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Athens, Ga. --- Georgia swimmer Chantal Van Landeghem was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society and was named the organizations 2016 Dean William Tate Scholar on Tuesday afternoon.The Dean William Tate Scholar is an award given annually to an outstanding inductee of Phi Beta Kappa, having earned a perfect 4.0 in his or her field of study. Van Landeghem, a senior from Winnipeg, Manitoba, studying Psychology, is Georgias first-ever student-athlete to receive the award.During the ceremony, the Olympic bronze medalist, 9-time SEC champion and 1-time NCAA champion, gave remarks to the newly inducted Phi Beta Kappa class and was presented with a Phi Beta Kappa key.Today means so much, Van Landeghem said. Ive always taken my academics very seriously and theyve been a top priority for me. To be recognized for that today and to be able to congratulate all the inductees was a huge honor. Today definitely ranks very high (in all my accomplishments).In her remarks to newly inducted members, Van Landeghem reflected on her swimming career and the successes and failures she has faced throughout her lifetime. She challenged fellow inductees to pursue what they are passionate about and use grit and determination to reach their goals.Other student-athletes inducted into Phi Beta Kappa were fellow swimmer Patrick Humphreys and equine Liza Finsness.Humphreys is a junior from Athens studying Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Spanish. He was chosen for the SEC Academic Honor Roll during his freshman and sophomore years and serves as one of the swimming and diving representatives on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.It means a lot to me, as well, Humphreys said. Like (Van Landeghem), I take my academic studies very seriously. It was nice to be recognized for that today. I always want to try and represent Georgia swimming and diving as best I can.Finsness, a senior from Wellington, Fla., is studying Biology. She was named the 2015-16 SEC Rider of the year on Equitation on the Flat and was named First-Team NCEA Academic All-American.Phi Beta Kappa is a highly selective, merit-based organization that honors the best and brightest students in sciences and liberal arts at their respective colleges. . Colin Wilson had two goals and an assist, and Mike Fisher scored a goal and helped set up two others in the Predators 6-4 victory over the Red Wings on Monday night. . It is a cliché dragged out by fans and pundits regularly when discussions take place around which teams are better than others. .J. -- Pitcher Carl Pavano is retiring after 14 major league seasons. . The Dutchmans tenure got off to a poor start when referee Guido Winkmann awarded a penalty within two minutes for Niklas Starks clumsy challenge on Alexandru Maxim. . The (11-11-4) Jets are seventh in the Central Division with 26 points. Fifth place Dallas and sixth-seeded Nashville also have 26 points, but the Stars have three games in hand on Winnipeg while Nashville has two. LOS ANGELES -- Yasiel Puig is making his mark against left-handed pitching while helping the Dodgers in a major way.The Cuban outfielders three-run homer highlighted a five-run first inning in a 9-3 rout of the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night, extending the Dodgers NL West lead to six games with 10 remaining.Its nice to have that separation, third baseman Justin Turner said, but nothing is certain until that number is zero. The important thing is to stay hot and build some momentum as youre rolling into the playoffs.Puig is doing just that against lefties. He has four home runs and two walks against them since returning from the minor leagues earlier this month. Hes started all six games in September against lefties, who have given the Dodgers fits this season.Hes done some things mechanically, manager Dave Roberts said. When he elevates the ball with his strength good thing are going to happen. Hes getting to a lot of pitches he wasnt prior.The Dodgers beat left-hander Madison Bumgarner 2-1 in Mondays series opener and got to fellow lefty Matt Moore (11-12) early.It was good for us to break out, Roberts said.Puig is batting .333 (6 for 16) with eight RBI in seven games at home since being recalled on Sept. 2.Thats the guy we all know he can be, Turner said. Hes an exciting player on both sides of the ball. We knew he could be a game-changer for us.The Dodgers pounded out 12 hits in taking two of three from the rival Giants, who remained tied in the NL wild-card race after both the Mets and Cardinals lost earlier. The Dodgers conclude the regular season with three games at San Francisco next week.Kenta Maeda (16-9) allowed two runs -- one earned -- and three hits in five innings while improving to 4-0 against the Giants this season. The right-hander struck out six and walked one in making his 30th start of the season for just the second time in his career. Maeda is one win from tying Rick Sutcliffes record by a rookie set in 1979.Moore gave up six runs and seven hits in one inning, walked one and struck out none in a messy outing for the left-hander who had pitched exceptionally well at Dodger Stadium.It was a bad day to have a bad day, he said. There was a lot of small stuff going on.Moore was one out away from throwing his first career no-hitter on Aug. 25 in Los Angeles when Corey Seager broke it up with a single. He previously held the Dodgers to just one unearned run in 15 1/3 innings.He was making a lot of mistakes and we made them pay, outfielder Kike Hernandez said. Last time he was making every pitch.After two close games, including a 2-0 loss Tuesday, the Dodgers put the game away early.They took a 5-1 lead in the bottom of that inning on Puigs 11th homer and RBI singles by Adrian Gonzalez and Maeda.They made it 6-2 in the second on Turners sacrifice fly. Howie KKendrick doubled in two more runs with two outs in the third.dddddddddddd The Dodgers added another run on pinch-hitter Andrew Toles RBI double in the sixth.The Giants runs came on Angel Pagans RBI single in the first, Ehire Adrianzas homer in the second and Brandon Belts RBI single in the sixth.TRAINERS ROOMGiants: RHP Johnny Cueto had an MRI on Wednesday that confirmed a Grade 1 groin strain, which forced him out of his start in the sixth inning Tuesday. Hes questionable for his next start, although manager Bruce Bochy hasnt ruled him for the Giants next series. ... SS Brandon Crawford came out of Tuesdays victory with a dislocated left pinky on his glove hand in the second. Hell need a couple days to recover, Bochy said.Dodgers: LHP Scott Kazmir comes off the disabled list to start Friday against Colorado after missing nearly a month with neck inflammation. Hes expected to throw about 90 pitches, but will be monitored. He threw a 35-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday.REELIN IT INDodgers outfielders Kike Hernandez and Puig made dramatic catches in the fourth. A charging Hernandez caught Belts fly ball to center, landing on his front side fully stretched for the second out of the inning. Puig tracked Joe Paniks ball over his shoulder, made the catch and, with his momentum carrying him, climbed a step up on the right field scoreboard before jumping down to end the inning. His catch was way better than mine, Hernandez said. I never thought he was going to make the play and sure enough he did.TROUBLE BEHIND THE PLATEDodgers catcher Carlos Ruiz had a troublesome first that led to the Giants first run. Denard Span walked and took second on a passed ball by Ruiz before Pagan singled to right. Puigs throw to the plate bounced once and Ruiz missed the tag in a close play.VISITING VINBochy visited retiring Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully before the game, joining a long list of opposing managers and players whove done so this season. They chatted in Scullys fifth-floor booth, where Bochy said he could see where he does his magic.I was telling him all the memories that go through my head, the manager said. Ive been coming to the ballpark for 21 years; hes been here 67 years. Hes an incredible man who has done so much for the game.UP NEXTGiants: RHP Jeff Samardzija (11-10, 3.97 ERA) starts the series opener against the Padres. Hes 3-1 with a 4.31 ERA in five starts against them this season. Hes struggled in his last two outings, allowing nine runs (eight earned) in 11.0 innings.Dodgers: LHP Brett Anderson (0-2, 24.75) starts the series opener against the Rockies for the first time since Aug. 20 after being on the disabled list with a blister on his left index finger. ' ' '
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