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GHSA/GISA STATE BASEBALL PLAYOFF ROUNDUP: Baconton's title hopes go up in a Blaze
The Blazers see their season end at the hands of Metter on Friday as the Tigers' ace, Pete Nagel -- who is headed to UGA -- tosses a no-hitter in Game 1 and Baconton never recovers. (ADDS: roundup items on Westover, Miller County, Worth County Randolph Southern, SGA, Terrell Academy and Southland).
PREVIEW: No Uncle Mo means wide-open Derby
Uncle Mo, the second favorite in the Kentucky Derby, won't race today, making this year's Run for the Roses a wide-open race with Nick Zito's Dialed In as the 4-1 favorite.
Boys state track meet set for wild final day
Westover and Carrollton will go down to the wire to decide the Class AAA state track & field state championship today, and Mitchell plans to make a run at the Class A state title, but Bainbridge had trouble qualifying sprinters and won't be able to defend its Class AAAA title today, the final day of the three-day event.
Americus' Gilbert takes talents to FVSU
Lady Panthers super-scorer Jayme Gilbert will is headed to Fort Valley State after capping an amazing career at Americus-Sumter.
Mosley's attempt to beat Pacquiao tonight no easy task
Arguably the biggest fight that will take place all year goes down tonight in Vegas between Manny Pacquiao and Shane Mosley.
Kentucky's Knight keeping name in NBA Draft
Kentucky's fab freshman Brandon Knight says it's one-and-done for him as he opts to head to the NBA.
Ninth-inning HR keeps No. 1 seed Indians alive
Jakhari Martin hits a grand slam and the Indians' run-and-fun Indians stay alive in the Class A state playoffs with a dramatic 15-9 nine-inning win against Savannah Christian to force Game 3 today at Seminole.
Perez soars into lead at Quail Hollow
Pat Perez ran off five birdies over the last six holes on Friday for a 6-under 65 and a two-shot lead going into the weekend of the Wells Fargo Championship.
Kinslow single breaks tie, lifts Deerfield in state opener
DWS multisport star Banks Kinslow comes through again as his late hit and solid pitching gives the Knights a series-opening win against Bulloch in the fist round of state.
MLB, union discussing alcohol plan
After a rash of recent DUI arrests, MLB says it wants to start disciplining players for alcohol-related arrests.
Split 'em up
Lee County wins Game 1 of its state playoff series opener against Jones County, then drops Game 2, forcing a do-or-die Game 3 today.
NBA PLAYOFF ROUNDUP: Rose scores 44; Bulls rout Hawks for 2-1 lead; Mavs go up 3-0 on Lakers
NBA MVP Derrick Rose looks every bit the role Friday night as he drops 44 points on the Hawks and embarrasses Atlanta at home, 99-82, in Game 3 to give Chicago a 2-1 series lead.
Exchange Club of Albany names ACE student
A Westover High School senior can add ACE to his resume after being honored by a local service organization.- Pete Skiba, staff writer
Baby left in pickup; grandmother charged
A 19-month-old baby was found alone locked in a pickup truck sitting in Sam's Club parking lot after more than seven hours Friday.- Pete Skiba, staff writer
Regents to rule on Darton bid
The University System of Georgia's Board of Regents will vote next week on Darton College's request to offer a four-year nursing program.- Terry Lewis, staff writer
National spotlight shines on Albany mother
Mary Tyson lost both of her parents by the time she was 18 and took a vow to raise her eight siblings.- J.D. Sumner, government writer
Golf cart bill signed into law
Gov. Nathan Deal signed SB 240 on Thursday.
