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Sports
MLS All-Stars fall to Manchester United
HOUSTON — Manchester United scored early and often on its way to a 5-2 victory over the MLS All-Stars in the league’s All-Star game Wednesday.
July 29, 2010
Pirate SC has a new owner
GALVESTON — Current coach and general manager of Galveston Pirate Soccer Club Brendan Keyes bought out the team’s original owner for $30,000.
July 29, 2010
Lee’s 2 homers help Astros beat the Cubs
HOUSTON — Thanks to a pair of Carlos Lee home runs, the Houston Astros beat up Chicago, 8-1, on Wednesday afternoon at Minute Maid Park.
July 29, 2010
2 Dynamo on All-Star team facing Manchester United
Houston Dynamo's Brad Davis and Brian Ching will play on the MLS All-Star squad that will face the Manchester United Football Club today.
July 28, 2010
Whittington named to GSC All-Decade team
A look at how Galveston County high school graduates fared in college and pro sports action.
July 28, 2010
County alums hit the golf course
Gean Leonard reports the latest news from area high school golfers who are continuing their golf careers in college.
July 27, 2010
Locals shine at tennis tourney
Of the 16 singles and doubles championships up for grabs in the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Region I Tennis Tournament, 12 were claimed by locals.
July 26, 2010
Bagwell adjusts to realities of coaching
HOUSTON — Jeff Bagwell, who played 15 seasons with the Houston Astros and set numerous club records, adjusts to his new role as hitting coach.
July 25, 2010
Former Wildcat gunning for Division I offers
LEAGUE CITY — Clear Creek grad Ryan Gunhouse is hoping an All-Star performance can net him a scholarship offer at a Division I school.
July 25, 2010
TC grad earns spot on Rockets dance squad
TEXAS CITY — Amber Martin successfully competed against more than 200 dancers to earn a spot on the Houston Rockets Power Dancers.
July 25, 2010
Track club heading west for national competition
DICKINSON — Nineteen athletes on the Mainland Jaguars Track Club qualified for the USATF National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships.
July 24, 2010
Post 554 sets sights on state title
LEAGUE CITY — After claiming another American Legion district championship, League City Post 554 has its eyes on a state championship.
July 24, 2010
O’Connell gets new gym after 2-year wait
GALVESTON — Crews are installing a new high-quality gymnasium floor at O’Connell College Preparatory School. Students have been without a gym since Hurricane Ike struck.
July 23, 2010
Keep hips in shape
Runners plagued by bad knees and achy ankles might be blaming the wrong joint, a local sports medicine practitioner said.
July 23, 2010
Mickey McCarty dies from cancer
LEAGUE CITY — Mickey McCarty, a League City resident who was drafted by four different professional leagues, died.
July 23, 2010
Billy Williams named MVP at wood tourney
GALVESTON — Billy “Nick” Williams was named the MVP at the World Wood Baseball Association’s 16-and-under National Championship tournament.
July 22, 2010
Learning to ride the bowl
GALVESTON — Ohana Surf and Skate offers skateboarding lessons to children of all skate levels.
July 22, 2010
6-year-old golfer places 4th at worlds
LEAGUE CITY — Sky Sudberry, 6, placed fourth at the Callaway Junior World Golf Championships girls 6-and-under division in San Diego.
July 21, 2010
Friendswood grad Beasley transferring to Lamar
A look at how Galveston County high school graduates fared in college and pro sports action.
July 21, 2010
League City Legion team eyes state championship
LEAGUE CITY — The League City American Legion Post 554 baseball team hosts its division tournament beginning Wednesday.
July 20, 2010
Hernandez nets 2nd hat trick to give Pirate SC tie
GALVESTON — Roy Hernandez netted his second hat trick in the span of three matches to force a 3-3 tie against Corpus Christi Fuel.
July 20, 2010
Island ladies in total control
Sue Klingberg and Edie Mazzucco were in total control of the July 15 LGA outing at Galveston Country Club.
July 20, 2010
Sign up for free tennis clinic
Dickinson’s Anna Novak wants to introduce the game she loves to local youngsters in North Galveston County at a free Quickstart Tennis clinic.
July 19, 2010
Navy veteran brings paintball to island
GALVESTON — Paintball, the recreational sport that continues to grow in popularity, has found a home in Galveston.
July 18, 2010
Indians hang tough at lineman challenge
The Santa Fe Indians proved they are one of the strongest teams in the state at the USA/Texas Lineman Challenge earlier this month.
July 18, 2010
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