Keeneland July Yearling Sale draws industry heavy hitters
The Keeneland July Selected Yearling Sale opens with a high energy ring parade for buyers amid brisk talk of chasing a Triple Crown dream. Top bids reach four million for a Saint Ballade colt bought by Demi O Byrne while consignors and owners including Bob Lewis, John Oxley, Mike Pegram, and trainer lineups watch as prices slip from last year's highs but average gains persist.
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PGA Tour inks new TV deals boosting revenue
The PGA Tour agreed to TV packages with ABC CBS NBC ESPN USA and The Golf Channel running 2003 to 2006 worth about 850 million, a roughly 45 percent rise from 1997 deals. The Players Championship remains in the Florida Swing and ratings rose sharply with Tiger Woods driving interest and prize money.
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Woods Faces Tough Open At Lytham With Added Bunkers
The Open at Royal Lytham and St Annes will look different from last year when Tiger Woods dominated St Andrews. This year 14 bunkers have reopened or been added since 1996 bringing the total to 196 and many are deepened or lined with sod walls that punish missteps. Woods must rely on accuracy over length on a course that rewards precision and may require another extraordinary sand save to contend.
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Intruders chase World Series rise in youth softball
The Intruders part of Aiken Youth Fastpitch Association aims for four teams next year with an Under-18 entry likely named Carolina Intruders. Diamonds Under-12 qualify for NSA World Series in Charlotte after winning state title. Intruders also strong in Diamond Derby and USSSA events with a 19-7 record. Pitching rotation features Drew Harmon and B J Culver. Jessica Burkhart leads with 446 batting average, Valerie Antaki 393, Ashley Duches third at 318.
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Fermata Clinches CSRA Division I Title After 1993 Win
Fermata won the CSRA Division I championship, ending Hounds take's seven-year reign and earning its first title since 1993. Coach Erndl praised the hard work and hinted at continued success and a possible repeat next year. Erndl, about to marry in 5 1/2 weeks, noted the poolside sign marking past titles and the open years yet to come.
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Armstrong faces grueling mountain stretch in Tour de France
After 10 days Armstrong sits 23rd, 35 minutes back as the Tour moves into five brutal stages in the Alps and Pyrenees. Stuart O Grady holds the yellow jersey with Ullrich in pursuit. The Aix les Bains to L'Alpe d'Huez stage looms as Armstrong aims to climb back into contention amid rivals Francois Simon and Andrei Kivilev.
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Odom aims to revive South Carolina basketball in SEC battles
South Carolina coach Odom outlines plans for a revamped lineup led by Petravicius itchings and Howell with Eidson returning from knee surgery. The Gamecocks seek stronger SEC play, building on 15-15 tally last season as Harrick notes the league's competitiveness and media interest.
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