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El Duque makes debut in minors for GCL Nationals

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:54:00 GMT

Former major leaguer Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez has made his minor league debut for the Washington Nationals' team in the rookie-level Gulf Coast League. The 44-year-old Hernandez gave up one run and two hits in one inning for the GCL National

Podsednik bats leadoff in 1st game with Dodgers

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:12:00 GMT

Scott Podsednik is batting leadoff and playing center field in his first game with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Podsednik was obtained on Wednesday from the Kansas City Royals. He took a flight to San Diego on Thursday morning and joined his new t

Schilling's business, bluster bleed into politics

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:11:00 GMT

Forget two wars, health care and the economy. The hottest political issue in New England right now is Curt Schilling. The former Boston Red Sox pitcher is back in the center of attention after his startup video game company was offered a sweethe

RI candidate questions Schilling's bloody sock

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:06:00 GMT

A Rhode Island gubernatorial candidate has questioned one of the most memorable moments in New England sports history as he criticized a $75 million state loan guarantee given to a video game company owned by former Boston Red Sox star Curt Schilling

World Series of Poker takes card game to Facebook

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:43:00 GMT

The World Series of Poker will soon let card players chase virtual gold bracelets on Facebook and other social networks. The series known for poker's richest tournament has launched a Facebook application allowing players to compete in virtual

Manager Whitey Herzog inducted into Baseball HOF

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 09:52:00 GMT

Former St. Louis Cardinals manager Whitey Herzog has been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The 78-year-old Herzog , who played eight seasons as a first baseman and outfielder before moving to the front office, is just the 19th major leag

Ump Doug Harvey inducted into Baseball HOF

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 09:45:00 GMT

Former umpire Doug Harvey has been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The 80-year-old Harvey, who worked in the National League from 1962 to 1992, was one of the last major league umpires who didn't attend umpiring school. He called 4,673

Saturday's major league summary

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 18:07:00 GMT

Michael Saunders broke up the no-hit bid of Boston's Jon Lester with a two-run homer in the sixth inning, Seattle added three more runs off Lester in the eighth inning, and the Mariners rallied for a 5-1 win over the Red Sox on Saturday night.

Rays end 5year losing streak in Cleveland

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 15:21:00 GMT

David Price held it together after a rocky start, getting a three-run homer from Ben Zobrist and a solo shot from Carlos Pena that helped the Tampa Bay Rays end their 18-game losing streak in Cleveland with a 6-3 win over the Indians on Saturday nigh

Phillies fire hitting coach Milt Thompson

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:24:00 GMT

The Philadelphia Phillies have fired hitting coach Milt Thompson and replaced him with former outfielder Greg Gross. Thompson supplanted Gross as batting coach in 2004 and has been part of consecutive National League championship teams the past

Cardinals streaking...Tigers hopeful...Heat profiting...

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 03:34:00 GMT

Surging St. Louis rides its longest winning streak since 2004 into this afternoon's series closer against visiting Philadelphia. Last night's 5-1 victory over the Phils was the Cardinals' eighth straight, giving them a game-and-a-half lead over secon

Update on the latest in sports:

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:06:00 GMT

Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella (pihn-EHL'-uh) has announced that he is going to retire at the end of the season. The 66-year-old says he wants to spend more time with his family. Piniella took over the Cubs in 2006 after serving as manager

Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 05:15:00 GMT

The oil-rich city of Williston saw a sharp increase in taxable sales and purchases in the first quarter of 2010, passing Minot and Grand Forks to rank third in the state. The state tax department says Williston's total taxable sales and purchase

Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press...

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 04:02:00 GMT

A Canadian company says it has signed a long-term agreement to buy all the ethane produced at the Hess Corp.'s natural gas plant in Tioga. Another Canadian company is proposing a $300 million pipeline to move the liquid gas from Tioga to Alberta. The

Latest Montana sports:

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:41:00 GMT

Flathead High coach Paul Jorgensen has been named the national girls' cross country coach of the year by the National High School Athletic Coaches Association. Jorgensen has been a head coach since 1979 and his girls' teams have won 13 state cha

Giants sign Willis to minor league deal

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:04:00 GMT

The San Francisco Giants have signed former 20-game winner Dontrelle Willis to a minor league contract. The team announced the deal with the Bay Area native Thursday. Willis had been designated for assignment by Arizona earlier this month. In

