Kyle Busch tops field at Avondale despite brother's suspension
In Avondale Kyle Busch drove past NASCAR's best to win as Kurt Busch was suspended earlier for reckless driving after a Friday night police stop near the Phoenix track. Kyle praised his brother as a champion while Kenny Wallace finished 16th in the Roush car.
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Galaxy edge Revolution in OT for MLS Cup victory
Guillermo Ramirez scored the lone goal at stop page time of the first overtime to lift the Los Angeles Galaxy past the New England Revolution 1-0 in MLS Cup. Donovan started the sequence with a corner, Reis mishandled, Ramirez converted from the top of the box.
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Sterling Girls Lead at Humble Invitational
The week’s sports schedule lists Sterling girls at the Humble Invitational at Atascocita Country Club with an 8 a.m. start. Sterling 9B and 9A boys host Sam Rayburn at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the Sterling girls gym, followed by Sterling freshmen and JV boys contests at the Sterling boys gym at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
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On the Air Sports and Events Preview
TV and radio listings cover PBR rodeo at 4 p.m. OLN. college basketball Preseason NIT Boston versus Duke at 6 30 p.m. ESPN2. NFL Dallas at Philadelphia at 8 p.m. Channel 13. ATP Masters Cup Shanghai tennis at 9 a.m. ESPN.
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Patton eyes RSS turnaround after midseason rise
Baytown Rangers coach Mark Patton aims to sustain the Sterling boys basketball momentum as RSS returns three key players and adds a strong freshman group led by Max Blacklock. The 22 5A squad will lean on experience from Benson Thompson and Allen while integrating newcomers to combat a young roster.
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Colts remain NFL's lone unbeaten after 31-17 win over Texans
Indianapolis, led by Peyton Manning with three touchdowns and 297 yards, improved to 9-0 as Marvin Harrison and Edgerrin James each surpassed 100 yards. Houston dropped to 1-8 with a makeshift line and missing top back. Harrison and Manning extended their all time connection to 10,034 yards and 90 TDs.
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LaFrentz's 32 lead Celtics over Rockets
Raef LaFrentz healthy and hot with seven of seven from three in the first half, posting 32 points eight rebounds as Boston beats Houston 102-82. Ricky Davis and Paul Pierce add 19 each. Stromile Swift tops Rockets with 17.
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Noted Love for Sports and Its Winning Spirit
The piece argues sports inspire diverse appreciation beyond talent, highlighting heart over raw skill. It cites Lee wide receiver James Cleveland of the Ganders, who spoke of wins teaching younger players the varsity thrill, and notes athletes who persevere can succeed off the field.
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