Cox Nearing Padres Contract Offer After Return To Pitching
Ben Cox, standout pitcher once burned out of baseball, is set to sign with the San Diego Padres after regaining form at San Jacinto and helping the Gators finish second at the Junior College World Series. He plans to report to Eugene Emeralds as a closer once negotiations finalize, with calls from multiple MLB teams noted.
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All-stars Fall Short in District Championship Clash
Baytown West 10 year-old all-stars lost 5-3 to Nasa West in District 14 final, ending their bid to regional action. Coach Eastman praised the players for growing up, with key moments including a first-inning two-run double by Jordan Neill and a late rally cut short by a pickle play. Nasa West advances to the regional round while Baytown West finishes 6-1 in district play and looks ahead to age 12 goals.
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Miami to join ACC in bold conference shift
Miami accepted the Atlantic Coast Conference invitation ending a seven week pursuit, turning down a bigger Big East offer. The move reshapes power balance as Miami and Virginia Tech join the ACC for the 2004-05 season, leaving the Big East with fewer football programs.
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Aussie forces Agassi's Wimbledon exit
Mark Philippoussis upset Andre Agassi in the Wimbledon fourth round winning 6 3 2 6 6 7 6 3 8 4. The unseeded Australian tied a Wimbledon ace record with 46, overcoming Agassi in a dramatic match.
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