First-round ties set at Mayakoba as Brown cards 71
Scott Brown, a North Augusta and USC Aiken product, posted three birdies and three bogeys for a 71 in the first round. Roberto Diaz, USC Aiken alum, had an eagle and a birdie but a triple bogey and three bogeys for a 73.
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LeBron bans football for his sons over health risks
LeBron James says in an ESPN interview he will not let his two sons play organized football due to health risks and restricts them to basketball, baseball and soccer at home. He discussed the stance amid Cavaliers travel and has echoed it before. he remains a fan of Dallas Cowboys Browns and Ohio State.
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Strom Thurmond at Fairfield Central Playoff Preview
Staff reports Strom Thurmond meets Fairfield Central in the Class AA Division II second round playoff. Strom Thurmond quarterback Tyree Stichem and running back Chad Gilchrist lead the Rebels offense, while Fairfield Central counters with sophomore Maurice McManus and quarterback Stanley McManus. The top-seeded Griffins seek home-field advantage and a run to the state final, with the winner advancing to face Woodruff or Newberry.
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Kershaw and Trout win MLB MVP honors
Clayton Kershaw becomes the NL MVP, first pitcher since 1968 to win the award, after a 21-3 season with a 1.77 ERA and a no hitter. Mike Trout captures the AL MVP unanimously, totaling 420 points and 30 first-place votes, with Victor Martinez and Michael Brantley in second and third.
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Mustangs Silas signs with Erskine baseball team
Midland Valley High School standout Brett Silas signed a letter of intent to join Erskine College's Flying Fleet on an athletic and academic scholarship. The Graniteville resident, 5 foot 10 and 175 pounds, will likely play second or shortstop and has seen pitching duty. In 24 games as a junior he hit .389 with nine stolen bases, four doubles, two triples and one homer, emphasizing hitting for average and speed.
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