Hendrix tied for 10th at NCAA golf championship
Aiken's Matt Hendrix, Clemson graduate, shot 2 under 68 to reach a tie for 10th after the second round at the NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship at the Cascade Course in Hot Springs Virginia. Hendrix is two under through two rounds. California leads, with Wells and Nallen atop a three-way tie for first at 136.
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Young Grace Taylor eyes Olympic bid at Nashville Nationals
Grace Taylor, 16, is a freshman among seniors at the U S Gymnastics Championships in Nashville Tennessee. She aims for a top 14 finish to earn a Trials invite and a National Team spot while facing the challenge of four events twice over three days.
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Smarty Jones Favored To Become First Triple Crown Winner Since 1978
The undefeated Smarty Jones opened 2-5 as the Belmont Stakes favorite with eight rivals in the 1 1/2 mile race. The Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner arrived at Belmont Park amid media attention and a police escort, aiming to join 12 horses as a Triple Crown champion.
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Belmont entrant Purge draws No. 2 gate in Smarty Jones race
Belmont fielding Purge, a two time loser to Smarty Jones at Arkansas, as the second choice at 5-1. Purge has gone 3 for 3 in races without Smarty Jones in the field and drew the No. 2 gate for Wednesday's post.
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Aiken Masters polo set to begin Friday
Four teams compete in the 18 goal Aiken Masters polo tournament beginning Friday at Loughrea Plantation and Langdon Road Polo Club. Gallito led by Adam Snow and Matias Magrini will seek another title after edging New Bridge 14 to 13 in overtime at the Pete Bostwick Memorial.
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Diaz Drives Expos Over Braves To Prevent Sweep
Einar Diaz drove in the Expos first three runs of the season lifting Montreal to an 8-4 win at Atlanta. Diaz went 2-for-4 with a third inning run-scoring single, a fourth inning RBI, and a eighth inning sacrifice fly as Montreal snapped a seven-game Turner Field skid. Claudio Vargas improved to 4-3 over six innings while Mike Hampton took the loss for Atlanta finishing 1-6.
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Kendrick selected female student-athlete of the year in PBC
USC Aiken graduate Sarah Kendrick earned the Peach Belt Conference female student-athlete of the year honors after graduating with a 3.93 GPA in exercise and sport science. The award recognizes the top academic performer among the league's 12 institutions. Kendrick is the first USC Aiken winner.
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