Johnson and Greene pull up in dramatic US trials 200m
In Sacramento the anticipated USA track showdown ended with both Michael Johnson and Maur Greene failing to finish the final after pulling up lame. Johnson still qualified for the 400 and 1,600 relay, while Greene targets the 100 and relay events. Stacy Dragila set a world pole vault mark, Devers set an American hurdle record, and Marion Jones won the women’s 200 in 21.94 seconds as she pursues five golds.
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Aiken Players Eye Titles In State Junior Tennis
Audrey George dominates in the girls 18 singles while Stacey Percival and John Percival post decisive 6-0 6-0 wins in their events. Leonard Bush advances to the next round as Katie Smith drops both singles and doubles. Swim league placements start soon at USC Aiken Natatorium with a free tennis clinic led by Donnie Campbell on July 29.
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Dixie Youth and Dixie Boys State Tournaments Schedule
Calendar lists Dixie Boys 13 year old state tournament at Citizens Park at 2 PM and Dixie Boys 14 year old state at Irma plus Belvedere Dixie Youth 10 year old state tournament in Columbia at 7 8 North Augusta also hosting Dixie Boys 13 year old state tomorrow and baseball action.
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Sports on TV Today Highlights and Schedule
Listings show New York at Washington women's basketball on ESPN at 17:30. Sacramento vs. Denver in NBA Summer Pro League on ESPN2 at 18:30. Martins at Braves baseball on TBS at 17:35. Utah at Houston in NBA Summer Pro League basketball on channel not specified.
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Woods secures career Grand Slam with eight-shot British Open win
Tiger Woods captured the career Grand Slam at St Andrews with a final round 69 to finish 19 under, eight strokes clear of Ernie Els and Thomas Bjorn. The 24-year-old became the youngest to achieve the feat, joining Nicklaus, Player, Hogan and Sarazen.
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Record of Career Grand Slams and ages for Nicklaus Hogan Player
Summary of career Grand Slams by Jack Nicklaus Ben Hogan and Gary Player with counts and individual event years. Includes ages at time of completing the grand slam and notes on titles across Masters US Open British Open and PGA Championship.
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Armstrong wins Tour de France again in Paris celebration
Lance Armstrong captures a second straight Tour de France title and toasts with champagne on the podium beside his wife Kristin and nine month old Luke. He celebrated as riders clowned along Paris landmarks and Ullrich praised his performance while Stefano Zanini won the final sprint in Paris.
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Ashby Shuts Down Mets in Braves 1-0 Win
Atlanta Braves ace Andy Ashby pitched a four hitter for his second complete game as Atlanta beat the New York Mets 1-0. The victory, during the All-Star break trade boost, extended Atlanta’s NL East lead to six games and dampened New York’s playoff push. Mets shortstop Barry Larkin reportedly rejected a deal.
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Showers plague Dixie Boys state tourney in Citizens Park
Torrential rain cut a day of baseball in the 13 year old Dixie Boys state tournament at Citizens Park. Aiken lost 5-4 to Lower Florence County as three late runs sealed the host’s fate. Olajuwon Paige doubled for Aiken and Bo Anderson drove in two, but the rally fell short.
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