COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Chad Holbrook says he’s working for a return to the College World Series after the Gamecocks’ disappointing NCAA tournament performance this month. South Carolina ended a run of 13 straight times advancing out of a regional it hosted, a streak that dated back to 1976.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina athletic director Bubba Cunningham says curious fans should be patient while an investigator conducts his probe into alleged academic misconduct. Cunningham issued a statement Tuesday, four days after former basketball player Rashad McCants levied allegations of academic wrongdoing.
PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Phil Mickelson believes Pinehurst No. 2 is such a complete test for the U.S. Open that he’ll have to be focused on every shot. That could be quite a challenge for the five-time major champion. On the golf course, Mickelson is trying to ignore the high expectations for him to finally win the U.S. Open.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Former NASCAR car owner Junie Donlavey has died at age 90. Richmond International Raceway spokeswoman Aimee Turner said Donlavey died Monday night. According to the International Motorsports Hall of Fame website, the Richmond native fielded his No. 90 cars for drivers including Joe Weatherly, Tiny Lund and Dick Brooks.
