Rocker Reaches One Year With Braves After Suspension
John Rocker agreed to a one year contract with the Atlanta Braves after his suspension for offensive remarks. The 25 year old left hander had 38 saves last season and is one of the Braves lowest paid players. Freddy Garcia also signed a one year deal as a potential bench player. The team has unsigned players including Kevin Millwood with negotiations to renew automatically.
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Freddy Garcia
Atlanta
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John Schuerholz
Cincinnati rescinds offer to basketball recruit Jerome Harper
University of Cincinnati pulled its scholarship offer to 18 year old Jerome Harper after his arrest in South Carolina for an assault incident at his aunt’s home in Columbia. Harper was later released on a 1000 dollar bond and was selected for the McDonald’s All America game.
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South Carolina
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Columbia
Keenan High School
Boston
Keenan High
Zach Norris
Carolyn Agustas
Agustas
Saboor Rasheed
Rasheed
Clayton State at USC Aiken women clash at 3 pm
Calendar notes show Clayton State visiting USC Aiken for a women’s basketball game at 3 pm. Aiken hosts Lexington at 5 pm, while W Irmo and South Aiken meet at Hou Sp later in the day.
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Carolina at Phoenix Highlight ESPN Double Tonight
ESPN shows basketball at 10 p.m. followed by hockey on ESPN2 as Carolina faces Phoenix in prime time. Big games highlight the night with live action and potential standings impact.
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Carolina At Phoenix
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South Aiken eyeing three-peat in season-opening tennis clash
South Aiken High School coach Mike Hicks foresees a revival of the Thoroughbreds as they open the season against Irma High School at Houndslake Country Club without three top players. Roddy Cantey leads at No 1 singles with new standouts McAlhaney Chou and Civic Cantey stepping in at Nos 2 3 and 4. Anand Pariyadath and Michael Warber anchor doubles as the team aims for another state title run.
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Rakesh Jasani
Jay Ingle
Evan Bromley
Irma High School
Houndslake Country Club
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Ingle
Bromley
Jason McAlhaney
Phillip Chou
Harry Cantey
Roddy Cantey
Penn State
McAlhaney
Chou
Matt Robinson
Anand Pariyadath
Michael Warber
Brothers Cantey
Anderson Choses Reds Cap For Hall Of Fame Honor
Sparky Anderson was elected by the Veterans Committee and will wear a Cincinnati Reds cap on his Hall of Fame plaque. He cited his 9 years with Cincinnati and gratitude to former Reds GM Bob Howsam as pivotal in his career. Other inductees include Tony Perez and broadcaster Marty Brennaman, with Turkey Stearnes and Bid McPhee also selected by the Veterans Committee. The panel did not elect anyone from the 1940s era in a rare result, ending with a lengthy, chemistry-filled session and exhausted pens.
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Reds
Bob Howsam
Spotlight on Ligtenberg after surgery
Kerry Ligtenberg spent 17 months without a counted game and faced a spring training spotlight as he tries to close for the Atlanta Braves amid John Rocker suspension. He aims to prove health and readiness for opening day to keep options open for a Rocker trade.
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Fla
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Mullins Edges Silver Bluff In Class AA Thriller
Mullins High School barely beat Silver Bluff 63-61 in the Class AA second round. Silver Bluff led 61-60 late, but Brandon Key’s drive produced a miss and Ernest Doe’s last putback rolled out as the horn sounded. Mullins advances to face Calhoun County in the next round.
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Sam Lilly
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Aiken Hornets Ousted From Playoffs by Mauldin High
Mauldin High School defeated Aiken 72 to 65 in the Class AAA playoff first round ending Aiken's 12 year postseason drought. C W Bankhead led Mauldin with 19 points and 10 rebounds while Brandon Moses had 16 and Calvin Jefferson 12 for Aiken. Mauldin (20-7) advanced to face Spartanburg after grabbing a 10 point halftime lead. Sidney McKinney added 10 for Mauldin. Demeris Curten contributed 15 for the Hornets season.
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Mauldin
Spartanburg
Brandon Moses
Calvin Jefferson
Aiken
Sidney McKinney
Demeris Curten
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