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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 2008
Page
13
Lisa Leslie sets an Olympic record by hitting 7 of 7 from the field as the United States beat Mali 87 to 41. Leslie scored 16 points and the U S women extend their Olympic win streak to 28 games after three blowout victories.
Cat Osterman pitched a no hitter and Crystl Bustos hit a two run homer as the United States defeated Australia 3 0 to run its winning streak to 16 games. Osterman struck out 13 and walked two in the rematch of the Athens 2004 gold game. The U S contends its fourth straight gold.
Mark Rodgers leads Ridge Spring-Monetta football into 2008 with a mix of returning stars Cedric Abner and Anthony Bettis and key losses to college programs. The Trojans face a tough schedule including Strom Thurmond and Williston-Elko as they seek depth on offense and a stronger defensive push.
Star Watch Anthony A J Bettis returns as Ridge Spring-Monetta sophomore second leading rusher and backup quarterback. He will command the Trojan backfield and handle snaps in several option packages this season.
Spurrier pursues a sustained South Carolina overhaul as the Gamecocks look to bounce back from a six and six finish following a early five game slide. He stresses fixing self-inflicted losses and restoring a winning mindset after a volatile year.
South Carolina enters 2008 under Steve Spurrier in his fourth season with a 163-56 career record. Last year finished 6-6 (3-5 SEC). Returning starters include six on offense and ten on defense led by Kenny McKinley Jared Cook Jasper Brinkley Captain Munnerlyn and Emanual Cook. Questions loom over quarterback Tommy Beecher and tailback Mike Davis as the defense appears loaded with experience.
Darlington Raceway will revive the Southern 500 name for the Sprint Cup race in May 2009 during Mother's Day weekend. The event debuted in 1950 and grew into NASCAR’s premier race, later moved to California and then returned to Darlington in a single May race each year.
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