Iowa State suspends coach Larry Eustachy for alcohol use
Iowa State University suspended basketball coach Larry Eustachy with pay after he acknowledged alcoholism and sought treatment. Athletic director Bruce Van De Velde urged firing, citing behavior inconsistent with the university. Eustachy may appeal to the president's office within five days.
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Gamecocks thrash Wofford as Triplett drives in seven
Bryan Triplett went 5 for 6 with two homers including a grand slam and seven RBIs as South Carolina pounded Wofford 23 to 2. Matt Campbell earned the win, five innings, one run allowed, six strikeouts. Carolina rapped 26 hits with five homers led by Triplett and Buscher.
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Sports TV and game slate across leagues today
Baseball Augusta at Rome Ohio six p.m. South Aiken at Dorman class AAAA nine a.m. Italian Open Golf The Golf Channel one p.m. Mets at Cardinals ESPN eight thirty p.m. BMW Charity Pro Am The Golf Channel four p.m. HP Classic of New Orleans Golf tiga seven p.m. Senators at Flyers ESPN eight p.m. Braves at Astros TBS eight p.m. Nets at Bucks Basketball TMNT ten thirty p.m. Timberwolves at Lakers TNT
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Empire Maker Has Derby Post as Favorite In 12th Slot
Trainer Bobby Frankel believes Empire Maker is the best horse and rider for the Kentucky Derby. Empire Maker drew post 12 as the 6-5 favorite, with Peace Rules at post five and Ten Most Wanted the second choice at 6-1. Jockey Jerry Bailey discussed the outside post to avoid early traffic while Frankel noted plans if the pace slows. Paddy Gallagher’s Domestic Dispute drew post 11, with Canonero II last to win from post 12 in 1971 referenced.
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Silver Bluff routs Hanahan in Class AA District V final
Jessie Clark pitched a two hit shutout as Silver Bluff High School defeated Hanahan 10 to 0 in six innings to win the Class AA District V championship. The Lady Bulldogs totaled 10 unearned runs while Hanahan committed numerous errors. Silver Bluff (22-2) advances to the Lower State tournament and will host Bishop England Friday at 6 p.m.
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Jackets start fast and win District IV title over Byrnes
North Augusta High School’s Jackets exploded for four runs in the first inning and three in the sixth to defeat Byrnes 7-2 in the Class AAAA District IV championship. Trey Williams earned the win on the mound, while Zach Cooper fueled the early scoring with a first-inning run after John Plexico’s center-field hit. Byrnes slipped, with five baserunners left on second as three Byrnes pitchers combined for seven hits allowed.
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Pacers Lead Peach Belt At NCAA Division II Golf Champs
The Pacers plus six Peach Belt Conference rivals headline the NCAA Division II Golf Championships field. USC Aiken earned the conference automatic bid and tops the Southeast Regional at Harbour Club in Greensboro Georgia with Georgia College and State Armstrong Atlantic State Francis Marion Kennesaw State Columbus State and Clayton State also competing. Presbyterian from the South Atlantic Conference is the only non Peach Belt regional entrant. The event runs across 10 regionals with Super Regionals advancing 10 teams and 10 individuals to the May 2023 finals at Sunriver Oregon.
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Hampton strong outing as Braves beat Astros 11 1
Mike Hampton allowed four hits over seven innings in his second strong start since returning from the disabled list. Chipper Jones drove in four runs, doubled twice, and Gary Sheffield homered and drove in three as the Braves won 11-1. Atlanta improved to 13-2 in their last 15 and claimed a sixth straight road win.
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