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Mini Dynasty: Tebow leads Gators past Oklahoma

The game defied expectations. Tim Tebow fulfilled them. He rescued No. 1 Florida, running through and throwing over No. 2 Oklahoma for a 24-14 victory Thursday night that gave the Gators their second BCS championship in three years.
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Stunner: Smoltz leaves Braves

ATLANTA — Say it ain’t so, Smoltzy. John Smoltz’s career with the Braves is ending. The iconic Atlanta pitcher, who is recovering from June shoulder surgery, has agreed to a contract to pitch for the Boston Red Sox, a person familiar with the situation confirmed.

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Morris: Caution the best choice for draftees

Maybe it is just me, but it sure seems like a lot of South Carolina football players aimlessly jump to the NFL a year too soon. In cases at USC, it appears players tend to listen more to their agents than their college coaches and athletic administrators.

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RNE's Rhett lets his game carry his name

Richland Northeast junior forward M.J. Rhett has a name that exudes basketball. His last name is a familiar one in statewide hoop circles, given that his father is former Eau Claire and USC star Joe Rhett.

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McCants, No. 2 Tar Heels survive against Clemson

Turnovers, missed 3-pointers and bad decisions. For much of the game at Clemson, North Carolina coach Sylvia Hatchell didn't know what she was watching.

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Samford defeats Furman 71-60

Bryan Friday scored 20 points and Samford defeated Furman 71-60 in the inaugural Southern Conference home game for the Bulldogs on Thursday night.

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Tebow leads Fla. past Okla. 24-14 for BCS title

Tim Tebow gave Florida the jolt it needed, and the Gators toughed out a second BCS title in three years. Their 24-14 win over No. 2 Oklahoma in a choppy, sloppy affair Thursday night made them a national champion.