Congress weighs lighter steroid penalties for sports
Congress seeks a Senate vote on steroid legislation this week with a half season or longer first offense suspension, a one season ban for a second offense, and a lifetime ban for a third. The bill covers MLB NFL NBA NHL and minor leagues.
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Longhorn finalist for Jim Thorpe Award
Oklahoma City's Darnell Bing and Texas' Michael Huff are among 12 semifinalists for the Jim Thorpe Award, honoring the nation's top defensive back. Other contenders include Dion Byrum, Roman Harper, Greg Blue, and players from Arizona, Kansas, Clemson, LSU, Miami, Virginia Tech, and Penn State. Three finalists are chosen November 21 with the winner announced December 8 at the awards show in Orlando.
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La Porte at Sterling Scrimmage Opens Week of Games
The week features a boys basketball scrimmage between La Porte and Sterling at 4 p.m. today. The nonleague tuneup sets the tone for upcoming league play with both teams testing lineups and early chemistry.
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Warrior Shootout and Clear Brook prep meet schedule
Thursday events include the Warrior Shootout at Beaumont Kelly with the Sterling JV girls at Clear Brook Tournament in Clear Brook. High school swimming is set for 6 p.m. at Sterling with additional prep action Thursday.
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On the Air Sports Schedule Highlights
Tonight features West Virginia at Cincinnati on ESPN2 at 6 30 p m plus Miami at Indiana Sacramento at Denver on ESPN and ESPN2 respectively Game times run 7 30 and 9 30 p m Pro golf HSBC Champions starts 10 30 p m with European coverage and WTA Tour Championships on ESPN2 at 9 30 p m Contact Sports Editor Doyle Barlow at 281 425 8031 or sports baytownsun com for questions or tips
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Barbers Hill Triumphs In Three Over Bridge City
Barbers Hill Eagles rally past Bridge City Lady Cardinals in a Class 3A regional quarterfinal, surviving illness and a tense second game to win 3-0 25 20 22 14 behind Aly Hazelwood and Maegan Gustafson despite Gustafson’s vomiting earlier and Hazelwood’s feverish play.
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Lee Lady Ganders open season with 55 43 win over Pasadena Memorial
Lee High School’s women’s basketball opened with a 55-43 victory against Pasadena Memorial. Freshmen Trayvia Hart and Demequia Montgomery shined, combining for 18 points and Montgomery grabbing 10 boards, while Christina Crone led with 14 points. coach Terry Gray praised the program as they build toward the next game.
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Owens apologizes to Eagles in bid for return
Terrell Owens admitted he was wrong and pleaded for a second chance with the Philadelphia Eagles outside his Moorestown home. He apologized to coach Andy Reid quarterback Donovan McNabb owner and fans as agent Drew Rosenhaus said a public return is hoped for immediately and possibly against the Dallas Cowboys.
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Francis Leads Magic Past Rockets in Tight 76-74 Win
Steve Francis scored 27 points and fueled a late surge as the Orlando Magic defeated the Houston Rockets 76-74. Jameer Nelson scored all 10 of his points in the fourth quarter aided by Francis in the final minutes and Dwight Howard added two points. Houston, missing Tracy McGrady, shot 37.8 percent and 4 of 16 from three. Yao Ming led Houston with 17 points as Rafer Alston and Alston’s late layup kept the Rockets close before Nelson’s acrobatic finish.
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