Kwan Withdraws From Nationals to Petition for Olympic Spot
Michelle Kwan pulled out of the U S Figure Skating Championships with a groin injury and will petition for one of three Olympic berths. The nine time national champion and five time world champion aimed to skate in St Louis where the team would be chosen. She is 25 and won silver in 1998 and bronze in 2002.
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Texas Tops Trojans In Rose Bowl Thriller
Vince Young led Texas past Southern California 41 38 in Pasadena to secure the title. He scored a late 8 yard touchdown and converted a 2 point play after LenDale White’s big fourth quarter burst, while Reggie Bush and Matt Leinart fell short of a comeback bid.
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Lady Vols hold off South Carolina for 32nd straight win
Tennessee moves to 14-0 in SEC play after a 66-51 victory over South Carolina. TyeShay Fluker scores 14 points off the bench in the second half as Candace Parker struggles, and Nicky Anosike battles foul trouble. The win stretches Tennessee’s winning streak over the Gamecocks to 32 games.
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Clemson Holds On To Beat Florida State In ACC Opener
Clemson survives a poor second half to defeat Florida State 61 55 in ACC play. The Tigers improve to 12 2 overall and 1 0 in the conference while Florida State falls to 9 2 and 0 1. Clemson made 10 of 16 free throws in the final 7 1 2 minutes to hold off the Seminoles who had won seven straight games prior to this setback.
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Leppanen and Legg Spark USC Aiken Past Columbus State
Satu Leppanen led with 21 points and Meredith Legg added 20 as USC Aiken defeated Columbus State 78 66 in Peach Belt women’s basketball. The Lady Pacers hit 27 of 30 free throws to steady a 5 5 record and 1 2 league mark while Columbus State fell to 8 5 and 1 2.
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