Destino surges as Gamecocks eye NCAA bid weekend
South Carolina outfielder Alex Destino has snapped a hitting slump with a renewed plate approach and three home runs over recent games. The Gamecocks, sitting at 29-19 overall, must halt a six-game SEC skid at Missouri to secure a NCAA Tournament spot while aiming to tighten the bullpen behind closer Tyler Johnson.
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Clemson Notre Dame add more matchups in coming years
The ACC and Clemson and Notre Dame outlined future conference games in the 2020s and 2030s. Clemson hosts Notre Dame in 2027 and visits in 2028, with a Labor Day 2031 Monday night game at Clemson. The series continues with a 2034 visit to Notre Dame and a 2037 return to Clemson.
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Golf stars struggle as Hughes shines on tough North Florida course
Scott shoots 70 after a hole in one and two double bogeys at 18. Johnson opens 71 while McIlroy 73 and Kisner 71. Hughes steadies with critical escapes and a late risk paid off, finishing strong amid a windy, par-slow round. Rahm cards 67 bogey-free, Day also 70 after late collapses.
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Betts homers as Red Sox top Brewers in Milwaukee
Mookie Betts delivered a ninth inning three run shot lifting Boston to a 4 1 victory over Milwaukee salvaging a win in the three game set. Betts went 7 for 11 with eight RBIs and five runs scored in the Milwaukee trip.
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Gordon reinstatement denied by NFL
Josh Gordon, the Browns wide receiver, has been denied NFL reinstatement per a source. He can reapply in the fall after multiple suspensions for substance abuse, including a 2014 10 game ban and the 2015 season. Gordon rejoined Cleveland last summer and later entered rehab, aiming to regain control and potential to return. Browns executive Sashi Brown noted prior contact, while Hue Jackson said the team has moved on, though Gordon’s rights remain with Cleveland.
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