Yao Ming Urged to Join NBA by Shanghai Mayor and Houston Official
Shanghai mayor Chen Liangyu recommends Yao Ming join the NBA as the Rockets hold the top pick after the NBA lottery. Houston Mayor Lee Brown, speaking from Hangzhou, says the family should consider the move now that Shanghai has won a championship and China seeks its star for world competition. Brown stressed Yao would be welcomed and well cared for in Houston, with cooperation from the NBA and Rockets.
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Major league owners discuss labor and steroids
Baseball commissioner Bud Selig emerged from a four hour meeting with team owners hopeful labor talks will lead to a deal with players. Officials also addressed steroids and potential testing, with a program already in minor leagues and a push to extend to the majors.
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Astros Face Cubs as Week Begins With Packaged Schedule
The Houston Astros hold 23 wins against 29 losses, sitting fourth in the NL Central. They are set to play a series at Chicago starting Friday with games at 2 20 p m, 3 05 p m, and 1 20 p m, then head to Arizona for four games starting Monday. The Texas Rangers stand 21 and 30, fourth in the AL West, with games noted later.
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Willis changes colors at Texas City High School
Texas City Sun reports Tony Willis, after 23 years at La Marque High, is hired as assistant athletic director at Texas City High School. Willis said the move came together as the right time with a quality replacement found. Tim Finn praised the hire as a good fit for the program.
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Lugo Hitting Hot May Drives Astros Over Cardinals 10 5
Julio Lugo surged in May, batting .333, and backed by a three run homer plus 2 for 5, helped the Houston Astros beat the St Louis Cardinals 10 5. Manager Jimy Williams credited Lugo with finally believing in himself as he moved from bench to starting shortstop. Daryle Ward added three RBIs as Houston snapped a four game Cardinal streak. The Astros have won 16 of 20.
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Nets Take Series Lead In Eastern Finals
Nets surged past Celtics 103-92 to seize a 3-2 series edge. Jason Kidd produced 18 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists as New Jersey opened the fourth with a 20-1 run, turning a 74-73 edge into a 94-73 cushion with 5:36 remaining.
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Swoopes leads Comets to season opener win over Mercury
Sheryl Swoopes scores 20 points and earns five steals as the Houston Comets beat Phoenix 61 56 to avoid starting the season 0 2. Tynesha Lewis adds a career high 12 with two late 3s while Houston shoots 38 percent.
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