Johnny Chan eliminated from World Series of Poker

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:55:00 GMT

Two-time World Series of Poker champion Johnny Chan has been eliminated from the no-limit Texas Hold 'em main event after two hands where he gambled pocket pairs against pocket aces, the game's best starting hand. The 10-time gold bracelet winne

1998 champ Nguyen out at World Series of Poker

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:31:00 GMT

The World Series of Poker main event has just one former champion competing for an $8.94 million top prize after 1998 champion Scotty Nguyen was eliminated from the tournament. Nguyen gambled his last 310,000 chips Wednesday night with a suited

2 former champs left in World Series of Poker

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:23:00 GMT

Two former World Series of Poker champions are still competing for millions in the main event as the top 6 percent of the field battle for spots at the final table. Just 450 players remained in the no-limit Texas Hold 'em tournament after two ho

2010 Postseason Baseball

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:45:00 GMT

At A Glance By The Associated Press All Times TBA DIVISION SERIES NOTE: Wild card teams play teams with best records unless in same division and wild card may not have home-field advantage. American League Best Pct. vs. Wild Card Wednesday, Oct.

Previewing baseball's second half

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:03:00 GMT

Eds: APNewsNow. Will be updated. By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Baseball Writer The National League finally won an All-Star game, beating the American League 3-1 on Tuesday night to give the senior circuit homefield advantage in the World Series. Th

Way clear for financial overhaul...Purported illegals list...

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:51:00 GMT

Democrats have cobbled together the 60 votes they need to overcome a Republican filibuster, setting the stage for Senate approval of a huge overhaul of the nation's financial regulations. Senate Majority leader Harry Reid says the measure will fix wh

Update on the latest news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:31:00 GMT

BP is delaying critical tests on a new well cap designed to finally stop the flow of oil in the Gulf of Mexico after government officials said more analysis was needed on the plan. BP engineers were scheduled to start slowly shutting off valves

Testing delay...Tea party attacked...National League wins...

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:03:00 GMT

There's no explanation yet why BP has delayed testing of the new cap it's put on its runaway oil well in the Gulf of Mexico. Officials are only saying they need more time. BP had been planning to start closing valves on the cap Tuesday afternoon.

Update on the latest in sports:

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:14:00 GMT

Finally! The National League is the winner in the All-Star game. Atlanta's Brian McCann cleared the bases with a double in the top of the seventh inning off the White Sox's Matt Thornton to key a 3-1 win over the American League. It was the Nati

Players hit prize money at World Series of Poker

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:14:00 GMT

A 50-year-old competitive fisherman from Kentucky has been eliminated from the World Series of Poker main event, guaranteeing the remaining players some piece of a $68.8 million prize pool. Tim McDonald of Lexington, Ky., lost the last of his ch

NL beats AL...Remembering Steinbrenner...Spill bill...

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:07:00 GMT

The National League drought is over. The NL has defeated the American League, 3-1, in the All-Star Game for the first time since 1996. The National League earns home-field advantage in this year's World Series. NEW YORK (AP) A private funeral

NL wins 31

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:06:00 GMT

The National League's long All-Star game nightmare is over. Brian McCann's three-run double in the seventh inning gave the NL a 3-1 win over the American League. The Braves catcher connected off of White Sox pitcher Matt Thornton to end th

McCann comes up big, NL finally wins AllStar game

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:06:00 GMT

One key swing by Brian McCann pulled the National League out of the All-Star shadows. McCann's three-run double in the seventh inning provided the NL all the offense it needed to capture its first Midsummer Classic since 1996 with a 3-1 victory

$68.8M pool within sight at World Series of Poker

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:34:00 GMT

Players still competing in the World Series of Poker main event are inching closer and closer to a potential payday with each elimination. Officials expect the no-limit Texas Hold 'em tournament to reach the money Tuesday night, with the top 747

White House mourns Yankees owner Steinbrenner

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:06:00 GMT

The White House is remembering New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner for what he did on the baseball diamond as well as for the contributions he made outside the house that Ruth built. Steinbrenner died Tuesday in Tampa, Fla., after sufferi

WSB offers amateur boxers salary, shot at Olympics

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:56:00 GMT

U.S. boxer Rau'shee Warren has been torn between cash and country since a demoralizing defeat at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Turning pro offered the prospects of a lucrative payday. Just as attractive, though, was attempting to earn a spot f

Baseball figures remember Steinbrenner as someone driven to win...

