Woods resumes play in Michigan ahead of Open return
Tiger Woods has begun playing holes in Michigan as he moves closer to his comeback from knee surgery. With the U S Open approaching June 12 15 at Torrey Pines Woods expressed optimism that his left leg will be near a hundred percent though he said it would be acceptable if not.
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Sprint Cup Top 12 Drivers by Points Standings
Kyle Busch leads with 2,050 points, Jeff Burton 1,908, Dale Earnhardt Jr 1,779, Carl Edwards 1,713, Greg Biffle 1,658, Jeff Gordon 1,646, Jimmie Johnson 1,644, Clint Bowyer 1,633, Denny Hamlin 1,630, Kevin Harvick 1,566, Tony Stewart 1,551, and Kasey Kahne 1,524 in the Top 12 Sprint Cup standings.
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Titans Eliminate UVA In Regional Semifinal Showdown
Cal State Fullerton toppled Virginia 4-1 in the NCAA regional semifinal to end the Cavaliers season at 39-23. Titans pitcher Cory Arbiso dominated after a Miclat double, retiring 15 straight batters while Virginia’s Franco Valdes drove in the lone Cavalier run with a seventh inning RBI.
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Marshall women golfers set school record in academics
The Marshall University women’s golf team finished spring term with a school record team GPA of 3.81. Every player earned at least a B, and five golfers Meredith Crislip Molly Ginger Jill Lansden Larie Lynch and Whitney Wolejko achieved perfect 4.0s.
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Mountaineers Add Two Women's Hoops Recruits
West Virginia University pulls in Natalie Burton from Perth Australia and Korinne Campbell from Minnesota Golden Gophers as new recruits for the Mountaineers women's basketball program. Both players plan to relocate to Morgantown to join the team.
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Mercer County Athletes Offered Saturday Physicals for 2008-09
Students wishing to participate in Mercer County school athletics excluding Bluefield may receive a physical Saturday at the Orthopaedic Center of the Virginias on Courthouse Road in Princeton. Bring WVSSAC forms and permission slips. for questions call Brittany Wiley-Powers at 304 487 2297.
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LSU Tigers Aim for 23rd Straight Victory Comment
LSU head coach Paul Mainieri lauds his team for winning 23 games in a row, calling it an amazing accomplishment by young players. He notes the streak comes at a tough time and against a demanding schedule, saying the Tigers are tight yet playfully enjoying the game.
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Pacman Jones Could Join Cowboys for Now Not Regular Season
Commissioner Goodell told Adam Jones that his NFL participation remains contingent on demonstrating lawful conduct and reliability. The NFL issued a statement Monday outlining conditions for Jones to join the league, pending ongoing assessment before any regular season involvement.
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Broncos cut Travis Henry after commitment concerns
The Denver Broncos released running back Travis Henry on Monday citing insufficient commitment. Henry had signed a five year 22.5 million dollar deal in March 2007 and rushed for 691 yards and four touchdowns that season.
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Pocahontas Roots Still Heart of Zollie Toth
Zollie Toth, a 1943 Pocahontas High graduate now living in Baton Rouge, recalls Pocahontas as a small town where everyone knew each other and high school days brought his greatest fun. Born in 1924, he played college football at LSU and spent five years in the NFL.
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Toth recalls Pocahontas roots and pro football fame
Former NFL star Toth, an LSU standout and Pro Bowl rookie in 1950, reflects on his Pocahontas upbringing, Navy service, and subsequent Baton Rouge life. He laments Pocahontas High School closure while continuing part time work with LSU. He cherishes autograph requests and remembers childhood friends.
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Hunnicutt Stadium upgrades boost field for Rays season
Hunnicutt Stadium undergoes upgrades with 102 pop up sprinklers and a re grow grass plan ahead of the Princeton Rays Appalachian League opener on June 17. GM Jim Holland notes the indoor hitting facility near the field and a back ordered roof causing a delay.
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Sharapova Crashes Out as Safina Seizes French Open
Maria Sharapova, the top seed, blew a big lead and fell to Dinara Safina 6-7 7-6 6-2 in the French Open fourth round. She lashed out at herself amid boos and whistles as her bid to win a Grand Slam she has never claimed ended in controversy and frustration.
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Beckham back to baseball in Georgia practice
BIFFIN GA AP Tim Beckham returns to baseball with Griffin High School as they prepare for the state championship series. While tossing and showing flair during practice he wears a Minnesota Timberwolves cap, recalling past dreams of NBA stardom and a desire to imitate Michael Jordan.
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