Vick shines as Falcons roll to 2-0 start
Michael Vick wowed fans in Atlanta with a diving noncontact play and a 109 rushing yards on 12 carries as the Falcons opened 2-0 for the first time since 1998. He credited readiness and the West Coast offense under coach Jim Mora and Greg Knapp.
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USC Aiken golfers win 24-team Palmer intercollegiate title
USC Aiken dominated the Johnny Palmer Old North State Intercollegiate at Old North State Golf Club with all five scorers in the top 20. Dane Burkhart and Scott Brown led the attack with strong rounds, as Coker College, Lee University, and Pfeiffer trailed in the chase.
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Reds rally past Braves as Valentin caps comeback
Javier Valentin hit a three run homer in the ninth to cap Cincinnati's five run rally off closer John Smoltz, lifting the Reds to an 11-8 win over Atlanta. Chipper Jones homered for a brief Braves lead before Smoltz struggled and took the loss.
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Bluff Thurmond clash features contrasting offense in high school game
Strom Thurmond High School faces Silver Bluff in a Friday night matchup. Quarterback CoCo Hillary leads the Thurmond aerial attack while Silver Bluff emphasizes wing-T running and speed. Silver Bluff coach Al Lown notes the difficulty of simulating the visitors speed in practice and Thurmond coach Lee Sawyer cites unfamiliarity with the wing formation.
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Resurgent Trojans seek fourth in row
Ridge Spring Monetta, 3-1, aims for a fourth straight win at Pelion as coach Mark Rodgers cites community excitement and a team built on eleven players contributing on both sides. The 3-1 start is the best since 1994.
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Is Ice Hockey a Northward Sport Worth the Hype
A columnist argues against the NHL lockout and hockey culture, insisting ice hockey belongs in colder climates. He mocks southern fans and cities like Atlanta Dallas Los Angeles San Jose and Tampa Bay while noting the Lightning won the Stanley Cup.
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