Braves to retire Maddux number in Hall of Fame induction
Atlanta honors Greg Maddux with his No. 31 retirement and Hall of Fame induction on July 17 as part of the team’s tribute to his vast contributions. Braves president John Schuerholz notes the milestone as a thank you from the organization.
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Braves spoil Phillies opener with 4-1 victory
Derek Lowe pitched eight innings as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in the season opener. Brian McCann hit a two run homer, Jeff Francoeur added a solo shot, and Jordan Schafer homered in his first major league at bat.
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Pacers clinch first PBC series win of season
USC Aiken rode Travis Howard to a 5-4 win over Armstrong Atlantic State in the first game of a doubleheader. Howard homered in the ninth, Franklin and Benjamin drove in runs, and Jer emy Smith earned the win as USC Aiken moved to 24-14 overall and 9-8 in the Peach Belt. The second game was suspended by rain with a 2-2 score after five innings.
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USC Aiken men's tennis earns wins over ranked foes
USC Aiken rose to 10th in the NCAA Division II rankings on March 8, then won seven straight including a 9-0 rout of 31st-ranked Limestone College. The streak features 5-4 over Hawaii Pacific and 6-3 over Abraham Baldwin. Coach Dahm cites pressure-free, high-level scheduling and Peach Belt strength as boosting post-season readiness.
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Heels and Spartans clash for NCAA men's crown
Detroit host city story frames Michigan State and North Carolina in the NCAA title game at Ford Field with 72 000 in attendance. Spartans guard Travis Walton notes the win brings focus amid Michigan's unemployment and auto industry struggles as Caroina seeks another championship.
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