Rodriguez Traded to Yankees in Record 179 Million Deal
New York Yankees finalize a blockbuster swap sending Alfonso Soriano to Texas in exchange for Alex Rodriguez. Bud Selig approves the record setting move as George Steinbrenner hails the signing, comparing it to the Reggie Jackson acquisition. Texas covers 67 million of Rodriguez 252 million ten year contract. A player to be named joins Rangers as part of the deal.
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Local college and high school games slate in South Carolina
North Augusta at Aiken and South Aiken at White Knoll lead a 6 p.m. slate along with Wardlaw at Greenwood and Midland Valley at Kingstree in Class AAA playoffs at 7 p.m. USC Spartanburg visits USC Aiken women at 5 30 with Bishop England at Silver Bluff and Lenoir at Aiken Technical College at 7. USC Spartanburg men play USC Aiken at 7 30 followed by softball with Anderson at USC Aiken at 2 and Armstrong Atlantic State at USC Aiken at 2.
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College Hoops And Hockey Schedules Across Major Networks
A crowded slate lists basketball games on ESPN networks including Louisville at TCU Florida State at Virginia and Purdue at Michigan State plus Arkansas at Kentucky and Duke at Wake Forest. Pro basketball features New Jersey at Los Angeles Portland visit and Phoenix at Detroit. Also hockey Atlanta at Montreal airs on Turner South with a U S versus Netherlands matchup on ESPN2.
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USC Aiken Sweeps UNC Pembroke in Peach Belt Victory
Senior Lee Burton led the Pacers with 19 points as USC Aiken defeated UNC Pembroke 90-81 in men’s action and the women beat the Lady Braves 80-60. Bryant Latimer added 17 points. UNC Pembroke’s Travis Wallace scored 27. The women’s win extends USC Aiken’s series lead to nine straight over UNCP.
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Junior wins again at Daytona in Busch race
Dale Earnhardt Jr. returned to the track after Daytona 500 glory to win the Hershey's Kisses 300 Busch Series race at Daytona International Speedway. Rain delayed the event after 31 of 120 laps, but the No. 8 Chevrolet held off challengers for a third straight Busch win.
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Mustangs Seek Road Win in Class AAA Playoff Opener
Mustangs travel to Kingstree High School for a Class AAA playoff opener against Strom Thurmond as coach Mark Wright aims to take another step after a 60-51 win and a strong road mentality. The winner advances to a second-round game against Manning or Myrtle Beach, with two other area matchups set this week including Silver Bluff vs Cheraw and Wagener-Salley vs Baptist Hill.
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Wheeler leads North Augusta in win streak and player of the week
Justin Wheeler, North Augusta High School point guard, averages 16.0 PPG as the Jackets win four straight heading into a matchup with Aiken High. He posted 32 points in two games last week with seven 3s, helping region wins over White Knoll and South Aiken and boosting playoff chances as coach Keith Arrington highlights his impact.
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Fulmer Dominates For North Augusta In Key Week
Danielle Fulmer, a 6 foot 3 junior center, averaged 14 points six rebounds and four blocks over the week helping North Augusta High School’s Lady Jackets win two Region 4 AAAA games and loom for the second playoff spot. Coach Faye Norris praised her confidence and improved movement while noting her potential and role in getting good scoring chances.
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DeRiggs Chosen as Wagener-Salley Head Coach
Wagener Salley High School rehired Steve DeRiggs as head football coach after eight candidates were considered. He interim led the War Eagles to five wins and their first Class A playoff berth since 1997, rallying players after Rayburn Poston’s resignation.
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