Knight retires after 20 years coaching in Aiken County
Midland Valley head football coach Rick Knight, 59, announced his retirement after a long career noted for stress free Fridays on the sidelines. He battled health issues including a stroke last month but returned to teach before delivering the news to his team and school. Knight reflected on a season that saw the Mustangs reach the Class AAA state championship after nine straight wins and earned Co Aiken Standard Coach of the Year honors.
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Villanova Beats North Carolina In Wild 2016 Final
Villanova defeats North Carolina 77 to 74 to win the NCAA title in Houston. Kris Jenkins hits a buzzer beater after Marcus Paige ties the game with 4.3 seconds left. Phil Booth scores 20 points for Villanova, while Paige leads North Carolina with 21 as Roy Williams falls short of a third title.
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Dusty Baker’s Nationals debut fuels 4-3 opener win
Washington edged Atlanta 4-3 in 10 innings as Daniel Murphy led the rally with a homer and a go-ahead double. Bryce Harper homered in his first at bat, Max Scherzer twirled seven strong, and Michael Taylor’s sac fly tied the game in the ninth before Murphy’s 10th inning hit. Ender Inciarte and A.J. Pierzynski were involved in the crucial ninth inning misplay that allowed Jayson Werth to score.
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Johnson learns from close calls as Masters pressure rises
Dustin Johnson talks about his near misses in majors, using them as learning tools. The South Carolina native enters Augusta National aiming for his first major title, citing confidence from past near-wins and a stronger, wedge-focused game. He notes five top-10s in nine events this season and calls Augusta his favorite venue.
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Johnson pursues Masters glory after British Open win
Zach Johnson targets back to back majors by winning the Masters in Augusta after ending his eight year drought with the British Open title at St Andrews. He arrives with momentum from a fifth place at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and a Dell Match Play run, noting steadier putting and ball striking. Johnson also discusses switching to PXG clubs and how the change has aided his game as he prepares for the Masters.
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