USA advances to semifinals in Beijing with win over Australia
Kobe Bryant led the United States with 25 points as the U S beat Australia 116 85 to reach the Olympic semifinals. LeBron James scored 16. The U S faces Argentina next with a potential gold medal showdown versus Spain or Lithuania. The softball team also moved to the gold medal game by defeating Japan 4 1 in nine innings aided by Crysil Bustos three run homer. This marks the last Olympic softball game until at least 2016.
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Local youth tennis teams head to Mobile for sectional
Aiken youth tennis advances to Team Tennis sectionals in Mobile, sending three teams from Houndslake and Odell Weeks. The 14-under Hounds dominated state title rugby? No, tennis. Captains Steve and Fran Poda praise camaraderie and coaching as players compete for sectional glory.
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Costa
Lady Pacers Schedule Set for Tough 2008-09 Season
Lady Pacers coach Mike Brandt unveils a demanding 2008-09 schedule with 15 home games 20 Peach Belt Conference contests and 13 games against teams in last year NCAA Tournament The team aims to improve its NCAA regional strength of schedule and defend the crown in a competitive conference race.
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USCA Women Schedule Features Key PBC Tournament Run
The schedule lists USCA women’s basketball through November to March with games against American International Delta State SW Minnesota State Anderson Newberry Tusculum Montevallo Wingate Armstrong Atlantic Shaw North Georgia Francis Marion Georgia Southwestern Columbus State Lander UNC Pembroke Clayton State GCSU and a Disney Division Tip Off Classic in the PBC Tournament window.
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Local Swimmer Kekacs Chases Olympic Dream After Record Summer
Steven Kekacs of Aiken wins multiple events at the Age Group state meet in Savannah set a 32 year Georgia record in the 400 free and earns a spot at the Southern Zone meet. He later breaks the 1500 free record at the Zone championships and prepares for Short Course nationals in Atlanta.
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Richt shifts from life insurance to Georgia coaching role
Athens Georgia Mark Richt completed a 40 hour life insurance course and worked as a phone solicitor before switching to football coaching. He recalls a boss being handcuffed and jailed as a turning point. Richt, 48, has a 71 19 record in seven seasons at Georgia but remains less known for his sideline persona.
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