Equine Offerings and Local News Highlights This Week
The Aiken Standard teases its Tuesday and Wednesday editions with local stories and county highlights. AP reports Chargers win division title with an 8 8 record by routing the Broncos 52 21. North Carolina beats Rutgers 97 75 as Hansbrough posts 26 points 10 rebounds. LeBron James leads Cleveland to 93 86 win over Miami.
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Panthers clinch NFC South with dramatic road win
John Kasay booted a 42 yard field goal as time expired to lift the Carolina Panthers over the New Orleans Saints 33-31 and seal the NFC South division and a high playoff seed. DeAngelo Williams rushed for 178 yards and Steve Smith had 134 receiving yards in New Orleans.
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Lady Huskies THRASH South Carolina in rout at Columbia
Tina Charles totaled 21 points and 14 rebounds as No. 1 Connecticut defeated South Carolina 77-48. Maya Moore added 15 and Renee Montgomery 13, pushing UConn to 11-0 this season while South Carolina suffers its 21st straight loss to a ranked foe under coach Dawn Staley.
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Falcons edge Rams in wild-card clincher for NFC bid
Norwood rushed for two scores including a 45 yarder with 3 41 left as Atlanta held off St. Louis 31 27 to secure the NFC wild card. Turner 208 rushing yards and a touchdown keyed the Falcons 11 5 finish before a potential home game slipped away with Carolina win.
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2008 Sports Year Highlights From Phelps To Woods
The year showcased stars like Michael Phelps and Tiger Woods amid iconic moments. Phelps claimed eight golds and seven world records at Beijing while Bolt shattered records and the U S basketball team reclaimed global lead. Woods survived a tough U S Open finish before injury ended his season as the Giants won the Super Bowl era.
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