Derby field widens as court allows three entrants
In Louisville the 107th Kentucky Derby field expands after court rulings force Churchill Downs to permit Flying Nashua Mythical Ruler and Wayward Lass to run alongside Proud Appeal and other contenders. After legal appeals, 21 horses start with Stakes winners Flying Nashua Mythical Ruler joining top rivals as the track cancels Friday betting.
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Churchill Downs
Lawre
Ted McClain
Jefferson County
Flying Nashua
Mythical Ruler
Charles Leibson
Rick Cusick
Lam
Paxton Price
Wayward Lass
Car Lizza
Flying Zee Stable
Noble Nashua
California
Kentucky
Proud Appeal
Pleasant Colony
Cure the Blues
Tap Shoes
Bold Ego
Splendid Spruce
Lizza
Pass the Tab
Woodchopper
Well Decorated
Top Avenger
Pater
Double Sonic
Habana
Hoedown's Day
Beau Rit
Television Studio
Keeneland
Stanley Hough
Wood Memorial
LeRoy Jolley
Foolish Pleasure
Genuine Risk
Bill Shoemaker
Top Shoes
Horatio Luro
Stanton loses relay team by disqualification at regionals
Stanton, leading Region I Class 2A boys track, saw its 1600 relay disqualified for running out of lane on the first lap. Buffaloes carry a 22-18-12 point edge into finals as Odessa hosts running events. Crosbyton, Ector, Seymour and others vie for state berths with multiple West Texas performers advancing.
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Stanton
Buffaloes
Buffs
Baird
Sanford-Fritch
Odessa High
Austin
Ector
Crosbyton
Seymour
Haskell
Sunray
Wellington
Celtics Rally Edges 76ers To Force Game Seven
Larry Bird led with 25 points as Boston erased a large second half deficit to beat Philadelphia 100-98 and knot the NBA Eastern Conference final at 3-3. Boston moves on to host Game Seven at the Garden. Houston awaits the league title after defeating Kansas City.
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Philadelphia
Larry Bird
Boston Celtics
Philadelphia 76Ers
Boston Garden
Houston Rockets
Rockets
Kansas City Kings
Celtics
NBA
76Ers
Los Angeles Lakers
Phoenix
Former Broncho Clark signs pact with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Former Odessa High standout and All-Big Eight defensive tackle David Clark signs as a free agent with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after going undrafted. Also added are QB Jeff Quinn and DB Billy Cesaro, with new moves involving Ted Vincent and David Hersey. Rik Bonness will not be re-signed.
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Tampa
Fla
Odessa High
David Clark
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Clark
Denver Bronco
Kelvin Clark
Jeff Quinn
Nebraska
Bucs
Billy Cesaro
Ted Vincent
David Hersey
Arizona
Rik Bonness
Bonness
Oakland
Cesaro
University of Miami
Cleveland Browns
Browns
Dolphins
Broncs Open Spring Drills at Odessa High
Odessa High begins three weeks of spring workouts with two daily sessions for juniors and seniors at 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sophomores train 3 to 4:30 p.m. daily, with varsity times 4:40 to 6:40 p.m. Coach Millsapps emphasizes evaluation and individual work ahead of scrimmages.
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Odessa High
OHS
Jerry Millsapps
Millsapps
Wild
Panthers begin spring drills under John Wilkins
Permian head coach John Wilkins praised the first day of spring football drills. The defending state 5A champions had enthusiastic players and a smooth session despite no rain, with cool weather aiding the workout. The team plans two sessions Friday at 10:15 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. as three weeks of spring practice start.
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John Wilkins
Ducive
Wilkins
Panther
Black Cats
Friendship rivalry boosts Ector Andrews track meet
At Odessa High, Ector and Andrews face off in the Region 1 state qualifiers with a focus on friendship and mutual respect. Coaches Van Grady and Bob Isbell emphasize camaraderie, while Bo Gamble, Kirk Pearcy, Doyce Mitchell, and Van Pearcy clash in key 1600 and 400 events, aiming for state qualification.
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Ector
Andrews
Odessa High
Eagles
Mustangs
van Grady
Bob Isbell
Isbell
Grady
Bo Gamble
Kirk Pearcy
Gamble
Pearcy
Doyce Mitchell
Mustang Star
Mitchell
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