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DETROIT (AP)_ The Detroit Tigers evened the American League championship series at two games apiece after beating the Boston Red Sox 7-3 last night. Game 5 is this evening at Comerica Park matching a pair [Read More…]

IRVING, Texas (AP) _ The Dallas Cowboys have released defensive tackle Jay Ratliff, saying he failed a physical after spending the first six weeks of the season on the physically unable to perform list. Ratliff [Read More…]

CLASS 2-A: Will Smith, Jr., Quarterback, Hempstead: Around Hempstead, junior quarterback Will Smith is rapidly becoming as famous as the actor whose name he shares. For Bobcats’ fans, the 5-8, 160-pound Smith may soon carve [Read More…]

Eagle Staff Report Magnolia volleyball defeated Rudder 25-13, 25-20, 25-22 in District 18-4A action Tuesday. Rudder’s Allison Vaughan had nine kills, 12 assists and two aces, while Brianna Suber had seven kills. Magnolia won the [Read More…]

Eagle Staff Report College Station defeated Rockdale 27-25, 25-21, 25-15 in District 18-3A action Tuesday. College Station’s Rachel Nelson had six kills and three blocks. Cassidy McCabe had five kills. Brady Gillum had a team-high [Read More…]

By LARRY BOWEN larry.bowen@theeagle.com Diggin’ for a Cure was the theme as A&M Consolidated and Bryan promoted breast cancer awareness during their volleyball match in which Consol’s superior firepower left the Lady Vikings digging out of [Read More…]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) _ The football powerhouse Southeastern Conference is trying to reclaim that status in hoops. A year after the SEC had only three NCAA tournament teams, Vanderbilt coach Kevin Stallings says “don”t be [Read More…]

HOUSTON (AP) _ Houston starting strong safety Danieal Manning will miss the rest of the season because of a right knee injury. Manning was injured in Sunday’s loss to St. Louis. Coach Gary Kubiak called [Read More…]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Texas A&M’s men’s and women’s basketball teams found out the location of 12 future Southeastern Conference tournaments on Tuesday, as SEC Commissioner Mike Slive announced an agreement with the Nashville Sports Council [Read More…]