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Who won the final game Thursday?

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NBA All Star voting final returns NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2007 – In the fourth and final update before the All-Star starters are announced on Jan. 25, Yao Ming of the Houston Rockets leads the Western Conference and LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers leads the Eastern Conference in returns of 2007 NBA All-Star Balloting presented by T-Mobile. The 2007 NBA All-Star Balloting program continues through Jan. 15 for paper balloting and Jan. 21 for online balloting. The 2007 All-Star starters will be announced on Thursday Jan. 25 prior to a TNT doubleheader. Following the completion of fan voting and the starting line-up announcement, the head coaches in each conference will vote to determine the remaining All-Stars in their respective conference, which will be announced Thursday, Feb. 1 prior to a TNT doubleheader. Through the 2007 NBA All-Star Balloting program, NBA fans worldwide are responsible for voting in the starters for the 56th NBA All-Star Game, which will be played in Las Vegas on Sunday, Feb. 18. The game will air live on TNT, ESPN Radio and in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. Tight races for starting spots exist in both conferences. The Denver Nuggets’ Allen Iverson (1,300,248) trails the Houston Rockets’ Tracy McGrady (1,331,511) by 31,263 votes among Western Conference guards. In the East, the Toronto Raptors’ Chris Bosh (684,620) and the Indiana Pacers’ Jermaine O’Neal (621,476) are separated by just 63,144 votes for a starting forward position. Yao leads all players with 1,775,413 votes. The Minnesota Timberwolves’ Kevin Garnett leads all Western Conference forwards with 1,068,168 votes, followed by San Antonio’s Tim Duncan (1,025,812). The Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant (1,536,556) and McGrady lead all Western Conference guards. James leads all Eastern Conference players with 1,774,281 votes, followed by the Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade (1,371,850). Bosh is second among Eastern Conference forwards. The New Jersey Nets’ Vince Carter (1,002,709) is second to Wade among Eastern Conference guards. Miami’s Shaquille O’Neal leads all Eastern Conference centers with 1,143,904 votes, followed by the Orlando Magic’s Dwight Howard (978,007). Fans have the opportunity to vote at all NBA arenas, in 20 languages on NBA.com, on AOL.com/nba, at 1,250 T-Mobile-owned retail locations and at t-zones using T-Mobile service or wap.nba.com for any wireless carrier. Fans will be able to vote at several locations in Las Vegas, the host city of NBA All-Star 2007, including the Las Vegas Convention Center, Fremont Street and the Thomas & Mack Center. For the first time, 13 NBA team arenas will also carry a Spanish-language version of the ballot. T-Mobile is the presenting partner of 2007 NBA All-Star Balloting program. This year’s other All-Star Balloting partners include 2K Sports, AOL.com, XBOX, GameStop & EB Games. NBA All-Star 2007 is a week-long celebration that enables fans to experience the thrill of the world’s greatest athletes playing the game they love and features a full slate of community-enhancing activities and fan festivals such as NBA All-Star Jam Session presented by adidas. In conjunction with All-Star Balloting, 2K Sports will give fans the chance to live out their Las Vegas hoop dreams by entering the Official Balloting NBA 2K7 All-Star Sweepstakes for a chance to win a trip to NBA All-Star 2007 and play 2K Sports NBA 2K7 on XBOX 360 against an NBA player. In addition, T-Mobile will promote their Fave 5 Sweepstakes by offering fans a chance to bring their favorite five friends to the 2007 NBA All-Star Game. The leaders of both the Eastern and Western Conference players for the fourth returns of the 2007 NBA All-Star voting program are attached: 2007 NBA ALL-STAR BALLOTING EASTERN CONFERENCE Forwards: LeBron James (Clev) 1,774,281; Chris Bosh (Tor) 684,620; Jermaine O'Neal (Ind) 621,476; Grant Hill (Orl) 455,018; Paul Pierce (Bos) 442,393; Rasheed Wallace (Det) 358,998; Andre Iguodala (Phi) 316,491; Tayshaun Prince (Det) 252,295; Hedo Turkoglu (Orl) 236,846; Emeka Okafor (Char) 234,542. Guards: Dwyane Wade (Mia) 1,371,850; Vince Carter (NJ) 1,002,709; Gilbert Arenas (Wash) 788,249; Jason Kidd (NJ) 573,104; Stephon Marbury (NY) 383,204; Chauncey Billups (Det) 298,770; Michael Redd (Mil) 233,038; Steve Francis (NY) 201,736; Joe Johnson (Atl) 198,918; Ben Gordon (Chi) 177,866. Centers: Shaquille O'Neal (Mia) 1,143,904; Dwight Howard (Orl) 978,007; Ben Wallace (Chi) 519,871; Alonzo Mourning (Mia) 205,832; Zaza Pachulia (Atl) 165,178; Andrew Bogut (Mil) 146,027; Zydrunas Ilgauskas (Clev) 123,176; Nazr Mohammed (Det) 119,888; Eddy Curry (NY) 113,133; Nenad Krstic (NJ) 92,832. 2007 NBA ALL-STAR BALLOTING WESTERN CONFERENCE Forwards: Kevin Garnett (Minn) 1,068,168; Tim Duncan (SA) 1,025,812; Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) 884,160; Carmelo Anthony (Den) 870,465; Shane Battier (Hou) 640,238; Shawn Marion (Pho) 332,106; Lamar Odom (LAL) 311,845; Josh Howard (Dal) 288,539; Carlos Boozer (Utah) 251,889; Pau Gasol (Mem) 237,828. Guards: Kobe Bryant (LAL) 1,536,556; Tracy McGrady (Hou) 1,331,511; Allen Iverson (Den) 1,300,248*; Steve Nash (Pho) 992,885; Manu Ginobili (SA) 376,185; Tony Parker (SA) 350,257; Chris Paul (NOK) 316,142; Jason Terry (Dal) 306,123; Ray Allen (Sea) 267,253; Jerry Stackhouse (Dal) 252,254. Centers: Yao Ming (Hou) 1,775,413; Amaré Stoudemire (Pho) 727,298; Erick Dampier (Dal) 283,103; Mehmet Okur (Utah) 232,174; Marcus Camby (Den) 201,177; Francisco Elson (SA) 171,180; Brad Miller (Sac) 109,715; Chris Kaman (LAC) 107,065; Tyson Chandler (NOK) 98,541; Chris Mihm (LAL) 97,636. * The Philadelphia - Denver trade involving Allen Iverson was completed after the media panel's deadline for selecting the ballot and therefore Iverson is listed on the ballot as a member of his prior team. For tabulation purposes, Iverson's votes will be counted towards the Western Conference totals.

