Nadal reaches French Open final at 19
Spaniard Rafael Nadal, 19, defeated Roger Federer 6-3 4-6 6-4 6-3 to reach the Roland Garros final. He becomes the youngest men's finalist since Michael Chang in 1989. Puerta advances to face Nadal after beating Davydenko in five sets.
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Kisner, Georgia close in on title after tough round
Kevin Kisner and the University of Georgia golf team maintained a nine shot lead at the NCAA Division I Championship as Friday's third round was played in rain at Caves Valley. Kisner sits tied for 14th at 5 over par 76 in rough conditions, with Georgia at 15 over and Georgia Tech 24 over. The Bulldogs seek their first national title since 1997.
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Springing Ahead Gustavson Caps South Carolina Glory
South Aiken senior Mike Gustavson, long underrated due to a strong defense, starred in the Class AAAA final. He shut out Irmo High in the title game, earning the area’s first soccer state crown. Gustavson, bound for South Carolina, posted 0.32 goals allowed per game and earned North South All-Star and MVP honors.
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Wells Delivers Shutout Run, Pirates Top Braves 3-1
Kip Wells pitched into the eighth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-1. Wells improved to 4-4, fanning seven over 7 2/3 scoreless frames. Jose Mesa earned the save, while Mike Gonzalez closed after bases loaded danger in the eighth.
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Gamecocks open region with 6 5 victory over Michigan
South Carolina defeated Michigan 6 5 in the NCAA tournament opener as Davy Gregg's two strike bunt sparked a late-inning rally. Steve Pearce drove in the winning run with a bases loaded single after Mahler's double and Bohm's two out hit forced extra scoring.
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Colvin Lifts Clemson In NCAA Tournament Rout
Clemson led by Tyler Colvin from North Augusta with a two run triple in the seventh as the Tigers pulled away to beat North Carolina A&T 12-2. Clemson, hosting the regional, improved to 40-21 while A&T stood at 27-26.
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