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Scorpions boast a solid goalkeeper in ex-Pace standout Gamboa

By ROY HESS, The Brownsville Herald

When he was a freshman in 2007, it took only a few games for former Pace standout Juan Gamboa to prove himself as the goalkeeper who deserved to start for the University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College men’s soccer team.... Full story

Scorpions boast a solid goalkeeper in ex-Pace standout Gamboa

By ROY HESS, The Brownsville Herald

When he was a freshman in 2007, it took only a few games for former Pace standout Juan Gamboa to prove himself as the goalkeeper who deserved to start for the University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College men’s soccer team.... Full story

RGV Capsules: Bees try to have some fun before tough stretch

By BRIAN SANDALOW, The Monitor

HIDALGO — What was supposed to be a breezy three-on-three tournament at practice Thursday just kept going and going. And going. And going some more. Finally, after the final game stayed tied for about 15 minutes as six tired players struggled... Full story

NBA Capsules: Jazz get first win in San Antonio since 1999

By PAUL J. WEBER, The Associated Press

SAN ANTONIO — A decade of misery for the Utah Jazz in San Antonio is over, but the Spurs’ early struggles show no sign of ending. Deron Williams scored 21 points and Carlos Boozer scored 10 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter,... Full story

Texas NFL Capsules: Obama to appear in PSA with 3 NFL players, including Cowboys' Ware

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NEW YORK — Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware has played in dozens of important games and hung out with some of the biggest stars in sports. Still, he was nervous when he met President Barack Obama. "It’s something like no other,"... Full story

Texas and Big 12 Football Capsules: Big 12 offenses sputter without star QBs

By JEFF LATZKE, The Associated Press

NORMAN, Okla. — Colt McCoy remembers the Year of the Quarterback in the Big 12 last season. It’s no mystery to him why the league’s offenses haven’t been able to keep up the blistering scoring pace this year. "Graham and... Full story

Texas and Big 12 Basketball Capsules: No. 4 Kentucky outlasts Sam Houston State 102-92

By WILL GRAVES, The Associated Press

LEXINGTON, Ky. — DeMarcus Cousins had 27 points and 18 rebounds to help No. 4 Kentucky outlast Sam Houston State 102-92 on Thursday night in the Cancun Challenge. Patrick Patterson had 20 points and nine boards and John Wall added 21 points... Full story

NFL Capsules: Williams leads Dolphins over Panthers 24-17

By MIKE CRANSTON, The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With Ronnie Brown lost for the season, the Miami Dolphins turned to their aging running back. Ricky Williams showed he’s still got it. The 32-year-old Williams rushed for 119 yards and scored three touchdowns, and the... Full story

Golf Capsules: Ochoa takes first-round lead at Tour Championship

By CHRIS DUNCAN, The Associated Press

RICHMOND — Lorena Ochoa shot a 66 on Thursday and has a 1-shot lead over Reilley Rankin after the first round of the LPGA’s season-ending Tour Championship. Michelle Wie, fresh off her first LPGA victory last week, shot 72. She limped... Full story

Fighting Capsules: Promoter Bob Arum wants Pacquiao-Mayweather fight

By DAVE SKRETTA, The Associated Press

NEW YORK — Floyd Mayweather Jr. against Manny Pacquiao. A fight too big not to happen. Bob Arum of Pacquiao promoter Top Rank said Thursday he’s ready to negotiate a showdown between the top pound-for-pound fighters in the world, even... Full story

College Top 25 Basketball Capsules: No. 6 N. Carolina beats No. 15 Ohio St 77-73

By JIM O'CONNELL, The Associated Press

NEW YORK — There was so much to talk about after No. 6 North Carolina held on for 77-73 victory over No. 15 Ohio State in the 2K Sports Classic semifinals Thursday night. There was the Tar Heels’ big early lead that dwindled to two... Full story

NHL Capsules: Nash, Huselius lead Blue Jackets past Stars

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DALLAS — The Columbus Blue Jackets didn’t back down in a fight-filled first period, using a pair of special-teams goals to maintain the best start in franchise history. Rick Nash scored on a power play, and Kristian Huselius added a... Full story

NFL Feature Capsules: Inexperience equals inconsistency for Eagles

By ROB MAADDI, The Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Donovan McNabb looks around in the huddle and sees guys who were in high school or college when he led the Philadelphia Eagles to the Super Bowl five years ago. With so many inexperienced starters, especially on offense,... Full story

College Top 25 Football Capsules: Alabama’s Barron leading SEC in interceptions

By JOHN ZENOR, The Associated Press

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Mark Barron is starting to feel at home in the secondary. No. 2 Alabama’s sophomore free safety is settling into his relatively new position quite nicely after playing offense until his senior year in high school and... Full story

College Football Capsules: It’s The Game, not a consolation prize for Harvard

By JIMMY GOLEN, The Associated Press

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — A victory over Yale will never be thought of as a consolation prize at Harvard. The Crimson face their historic rivals in the 126th edition of The Game on Saturday, one week after losing to Penn and missing a chance to... Full story

