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Superman's gone, but Tigers still focused on title
FAIRFAX — Ten wins was simply not enough in 2007.
More than a basketball school
ST. MATTHEWS — This isn’t just a basketball school.
Slumps, bumps make this the WIDE U.S. Open
NEW YORK — Rafael Nadal is faulty at Flushing Meadows, Roger Federer is suddenly shaky. Justine Henin is gone, Maria Sharapova is injured.
Pough, Bulldogs readying for Central Florida
It was not an actual game Saturday at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium, but South Carolina State did its best to create a close simulation.
Varn defends title at Country Club of Orangeburg
Defending champion Dr. Bob Varn won the event for the 18th time by defeating Rocky Reed in Sunday’s final of the 86th annual Men’s Club Championship at the Country Club of Orangeburg.
QB for Clemson foe trying to end on upswing
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Two snapshots from last season summarize John Parker Wilson’s up-and-down Alabama career fairly well.
Carolina Panthers preview: Fox under pressure
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers coach John Fox and general manager Marty Hurney eliminated any doubt they’re under intense pressure to win now when they traded on draft day, swapping next year’s first-round pick to get another one this year.
Ridgewood strikes back in The Barclays
PARAMUS, N.J. — Steve Stricker lost a ball and a big lead Saturday at sun-baked Ridgewood Country Club, leaving Kevin Streelman atop the leaderboard and more than two dozen players in The Barclays title chase.
Johnson wins Hillcrest championship
Ed Johnson fired at 3-under 69 on Sunday to win the Hillcrest Men’s Golf Association Club Championship.
Edwards eases Busch aside for Cup victory
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) -- Carl Edwards isn't conceding anything to Kyle Busch.
Panthers dominate Redskins 47-3; Taylor injured
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — With Jason Taylor limping off the field with a knee injury, the defense disintegrating without him and the offense almost as bad, the Washington Redskins face many unpleasant questions after an ugly preseason showing Saturday.
Correction: Bethune-Bowman football schedule
Today’s T&D 2008 Prep Football Edition on Page 19 includes an incorrect schedule for Bethune-Bowman. A correct schedule is on Page 11 of the edition. Also, here is the correct list of games for the Mohawks this season.
Fla. state soph faces Lee in U.S. Amateur finals
PINEHURST, N.C. — After a week full of autographs and adulation, Danny Lee is starting to feel like Tiger Woods at the U.S. Amateur.
City of Orangeburg recreation report
City of Orangeburg Parks
The latest from the Crimson Tide
Alabama freshmen to play big roles
Spurrier holds down Gamecocks expectations
COLUMBIA — Steve Spurrier won’t walk out on that limb, not this year and certainly not before South Carolina shows him something on the field.
U.S. disappointed Olympics didn’t open China more
BEIJING — The United States said Sunday it was disappointed the Olympics had not brought more “openness and tolerance” in China and pressed for the immediate release of eight American protesters as the games ended.
Danny Lee wins U.S. Amateur, supplants Tiger
PINEHURST, N.C. — His whirlwind month complete, Danny Lee finally has a few days off. Now the carefree 18-year-old has time to reflect on his latest accomplishment: Outdoing Tiger Woods.