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Major League Baseball

Red Sox GM Epstein resigns from team

In Boston, Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein resigned Monday, a stunning move that surprised the baseball world one year after he helped build Boston's first World Series championship team since 1918.

The 31-year-old Epstein was reportedly offered about $4.5 million for a three-year extension - quadruple his previous salary.

- In Caracas, Venezuela, Ven-ezuelan President Hugo Chavez congratulated White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen on his World Series victory and hailed him as a national hero Sunday.

"I dare to say you are like the king of Venezuela," Chavez told Guillen, who appeared by telephone on the president's weekly television and radio program, Hello President.

- In Chicago, Frank Thomas exercised his $10 million option, giving the team five days to decide whether to keep the best slugger in White Sox history or buy out the oft-injured designated hitter for $3.5 million.

Chicago also exercised its $1.2 million option on right-handed reliever Cliff Politte and declined an option on DH Carl Everett, giving him a $500,000 buyout.

Thomas, a two-time AL MVP who is the team's career leader in virtually every offensive category, has spent his entire career with the White Sox and has said repeatedly he wants to come back.

- In Chicago, versatile Cubs pitcher Glendon Rusch got a raise. Rusch agreed to a $6 million, two-year contract with the Cubs, replacing a $2 million option he had for next season.

College Golf

Jaguars' May back in class after injury

Augusta State sophomore Lauren May has returned to class after suffering a head injury earlier in the fall.

"We are happy to report that Lauren has been released from the hospital and is back attending classes at Augusta State," Augusta State athletic director Clint Bryant said. "Her doctors are very hopeful for a full and complete recovery. We're glad to have her back on campus."

- In Southern Pines, N.C., freshman Emilie Geury had rounds of 70 and 75 to take the individual lead and put the Lady Jaguars in second place at the Ross Resorts Invitational.

Augusta State's total of 606 (+30) is eight strokes off the pace of Georgia State at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club.

Sophomore Garrett Phillips is tied for fifth after rounds of 76 and 74.

- In San Martin, Calif., Augusta State is in sixth place after posting rounds of 1-over and 4-over at the CordeValle Collegiate.

Junior Major Manning led the Jaguars with rounds of 69 and 71 and is in fourth place individually at 4-under. Sophomore Jamie Miller is at 1-over after rounds of 72 and 73. Northwestern leads the event at 12-under.

NASCAR

Racing's Waltrip to speak in Augusta

Racing legend Darrell Waltrip will speak today at Warren Baptist Church at 7 p.m.

Tickets for the event, sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, are $25 and are available at local State Farm offices, Edmunds Bar-B-Que and the FCA office. For more information, call (706) 868-6000.

College Basketball

USC Aiken to hold intrasquad game

The USC Aiken men's team will hold the Cardinal/White intrasquad game Saturday at 9 a.m. The annual contest will give fans a chance to preview the new team and coaching staff.

The Pacers open the regular season on Nov. 15 vs. Carson-Newman.

Boxing

Edwards wins again to stay undefeated

Former North Augusta Police Athletic League boxer Johnnie Cortez Edwards won by unanimous decision over Ramaz Gazashvili (5-1-1), of Russia.

Edwards (3-0) won the light featherweight bout in six rounds and had three knockdowns during the fight.