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:21:00 GMT

Even some of the many who clashed with George Steinbrenner over the years say they'll miss the legendary New York Yankees owner. Baseball commissioner Bud Selig (SEE'-lihg) is one of them. He says Steinbrenner was as much a New York Yankee as Ba

Latest Montana sports:

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:41:00 GMT

Missoula residents Kiefer Hahn and Trisha Miller were the top men's and women's finishers in the Missoula Marathon. Hahn broke his own course record Sunday, finishing in 2 hours, 30 minutes and 37 seconds. He also won the race in 2007 and 2009,

Update on the latest in sports:

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:14:00 GMT

Colorado's Ubaldo Jimenez (oo-BAHL'-doh hih-MEHN'-ehz) will start for the National League, while Tampa Bay's David Price gets the call for the American in Tuesday night's baseball All-Star game. Jimenez has a major league best 15-and-1 record, while

Home Run Derby story

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:41:00 GMT

Boston's David Ortiz is the king of swing. The Red Sox slugger won the annual Home Run Derby competition at the All-Star game. He edged Florida's Hanley Ramirez 11-5 in the final round at Angels Stadium. Detroit's Miguel Cabrera, New York'

Bustouts get more rapid at World Series of Poker

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:55:00 GMT

More than 400 players have been eliminated from the World Series of Poker main event within two hours of their third session, trimming the field by nearly 17 percent as all-in gambles rise. All 2,557 players left in the no-limit Texas Hold 'em t

Ubaldo Jimenez, David Price to start AllStar game

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 06:15:00 GMT

Colorado ace Ubaldo Jimenez will start for the National League in the All-Star game while the AL will counter with Tampa Bay's David Price. In this year of the pitcher, Jimenez was a fitting pick by Phillies manager Charlie Manuel. The NL will t

Joy on the south side...Padilla blanks the Cubs

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 22:47:00 GMT

The Chicago White Sox might be sorry to have to stop playing baseball for a few days as they are on an eight-game win streak. The surging White Sox took over first place in the AL Central by routing Kansas City 15-5 yesterday and have won 25 of their

Here is the latest Montana sports from The AP

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:41:00 GMT

Montana State University-Northern women's basketball coach Chris Mouat says the school has signed a junior college transfer from Illinois. Nicole Wilk played the last two seasons at Moraine Valley Community College in Paolos Hills, Ill. Last year,

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Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:41:00 GMT

Yanks lead the pack into AllStar break...Spain celebrating first Cup...

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:17:00 GMT

The New York Yankees go into the All-Star break with the best record in baseball as the defending World Series champions are sporting a 56-and-32 mark, good for a two-game lead over Tampa Bay in the AL East. CC Sabathia(suh-BATH'-ee-uh) won his eight

Sunday's major league summary

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 16:03:00 GMT

Jack Cust homered for the second time in three games, Adam Rosales added a two-run single and the Oakland Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-2. Trevor Cahill, Oakland's lone All-Star representative before closer Andrew Bailey was added to t

Sabathia wins 8th straight in Yankees 82 win

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:12:00 GMT

CC Sabathia allowed a run in seven innings and joined Tampa Bay's David Price as the only 12-game winners in the American League, and the New York Yankees roughed up the Seattle Mariners for an 8-2 victory Sunday and head into the All-Star break with

World Series of Poker players get day to rest

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:25:00 GMT

Players at the World Series of Poker main are getting a day off in the no-limit Texas Hold 'em tournament as series officials reveal plans for a circuit tour with a national championship worth a gold bracelet. Series officials said Sunday a reva

World Series of Poker players prep for long haul

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 11:44:00 GMT

When Adam Murphy first played in the World Series of Poker main event two years ago, he got in at the last minute after a strong run playing cash tables in Las Vegas and competing in other tournaments. But the 38-year-old software company owner

Steinbrenner feeling good, enjoying team's play

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:51:00 GMT

New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner was back at the ballpark after celebrating his 80th birthday earlier this week. Steinbrenner, who spent his birthday last Sunday with family members, said he is "feeling good" after spending a couple ho

World Series of Poker combines cards, mind play

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:02:00 GMT

When Daniel Negreanu doubled his chips early during his second session at the World Series of Poker main event, he convinced an opponent to call with no chance of winning the pot. Negreanu said Friday that the psychology of card games gives obse

Geoff Jenkins retires as a Brewer player

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:06:00 GMT

Geoff Jenkins, who finished his career No. 2 in home runs for the Milwaukee Brewers, signed a contract valued at a dollar and officially retired with the team Friday. Jenkins, who played for the Brewers from 1998-2007, finished his career by win

