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Justin Rose leads by stroke at Pebble Beach after first round of U.S. Open

Justin Rose closed out his opening round with three straight birdies to lead the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links, which was all he could want.

By Associated Press June 14, 2019

Justin Rose hits out of the bunker on the 18th hole at Pebble Beach Golf Links during Thursday's first round of the U.S. Open in California.

Scrappy Moore coach finalists all state champions

Winning a state championship wasn't a prerequisite for being a finalist for this year's Scrappy Moore Coach of the Year, but it certainly helped.

By Stephen Hargis June 10, 2019

Baylor head coach Kelli Smith talks with the umpire as Sophie Piskos (23) stands in the batter's box. GPS faced Baylor in the semifinals of the TSSAA Division II Class AA State Girls's softball tournament at McKnight Fields on May 22, 2019.

Scrappy Moore female finalists have spectacular achievements

This year's Scrappy Moore Female Athlete of the Year finalists are a remarkable group.

By Stephen Hargis June 10, 2019

Former Coahulla Creek star Panchito Medina leads 8-3 win for Georgia soccer all-stars

After a brilliant senior soccer season with Coahulla Creek High School, Panchito Medina's game-changing ability flashed brightly again Saturday at Finley Stadium.

By Patrick MacCoon June 9, 2019

Former Coahulla Creek standout Panchito Medina, center, goes for the ball while playing for Georgia against Tennessee on Saturday at Finley Stadium during an all-star soccer game featuring recent area high school standouts.

Golf roundup: Low scores roll in at Canadian Open

Brandt Snedeker's early record-tying round didn't stand up to late charges by Scott Brown and Matt Kuchar at the RBC Canadian Open on Friday.

By Associated Press June 8, 2019

Brandt Snedeker, left, and Brooks Koepka laugh after finishing their second rounds Friday at the RBC Canadian Open. Snedeker tied the tournament record with a 10-under-par 60 but was a stroke behind co-leaders Scott Brown and Matt Kuchar at the 36-hole mark of the tournament.

Area sports notes: Lee University finishes season strong at national track and field meet

Lee University wound up with six top-eight finals times in the NCAA Division II outdoor track and field meet in Kingsville, Texas.

By Staff Reports May 26, 2019

Baylor’s Hunter Smith and Benji Taverne win doubles state title

Hunter Smith and Benji Taverne didn't pair up for doubles until right before the tennis postseason last year.

By Gene Henley May 24, 2019

Baylor's Hunter Smith hits a forehand while doubles teammate Benji Taverne stands ready at the net in the state championship match they won Friday against McCallie's John Knight and Charlie Park at the Adams Tennis Complex in Murfreesboro.

Baylor’s second straight baseball state title may only be the start

The scariest aspect of Baylor's baseball program is not the level of talent that exists up and down the lineup.

By Stephen Hargis May 23, 2019

Baylor's Colin Ahearn congratulates teammate Ivan Reap after Reap scored on a sacrifice fly by Christian Martin during the TSSAA Division II-AA baseball final Thursday at Middle Tennessee State. Baylor beat Christian Brothers 4-2 to win its second state title in a row.

Led by Sydney Berzon, Baylor wins fifth straight softball state title

The players' names change, but the results do not.