Olympic flame returns home atop Athens Acropolis
In a ceremonial lighting atop Acropolis Hill, 1996 Olympic silver medalist Niki Bakoyianni lit the flame as Carl Lewis handed it to her. Athens Mayor Dora Bakoyianni welcomed the homecoming before the torch heads to the Olympic Stadium for the opening. The event drew large crowds and stirred debate over the symbolism of the flame.
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Clarke shoots 7 under to lead PGA Championship at Whistling Straits
Darren Clarke opens with a 65 at Haven Wisconsin to take a one shot lead over Ernie Els and Justin Leonard as the course is shortened by 145 yards and mild conditions. Tiger Woods struggles to a 75 amid questions about his major form.
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Wright and Drew lift Braves past Brewers in 4-2 win
Jaret Wright earned his ninth straight decision and J D Drew belted a go ahead homer as Atlanta defeated Milwaukee 4-2. Andruw Jones and Johnny Estrada also homered off Ben Sheets who allowed four hits and struck out 13. The Braves improved to 20-6 since the All-Star break and 12-0-2 in their last 14 series.
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Ravens blank Mora's Falcons in preseason win
Baltimore defense stifled Atlanta as the Ravens cruised to a 24-0 victory. Daniel Wilcox caught two touchdown passes while Michael Vick left early and reserve Matt Schaub struggled 12-for-24 with two interceptions.
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Silver Bluff Hosts Early County Jamboree This Evening
The Aiken County Football Jamboree comes to Silver Bluff High School tonight at 7 featuring eight local teams in four 18 minute periods. Williston Elko faces Ridge Spring Monetta in the opener with Aiken vs South Aiken and Midland Valley versus Wagener Valley following. Tickets are $5 at the gate.
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Second round washed out in Palmetto Am
Heavy rain and storms halted the Palmetto Amateur on Thursday causing the second round to be postponed at 1 p.m. No groups finished. play will restart at 9 a.m. with the field cut after the second round. Final day remains Saturday with 18 or 36 holes to be decided.
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