Horseman Colin Fraser Embraces Upper Level Show Jumping
Alabama native Colin Fraser details his evolution as a professional rider. He learned from Olympic and top equestrians including Mimi Combs Boyd Martin and Stephen Bradley, tracing his path from off the track Thoroughbreds to aiming for Rolex Kentucky 2013. He emphasizes daily commitment, fitness, and the need to push while maintaining horses’ well being.
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Mimi Combs
Phillip Dutton
United States
Boyd Martin
Bonnie Mosser
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Double Figure
Monster Mike
Rolex Kentucky
Lissandro
Selle Francais
Diane Cours
Bailey
US and SA file papers for 2020 Olympic bids
The United States and South Africa joined other nations in submitting IOC compliance forms ahead of potential 2020 bid plans. Rome Tokyo Madrid formally declared. Istanbul is expected to announce. Do they bid remains uncertain as USOC negotiates a new revenue-sharing deal with the IOC.
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Spain
Turkey
Qatar
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Tokyo
Madrid
Istanbul
Doha
Gulf
USOC
Patrick Sandusky
NOC
Sandusky
Death of high school player probed in Darlington
Tyquan Xavier Brantley 14, a Lamar High freshman, died after a morning football practice in Darlington County. Coroner J Todd Hardee said tests will show if heat related causes or another factor led to death, with results due Tuesday. NWS logged 101 degree heat. team practiced with helmets only, one hour on field with regular water breaks.
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South Carolina
Darlington County
J. Todd Hardee
Tyquan Xavier Brantley
Lamar High School
Hardee
National Weather Service
Audrey Childers
Garcia reinstated as Gamecocks QB after discipline
South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier and officials reinstated quarterback Stephen Garcia after a spring showing of improved behavior. Garcia, 23, had multiple suspensions, with the latest allowing him to participate in voluntary workouts as USC eyes an 2010 season opener versus East Carolina in Charlotte.
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Eric Hyman
Harris Pastides
Stephen Garcia
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Fla
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Gamecocks
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Braves Fall as Jurrjens Drops First Loss in Eight Starts
Jair Jurrjens gave up five runs over five plus innings in his first loss in eight outings. Michael Bourn debuted with Atlanta after a Sunday trade from Houston, going 1 for 4 and batting leadoff. The Nationals took a 2-1 lead in the second on Hernandez’s RBI single after an intentional walk. Laynce Nix’s RBI single and Werth scoring on a Desmond groundout added two in the sixth for Washington. David Ross homered for Atlanta and Freddie Freeman extended his 16 game hitting streak with a fourth inning single.
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Jair Jurrjens
Michael Bourn
Braves
Houston
Atlanta
Fredroe
Bourn
Werth
Wilson Ramos
Hernandez
Nationals
Laynce Nix
Ian Desmond
David Ross
Freddie Freeman
Bush Reflects on Masters Ties and CSRA Golf Roots
Cam Huffman, Aiken Standard sports editor, recalls Bush’s career moments from moderating legends like Woods Palmer and Nicklaus to covering the 2010 events and the Presidents Cup. He notes Bush’s Augusta ties, family influence, and pride in Sage Valley and local courses shaping a lifelong golf bond.
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Arnold Palmer
Busch
John
Jack Nicklaus
Clinton
Annika Sorenstam
Stuart Appleby
St. Andrews Golf Club
Merle
Australia
Amy (Manning
Augusta
Amber
CSRA
Blue Top Inlteville
Graniteville
Aiken
Palmetto
Golf Club
Sage Valley Golf Club
Sage Valley
Augusta State
USC Aiken
Cam Huffman
Aiken Standard
Blue Top
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