White Sox win Series crowning a historic sweep
The White Sox clinched their third title, sweeping the Astros to complete a 4 0 postseason run. Freddy Garcia and Brandon Backe pitched well, with Chicago overcoming Houston’s late rally attempts. The news notes the epic 14 inning game and Sox fans celebrating on the road, while Houston’s first pennant remains elusive.
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Houston
Craig Biggio
White Sox
Paul Konerko
Joe Jackson
Black Sox
Cincinnati
Windy City
Cubs
Chicago
Sox
Jerry Reinsdorf
Chicago Bulls
Brooklyn
Ozzie Guillen
Yankees
Freddy Garcia
Brandon Backe
Backe
Garcia
Brad Lidge
Willie Harris
Harris
Scott Podsednik
Carl Everett
Tadahito Iguchi
Dye
Lidge
Cliff Politte
Willy Taveras
Politte
Lance Berkman
Taveras
Berkman
Morgan Ensberg
Neal Cotts
Jose Vizcaino
Juan Uribe
Vizcaino
Dou
A.J. Pierzynski
Jason Lane
Bobby Jenks
Brad Ausmus
Chris Burke
Uribe
Jenks
Orlando Palmeiro
Minute Maid Park
Rowand
Rockets add veterans and rookies but face elite benchmark
Houston adds Derek Anderson Rafer Alston Luther Head and Keith Langford while Juwan Howard returns to bolster inside play. The mix aims to boost finishing power beside Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady but questions linger if Houston can rival San Antonio and Dallas for state supremacy as Yao must add a nastier edge.
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Jeff van Gundy
Swift
Tracy McGrady
Houston
NBA
Rockets
Derek Anderson
Rafer Alston
Anderson
Alston
Mike James
Luther Head
Keith Langford
Langford
Juwan Howard
Yao Ming
Yao
Dallas
Lone Star State
Tim Duncan
Ginobili and Company
San Antonio
Michael Finley
Nick van Exel
Rockets fall short again as offseason moves fail
Pione to the Rockets shows limited impact as Rafer Alston Derek Anderson and Stromile Swift join. Despite additions the team faces a tough Southwest division with San Antonio Dallas and Memphis looming. McGrady’s playoff hopes persist but Houston again sits outside the first round.
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Rockets
Houston
Dallas
Rafer Alston
Derek Anderson
Stromile Swift
Mike James
Red Cross
Bobby Sura
Alston
Toronto
Kentucky
Anderson
Swift
Multi-sport and academic standout dominates high school and college notices
The report highlights Neeley’s 1 036 assists and 188 digs along with 52 kills 41 blocks seven solo and 38 aces. Midland College wins its first Western JCAC title 3 2 over Frank Phillips and Edwards posts solid stats in the final. Other notes cover Utah Nevada Las Vegas game Tate Godfrey Hodge and more college football cross country and soccer results involving Lee grads and local athletes.
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Neeley
Lee College
Sterling
Tiffany Edwards
Midland College
Frank Phillips College
Midland
Edwards
University of Utah
Brian. Johnson
Utes
University of Nevada- Las Vegas
Lee Grad
Utah
Lamar University
Stacey Monteau
Northwestern State University
Anahuac
Dwayne Hodge
Belhaven
Lambuth University
Sam Houston State University
Stephen F. Austin
Lee
Patrick Robinson
Houston
University of Louisiana
Lafayette
Meredith Smith
Troy University
Sterling Grad
Louisiana-Lafayette Cajuns
McNeese State University
Jared Dolan
McNeese State
Southeastern Louisiana University
Crosby Tarkington Tournament fuels Lady Cougars playoff push
Crosby the Tarkington Tournament headlines a Crosby Lady Cougars team led by seniors Austin Johnston Lauren Lindsey and Courtney Carter. Despite coaching changes the squad thrives with 6-1 sophomore Brittney Hoag anchoring net play and defense. Hoag cites team heart and momentum as playoffs approach while coach Cone notes improved front row and postseason readiness. The Lady Cougars seek district title momentum and first playoff experience under Cone as nerves rise for Saturday’s game.
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Tarkington
Galena Park
Crosby
Cone
Austin Johnston
Lauren Lindsey
Courtney Carter
Brittney Hoag
Hoag
Lady Cougars
Willowridge
California
USC
UCLA
Oren
MacArthur
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Memphis
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Drew Tate
Charles Godfrey
Iowa
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Justin Laird
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