Driver arrested in death of man dribbling ball to World Cup
Salem Oregon police say Scott Van Hiatt of Neskowin was arrested on a charge of criminally negligent homicide after fatally striking Richard Swanson of Seattle who was attempting a 10 000 mile dribble from Seattle to Sao Paulo Brazil for the World Cup. Swanson planned to traverse 11 countries in a year ending with the June 12 2014 opener in Brazil.
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College basketball slate with North Carolina LSU ESPN2 3 p.m.
ESPN2 airs North Carolina against LSU at 3 PM while N C State faces UCLA at 8 PM. The doubleheader showcases blue chip programs, pairing ACC and Pac-12 teams on a marquee night.
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Pack Fans Rally as NC Stuns Tar Heels in CWS Opener
State improved to 8-1 in the College World Series, moving into the winner's bracket while North Carolina faced an immediate win-or-go-home scenario. The Wolfpack avenged heartbreaking extra inning defeats to its rival in two straight postseasons, underscoring Omaha’s high stakes opening round.
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UNC AD mulls facility upgrades after strong season
UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham eyes upgrades to aging Fetzer Field housing soccer lacrosse and outdoor track as the Tar Heels aim for top three in ACC and top 10 nationally per the department plan. He notes public goals boost commitment and success.
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Lincoln County Cardinals eye area title in Legion doubleheader
Lincoln County and Carolina Heat square off at Newton-Conover High at 5 p m Tuesday in a doubleheader. Outfielder Jacob Hoover leads a Cardinals club 7 5 overall 5 1 in divisional play aiming to win the area behind strong pitching and solid team play. Bruce Bolick calls Hoover a natural leader as college suitors watch Hoover at Catawba Valley CC with Presbyterian among early interested programs.
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Harkey Dominates on mound for Gastonia Grizzlies
Belmont native Chris Harkey pitched a complete nine inning game allowing four hits and two runs while striking out four as Gastonia beat Petersburg 13-2 at Sims Legion Park. Harkey improved to 2-0 in three starts and threw 108 pitches. He stored a mix of fastball slider curveball and changeup and relied on fastball to finish.
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Belmont Abbey guard Tyshawn Good invited to Bobcats workout
Belmont Abbey former guard Tyshawn Good from Jamaica New York earned a pre draft workout invite with the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena. Good is the Abbeys third invitee in as many years following Richard Barbee and Kyle Phillips. He led NCAA divisions with 27.0 points per game and broke the school single season scoring record with 864 points.
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Illinois lands Wes Lunt transfer from Oklahoma State
Former Oklahoma State quarterback Wes Lunt, a Rochester native who started five games as a true freshman, will transfer to Illinois. He must sit out the 2013 season but could be an instant upgrade for coach Tim Beckman when eligible in 2014.
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Maryland man injured at Orioles game moves to rehab
Matthew Fortese, 25, who was punched at the May 29 Orioles game and fell from a wall, has moved to an in-patient rehab facility. His doctors and lawyers seek witnesses as he undergoes physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
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Atlanta radio show fires staff over Gleason ALS remarks
An Atlanta sports radio program on 790 The Zone fired members of Mayhem in the AM after mocking ex Saint Steve Gleason who has ALS. General Manager Rick Mack did not name those fired but condemned the comments and expressed regret.
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