Odessa's Herrera Signs with Rangers
Permian High graduate Danny Ray Herrera signed with the Texas Rangers after being drafted in the 45th round. The lefty went 10-0 with a 2.24 ERA for the New Mexico Lobos, striking out 104 in 128 1/3 innings with three complete games shutouts. The Rangers also agreed with 50th round pick Patrick Donovan, another left handed pitcher.
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Clemens returns as Astros option Sampson to minors
Houston clears room for Roger Clemens by sending right-hander Chris Sampson to Triple A Round Rock. Clemens, 43, will debut vs Minnesota after re signing on May 31, following a 5 3 win over the Twins. Sampson had four appearances, including one start, since June 2 and earned a 1 0 win over the Cubs on June 7.
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NHL approves Blues sale to Checketts group
The NHL board approves the sale of the St Louis Blues and Savvis Center from Bill and Nancy Laurie to Dave Checketts and partners Sports Capital Partners and TowerBrook Capital. The same meeting approves Phoenix Coyotes sale from Steve Ellman to Jerry Moyes. Bettman says deals move toward closing.
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Nowitzki Falls to Wade as Mavs Run Ends in Finals
After three playoff series, Dirk Nowitzki led Dallas to the NBA finals but Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade carried the title. Dallas lost four straight, the final 95 92 at home as Wade grabbed the last rebound and launched the ball into the scoreboard, leaving Nowitzki on the court with hands behind his head.
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Terry Eyes Next Season After Dallas Narrow Finals Exit
Dallas guard Jason Terry spoke of winning it all next year after the Mavericks ended their season with a 95-92 loss to the Miami Heat. He emphasized leadership, belief in the team, and commitment to returning to the same level despite free agency rumors.
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Women’s West Texas Golf Championship Semifinals Set
Midland golfer Tracy Stanford advances to the championship flight semifinals after beating Denise Flores of Odessa. Other matches include Marian Burke versus Kim Cure and Lisa Beck versus Tracy Stanford in early rounds. Championship and consolation brackets listed with times for Friday play.
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Stanford advances to semifinals in West Texas Golf Championship
Stanford, a 2005 Midland Lee graduate now transferring to Texas Tech, defeated Denise Flores of Odessa 5 and 4 to reach the semifinals of the Women’s West Texas Golf Association Championship at Midland Country Club. She earned No. 3 seed with a 72 in qualifying and benefited from strong short game and clutch birdies to pull ahead.
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World Cup crossroads for United States in Germany
United States must beat Ghana in Nuremberg and rely on Italy beating the Czech Republic to have a chance to reach the World Cup knockout round. A four goal win by the U S over Ghana and other results could still be needed. Captain Claudio Reyna and coach Bruce Arena stress a win as the only real path, with Brazil awaiting if they advance.
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