Wheaton Gains Spotlight as McEnroe Stirs Open Intrigue
David Wheaton, ranked 44, becomes a focal interview subject ahead of a US Open clash with John McEnroe at the National Tennis Center. The 21-year-old from Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota, has risen after winning the 1987 US Open juniors title and a first pro title at the US Clay Court. Becker Advances Past Cahill. Agassi, Cherkasov Set for Quarterfinals as Lendl to Meet McEnroe.
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Summer Squall Wins Pennsylvania Derby in Return
Summer Squall returns after a May Preakness win and dominates the 1 1/8 mile Pennsylvania Derby at Philadelphia Park. The Aiken Stable colt stalked early and surged to a 3+ length victory, pushing career earnings over 1.5 million. Jockey Pat Day praised the ride while trainer Neil Howard was lauded for the comeback effort. Attendance surpassed 17,000 as Dogwood Stable celebrated the long-absent star’s return.
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MacMurdo Eyes Return To National Title Run
Stanford star Chris MacMurdo, a former South Aiken standout, targets another NCAA crown with the Lady Cardinal after a near perfect season. She reflects on Europe tour, scoring role, and plans for a busy sophomore year as the team prepares for December return to South Carolina for the Super Shootout featuring Ohio State Texas and Tennessee.
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Whiskey Road Race Set For This Saturday
The 13th annual Whiskey Road Race in Aiken is Saturday at the Weeks Center on Whiskey Road. Three events 1-Mile Fun Run 2-Mile Road Race and 10K feature flat TAC certified courses with early registration at $10 per race and shirts for preregistrants.
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Friends Meet When USC Tackles UNC
Two longtime friends on opposite sidelines face off as South Carolina hosts North Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium. Sparky Woods and Mack Brown share a linked coaching history from Town State Appalachian State and each discuss the matchup and their teams after weekend wins.
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Becker Graf Still In Hunt
Boris Becker found a way to win in New York while Steffi Graf made a tough match look easy keeping them both in the hunt for key titles and momentum in the season.
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Open era tennis sparks as Graf Capriati clash looms
Defending champion Graf survives Capriati 6 1, 6 2 in a brief fourth round. Becker battles Cahill 2 4 6 3 4 6 4 to reach the quarterfinals and set up Krickstein meeting. Andre Agassi faces Andrei Cherkosov in the bottom half, with results shaping the late rounds.
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Darren Cahill
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