Burress begins two year prison sentence for gun charge
Former Giants star Plaxico Burress tearfully bid farewell to his family before being jailed for two years on a weapons charge. Justine Henin announced a return to competitive tennis next year after Kim Clijsters won the U.S. Open. Justin Thompson shot 69 to tie for 18th at the Laker Invitational as Newberry College led D II scores with 562.
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USC Aiken Baseball Scout Day Draws 17 Scouts
A record 17 scouts attended USC Aiken's baseball Major League Baseball Scout Day at Roberto Hernandez Stadium. Players ran drills to showcase talents for the visiting scouts.
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Rival coaches forge close friendship beyond football
Silver Bluff High School coach Al Lown and Strom Thurmond High School coach Lee Sawyer, rivals on the field, describe a deep off field bond built on shared history, mutual respect, and personal support including Sawyer’s 2006 church funeral moment.
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Watson earns second PBC Player of the Week honor
USC Aiken junior midfielder Troy Watson won the Peach Belt Conference Player of the Week for the second time this season after scoring three goals and adding one assist to reach seven points last week. He shares the team lead with Fernando Gomez-Noriega at 11 points on the year and stands among national leaders with five assists.
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Aiken hurler Andrew Faulkner commits to South Carolina
South Aiken High School left hander Andrew Faulkner of the Thoroughbreds verbally commits to Ray Tanner and the South Carolina Gamecocks. Coach Bob Polewski praises Faulkner as focused and a strong competitor who aims for a state title with the team.
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Jurrjens Guides Braves Past Mets 3-1
Jair Jurrjens pitched seven strong innings as Atlanta beat the New York Mets 3-1. Yunel Escobar drove in two runs with a two run single and a ninth inning score, while Brian McCann left with a bruised wrist. Moylan and Soriano closed it out for Atlanta’s win.
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High School Football Notebook Preview and Friday Coverage
Thursday features Sports Editor Cam Huffman presenting a weekly high school football notebook with pregame nuggets and prep features. Friday the Standard offers in game previews for all area games with players to watch and predictions, plus live online coverage.
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