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UTB-TSC Capsules: Perez brothers add skills, savvy to Scorpions’ lineup

By ROY HESS, The Brownsville Herald

Brothers Rogelio and Mario Perez of Brownsville never had a chance to play together on the same soccer team until this season with the University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College Scorpions. They are Porter graduates —... Full story

UTB-TSC Capsules: Perez brothers add skills, savvy to Scorpions’ lineup

By ROY HESS, The Brownsville Herald

Brothers Rogelio and Mario Perez of Brownsville never had a chance to play together on the same soccer team until this season with the University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College Scorpions. They are Porter graduates —... Full story

RGV Capsules: Scott’s grit impacts Killer Bees

By BRIAN SANDALOW, The Monitor

HIDALGO — Getting hit in the ankle with a slap shot hurts. Seeing the puck float into your own net makes it even worse, which Topher Scott found out Sunday. "Oh, it was the worst. It was absolutely the worst," Scott said. "I couldn’t... Full story

Texas NFL Capsules: Cowboys curious to see if they can handle Eagles

By JAIME ARON, The Associated Press

IRVING — By all accounts, the Dallas Cowboys are a vastly different team than the version that left Philadelphia in shame last December. Offensive coordinator Jason Garrett has turned Tony Romo into a smarter, more patient quarterback who... Full story

College Basketball Capsules: No. 3 Texas preps for title run with vets, youth

By JIM VERTUNO, The Associated Press

AUSTIN — The coach talks about his defense. Teammates talk about his dunks. Texas freshman guard Avery Bradley has found a way to impress just about everyone in practice. "I’ve never seen a guy have that many put-back dunks at... Full story

Texas and Big 12 Capsules: Miller leads nation in sacks, chasing A&M record

By CHRIS DUNCAN, The Associated Press

COLLEGE STATION — About once per week, Texas A&M junior sack specialist Von Miller checks in with the man who holds the record he’s chasing. The 6-foot-3, 240-pound Miller leads the nation with 13½ sacks as the Aggies (5-3, 2-2 Big 12)... Full story

Firm: Texas A&M facility wasn’t built to code

By DANNY ROBBINS, The Associated Press

DALLAS — Texas A&M University’s tentlike athletic complex wasn’t built to withstand the maximum winds prescribed by the building code, according to an engineering firm hired by the university to evaluate the $35.6 million... Full story

World Series Pregame Capsules: Girardi dissected as Yankees try for Series title

By RONALD BLUM, The Associated Press

NEW YORK — When Joe Girardi left the dugout every few minutes to switch relievers against the Angels, some wondered whether he was getting paid per pitching change. When he left slumping Nick Swisher in the lineup, he was criticized. When he... Full story

Auto Racing Capsules: Win gives McMurray bittersweet sendoff at Roush

By WILL GRAVES, The Associated Press

TALLADEGA, Ala. — When Jamie McMurray got home on Sunday night following his dramatic win at Talladega hours earlier, he turned to his wife, Christy, and asked what they should do to celebrate his first victory in nearly three years.... Full story

NBA Capsules: DFW area to get tax help for NBA All-Star game

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

ARLINGTON — Texas will set aside more than $13 million in sales tax funding as the Dallas-Fort Worth area prepares to host the 2010 NBA All-Star game. The Arlington City Council on Tuesday approved a financial agreement with the organizing... Full story

Golf Capsules: Halfway around the world, Tiger, Phil meet again

By DOUG FERGUSON, The Associated Press

SHANGHAI — Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson sat across from each other in a mock game of Chinese checkers against the spectacular backdrop of Shanghai’s trendy Bund district. Later, they posed with the HSBC Champions trophy. The... Full story

Former tire shop worker faces MMA’s best

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI, The Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — When Brett Rogers steps into the cage on Saturday night against Fedor Emelianenko, he will be face to face with the most feared fighter in the world. Emelianenko is the mixed martial arts version of Mike Tyson in his prime... Full story

Food Drive tonight for big game at Sams Memorial Stadium

BROWNSVILLE HERALD

People who attend tonight’s Pace-Hanna football game are urged to bring can goods to help those in need this Thanksgiving month, said Joe Rodriguez, the athletic director of the Brownsville Independent School District. "We need... Full story

NFL Capsules: Cable talks with Davis about allegations

By JOSH DUBOW, The Associated Press

ALAMEDA, Calif. — Coach Tom Cable said Wednesday that he has spoken with Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis about allegations that Cable has a history of violent behavior toward women. "What we talked about is between us and we’ll keep it... Full story

NFL Feature Capsules: Manning looks for better results after latest win

By MICHAEL MAROT, The Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Peyton Manning keeps raising the standards. He wants to complete 70 percent of his passes, lead the league in third-down conversions and be No. 1 in red-zone touchdowns every season. The victories, he figures, will follow.... Full story

