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Dwight Howard?said hes not happy about last season with the Houston Rockets, and hes determined to hoist a trophy for his hometown Atlanta Hawks.I want to do whatever I can to bring a championship home, Howard said Tuesday, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. I know its not going to be easy. Ive worked extremely hard this summer, every summer. Im very motivated. Im really [ticked] off about last season. Im looking forward to coming back with a different mentality.Howard has agreed to a three-year, $70.5 million deal with the Hawks, his agent, Perry Rogers, told ESPNs Chris Broussard on Friday.Howard, 30, returns to his hometown after three seasons in Houston, where he battled injuries and wasnt the force he was earlier in his career. He managed just 13.7 points and 8.5 field goal attempts per game last season, his lowest numbers since his rookie season with Orlando in 2004-05. He had an opportunity to remain with Houston but declined a player option that would have paid him $23.2 million.Attending a Dream game at Philips Arena, Howard was asked why he was angry about last season.Losing, he said, according to the newspaper. ?A lot of people see me with smiles and all that stuff and think I dont care, but I hate losing. I hate seeing other people stand up on the podium and hold up that trophy and I worked so hard for it. Thats the main thing.Despite having MVP candidate James Harden, the Rockets stumbled to a 41-41 record last season. That was good enough to make the playoffs, but only as the No. 8 seed, which resulted in a first-round matchup with the Golden State Warriors. Houston lost in five games.The Hawks were fourth in the Eastern Conference last season at 48-34. They beat the Boston Celtics in the first round but were swept by the eventual champion Cleveland Cavaliers.Atlanta is now making some significant roster changes. Free-agent big man Al Horford signed with the Boston Celtics. Point guard Jeff Teague was traded to the Indiana Pacers for the 12th pick in the draft, which was used to select Baylor wing Taurean Prince. Small forward Kent Bazemore agreed to a new four-year, $70 million deal with the Hawks. And Howard returned home.Even if his offense isnt there, Howard can at times be a dominant rebounder and shot-blocker, although not quite at the level that won him three straight defensive player of the year awards from 2009 to 2011.ESPNs Brian Windhorst, Calvin Watkins and Ramona Shelburne and The Associated Press contributed to this report.Jose Rijo Jersey . The Cincinnati Reds remain perfect with their speedy rookie outfielder in the starting lineup. Lee May Jersey .C. Lions has come to an end. Banks told TSN on Jan 2 that he had no interest in playing out the option year of his contract with the Lions in 2014, and he again made that clear in a conversation with Lions GM Wally Buono last week. https://www.cheapredsjerseys.us/2595s-pedro-borbon-jersey-reds.html . Pert has formerly spent time as an assistant coach with Cardiff City, Coventry City, and Bahrain mens national team. "Martyn is a highly-respected coach with experience at the top levels in England," said Whitecaps FC head coach Carl Robinson. Deion Sanders Jersey .25 million option on reliever Jose Veras. Raisel Iglesias Jersey . But what about the officials? Every sport has officials and they also have stories about hard work and sacrifice but their accomplishments are seldom recognized by anyone outside their inner circle.HOUSTON -- Jeremiah Briscoe threw for 504 yards and six touchdowns, breaking a school record for touchdown passes in a season, and Sam Houston State remained perfect with a 56-43 win over McNeese State on Saturday night.Briscoes 40 TDs breaks Dustin Longs record of 39 set in 2004.A number of other milestones were reached during the game, which featured 1,204 yards of offense. Bearkats receiver Nathan Stewart broke a program record with 268 yards receiving, adding three touchdowns along the way.James Tabary threw five touchdowwn passes for McNeese State (5-5, 4-4 Southland Conference) which ties a school record.dddddddddddd Tabarys 22 TDs on the season are third most for the Cowboys.The Cowboys trailed by double-digits most of the night, but cut it to 49-43 late on a 55-yard strike from Tabary to Tavarious Battiste. But Sam Houston State (9-0, 7-0) responded quickly with a Ragan Henderson 2-yard TD run that put it away. ' ' '