Big 12 loser to play in Cotton Bowl on New Year's Day
The Big 12 championship loser Oklahoma or Nebraska will play in the Cotton Bowl on New Year's Day, while the winner earns a Fiesta Bowl bid. The Cotton Bowl pits the runner-up against a Southeastern Conference foe. Boise State is tipped for the Fiesta matchup. Texas A&M drew a Holiday Bowl invite to face California. The Gator Bowl will wait to pick a Big East or Big 12 team, with Texas and West Virginia seen as likely options.
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Texans invite Gatlin for workout amid doubts
Track star Justin Gatlin worked out for the Houston Texans as a receiver but coach Gary Kubiak said signing him is unlikely for now. The Olympic gold medalist and 100 meters co world record holder tested positive for testosterone and steroids in April and is banned from track by USADA.
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Week's High School Basketball Games Preview
The schedule lists games across several tournaments. Katy Cinco Ranch faces Crosby in Katy ISD play at 6:30 p.m. Anahuac hosts Brazosport and East Chambers, while Barbers Hill meets Port Aransas. Crosby boys play Beaumont Cathedral at 2:30 p.m. in Beaumont Central Tournament.
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On the Air: College and Pro Sports Schedule
ESPN2 airs Purdue women at UConn and Arkansas at Missouri while ESPN shows Central Michigan at Ohio. TNT carries Detroit at Miami and Utah at the Lakers. NFL Network has Baltimore at Cincinnati. NHL features Dallas at Washington and TeleFutura airs Mexican semi final América versus Chivas.
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Lee College edges Jaguars in late free throws for 76 75 win
Corey Jefferson went 2 free throws with 11 seconds left as Lee College beat Jacksonville 76 75 in Jacksonville. Rebels, led by coach Roy Champagne, overcame early foul trouble and uneven free throw shooting to claim a Region XIV road victory.
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Barbers Hill dominates 21-4A all district picks
The 2006 21-4A all district team favors Barbers Hill with BH stars leading the selections. Crosby joins the Eagles with multiple nods as the district’s top performers return after moving from 3A and 23-3A.
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Lewis leads Islanders to first win of the season
TAMU Corpus Christi senior Kirbina Lewis scored 18 points and led with seven assists seven rebounds and six steals as the Islanders defeated Texas A&M Commerce 79 63 Monday night Coach Robert Robinson praised the win noting Commerce kept most of last year’s roster and emphasizing a strong team effort on defense and offense.
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Mark McGwire Hall of Fame debate sparks pride and doubt
Baytown Sun reflects on Mark McGwire as a formidable homerun hitter with 583 career blasts and 1414 RBIs ranking him high in baseball history. The piece weighs his contributions amid the 1990s homer race and the sport's post strike context as fans recall the era.
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