Pacers crack top 10 in Division II ranking
USC Aiken baseball breaks into the top 10 nationally for the first time since 1993 as the Pacers rise to No. 10 in the Collegiate Baseball Division II rankings. They sit 27-8, having won 16 of 18, and swept UNC Pembroke to move into a tie for first in the Peach Belt. Pitcher Steve Dunham earns his second Peach Belt pitcher of the week honor.
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Central Missouri State
North Florida
Francis Marion
Kennesaw State
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Mickelson Wins BellSouth Classic to Warm Augusta Focus
Phil Mickelson edges Rich Beem in a 54 hole finish at 8 under 208 to claim the BellSouth Classic and earn fresh momentum for Augusta National. He birdied the 18th on the final playoff hole after a shaky front nine, totaling 69 and securing a five man tie for the win.
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Arjun Atwal
Masters Practice Round Gates Open At 8 A.M.
Gates at the course open at 8 a.m. for the second of three practice rounds at The Masters and will close around 6 30 p.m. Local officials note the schedule as fans anticipate a full day of practice and event preparation.
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Daly Feels Left Out Amid PGA Tour Spotlight
Augusta audiences have flocked to the Big Four stars Vijay Singh Tiger Woods Ernie Els and Phil Mickelson while John Daly, a popular personality, laments the attention gap as Masters week approaches. Daly says he was asked to write a song reflecting his rise in golf culture.
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John Daly
Daly
Funk targets Augusta after Players win in windy finale
Fred Funk, fresh from winning The Players Championship in gale winds at Ponte Vedra Beach, aims for another strong showing at Augusta National. He notes frequent weather delays this season and hopes for sunny conditions Thursday through Sunday at the Masters site.
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Tar Heels claim title in hard-fought final
North Carolina beat Illinois 75-70 to win the national championship. Sean May scored 26 as Roy Williams finalizes a long pursuit of a title, with Marvin Williams and Raymond Felton contributing late in St Louis. Luther Head led Illinois with 21 points.
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Roy Williams
Sean May
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Illinois
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Marvin Williams
Raymond Felton
Dean Smith
Kansas
May
Carolina
Jack Ingram
Dee Brown
Felton
Luther Head
Odom Denies Virginia Coaching Offer After Reports
South Carolina coach Dave Odom on Monday denied reports he was offered the Virginia Cavaliers job. He stated he spoke with Virginia’s athletic director only about the NCAA Tournament and denied any interest in the Virginia position. Virginia had not sought permission to talk with him, and Pete Gillen had resigned earlier that year.
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University of Virginia
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