Braves Rename Upton Melvin Ahead of Camp
Melvin Emanuel Upton Jr. appears on Atlanta Braves roster replacing B J Upton as spring training opens in Kissimmee Florida. The 30 year old center fielder known as B J has battled across two seasons since signing a 75.25 million five year deal with the Braves. He will address the name change when he reports and resumes workouts with position players.
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Christ Church Girls Clinch Region 2A Title In Playoffs
Greenviile dispatch reports Christ Church, the Lady Trojans, clinched the Region 2-A basketball crown on the road and prepared for a Monday third-round game against Ridge Spring-Monetta after weather forced a doubleheader. Freshman Paula Pieper scored 17 points with five three-pointers as Cavaliers coach Toni Leppard praised her scoring barrage while Ridge Spring-Monetta awaited.
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No. 2 USC hangs on No. 2 USC hangs on
No. 2 South Carolina outlasted No. 6 Tennessee 71-66 to remain perfect in SEC play. Tiffany Mitchell scored key late free throws, while Aleishia Welch posted 19 points and 14 rebounds. South Carolina led 36-33 at halftime and held the Lady Vols as they rallied to within one in the final minute.
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Logano Wins Daytona 500 In Caution-Filled Sprint Finish
Daytona Beach, Florida. The Daytona 500 delivered dramatic racing after a tense buildup marred by disputes and injuries. Jeff Gordon led early and paced 87 laps, but Joey Logano of Team Penske took the checkered flag under caution as a last lap wreck ended the duel.
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