College Top 25 Capsules: LSU could upset SEC’s potential showdown

By RALPH D. RUSSO, The Associated Press

LSU has a chance to prevent that Alabama-Florida SEC championship game that everyone seems to be looking forward to in December. The ninth-ranked Tigers will be in Tuscaloosa on Saturday to face the third-ranked Crimson Tide, which can wrap up the... Full story

College Football Capsules: Just go for it! A case against punting

By RALPH D. RUSSO, The Associated Press

Virtually every time the Pulaski Academy Bruins face fourth down, the prep school team from Little Rock, Ark., goes for it. No matter the distance. And here’s the thing — the strategy works. Coach Kevin Kelley and his Bruins won the... Full story

College Football Notebooks: Gophers’ Maresh returning from heart surgery

By RUSTY MILLER, The Associated Press

After each victory, Minnesota coach Tim Brewster announces a series of team award winners. Rarely does the scout team defensive player of the week get much attention. Until this week. Brewster gave the award to linebacker Sam Maresh, who was the... Full story

Baseball Capsules: In Tokyo, Bush reminisces about baseball days

By MALCOLM FOSTER, The Associated Press

TOKYO — Exactly a year after Barack Obama was voted to replace him as president, George W. Bush was in Japan on Wednesday talking about his former life — in sports. Bush, a former part-owner of the Texas Rangers baseball team, offered... Full story

Soccer Capsules: Red Bulls midfielder Jorge Rojas has knee surgery

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

SECAUCUS, N.J. — New York Red Bulls midfielder Jorge Rojas has undergone surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. The Major League Soccer team announced the surgery on Wednesday, noting that Rojas would need three to four months... Full story

Tennis Capsules: French Open’s extension project on hold

By SAMUEL PETREQUIN, The Associated Press

PARIS — The building of a new stadium for the French Open has been blocked because of political issues, but the French Tennis Federation said Wednesday that it was confident it will go ahead as planned. Gilbert Ysern, the general director of... Full story

NHL Capsules: Stars’ Modano, Lethinen back from injured reserve

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

DALLAS — The Dallas Stars are getting back two of their longtime standout players. Center Mike Modano and right wing Jere Lehtinen have been activated from injured reserve before the Stars’ home game Wednesday night against Calgary.... Full story

International Capsules: Bode Miller’s back, but is he ready?

By ANDREW DAMPF, The Associated Press

Bode Miller is preparing to return next week after a seven-month hiatus from skiing, and nobody is quite sure what to expect. "His potential is always great. He’s an amazing talent, and an even stronger force if he gets his head in the right... Full story

Family visits pond where ND college students found

By BLAKE NICHOLSON, The Associated Press

DICKINSON, N.D. — Teammates and family members threw roses and softballs Wednesday into the farm pond where three North Dakota college softball players were found dead inside their sunken sport utility vehicle. But there were few answers... Full story

Horse Racing Capsules: Polo horses in U.S. to undergo random drug tests

By BRIAN SKOLOFF, The Associated Press

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Random drug tests will begin next year for horses in polo matches in the U.S. after the deaths of 21 elite horses in Florida that were injected with an incorrectly mixed supplement shortly before a championship match,... Full story

NBA Capsules: Nowitzki’s 29-point fourth quarter fuels Mavs

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks’ offense barely had a pulse for most of three quarters. Then Dirk Nowitzki decided to take control. Nowitzki scored a club-record 29 of his 40 points during a frantic fourth-quarter comeback and the... Full story

Scorpions men's soccer rises to No. 14

UTB –TSC SERVICES

The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College women’s volleyball team remained ninth in the newest NAIA coaches top 25 poll released Tuesday, but the Scorpions’ men’s soccer team moved up one spot to No. 14 in... Full story

RGV Capsules: TAMUK Notebook: Playoff picture unclear

HERALD WIRE SERVICES

After Saturday’s loss to Abilene Christian, the playoff picture for Texas A&M-Kingsville has become murky. They are eighth in the Super Region 4 rankings, and only the top six go to the NCAA Division II playoffs. The Lone Star Conference... Full story

World Series Capsules: Pettitte, Yanks go for title against old foe Pedro

By MIKE FITZPATRICK, The Associated Press

NEW YORK — Andy Pettitte leaned forward in his chair and recounted a recent chat he had with Derek Jeter as soon as they realized what was next in this World Series. Pettitte vs. old foe Pedro Martinez, with the Yankees one win from... Full story

NFL Feature Capsules: Bad NFL tackling? It’s because they don’t practice

By JOSEPH WHITE, The Associated Press

Frank Gore runs right up the gut of the Indianapolis defense. Defensive back Jerraud Powers delivers a big body-blow, but Gore just bounces off and keeps on running, one of two broken tackles on the way to a 64-yard San Francisco touchdown.... Full story

NFL Capsules: Goodell asks Congress for help on anti-doping

By FREDERIC J. FROMMER and HOWARD FENDRICH, The Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Arguing that sports leagues’ drug programs could be "gutted" if not protected from individual states’ laws, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell asked Congress on Tuesday to intervene with legislation and found at least one... Full story

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