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Dodgers to open all-you-can-eat section LOS ANGELES -- Right field at Dodger Stadium used to feature cheap seats. This year, there will be lots of food and seats that are no longer cheap. The Los Angeles Dodgers are converting their right-field pavilion into all-you-can-eat bleachers. Takers will have access to as many hot dogs, peanuts, popcorn, nachos and soft drinks as they want. "Instead of paying cash, fans ask for whatever they want, and they get it. There are going to be some self-service parts, buffet-style, as well," said Dodgers executive vice president and chief operating officer Marty Greenspun. Around 3,000 seats right-field seats will be sold for $35 in advance and $40 on game day with the all-you-can-eat special. Left-field tickets, meanwhile, will sell for $10. The stadium's cheapest seats, in the top deck, will go for $10 next season instead of $6. Greenspun said the Dodgers tested the all-you-can-eat concept three times late last season. "The response was overwhelmingly positive," he said. A few other teams have had all-you-can-eat sections. "The St. Louis Cardinals have done it," Greenspun said. "It hasn't been anything of this size." In addition, he said, "the other ballparks charge a higher rate than this." There are limitations. The food booths open 90 minutes before games and close two hours after it begins. And if someone asks for 100 Dodger Dogs, that won't fly. "If a person goes up there and asks for four for his family, he won't be told no," said Camille Johnston, the Dodgers senior vice president of communications. All-you-can-eat isn't exactly the most health-conscious concept these days, but as Greenspun put it: "We're offering a fan amenity. Fans can elect to choose it or not choose it. We are offering basic ballpark fare that most fans enjoy." Besides, the most fattening foods -- beer, ice cream and candy -- aren't part of the package. They will be sold at regular ballpark prices. Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press

