Gamecocks oust Miami in high scoring CWS clash
South Carolina defeated Miami 15-11 to end the Hurricanes run as Bryan Triptett led with four hits while Nick Gardiner Brendan Winn drove in three runs apiece. Winn scored five times setting a CWS record as the Gamecocks, who had fallen to Cal State Fullerton earlier, moved within one win of the best of three final. Georgia also beat Arizona to keep a path toward the title, with Texas looming for both teams.
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BCS reforms stall as planners seek safer math shift
Boston reports the Bowl Championship Series continues to refine its new formula for selecting the national title game. Key figures say changes aim for clarity and fewer problems, prioritizing human polls and coaches while adjusting computer rankings. Weibelg notes emphasis on strength of schedule and eligible wins.
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Bucs Pitman suspended and fined in personal conduct case
NFL notes report Buccaneers running back Michael Pittman suspended without pay for three games and fined two games’ pay after pleading guilty to endangerment. He was previously indicted in Arizona on aggravated assault counts related to a vehicle incident. Keenan McCardell seeks pay raise amid holdout and contract concerns. Shockey undergoes foot surgery. Giants optimistic for season start. Patriots sign Reid and Peterson Rex. Bengals add Suttsted. Super Bowl streaker fined for delay incident.
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Williams defends Wimbledon bid with straight sets win
Serena Williams opens her bid for a third straight Wimbledon title by defeating Zheng Jie 6-3 6-1 on Centre Court as Safin suffers a chaotic early exit. Williams dominates with six aces and strong serving, while Safin vents frustration on grass after a 4-6 7-5 6-3 7-6 loss to Dmitry Tursunov amid a rain interrupted day.
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Henman Triumphs After Trailing Two Sets In Mecca Match
At Mecca Tim Henman, the No 5 seed and four-time Wimbledon semifinalist, rallied from two sets down to defeat Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo of Spain 46 76 64 62. The field included players who criticized the surface and past champions who skipped the event.
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Tyson boxing license clash hits New Jersey over venues
Governor McGreevey vows to block Tyson from state facilities after license issued by Larry Hazzard. Boardwalk Hall and Meadowlands would be too small or unavailable for a Tyson bout, prompting questions about venue and authority while NJCASA condemns the licensing.
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