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Yesterday at 3:05 PM  Three years after a complete repaving project, Daytona International Speedway is getting a revamped frontstretch that will enhance the "fan experience."

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Benedict College head men's basketball coach Fred Watson has been named a finalist for the 2013 Clarence "Big House" Gaines National Coach of the Year.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Harry Parone Stadium at Spring Valley High School has been selected as the winner of the Pioneer Athletics 2012 Fields of Excellence Award.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Just hours after South Carolina's basketball season ended at the SEC Tournament, the Bruce Ellington watch is officially on.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The Benedict Tigers are heading back to the NCAA Tournament for the seventh time in eight seasons.

Monday, March 11, 2013  South Carolina two-sport player Bruce Ellington says he hasn't yet thought about football with the basketball season heading to the Southeastern Conference tournament.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  South Carolina coach Frank Martin says two-sport standout Bruce Ellington is back with the basketball team until the Gamecocks start bowl practice next month.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  South Carolina two-sport standout Bruce Ellington is working out with the basketball team, a few days after catching two touchdown passes in the Gamecocks' 27-17 victory at Clemson.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier will likely match Paul "Bear" Bryant this weekend for most wins at two different schools.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  NBC Sports Network will televise nationally the Carrier Classic preseason college basketball event being held next month on the South Carolina coast.

Monday, August 20, 2012  For the first time in its 80-year history, Augusta National Golf Club has female members.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  South Carolina reserve quarterback Tanner McEvoy was arrested in North Carolina and charged with speeding and driving after consuming while under age 21.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  Dozier is a retired professional athlete who enjoyed a successful 12-year career playing basketball around the world. He played professionally for the Charlotte Hornets of the NBA and on the collegiate level for the University of South Carolina.

Friday, April 06, 2012  The 52-year-old Couples made seven birdies Friday to shoot 5-under 67 and surge into a tie for the lead on this, the 20th anniversary of his title at Augusta National.

Thursday, April 05, 2012  McIlroy, Woods within striking distance at Augusta National.