Texans sign Dayne to bolster backfield depth
Houston signs Heisman winner Ron Dayne reuniting with coach Gary Kubiak to add veteran presence behind rookies Walt Lundy and Vernand Morency as Domanick Davis hits injured reserve. Dayne was cut by Denver after turf toe and a light preseason.
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Mauresmo Beats Williams At U S Open To Reach Quarters
Amelie Mauresmo defeating Serena Williams 6-4 0-6 6-2 advanced Mauresmo to the U S Open quarterfinals. Williams, unseeded after a long rally, faded after a 3-2 final-set rally, as Mauresmo seized a decisive stretch and converted a key break.
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Week's high school volleyball and tennis schedule
The Week's Games lists varsity and junior and freshman volleyball matches for Crosby at Forest Brook Sterling at St Agnes Tarkington at Anahuac Smiley at Crosby and Lee vs Nimitz at Campbell Center with 4 30 p.m. start times plus high school tennis events Lee at Port Arthur Memorial and Sterling at West Brook both at 4 p.m.
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Pro baseball and tennis slate in Baytown Sun sports
The schedule lists the Astros at Philadelphia on FSNH and the Braves at Mets on TBS at 6 p.m. plus the U S Open tennis sessions at 10 a m and 6 p m on USA. For questions about today’s stories or future sports ideas contact Sports Editor Doyle Barlow at 281 425 8031 or sports baytownsun com
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Florida State Edges Miami 13 10 On Late Field Goal
Florida State kicker Gary Cismesia drilled a 33 yard field goal with 8:06 left to lift the 11th ranked Seminoles over No 12 Miami 13 10 in a Monday night clash. Michael Ray Garvin sealed it with an interception with 29 seconds remaining as Miami failed to rally after leading 10 3 at halftime.
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Utley lifts Phillies past Astros in 10th inning
Chase Utley belted a two out homer in the 10th off Dave Borkowski to give the Philadelphia Phillies a 3-2 win over Houston, ending a 12 game slide to the Astros dating to 2003. Roger Clemens exited early with a strained groin as Rick White earned the victory.
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Longhorn CB faces weapons and drug charges
Texas cornerback Tarell Brown, backup Tyrell Gatewood and former linebacker Aaron Harris were arrested early Monday on misdemeanor gun and marijuana charges. Brown and Gatewood faced unlawful carrying a weapon and marijuana possession counts. Harris faced similar drug charges. Brown and Gatewood posted bonds. Harris remained jailed. coach Mack Brown suspended them from team activities as the program reviews the incident ahead of Texas versus Ohio State.
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Water underscores dove season in drought hit Texas
September opening finds dove numbers down up to 18 percent due to drought. Watered areas near San Antonio and towns like Uvalde Sabinal and Castroville draw mourning doves while whitewings expand their range. New Special South Texas Whitewing Season covers the first two Saturdays and Sundays in September south of Highway 90 and west of I 35.
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