Erstad, Roehl land new jobs

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 03:27:00 GMT

Two former sports standouts in North Dakota have new jobs. Jamestown native Darin Erstad, who had a long career in Major League Baseball and earned a World Series ring with the Anaheim Angels, has been named an assistant baseball coach at the U

Top prize at World Series of Poker $8.94 million

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:57:00 GMT

The top prize at the World Series of Poker main event is $8.94 million as the no-limit Texas Hold 'em tournament reached 7,319 entrants, its second-best showing ever. A field of 2,391 players entered poker's richest event on Thursday, the last d

Top prize at World Series of Poker nears $9M

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:16:00 GMT

The top prize at the World Series of Poker is nearing $9 million as the main event has its second-most entries ever. More than 2,300 players entered the no-limit Texas Hold 'em tournament Thursday on the last day to buy in for $10,000. That pus

Yankees' 2B Cano out of Home Run Derby

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:36:00 GMT

Robinson Cano won't be swinging for the fences in the Home Run Derby after all. While Cano insists his troublesome lower back is just fine and doesn't affect him at the plate, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, manager Joe Girardi and hittin

'08 World Series of Poker champ leaving card game

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:23:00 GMT

A 24-year-old Danish poker player who won $9.15 million at the World Series of Poker main event in 2008 is taking a break from the game and says he likely won't return unless he needs money or is doing nothing. Peter Eastgate told The Associated

World Series of Poker on pace for more entries

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:23:00 GMT

The World Series of Poker main event looks on pace for more entries and prize money than last year after tournament officials avoided having some players begin during the Fourth of July holiday. But it's unclear whether the higher numbers will h

Update on the latest in sports:

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:06:00 GMT

LeBron James took a break from his whirlwind courtship to get back on the basketball court. The NBA's most wanted man made a surprise appearance today at his Nike Skills Academy to work out as the sports world awaits his decision on where he'll play

OF Geoff Jenkins will retire as a Brewer

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:17:00 GMT

Former Brewers outfielder Geoff Jenkins will announce his retirement on Friday. Jenkins has scheduled a press conference before Milwaukee's game against Pittsburgh to officially end his 11-year career. Jenkins played 10 of his 11 seasons with Mi

Nats reportedly sign El Duque to minor league deal

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:06:00 GMT

The Washington Nationals declined comment on a report they have reached agreement with 44-year-old Orlando Hernandez on a minor league contract, but his half-brother, Livan, says El Duque is on his way to the organization. Orlando Hernandez last

Diamondbacks turn to hardnosed Gibson in shakeup

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:26:00 GMT

Kirk Gibson brings instant credibility and a much-needed attitude adjustment to the Arizona clubhouse. Whether that can cut down the unrelenting string of strikeouts or blown leads by the game's worst bullpen remains to be seen. Gibson has a res

Latest Montana sports:

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:41:00 GMT

The nation's best freestyle kayakers are in Missoula this week to try out for a spot on the U.S. Freestyle Kayak Team. More than 200 kayakers are competing in the trials, which run through Friday at Brennan's Wave in the Clark Fork River.

Federer trails...Williams sisters lose...Westwood taken to...

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 03:06:00 GMT

It is men's quarterfinals day at Wimbledon, where top-seeded Roger Federer is facing No. 12 seed Tomas Berdych (BUR'-dich) on Centre Court. The six-time champion from Switzerland trails the Czech challenger two-sets-to-one in the best-of-five match.

Seeing triple in the Twin Cities...South Carolina sweeps College...

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 22:47:00 GMT

Denard (deh-NAHRD') Span tied a modern-era record with three triples and also had five RBIs to get Minnesota back into first place in the AL Central with an 11-4 victory over Detroit. Span also had a single and a walk for the Twins, who moved a half-

Update on the latest in sports:

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 22:05:00 GMT

South Carolina has captured its first college baseball national championship in the final College World Series played at venerable Rosenblatt Stadium. Whit Merrifield's run-scoring single in the bottom of the 11th gave South Carolina a 2-1 victo

South Carolina is king of college baseball...Phillies end the...

