Powell breaks 100m world record in Athens
Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell clocks 9.77 seconds at Olympic Stadium to set a new world mark, beating Tim Montgomery's 9.78 from Paris 2002 amid doping ties and tailwind within legal limit. Michelle Wie becomes first female to qualify for an adult male USGA championship, tying for first in 36-hole Public Links. Andre Agassi withdraws from Wimbledon due to injury, fueling questions about future appearances at the All England Club.
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North Augusta High baseball coach Hummel retires after 15 years
Drew Hummel steps down as head baseball coach at North Augusta High School after 15 seasons, citing changed career goals and a focus on coaching football and family. He posted a 261-122 record, won a 1997 Class AAAA title, and led teams to three Upper State finals and four region championships. Long calls him one of the state's best while noting the challenge of replacement.
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Pistons blow past Spurs to cut NBA Finals deficit
Detroit's Ben Wallace and Richard Hamilton sparked a 96 79 win over San Antonio in Game 3 as the Pistons finally played with energy. Hamilton scored 24, Billups 20, Wallace added 15 points 11 rebounds five blocks and three steals to spark a comeback that prevents a sweep and sets up Game 4 in Detroit. Ginobili exited early and Duncan was outshined as Detroit became the first to score 90 against the Spurs in the Finals.
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Fermata Closes In With Fifth Straight Win Over Houndslake
Fermata defeated Houndslake 474 to 348 at Houndslake Country Club to earn a fifth consecutive crosstown swim victory. Coach Jay Torgsen notes the rivalry remains pivotal for CSRA swimming as Fermata’s edge grows in Aiken. Chris Lietzow, a former Houndslake swimmer, now coaches Fermata and swam for his old club in youth.
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Woods Difficult U S Open Favorite Turns Enigmatic
Tiger Woods opens the U S Open at Pinehurst No 2 with a pure power drive but follows with a shaky second shot showing a more enigmatic profile than a required favorite. The world No 1 arrives amid strong PGA Tour wins and questions about his form.
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