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Artest respects Kobe, but is it M.V.P. respect?

5:27 PM Wed, Mar 11, 2009 |
Butch Alsandor

The Rockets are hosting the Lakers tonight riding a 12 game homecourt winning streak. Whether it becomes 13 or not might depend on how well they control one Kobe Bryant.
In the past, Shane Battier has been able to put the clamps on Kobe, and now he has help from Ron Artest.

According to Artest, "Half the battle has to do with the names Battier and me." "Battier loves to play defense, its something he takes pride in stopping his man and that's half the battle right there and its the same for me its a great tandem."


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Cy Fair, back to back State Championships?

5:23 PM Thu, Mar 05, 2009 |
Butch Alsandor

Comparing this edition of the Lady Bobcats to last year's state championship squad is like comparing the "Jonas Brothers" to the "Gatlin Brothers". They are both very good, but will the Jonas boys be around as long as the Gatlin's.
Its a question people are asking about this year's Cy Fair team. Will they be able to stick around long enough this weekend to win their second straight 5-A State Title?

Not even their hairstylist knows for sure, but its been a fun ride.
In the interest of full disclosure I feel compelled to tell you head coach Ann Roubique and I went to the same college,at th...