece blends critique with hopes for a return to contention and a potential World Series run.
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