Sorenstam Leads LPGA Championship After Strong Rounds
Annika Sorenstam shot a 5 under 67 to grab a two shot lead at the LPGA Championship as she eyes a Grand Slam bid. Laura Davies trailed after a Friday 68. In Maryland, Robert Allenby led the Booz Allen Classic at 9 under, despite a mystery hand swelling affecting his grip. Jeremy Burnitz and Greg Maddux homered as the Cubs routed the Red Sox 14-6 at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
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Belmont rematch adds intrigue to post Belmont Stakes
Derby winner Giacomo battles Preakness winner Afleet Alex in a Belmont Stakes rematch as no horse seeks the Triple Crown for the first time in years. Afleet Alex is the 6-5 favorite with Giacomo at 4-1, set on a hot hazy day with possible storms.
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Hole in One for Local Kids as Golf Program Expands
The Hook a Kid on Golf program exposes 30 plus youths ages 8 to 13 to golf at Palmetto Golf Club with lessons on chipping putting and safe conduct. Coordinator Joe Spencer notes the effort targets kids without access and emphasizes ethics and respect while families and siblings cheer the progress.
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A's top sliding Braves in Atlanta road win
Eric Chavez hit a tie breaking two run homer in the seventh as Oakland snapped an 11 game road skid with a 6 4 victory over Atlanta. Bobby Crosby added a two run shot and Danny Haren earned the win with four runs allowed in six innings. Huston Street notched the save as Marcus Giles homered twice for the Braves who dropped four straight series.
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Clemson Tigers Open NCAA Super Regional At Baylor
Clemson, ranked as high as 12, faces sixth-ranked Baylor in Waco at noon in the first game of a best of three NCAA super regional. Sunday's game starts at 4 p.m., and Monday’s time will be announced if needed. The winner advances to the College World Series in Omaha.
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Five local players named all stars in NC soccer classic
The North-South Soccer Classic is at College of Charleston Stadium in Mount Pleasant with five local players in the mix. Elena Bethmann and Missy Tempel of South Aiken lead the girls roster while Craig Gulick and Mike Gustavson of South Aiken and Rob Victor of Aiken High School play for the boys. The girls kick at noon and 2 pm, followed by the boys at 2 pm. The North leads the boys series 10-4-2. the South leads the girls 4-2-4. This marks the 17th boys edition and 10th girls edition in Mount Pleasant.
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