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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 2006
Page
23
Brief notes summarize recent sports items across teams and leagues. Highlights include game results, standings, player performances, and upcoming schedules from local clubs and national circuits, reflecting period newspaper tone and concise reportage.
Midland RockHounds snapped a six-game losing streak with an 18-2 Texas League victory over the Frisco RoughRiders. Brian Stavisky went 5-for-6 with a two-run homer and four RBIs, Kurt Suzuki 3-for-5 with three RBIs, Travis Buck 3-for-7 with two RBIs, and all but one hitter had at least two hits. Brad Knox earned the win in six innings while Frisco’s Ryan Jensen and Jesse Carlson struggled.
Rice Owls led 4 0 after the first inning and hit four homers to overpower Oklahoma 10 4 in game one of the NCAA Super Regional. Brian Friday and Josh Rodriguez connected back to back in the first inning. Eddie Degerman improved to 13 1 with eight strikeouts over six innings as Steven Guerra took the loss.
Edmonton top Carolina 2-1 as Ryan Smyth fires winner with 2:15 left in the third. Jussi Markkanen backstops the Oilers with 24 saves after replacing Roloson, while Rod Brind’Amour ties the game late in regulation.
LSU sophomore Xavier Carter dominates NCAA championships in Sacramento by winning the 100 and 400 meters, anchoring the 1,600 relay, and helping LSU to second as Florida State claims the men’s team title while Auburn secures the women’s crown. Carter joins Jesse Owens as the only athletes to win four NCAA titles in a single meet.
Odessa Roughnecks rout CenTex Barracudas 80 to 60 at Ector County Coliseum as five interceptions and a fumble return spark a second half surge. Derin Graham and Tommy Jones lead with multiple TDs while Jones throws nine more for the season, reaching 43.
Shaquille O'Neal missed eight of nine free throws as the Miami Heat shot a Finals worst 36.8 percent at the line. Mavericks foul shooting coach Gary Boren says the shot needs more arc, though he acknowledges Shaq was unreceptive years ago.
Justine Henin-Hardenne defeated Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-4 6-4 in the Paris final to claim her second French Open and third Grand Slam title in four years. She noted key points decided the match as she battled heat and fatigue to seal the straight-set victory.
Oswaldo Sanchez rejoined Mexico after his father's funeral and said he is ready to start Sunday's World Cup opener against Iran if coach Ricardo Lavolpe agrees. Sanchez spoke through a translator and noted the final decision rests with Lavolpe after team workout at the Franken Stadion.
The Associated Press reports a 0-0 World Cup draw as Trinidad and Tobago, led by captain Dwight Yorke, deny Sweden. Shaka Hislop made key saves while Yorke anchored defense and shared celebratory moments with fans after a historic result.
Full schedule lists Australia versus Japan at Kaiserslautern at 7 55 a m Monday on ESPN2 and Univision Group E United States against Czech Republic at Gelsenkirchen at 10 55 a m and 1 55 p m Monday televised on ESPN2 and Univision with group E matches.
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