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PIFL in process of sorting out fallout from Panthers-Hammers end-of-the-game brawl
With a lack of video evidence or eyewitness accounts by the officials of the brawl that broke out between players from the Albany Panthers and Alabama Hammers at the end of their game Saturday, the PIFL front office says it’s dealing with a “unique” situation that it hopes to have resolved soon.
LOCAL SPORTS BRIEFS: Georgia Southern freshman, ex-Lee star Griffin sweeps SoCon awards; Darton to hold annual baseball camp
One day after being named the coaches’ pick for Freshman of the Year, former Lee County star Chase Griffin was named the Southern Conference’s Freshman of the Year by a vote of the league’s Sports Media Association. (ADDS: item on Darton's upcoming baseball camp)
LORAN SMITH COLUMN: Fowler was a heck of a Dawg
Herald Guest Columnist looks back on the remarkable life and career of former UGA great Willie Fowler, who died of Alzheimer's last week.
SEC BASEBALL TOURNAMENT --- ROUNDUP: Vandy nips UGA, 4-1; Florida routs Auburn in opener
Late Tuesday in Hoover, Ala., the Bulldogs are overpowered by Vandy during a 4-1 loss in their SEC Tournament opener. (ADDS: roundup items on Auburn-Florida; MSU-Arkansas; UK-Ole Miss)
NBA PLAYOFF ROUNDUP: Heat hammer Pacers in crucial Game 5, take 3-2 series lead
LeBron James and Dwyane Wade take over again to lift Miami from a 2-1 hole against Indiana to a 3-2 series lead Tuesday night during another highly physical contest that's turning nastier with every game.
Manning impresses in first open workout with Broncos
A healthy looking Peyton Manning held his first open workout since being signed this offseason by the Broncos, and all signs point to the future Hall of Fame quarterback looking as good as ever.
Warriors owners: NBA team leaving Oakland, moving to San Fran
The Golden State Warriors make a major announcement Tuesday when they declare they were leaving their longtime home of Oakland and moving the NBA franchise to San Francisco, although it won't happen until 2017.
Clemens juror questions star witness McNamee
As Roger Clemens' federal trial is nearing its end, it appears the jury has a lot of questions for the prosecution's star witness Brian McNamee, Clemens' former trainer and the only person to claim Clemens used performance-enhancing drugs.
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Dougherty hoops star Anthony headed to Middle Georgia
Dougherty's Darrell Anthony, who averaged 15 points and nine rebounds a game this past season and also blocked an average of two shots, signs with Middle Georgia College.
NBA ROUNDUP: Bass erupts for Celtics in 101-85 win over Sixers; Thunder finish off Lakers, 106-90
Three days after Philly mounts a huge comeback at home to win Game 4 vs. Boston, the Celtics do the same in Game 5 to take control of the series, while Oklahoma City wins Game 5 against the Lakers as the Thunder move on in the West, taking the series, 4-1, with a 106-90 win late Monday night.
McNamee exits witness stand -- but not before naming names in Clemens' ongoing federal trial
The government's chief witness, Brian McNamee, names names in front of the jury on Monday in the Roger Clemens' perjury trial.
AHS’ Sanford to pursue hoops dreams, law degree at Marion Military Institute
Larry Sanford, one of the Indians' leaders this past season who took the team in the GHSA Class AA Elite Eight, will play basketball at Marion Military Institute with the hopes of transferring to a bigger school down the road and pursue his law degree.
Albany Tech trio signs with 4-year schools
Former Worth County star Jamorris Gaines signs with NAIA Lee University, while fellow Titans stars Terrance Noel --- a former Westover star and Herald Player of the Year --- inks with Miles and Harrison Gibson is headed to Claflin.
Minor setback
After starting strong Monday against the Reds, Braves starter Mike Minor has one bad inning — during which he gave up back-to-back-to-back HRs, including one to Cincy pitcher Mike Leake — in a 4-1 loss. (ADDS: breakout on Chipper Jones' absence from lineup, expectations on return)
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Prep Sports
- Dougherty hoops star Anthony headed to Middle Georgia
- AHS’ Sanford to pursue hoops dreams, law degree at Marion Military Institute
- Lee County slugger, UGA signee Nichols wins 1-AAAA’s top honor
- Just too good 2 comments
- GISA CLASS A FINAL FOUR: Westwood sweeps DEA, setting up all-SW Ga. final — again
- GISA CLASS A FINAL FOUR: Crisp Academy sweeps Bethlehem, state's No. 1-ranked team, gets back to championship series
- Rally-cap time
- GISA CLASS A FINAL FOUR: Westwood crushes DEA in Game 1 of playoff series, 11-1
- GISA CLASS A FINAL FOUR STATE BASEBALL PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Back again ... and looking for more --- Part 2
- GISA CLASS AAA FINAL FOUR STATE BASEBALL PREVIEW: Back again ... and looking for more --- Part 1
College Sports
- SEC BASEBALL TOURNAMENT --- ROUNDUP: Vandy nips UGA, 4-1; Florida routs Auburn in opener
- LOCAL SPORTS BRIEFS: Georgia Southern freshman, ex-Lee star Griffin sweeps SoCon awards; Darton to hold annual baseball camp
- LORAN SMITH COLUMN: Fowler was a heck of a Dawg
- Dougherty hoops star Anthony headed to Middle Georgia
- AHS’ Sanford to pursue hoops dreams, law degree at Marion Military Institute
- Albany Tech trio signs with 4-year schools
- Bulldogs begin SEC tourney play today vs. Vandy
- Ex-Lee County baseball star Griffin named SoCon Freshman of the Year 1 comment
- After rough final day, Darton golf finishes 5th at nationals
- COLLEGE GOLF ROUNDUP: GSW golfer Griffin makes school history with ninth-place finish at D-II nationals; Darton golfers shoot themselves out of contention of title on Day 3 of NJCAA nationals
Professional Sports
- Manning impresses in first open workout with Broncos
- PIFL in process of sorting out fallout from Panthers-Hammers end-of-the-game brawl
- NBA PLAYOFF ROUNDUP: Heat hammer Pacers in crucial Game 5, take 3-2 series lead
- Warriors owners: NBA team leaving Oakland, moving to San Fran
- Clemens juror questions star witness McNamee
- Seeing Reds
- NBA ROUNDUP: Bass erupts for Celtics in 101-85 win over Sixers; Thunder finish off Lakers, 106-90
- McNamee exits witness stand -- but not before naming names in Clemens' ongoing federal trial
- Minor setback 5 comments
- Dwight's trick: Magic's coach and GM disappear
