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Crisp blown out in GISA Class A Final Four series by Bethlehem
Bethlehem beats Crisp Academy by a combined 35-7 during Friday’s GISA Class A Final Four, ending the Wildcats’ state title run.
Albany's Skinner remains in hunt at Senior PGA
River Pointe Golf pro Sonny Skinner struggles a bit on Day 2 of the Senior PGA Championship -- falling from tied for third to tied for eighth -- but remains in the chase for his first major tour title.
French Open seeds released; Nadal, Djokovic could meet in semifinals
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, last year's French Open finalists, could meet in the semis this year after the draw is announced Friday.
BRAVES NOTEBOOK: With Atlanta's bullpen depleted, Avilan’s role will be increased
Luis Avilan is now the Atlanta Braves’ only left-handed reliever after injuries sent Eric O’Flaherty and Jonny Venters to the DL. (ADDS: Notes on Gattis, former UGA star Wood)
AUTO RACING NOTEBOOK: Andretti hopes to finally end family curse at Indy; Hamlin wins Charlotte pole with record run
The Andrettis have dominated open-wheel racing for years, but even with all their success, the numerous drivers in the family have just one Indy 500 to their name — and that came way back in 1969.
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Lights out
Crisp County High School’s amazing baseball season comes to a heartbreaking end in the GHSA Class AAAA Final Four on Monday night when the Cougars are swept in a doubleheader by Marist.
Four GSW athletes, including ex-Crisp star Cromer, named to PBC All-Academic team
Les Cromer, a Leesburg native and former Crisp Academy star, is one of four GSW baseball players to be named to the Peach Belt Conference's All-Academic Team on Monday.
NFL NOTEBOOK: Vick calls critics ‘ignorant’; Ochocinco arrested
Michael Vick claims those critics who say he doesn't handle the ball well are idiots. (ADDS: notebook items on Chad Johnson's latest arrest; former Georgia star Jones not showing up to Dolphins camp; former Georgia star Johnson breaking receiving record with broken fingers; and Bills' Williams denying being suicidal)
MLB NOTEBOOK: With O’Flaherty done, Braves’ relievers must step up
Eric O'Flaherty's trip to the DL leaves Atlanta with just one left-hander in its bullpen. (ADDS: items on Miguel Cabrera's historic start; debut of Rangers' Profar, MLB top prospect; Mets' frustration with Ike Davis; and Big Papi terrorizing former Twins team)
NBA PLAYOFFS: Spurs spank Griz in opener of West finals
San Antonio catches fire in the second half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals Sunday, crushing Memphis, 105-83, to take a 1-0 lead.
Georgia, Georgia Tech golf teams advance to NCAA Division I National Championship
Georgia and Georgia Tech's men's golf teams are headed to nationals after strong finishes in the NCAA Regionals over the weekend.
Hoping for history
It’s been 52 years since Crisp County High School hoisted its one and only state championship in baseball — a fact the 2013 Cougars hope to change, beginning today in Games 1 and 2 in their Final Four against Marist.
Braves call up heralded reliever Rasmus — but debut on hold
Cory Rasmus, the brother of MLB star Colby Rasmus, is finally in Atlanta after being called up, but his first pitch in the majors may not come right away.
Former Lee County star Gahman ready to close career at nationals
Georgia Southwestern star senior Nate Gahman — the Hurricanes’ top golfer all season — is one of eight individuals to receive an at-large bid for the NCAA Division II Men’s Golf Championship, where the former Lee County star and Herald Player of the Year will end his college career this week.
Braves complete sweep as Dodgers' bullpen collapses
The Braves' bench comes up big once again as Atlanta uses a monster eighth inning for the second straight game to beat L.A.
J.J. alone at top with record 4th All-Star win
Jimmie Johnson wins his second straight Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway and a record fourth overall late Saturday.
Bae outduels Bradley for Byron Nelson title, first PGA Tour victory
South Korean Sang-Moon Bae outlasts Keegan Bradley for his first PGA Tour victory Sunday at the TPC Four Seasons Resort Las Colinas.
Gattis plays hero, leads Braves past Dodgers
Pinch hitter Evan Gattis hits a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning to lift the Braves to a 3-1 win vs. the Dodgers.
Panthers lose for 3rd time in last 4 games
Lehigh Valley hits a field goal with 0.8 seconds left to down the Panthers in Saturday's PIFL game.
Chipper enjoying retirement
Sure-fire Hall of Famer Chipper Jones is enjoying his life away from baseball, although he still keeps tabs on his beloved Atlanta Braves.
Prep Sports
- Sloppy start
- Crisp blown out in GISA Class A Final Four series by Bethlehem
- PREVIEW: Seniors leading DWS into Final 4 matchup today with Brookwood
- Former Americus-Sumter hoops star Bowens signs with Albany State 2 comments
- PREVIEW: Final Four mainstay Wildcats limp into rematch vs. Bethlehem
- Posey, Trojan Nation: Coach Williams will be missed 1 comment
- Lights out 1 comment
- Hoping for history
- GISA ELITE 8: Edmund Burke ends Terrell Academy’s season; SGA, Southland knocked out
- GISA ELITE 8: Deerfield sweeps into Final 4
Professional Sports
- Braves-Mets suspended late Friday, will resume today
- French Open seeds released; Nadal, Djokovic could meet in semifinals
- AUTO RACING NOTEBOOK: Andretti hopes to finally end family curse at Indy; Hamlin wins Charlotte pole with record run
- BRAVES NOTEBOOK: With Atlanta's bullpen depleted, Avilan’s role will be increased
- Albany's Skinner remains in hunt at Senior PGA
- 'Well, how about that?'
- NFL NOTEBOOK: Emergency worker gets trapped at home of Falcons’ WR Jones; ex-LSU star Mathieu earns contract from Cards
- NBA NOTEBOOK: Cavs carefully weighing options after securing NBA’s No. 1 pick — again; LeBron, Kobe headline All-NBA Team
- B.J. Upton: I will live up to big expectations 1 comment
- Who IS this guy?
College Sports
- Former Americus-Sumter hoops star Bowens signs with Albany State 2 comments
- Sneak peak given of new College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta
- ASU track & field has high hopes for nationals
- Area Georgia baseball signees remain committed to Dogs after Perno’s ouster
- Albany State set to host plethora of summertime sports programs
- Bear of a career
- Gahman slips to T-26th after Day 2 of NCAA D-II nationals
- GSW’s Gahman rallies for Top 10 finish on Day 1 of NCAA Nationals
- Perno out as Georgia’s head baseball coach
- Four GSW athletes, including ex-Crisp star Cromer, named to PBC All-Academic team
