Spurrier Welcomes 105 Players to Gamecock Camp
University of South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier greeted 105 players as fall camp began with staff introductions and briefings on equipment conditioning compliance academics and media interaction. Spurrier stressed excitement and high enthusiasm as practices begin open to the public through August 17.
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Columbia — University of South Carolina
Steve Spurrier
Spurrier
Gamecocks
Hunter suffers broken left ankle ending season for Twins
Gold Glove center fielder Torii Hunter has a broken left ankle, likely sidelining him for at least a month or the rest of the season. MRI and CT scans showed a small fracture after an acrobatic catch at Fenway Park. Twins team spokesman Mike Herman said there is no tendon tear.
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Torii Hunter
Minnesota
Hunter
Boston
Fenway Park
Twins
Mike Herman
Williamson agrees to five year contract with Vikings
Former Silver Bluff High School and University of South Carolina star Troy Williamson reached a five year 32 million deal with the Minnesota Vikings plus two option years. The contract totals 32 million with 13.3 million guaranteed and more than 17 million in potential bonuses. Williamson planned to sign the formal agreement Monday night and join training camp in Minnesota.
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University of South Carolina
Troy Williamson
Minnesota Vikings
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Aiken Stan
Canter
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Florida
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Dave Blando
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Zygi Wilf
Mankato
NFL
Vikings
Duke of Hazard Duke Shuts Down Braves To Start 4-0
In his first major league month Zach Duke silences the Atlanta lineup as the Pirates beat the Braves 4-1. He extends a personal five game winning streak salvage and earns a 4-0 start tying a 35 year club record while Jose Castillo and Chris Duffy homer to back him.
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Zach Duke
Pittsburgh
Duke
Pirates
Atlanta Braves
Jose Castillo
Chris Duffy
Braves
Tim Hud
Jim Nelson
Palmeiro Suspended 10 Days for Steroid Use
Baltimore Orioles slugger Rafael Palmeiro was suspended 10 days for testing positive for steroids. Palmeiro insisted the ingestion was accidental and that he testified truthfully to Congress, while defending the new policy as too lenient.
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Rafael Palmeiro
Baltimore Orioles
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Minter shifts to free safety with Panthers
Minter embraces a position change to free safety after six of nine seasons at strong safety. Carolina drafted Thomas Davis in the first round and moved him to safety, prompting Minter to adjust. The long time captain admits initial hesitation but after mini camp sees opportunities for big plays at the new spot.
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Mike Minter
Carolina Panthers
Minter
Panthers
Carolina
Thomas Davis
Davis
Georgia
John Fox
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