Bailiff aims to win Rice trust as new coach
Rice introduces David Bailiff as head coach with emphasis on earning players' trust. He vows to honor his five year contract after Todd Graham left for Tulsa. Bailiff, 48, comes from Texas State, where he posted a 21 15 record.
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Smithson Valley Battles MacArthur in 2-1 Soccer Defeat
Smithson Valley girls fall 2-1 to MacArthur in the District 26-5A opener at Ranger Stadium. MacArthur's Jessie Pettit scored twice in the first half, aided by the wind, while SV held a 7-5 shot advantage but failed to finish. Victoria Snavely credited with the Rangers' lone goal via a corner kick in the 38th minute of the second half.
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Smithson Valley trio leads in loss to Roosevelt
In San Antonio Roosevelt Rough Riders topped Smithson Valley boys 52 to 38 after a strong first quarter Melvin Echard 17 Ryan Teel 16 and Dominic Hamilton 14 led SV The Rangers fall to 5 19 overall 0 10 in 26 5A and host Madison at 7 30 p m Tuesday Roosevelt girls defeated SV 52 38 led by Mallory Meyers 17 Page Piatnik 9 Michelle Reich 8 with SV at 7 19 and 1 11 Roosevelt 19 9 8 4 hosts Madison at 6 p m Tuesday.
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Sharapova cruises to Australian Open third round in heat
Top seed Maria Sharapova endured hot, humid conditions in Rod Laver Arena as rain shut outside courts and the center court roof closed. She defeated 30th seed Tathiana Garbin 6-3 6-1 to reach the tournament's second week. Martina Hingis followed with a 6-2 6-? victory over Aiko Nakamura, needing 62 minutes, as she nears the end of her comeback with minimal losses in three matches.
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Spurs snap skid with 99 86 win over Hornets
Spurs end a rough stretch as Tony Parker scores 23 and Tim Duncan adds 12 points and 16 rebounds. Manu Ginobili nets 19, Michael Finley 14, while Hornets’ David West posts 19 points 11 boards in his first game back. Popovich ejected late first quarter as Spurs pull away 26-12. Desmond Mason and Chris Paul ejections noted.
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