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BIG 12 / PAC-10 MEN'S BASKETBALL SERIES (beginning next season.).. (from the Houston Chronicle) Aggies to play Arizona in Big12-Pac-10 series The Texas A&M Aggies will be a part of the Big 12-Pac-10 men's basketball series beginning next season both conferences announced today. The Aggies will travel to Tucson to take on the Arizona Wildcats on December 2nd. Also, the UT Longhorns will travel to Los Angeles to face UCLA on that same day. It's the high-profile series the Big 12 coaches had been seeking. It's a four-year deal beginning next year with a slate of 10 games. Those same 10 teams will play again in 2008 as return games. "I think it's fantastic," said A&M coach Billy Gillispie. "We had talked about it last year at the coaches' meetings and I guess they made it happen. "When we were in the Big Ten (as an assistant at Illinois), they had the ACC-Big Ten challenge and the exposure it brought to the league was fantastic and I'm sure it will be the same way here. "I'm sure they have a great television situation worked out already. I know the Pac-10 is awfully good this year and I know they are going to be really good next year. I think our league is continuing to get better." Of the matchups, the Aggies' game against the Wildcats seems to be one of the most intriguing considering the perennial powerhouse program Lute Olson has built in Arizona. But Gillispie would have you believe it's not a home-and-home he's looking forward to. "I'm not all that excited about the opponent they put us against," Gillispie said. "I think it should be a lot fun and entertaining and highly competitive games." BIG 12 / PAC-10 MEN'S BASKETBALL SERIES Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007 Oregon at Kansas State / Oklahoma at USC Friday, Nov. 30, 2007 Washington State at Baylor / Iowa State at Oregon State Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007 Washington at Oklahoma State / Missouri at California Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 Arizona State at Nebraska / Stanford at Colorado / Texas at UCLA / Texas A&M at Arizona Outside the 10-game series window: Arizona at Kansas (Sun., Nov. 25, 2007) Stanford vs. Texas Tech (Sat., Dec. 22, 2007)

OFFSEASON is the most important time of the year for football players. Just call Cornel Thompson the DC at WOS and ask him.

Orangefield grad Barbara Hickey will be inducted into the Lamar University Cardinal Hall of Honor on January 20th. Barbara is a 1988 grad of Orangefield and played basketball and high jumped at Lamar. She led the Lady Cardinals to the Elite 8 in 1991. The Lady Cardinals were 87-31 in her four years with the team. Barbara ranks fourth on the career scoring list with 1,370 points, third in field goals made (587), third in field goal percentage (.568), second in assist (300), third in steals (177), seventh in block shots (61), and third in games played (112). She was all ASC in 1991 and all SBC in 1992. Barbara was a three-time conference champion in the high jump in 1989, 1990 and 1991, and was an NCAA Qualifier in the event in 1989 and 1990. She has the second-best high jump in school history, clearing 6-0 1/4, and is one of only two women in school history to clear 6-0. She holds the Ty Terrell Stadium record with a high jump of 5-10, which is also a Ty Terrell Relays record.

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Final from Thursday.

Astros College Baseball Classic @ MMP Feb. 9-11... FYI: (It's a fun deal if you love baseball. Better dress warm though as it gets cold in MMP during February. No heat!) HOUSTON -- As the Hot Stove season inches toward the finish line, the Houston Astros are ready to ring in the 2007 season a little early, in the form of the seventh annual Houston College Classic and Astros FanFest. The Classic, a six-team tournament that will be held Feb. 9-11, will feature nine games at Minute Maid Park. The Astros FanFest will be held in conjunction with the Classic on Feb. 10 and 11. 2007 Minute Maid College Classic schedule (all times CT and subject to change): Friday, Feb. 9th • Vanderbilt vs. Rice, Noon • Texas A&M vs. Arizona State, 3:30 p.m. • Baylor vs. Houston, 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10th • Astros FanFest, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • Vanderbilt vs. Arizona State, Noon • Texas A&M vs. Houston, 3:30 p.m. • Baylor vs. Rice, 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11th • Astros FanFest, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • Arizona State vs. Houston, 11 a.m. • Baylor vs. Vanderbilt, 2:30 p.m. • Texas A&M vs. Rice, 6 p.m. Tickets for the events will be available on astros.com beginning Monday (Jan. 8). Fans can also purchase tickets by telephone, toll-free, at 877-9ASTROS (877-927-8767), at the Minute Maid Park box office or at any of the Astros' regular Houston area and Ticketmaster outlets. The box office is open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT. Single-ticket prices are $13 for daily admission and $30 for the entire tournament, Friday through Sunday. The purchase of a ticket for either day's baseball games on Feb. 10-11 will be good for admittance to FanFest on the same day. Hometown schools Houston and Rice, the latter of which finished third in the 2006 College World Series, make their annual entry into the tournament. This year's field also includes Texas A&M, Baylor, Arizona State and Vanderbilt. Five of the teams in the tournament are ranked among the top 40 nationally in Collegiate Baseball's 2007 preseason poll, including Rice (No. 1), Vanderbilt (No. 8), Arizona State (No. 14), Baylor (No. 21) and Houston (No. 33). Astros FanFest also returns with family activities surrounding the Classic. The winter baseball carnival offers fans the opportunity to meet Astros players, play interactive baseball games and participate in baseball clinics. A complete lineup of FanFest activities will be released at a later date.

Tech will be in the mix.

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Quite a list again this year.