Expos rally past Braves in 12th for 4-3 win
After a 0-for-23 drought Tony Batista delivered a one-out RBI double in the 12th inning to lift Montreal over Atlanta 4-3. Endy Chavez drew a walk, Batista drove the go ahead run off Juan Cruz, and Brad Wilkerson hit a homer while Brian Schneider added four hits for the Expos. J.D. Drew hit his 30th homer for the Braves.
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USC Aiken Pacers eye targets after national win
USC Aiken men's golf opens fall in the Kiawah Island Invitational with high expectations after winning the Division II national title by nine strokes last May. Coach Michael Carlisle notes heightened scrutiny while returning veterans lead a talented lineup, though fall ineligibility for Clint Smith adds a challenge.
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Williams dominates Schnyder to reach another Grand Slam QF
Serena Williams crushed Patty Schnyder 6-4 6-2 to set up a Grand Slam quarterfinal with Jennifer Capriati. Williams tallied 12 aces and 24 winners while recovering from knee surgery that sidelined her for 8 1/2 months. She may skip the Olympics and possibly the Open, per doctors advice.
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Sadler clinches playoff spot with Pop Secret 500 win
Elliott Sadler captured his second victory of the season at California Speedway in Fontana, securing a spot in NASCAR's playoff. He held off rookie Kasey Kahne and Mark Martin as late cautions shuffled the field, with Kahne finishing second and Martin climbing into the top 10 in points.
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Lantz Lamback Chases Paralympic Swim Dream in Athens
Augusta teen Lantz Lamback 18, with cerebral palsy, earned a Paralympic spot in Athens after years of competing against able bodied swimmers in the Augusta Aiken Swim League. Family and coaches hosted a farewell party at USC Aiken Natatorium as he prepares for events including the 50, 100 and 400 freestyle and 100 back beginning September 18. Lamback, S-7, holds U S freestyle marks and ranks among the world’s top six in his events. Blaze Sports helped launch his path toward the Games.
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