First Nextel Cup Night Race Drama Sparks Phoenix Event
A tense Phoenix night race energized by drama as the event unfolded with notable on track incidents and competitive intensity. Also, Mauldin baseball team advances past district rivals after eliminating Aiken in a separate playoff clash causing district baseball actions.
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Columbus State wins PBC softball title in final at Citizens Park
Jenny Baaske belted a solo homer in the bottom of the sixth to lift Columbus State past Georgia College and State 4 3 in the Peach Belt Conference championship at Citizens Park. The Lady Cougars claim their second straight PBC title and sit 39 13. GCSU 40 11, both awaiting NCAA bids. Amber Lanier named tournament MVP.
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Pacers Slip in Poll as USC Aiken Stays Top 20
USC Aiken falls two spots to 18th in the Collegiate Baseball NCAA Division II poll. The Pacers (39-14, 13-11 Peach Belt) split with Francis Marion after an 18-game nonconference win streak, with Scott Wandless winning his eighth straight decision and Nick Wandless earning a save. They close the regular season hosting Armstrong Atlantic State on May 5 aiming for a 40th win.
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Brewers edge Braves as Koskie belts first homer of season
Milwaukee righty Chris Capuano pitched seven strong innings and Corey Koskie hit his first homer to lift the Brewers 3-2 over Atlanta. Geoff Jenkins stole home in the fourth after a double steal, the Brewers' first such score since 2003.
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Fans want more done by baseball about steroid use
AP-AOL poll finds 53 percent of fans think MLB should do more to curb steroids and doubts remain about Barry Bonds as he nears the career home run record. About two in three fans view Bonds unfavorably or with mixed feelings amid steroid accusations.
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South Aiken Hosts Gaffney In Class AAAA Tennis Playoffs
South Aiken High School (11-4) hosts Gaffney as the Class AAAA tennis playoffs commence with Aiken High School visiting Fort Mill. Gaffney finished third in Region 3-AAAA. South Aiken was runner up in Region 4-AAAA after a 5-1 regular season finale over Spring Valley.
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Woods tops celebrity stock car race in New Zealand
Tiger Woods in a flame retardant suit drove in two celebrity races in Huntly New Zealand. He started last in the first race as a blocker and did not finish high. In the second race he surged from the back to win after a sixth lap lead, despite a wall crash. The event benefited Steve Williams Foundation aiding disadvantaged youth. More than 7 000 attended.
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