Roswell pentathlete Schrimsher qualifies for 2016 Olympics
Roswell native Nathan Schrimsher earned a Pan American Games bronze to secure a U S Olympic berth in modern pentathlon. The 2015 Pan Am result propelled him toward Rio 2016, joining teammate Dennis Bowsher as U S Army athletes competing for gold. Schrimsher and Bowsher credit military training for discipline and success.
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Johnson wins British Open in playoff at St Andrews
Zach Johnson captured the claret jug after a three man playoff with Louis Oosthuizen and Marc Leishman, denying Jordan Spieth a Grand Slam bid. Spieth finished strong but missed a final birdie attempt on 18 in a dramatic final round at St Andrews.
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Bowlsby: Big 12 expansion unnecessary for now
Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby says the conference must improve rather than expand. He notes no clear consensus for adding teams as Oklahoma and others debate the 12‑team goal, and presidents would decide on expansion if it arises.
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Surfer Fanning Fends Off Shark During JBay Open
Mick Fanning, three time world champion, was bumped from his board by a shark during the JBay Open finals in South Africa. He punched the shark from the water and was rescued unharmed besides a small bite to his leg wrap and a depression in his board.
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