Rockets forward Eddie Griffin freed after marijuana charge
Houston Rockets forward Eddie Griffin was released Monday after a Sunday arrest for marijuana possession. He posted a $500 bond, missed Monday morning practice, and his status for Tuesday's home game versus Portland remained unchanged. He was pulled over for speeding with an outstanding warrant and jailed Sunday night on a class A misdemeanor carrying up to four thousand dollars fine and one year in jail.
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Sampson pleads guilty to child support misdemeanor
Former University of Virginia and Houston Rockets star Ralph Sampson pled guilty in federal court to failing to pay more than $22,000 in child support. A second count in Charlottesville awaits, with sentencing set for July 8 in Richmond.
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Record 40 3 Midwest Sthlara previews upcoming games
The schedule lists fixtures this week with matches against Portland at 7:30 p.m. Utah hosts at 7 p.m. Seattle plays at 7:30 p.m. Memphis travels to Denver for an 8 p.m. start. The record indicates a 40 3 season in the Midwest division.
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Midwest record and Lakers path to late April playoffs
The record shows 57 2n and 57 19 with Midwest standings and a schedule highlighting a first place Lakers entry. Key games include 9 30 p.m. at Phoenix and 8 p.m. at Utah with several 6 p.m. starts versus Golden State Seattle and a 6 30 p.m. clash.
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Astros and rivals set for seven P.M. games this week
The Houston Astros schedule shows 7:05 p.m. starts against Cincinnati and St. Louis with 24 AJ West and LYCOMING facing Oakland in Seattle. Baseball notes list multiple late-week matchups including a 1:05 p.m. game and 9:05 p.m. offs.
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University of Houston taps GV Les as head coach
The University of Houston appoints GV Les as new head coach, signaling a strategic shift for the program. Les brings prior coaching experience and aims to build a competitive roster, focusing on defense and fast-paced offense to elevate team performance this season.
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Weather shifts district track and games in Texas City
District 23 4A track meet moves days due to thunderstorms at Stingaree Stadium. Texas City Stingarees host Friendswood while Santa Fe hosts Dickinson on Wednesday at 7 p.m. La Marque and Channelview also play tonight. Weather postponements scramble baseball and softball schedules.
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Orange Triumph Caps Syracuse Win Over Kansas
Syracuse’s Orangemen edge Kansas 76 to 61 to capture first national title under coach Jim Boeheim. Carmelo Anthony 20 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists. Gerry McNamara 18 with six first-half threes. Hakim Warrick’s late block preserves the win after Free throws miss, Hinrich airball at buzzer.
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Lewis snubbed again by Hall of Fame vote
Former Houston coach Guy V. Lewis, despite 92 victories, 14 NCAA tournaments and five Final Fours, did not gain induction from the 24-member Basketball Hall of Fame committee. Inductees included Robert Parish James Worthy Meadowlark Lemon Earl Lloyd Leon Barmore Dino Meneghin Chick Hearn. Lewis criticized the process as he waits another year.
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Beem Waits Four Years For Masters Debut
Rich Beem arrived at Augusta after nearly four years of waiting for the Masters. His first day ended quickly as heavy rain and lightning halted play and closed the course for the day, shortening prep time for Beem and other newcomers ahead of Thursday’s opening round.
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