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August 25, 2008 RSS feed / Sports

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Indians impressive in final tune-up

Total team effort helps in wins over Broome, Laurens
By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Sports Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com
It may have taken 71 years for Gaffney to move from its home across town at W.K. Brumbach Stadium, but it took less than five minutes for Gaffney to get used to its new digs. More...

U.S. back on top of basketball world

Claims first gold since the 2000 Sydney Olympics
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer

BEIJING— Arm-in-arm, they climbed onto the middle of the medals platform, the spot that for so long was U.S. private property. Some players flashed their Olympic medals to the crowd. More...

BRIEFS

County church softball league gearing up The 2008 Cherokee County church softball league is open for those wishing to sign-up for this season. Youth league will open for play Sept. 2. The deadline to signup is Aug. 25. More...

Gaffney opens season ranked no. 6 in Class 4A

By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Sports Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com

It may be a new season, but Gaffney finds itself in a familiar position as it prepares for a tough 2008 schedule. The Indians open the season ranked no. 6 in Class 4A, according to a poll made up of several sports writers statewide. More...

Walhalla thumps Blacksburg in opener

Miscues doom Wildcats in Moss' debut with team
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Sports Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com

Walhalla overpowered Blacksburg with its running game in a 27-8 victory Friday evening in the Wildcats' debut under new coach Mickey Moss. Walhalla took advantage of three first half turnovers to build a 20-0 halftime lead. More...

Host China tops USA in gold medal count

By DAVID CRARY AP Basketball Writer

BEIJING -China proved an acquisitive first-time Olympic host, topping the gold-medal chart with one of the most dominating and diverse performances ever. The United States, Britain and an array of small nations also had reasons to celebrate. More...