Clijsters Wins Australian Open in Comeback Title
Kim Clijsters captured her first Australian Open crown with a 3-6 6-3 6-3 win over Li Na, delivering a tough final in Melbourne. Li Na became the first Chinese player in a Grand Slam final and faced crowd pressure and photographer flashes. Clijsters hinted at a lighter 2012 schedule, potentially Olympics, while Li Na earned global fan acclaim for her poise.
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Signing Day Spotlight From Rivals Top Recruits
Local readers learn about national signing day and top recruits like Clowney and Grant. The piece recalls past stars Heath Miller and Justin Hamilton, their college paths, and the regional impact as Will Lowe signs with Carson-Newman while others await day’s outcomes. Brian Woodson profiles the excitement and choices facing athletes and media alike.
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Mickelson, Haas share Farmers lead at Torrey Pines
Phil Mickelson shot 68 to pull into a share of the Farmers Insurance Open lead with Bill Haas after 54 holes at Torrey Pines South Course. Mickelson moved to 12 under, while Haas sank a 25 foot birdie and faced a late par miss that kept him atop the leaderboard. Tiger Woods faltered with a 74 ending his run of subpar rounds, eight strokes back.
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Ponder Shines With Two TD Passes In Senior Bowl Victory
Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder tossed two touchdowns, including a 23-yard strike to Jeremy Kerley, as the South defeated the North 24-10 in Mobile. Hankerson amassed 100 receiving yards on five catches, while Ponder earned MVP honors for guiding the South.
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