April 9th, 2012
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Dragic leads Rockets to 94-89 win over Blazers
PORTLAND, Ore. — Goran Dragic scored 22 points and the Houston Rockets completed a perfect four-game road trip with a 94-89 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.
Chase Budinger added 15 points off the bench for the Rockets, who…
Jazz end star-less Spurs’ 11-game win streak
SALT LAKE CITY — With a playoff spot locked up and a grueling stretch ahead, San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich called it a “no brainer” to rest stars Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili.
That was fine by a Utah Jazz team still trying to…
Sharyland girls soccer headed to regionals
MISSION — The Sharyland girls soccer team played like the better team early in its 4-2 Class 5A regional quarterfinal win over Edinburg North on Monday but were tied at halftime.
Two penalty kicks kept the Lady Cougars in the game, and Lady…
Huskies have both girls and boys soccer teams in playoffs
La Joya Juarez-Lincoln has had plenty to cheer for during the 2012 UIL soccer postseason. The school has both its girls and boys teams remaining in the Class 4A playoffs.
“It’s special for our community and our campus,” Lady Huskies coach Alex…
Astros keep Braves winless with 8-3 victory
HOUSTON — After the Houston Astros had four errors in an opening day loss, manager Brad Mills stressed the importance of cleaning up their play.
Since then the Astros haven’t had had error and have been taking advantage of their opponents miscues….
Darvish wins ML debut in Rangers’ 11-5 win over Ms
ARLINGTON — Yu Darvish had a feeling of calmness when he took the mound for his much-anticipated major league debut for the Texas Rangers.
Once he settled down his big right arm to match how his mind felt, and got past a rough start with some help…
Cardinals turned back by PSJA North, 7-2
HARLINGEN — There was a lot at stake for both PSJA North and Harlingen in their District 31-5A clash Monday night at Harlingen Field.
The Raiders needed a win to stay in playoff contention while Harlingen needed a win just to keep their slim…
Lady Cards look to continue dream season
HARLINGEN — This has been a memorable season for the Harlingen Lady Cardinals soccer team.
First of all, the Lady Cardinals won their first district title since 2005. Second, Harlingen defeated McAllen Rowe 3-2 in the area round this past Thursday…
Lady Falcons seeking return trip to regional tournament
The Los Fresnos Lady Falcons are one win away from returning to the Region IV-5A Tournament a third straight year.
“Hopefully we can go back to the regional tournament,” said Vanessa Ramirez, the Lady Falcons’ freshman goalkeeper. “I have…
Lopez continues to win while it rebuilds
The Lopez Lobos haven’t forgotten how to win in the state soccer playoffs.
Even though most of the top players from Lopez’s District 32-5A championship teams of the past three years are no longer around, the Lobos haven’t skipped a beat in the…