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:24:00 GMT

South Carolina is celebrating its first national title in baseball. The Gamecocks rallied with a run in the 11th inning on Whit Merrifield's run-scoring single and beat UCLA 2-1 to win the College World Series. CINCINNATI (AP) Raul Ibanez (ra

Tuesday's major league summary

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:42:00 GMT

Fausto Carmona rebounded from his worst start of the season by pitching into the seventh inning and the Cleveland Indians beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4. Carmona (7-6) gave up four runs three earned and six hits over 6 1-3 innings to help the

SC fans cheer Gamecocks' 1st baseball crown

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:34:00 GMT

South Carolina fans barely waited for outfielder Whit Merrifield's game-winning single to hit the ground before celebrating their school's first baseball national championship. The crowd at Jillian's bar burst into cries of "Gamecocks" as secon

Merrifield's single in 11th gives Gamecocks title

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:27:00 GMT

Whit Merrifield's RBI single with one out in the bottom of the 11th inning gave South Carolina its first baseball national championship with a 2-1 victory over UCLA in the College World Series on Tuesday night. The Gamecocks (54-16) won six stra

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) South Carolina has won the College World Series, beati...

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:06:00 GMT

Lee stymies Yankees yet again, Mariners win 74

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:07:00 GMT

Cliff Lee came into the Bronx and beat the New York Yankees again, pitching his third straight complete game to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 7-4 victory Tuesday night. Lee (7-3) beat New York twice in last year's World Series for the Philadelp

Upton gets the night off...Senators buy out Cheechoo...

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:54:00 GMT

Tampa Bay center fielder B.J. Upton is not in the starting lineup against Boston tonight, but Rays manager Joe Maddon says it's not because of Upton's confrontation with teammate Evan Longoria in the dugout Sunday. Upton and Longoria had to be separa

Surprising day at Wimbledon...Gamecocks go for title...World Cup...

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:55:00 GMT

There were a pair of surprising results during today's women's quarterfinals at Wimbledon, with second-seeded Venus Williams losing to 82nd ranked Tsvetana Pironkova (sveh-TAH'-nuh pih-RON'-kuh-vuh) and No. 8 seed Kim Clijsters (KLY'-sturz) being dis

Update on the latest in sports:

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:52:00 GMT

There won't be a third straight all-Williams women's final at Wimbledon. Five-time champion and second-seeded Venus Williams dropped a sloppy 6-2, 6-3 decision to 82nd-ranked Tsvetana Pironkova (sveh-TAH'-nuh pih-RON'-kuh-vuh) on women's quarter

Saints sign Frank Viola's son to pitch

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:56:00 GMT

The St. Paul Saints are hoping to hear some sweet music from their newest player. The Saints of the independent American Association said Tuesday they've signed Frank Viola III, a right-handed pitcher and the 26-year-old son of former Minnesota

Saints sign Frank Viola's son to pitch

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:21:00 GMT

The St. Paul Saints are hoping to hear some sweet music from their newest player. The Saints of the independent American Association announced Tuesday they've signed Frank Viola III, a right-handed pitcher and the 26-year-old son of former Minne

Giants' Jones to be moved to New York hospital

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 04:51:00 GMT

Eds: APNewsNow. AP Photo NY154, NY159, NY158 By The Associated Press New York Giants rookie safety Chad Jones will be moved to a New York hospital after he was seriously injured in a car accident early Friday in New Orleans. Jones is being

Tuesday's Time Schedule

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 01:21:00 GMT

By The Associated Press Times EDT BASEBALL American League Oakland at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Seattle at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Toronto at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Kansas City, 8:

Update on the latest in sports:

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:51:00 GMT

Tim Hudson outpitched Washington's Stephen Strasburg (STRAHS'-burg) and the Atlanta Braves handed the Nationals rookie fireballer his second straight loss in a 5-0 shutout. Hudson and Strasburg matched zeros for six innings. But the Braves batted aro

Strasburg runs into trouble...Gamecocks take CWS opener...

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:17:00 GMT

The Atlanta Braves touched Washington rookie pitcher Stephen Strasburg (STRAHS'-burg) for four runs in their five-run seventh inning and blanked the Nationals 5-0 for Strasburg's second straight loss. Strasburg struck out seven in his six and a-third

Governors sweep

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:53:00 GMT

They won just two of their five games at the Decker College World Series Tournament in Omaha, Nebraska... but prior to that, the Bismarck Governors won six straight games...against in-state and out-state opponents... and tonight, the Govs were back IN-S

Cooper allows 3 hits, SC within win of title

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:31:00 GMT

Blake Cooper allowed three hits in eight-plus innings and Bobby Haney drove in a career-high three runs, moving South Carolina within a win of its first national title with a 7-1 victory over UCLA in Game 1 of the College World Series finals Monday n