Sports

July, 2016

• 12 July

  Duncan Retires Stanton Otherworldly in HR Derby

    Yesterday morning San Antonio Spurs legend, Tim Duncan, announced he will be retiring from the NBA after 19 seasons. Duncan steps away following one of the most decorated careers in league history that includes five NBA titles, two finals MVP awards, two league MVP awards, 15 All-Star selections, 15 …
• 11 July

  Rangers Limp Into Break Plus North Lamar Softball Standout Honored Again

    Paris – For the second time since the season finished, North Lamar Pantherette Junior softball pitcher, Reagan Richardson is a 1st team All-State selection.  This time by the Texas Sports Writers Association.  Incoming senior Catcher, Bailee Nickerson, was a 3rd team selection.  Earlier in the year, Richardson was also named …
• 8 July

  Rangers Lose Again Plus UFC News

    Last night the Texas Rangers were throttled 10-1 at the hands of the Minnesota Twins, the team with the worst record in the American League. With the loss the Rangers fall to 53-34, but remain 6.5 games ahead of the Houston Astros, who lost to Oakland.  Texas and Minnesota play …
• 7 July

  LeTourneau University

      The LeTourneau University men’s tennis team has added its sixth newcomer for the 2016-17 season – Collin Patterson. Collin Patterson – Kaufman, Texas As a four-year letter winner for head coach Brenda Paine, Patterson was a three-time regional qualifier. In doubles, Patterson finished third at the regional tournament, …
• 7 July

  Exhausted Rangers Head Home Plus Mavericks Officially Sign Barnes

    Last night the Texas Rangers drop their series with the Boston Red Sox after falling 11-6. Boston scored all 11 runs through the first four innings. While the Ranger come back attempt fell well short, they did get a blast from Prince Fielder [AUDIO]. With the Astros winning last …
• 6 July

  HS Football Plus Rangers Snap Losing Skid

      Paris – Over the weekend local golfers competed in the 70th annual 4th of July Invitational with a local youngster coming out on top.  Defeating Larry Wooldridge in a playoff, Tanner Napier wins his 1st 4th of July Tournament.  Napier, a 20 year old Paris High Alum, is …
• 5 July

  LeTourneau University

      Melanie Pedigo (So., Olympia, Washington) and Alisa Wilson (Jr., Snohomish, Wash) of the LeTourneau University women’s golf team were both named Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-American Scholars on Tuesday. They are two among 828 women’s collegiate golfers across intercollegiate golf. The criteria for nomination is that they …
• 5 July

  Rangers Struggle Mavs Sign Barnes

    Two area teams came down with an intestinal virus during the Dixie Tee-Ball Tournament in Paris. Atlanta forfeited after eight of 12 players became sick. Hooks reportedly had three of 12 players come down with a stomach virus but finished the tournament and won the Division II title. Sulphur …
• 1 July

  2015-16 UIL Lone Star Cup Winners Announced

      AUSTIN, Texas – The University Interscholastic League announced the six winners of the 2015-16 UIL Lone Star Cup on Friday. With state championships in girls swimming & diving and state runners-up in football, boys swimming & diving and girls golf, Austin Westlake claimed the Conference 6A UIL Lone …
• 1 July

  4th of July Golf Tourney Plus Rangers Lose Back to Back for First Time in June

    Paris – Today begins one of the longest sports traditions in Paris, as local golfers gather for the 70th annual 4th of July Tournament. The tournament boasts quite a history. Paris native Leland Hammon not only was a founding father of the Paris 4th of July Invitational, but also …