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Defending champion turns in exciting performance

Defending champion turns in exciting performance

Matt McNiel of Chanhassen, Minn., arrived at the 2011 USBC Open Championships with his sights set on becoming the first bowler in history to win back-to-back all-events titles, and with one frame to go Monday night, that still was a possibility.

102-year-old Emma Hendrickson competes at USBC Women&amp;#39;s Championships

102-year-old Emma Hendrickson competes at USBC Women's Championships

In the last three years, Emma Hendrickson of Morris Plains, N.J., has become a worldwide bowling sensation, and she returned to the USBC Women's Championships this weekend for another record-breaking appearance on the tournament lanes.

Illinois bowler grabs share of Classified Singles lead

Illinois bowler grabs share of Classified Singles lead

When Bob Petersen of Crystal Lake, Ill., packed his bags to head to the USBC Open Championships this weekend, he was looking forward to the camaraderie and having fun with his teammates and friends.

Indiana bowler shoots 300, 855

Indiana bowler shoots 300, 855

If T.J. Schmidt of Osceola, Ind., needed a confidence boost heading into this week's USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships, he certainly got it when he tossed 31 strikes on the way to an 855 series at the USBC Open Championships on Sunday.

Illinois bowler becomes 136th member of 50-Year Club at USBC Open Championships

Illinois bowler becomes 136th member of 50-Year Club at USBC Open Championships

Last year, Gene Kirkham of Arcola, Ill., had the pleasure of watching two friends, Hal Kaminski and Norm Cummings, reach 50 years of participation at the USBC Open Championships.

Minnesota bowler gets redemption

Minnesota bowler gets redemption

Chad Nelson of Owatonna, Minn., made a run at perfection at the 2006 USBC Open Championships, but a stubborn 5 pin left him with a 299 game and endless ribbing from his friends and teammates.

New Yorker takes all-events lead at OC

New Yorker takes all-events lead at OC

Ray Edwards of Middle Island, N.Y., arrived at the National Bowling Stadium unsure about how a recent back injury would affect his performance at the 2011 USBC Open Championships.

O&amp;#39;Keefe bringing fresh mindset to 2011 Queens

O'Keefe bringing fresh mindset to 2011 Queens

Seven-time Team USA member Shannon O'Keefe opens up about ambition, struggle, and the epiphany that brought her back from the brink of self-defeat.

Wichita State , Webber look to defend titles

Wichita State , Webber look to defend titles

The Wichita State men will look for a record fourth consecutive national title, while second-year program Webber International will try to defend its women's championship when the United States Bowling Congress Intercollegiate Team Championships kick off April 21 in Columbus, Ga.

USBC, Oncenter host charity event on tournament lanes

USBC, Oncenter host charity event on tournament lanes

The Oncenter Convention Center became the spot for fun, food and philanthropy when the USBC and the Oncenter sponsored the Let's Bowl fundraiser in the recently-constructed USBC Women's Championships venue Wednesday night.