Giants reach record contract with Barry Zito
New York AP reports Barry Zito and the San Francisco Giants agreed to a landmark seven year contract worth 126 million dollars making him the highest paid pitcher in baseball history. The deal includes a 518 million option for 2014 and a seven million buyout that could raise the value to 137 million. Zito would pitch 200 innings in 2013 with a trio of possibilities for 2011 13 and 2012 13.
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Houston Cougars Face South Carolina in Liberty Bowl Showdown
Houston, led by Art Briles, aims to end a six straight bowl losing streak dating to 1980 as Conference USA champions strive for 11 wins for the first time since 1979. South Carolina, 7-5, seeks a season highlight in Memphis Liberty Bowl matchup Friday.
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Clemson seeks positive finish in Music City Bowl clash
Clemson coach Tommy Bowden warns Kentucky may be more eager for the Music City Bowl as the Tigers (8-4) aim to end a late-season slide. Kentucky (7-5) rode a strong early surge into the matchup in Nashville, with bowls a rarity for the program in recent years. The Tigers had been in national title contention earlier, defeating Wake Forest and Georgia Tech before stumbling against Virginia Tech, Maryland and in-state rival South Carolina.
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Aiken High boys reach United Energy Classic final
Brandon Roland led Aiken with 29 points as the Hornets topped Richmond Academy 76 65 advancing to the tournament final. Xavian Robinson added 15 and Demarcus Sullivan 11 as Aiken faces Dutch Fork High School for the title tonight at 8 30 p m.
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Hornets and Thoroughbreds clash in 28 21 finish showdown
Nov 4 2006 saw Aiken reach a 14-0 lead before South Aiken tied it with key plays by Bucky Washington Jamal Davis and Quentin Sims. Taikwon Paige connected with Phillip Lee for a 25 yard TD to put Aiken ahead late, Williams and Washington traded scores, onside kick drama nearly tied the game before a miscue ended it 28 21. Williams Williams returning next season.
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