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Stetson University baseball: Two Hatters named to Freshman All-America Team Henry Frederick Thu, 06/06/2013 - 10:15

Photo by David S. Williams for Headline Surfer / Stetson's Kevin Fagan, shown at far left, and teammate Patrick Mazeika, were both named to the 2013 Louisville Slugger Freshman All-America team.

By Ricky Hazel
For Headline Surfer
DELAND --  A pair of Stetson baseball players were named to the 2013 Louisville Slugger Freshman All-America team, which is selected annually by Collegiate Baseball newspaper.

Sheryl Crow to perform in pre-race concert at Daytona International Speedway for Coke Zero 400

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Sheryl Crow to perform at Daytona International Speedway / Headline SurferDAYTONA BEACH – Nine-time GRAMMY winner Sheryl Crow, whose long list of hits include “All I Wanna Do,” “Soak Up The Sun” and her latest single “Easy,” will perform a hour-long pre-race concert prior to the 55th annual Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Saturday, July 6 at Daytona International Speedway.

And you won't find a bigger fan than Daytona International Speedway President Joie Chitwood. 

Orlando Magic end NBA season with worst record, but win community service award

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Dwight Howard / Headline SurferFormer No. 1 overa;ll draft pick Dwight Howard left the Orlando Magic in a trade two seasons ago. Now he and the LA Lakers are headed for the playoffs, albeit it, without Kobe Bryant with his achilles heel injury. The Magic season is mercifully over with a mere 20 wins.

Orlando Magic Jameer Nelson winner of Rich & Helen DeVos Community Enrichment Award

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Through Orlando Magic Youth Fund, a McCormick Foundation fund, $1 million-plus distributed 3rd straight year to 17 Central Florida non-profits organizations

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Orlando Magic Capt. Jameer Nelson is a winner on and off the court for his community endeavors.

ORLANDO -- The Orlando Magic's Jameer Nelson was named winner of the 2012-'13 Rich & Helen DeVos Community Enrichment Award Saturday night at the 23rd Annual Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF) Black Tie & Tennies Gala presented by FAIRWINDS Credit Union held at the Amway Center.

College Baseball: Stetson rallies for 6-4 win at DeLand's Melching Field over Mercer Henry Frederick Sat, 03/23/2013 - 20:57
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Stetso Hatters beat Mercer in college baseball / Headline SurferPhoto by David S. Williams for Stetson Univ. / Headline Surfer /
Kevin Fagan had three hits, scored two runs and picked up the save at home for the Stetson Hatters on Saturday against Mercer.

DELAND -- The Stetson Hatters used a four-run rally in the eighth inning on Saturday at Melching Field to rally for a 6-4 victory over Mercer, snapping a five-game losing skid with their first conference win of the year.

Jimmy Johnson wins crash-marred Daytona 500; Danica first woman to lead a lap

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Jimmie Johnson took the checkered flag in the Daytona 500, with pole winner Danica Patrick becoming the first female driver to lead a lap at Daytona Internaonal Speedway.

Super Bowl winning Baltimore Ravens LB Ray Lewis honorary starter for Daytona 500

Ray Lewis to wave flag at Daytona 500 / Headline SurferDAYTONA BEACH -- All-Pro NFL linebacker Ray Lewis will wave the green flag as honorary starter of today's Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Last year's starter was WWE superstar John Cena.

Stetson University softball team wins twice Saturday at home in DeLand to go 4-0 Henry Frederick Sun, 02/24/2013 - 02:32
Chelsea Walley of Stetson Hatters hits a homerun / Headline SurferPhoto by Jim Hogue for Stetson University / Headline Surfer /
Chelsea Whalley hit her third home run of the season on Saturday for the Stetson Hatters who go to 4-0 on the season.
 
By Jamie Bataille
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DELAND – A huge start, a clutch finish, and several solid innings inbetween proved to be a winning formula for the Stetson softball team Saturday as the Hatters defeated Florida A&M 11-0 and Bethune-Cookman 7-3 to sweep the Hatter Classic at Patricia Wilson Field.

John Wes Townley wins 50th annual Lucas Oil 200 Arca race at Daytona International Speedway

John Wes Townley / Wikipedia / Headline SurferDAYTONA BEACH -- John Wes Townley started on the pole and finished in Gatorade Victory Lane Saturday capturing the 50th annual Lucas Oil 200 presented by MAVTV American Real at Daytona International Speedway.

The race marked Townley's eighth start at the "World Center of Racing," and his first career pole and win in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards. His previous best finish in the series also came at DIS when he finished third in 2010.

Actor James Franco named grand marshal for 55th running of the Daytona 500

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James FrancoCourtesy photo / James Franco, shown here at , is the grand marshal for the Daytona 500.  Last year's grand marshal was swimsuit model Kate Upton. The 2012 Daytona 500 was won by Matt Kenseth. The video highlights the first two laps.

DAYTONA BEACH -- The Daytona 500 is going Hollywood. James Franco, star of the Disney adventure "Oz The Great and Powerful," which is scheduled for release on March 8, will serve as grand marshal for the 55th running of the Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Sunday, Feb. 24 at Daytona International Speedway.