Thompson, Yow receive Lapchick Awards

By JIM O’CONNELL, The Associated Press

NEW YORK — John Thompson and Kay Yow first shared a special experience 21 years ago as coaches of the U.S. men’s and women’s Olympic basketball teams. On Thursday, 10 months after Yow lost a long battle with breast cancer, she and... Full story

Baseball Capsules: Giants’ Lincecum wins second consecutive Cy Young

By JAY COHEN, The Associated Press

NEW YORK — Talk about a freak. Tim Lincecum needed just 15 wins to bag another NL Cy Young Award. Yup, throw out those old baseball cards. Wins and losses don’t mean much anymore when it comes time for voters to pick baseball’s... Full story

Auto Racing Capsules: For Hendrick, a 1-2-3 finish might make history

By TIM REYNOLDS, The Associated Press

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — For Hendrick Motorsports, this NASCAR season might seem easy as 1-2-3. OK, maybe it only looked easy. No matter if Jimmie Johnson or Mark Martin leaves Homestead-Miami on Sunday with the Chase for the Sprint Cup... Full story

Soccer Capsules: Donovan wins MLS MVP award for first time

By TIM BOOTH, The Associated Press

SEATTLE — Long considered the best player in the U.S., Landon Donovan is now the best player in Major League Soccer. The Los Angeles Galaxy forward and six-time national player of the year was named the MLS most valuable player on Thursday... Full story

International Capsules: South African sports ministry: Semenya keeps medal

By DONNA BRYSON, The Associated Press

JOHANNESBURG — South African runner Caster Semenya will keep her 800-meter gold medal from the world championships, and the results of her gender tests will be kept confidential, the South African sports ministry said Thursday. However, the... Full story

College Sports Capsules: San Diego State athletic director resigns

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SAN DIEGO — San Diego State athletic director Jeff Schemmel resigned Thursday after a university investigation of his travel expenses. The school investigated Schemmel’s travel expense records after The San Diego Union-Tribune inquired... Full story

Horse Racing Capsules: Team Zenyatta to be honored with award

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

TUCSON, Ariz. — Undefeated Zenyatta and her owners, trainer and jockey will be honored with the Big Sport of Turfdom award from the Turf Publicists of America. Owners Jerry and Ann Moss, trainer John Shirreffs and his wife, Dottie, and Hall... Full story

Local product’s hustle helps boost Scorpions

By ROY HESS, The Brownsville Herald

The women’s soccer team at the University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College includes standout players from such faraway places as England, Germany and Canada. There’s also a standout from Brownsville’s own back... Full story

RGV Capsules: Rogers trying to adjust to reduced playing time

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 HIDALGO — Goalie Wylie Rogers’ start Tuesday night was only his fifth in the Killer Bees’ first 13 games. Unlike last season, when he started six of the Bees’ seven playoff games and led the team in wins with 18, Rogers... Full story

Texas NFL Capsules: Gurode not worried about cleat to face 3 years ago

By STEPHEN HAWKINS, The Associated Press

IRVING — Plastic surgery fixed the physical scars on Dallas Cowboys center Andre Gurode's forehead after he was cleated in the face by Albert Haynesworth three years ago. As for any lingering effects from that dirty play, Gurode says there... Full story

Texas NBA Capsules: Nowitzki's 41 points lead Mavs over Spurs in OT

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DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks needed a big game from Dirk Nowitzki to compensate for the loss of three injured starters, and that's exactly what he gave them. Nowitzki scored 11 of his season-high 41 points in overtime and the Mavericks... Full story

Texas and Big 12 Football Capsules: McCoy fought early doubts he wasn't good enough

By JIM VERTUNO, The Associated Press

AUSTIN — Colt McCoy left the tiny town of Tuscola with dreams of being Texas' next great quarterback. Lingering below the self-confidence were words that stung his heart. Too small. Too slow. Weak arm. Those were his friends saying that.... Full story

Texas and Big 12 Basketball Capsules: James' 18 points lead No. 3 Texas to 73-41 win

By JIM VERTUNO, The Associated Press

AUSTIN — Gary Johnson is a prime example of the depth No. 3 Texas has and what it means for the players. Minutes on the court will be limited. Get in the game, it's time to produce or it's back to the bench. "When you're out there, you... Full story

Baseball Capsules: Hicks trying to keep majority ownership of Rangers

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

DALLAS — Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks is putting together a group of local investors, including Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach, for a bid that would enable him to keep majority ownership of the team. "I'm exploring my own... Full story

NASCAR Capsules: Knaus succeeding by learning how to handle failure

By JENNA FRYER, The Associated Press

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Chad Knaus was clearly distracted as he leaned against a cart during a casual conversation before last week's race in Phoenix. His eyes darted around, finally settling on an aerosol can and a box of towels. "Move," he... Full story

Golf Capsules: Shin, Ochoa trying to wrap up LPGA Player of Year

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

RICHMOND — Jiyai Shin can become the first rookie in more than three decades to win the Player of the Year award with a strong performance at the LPGA Tour Championship, which begins Thursday just outside of Houston. The 21-year-old Korean... Full story

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