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Bear of a career

May 21, 2013

Former Deerfield star and Mercer Bears senior Evan Boyd has overcome a broken wrist that just won’t seem to heal, but the former Albany Herald Player of the Year is still leading the Bears into the Atlantic Sun tournament as the No. 1 seed.

Posey, Trojan Nation: Coach Williams will be missed

After 25 years as the respected head coach of state power Lee County High School, longtime face of the Trojans baseball program, Rob Williams, is finally ready to pass the torch.

Gahman slips to T-26th after Day 2 of NCAA D-II nationals

Former Lee County and current GSW golf star Nate Gahman struggles during the second round of NCAA nationals, but he’s still only four shots out of the Top 10.

Albany State set to host plethora of summertime sports programs

Albany State basketball coach Chris Cameron has added to his list of youth basketball camps, which will begin as early as June 2, while the school also has a football camp and golf outing planned.

NFL NOTEBOOK: Falcons get $200M loan to build new stadium, sign tight end; San Fran gets 2016 Super Bowl

The Falcons' new stadium project is full-speed ahead after the owners approve a huge $200M loan Tuesday.

Belly putters banned from professional golf

Golf's governing bodes announce that anchoring the club in making a stroke will be banned effective Jan. 1, 2016.

Upton on miserable batting average: 'I'm trying, man'

It was supposed to be the second coming of the "Bash Brothers" when siblings B.J. and Justin Upton were signed by the Braves this offseason, but so far Justin is the only one producing.

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LATE TUESDAY: Braves shut out by D'Backs, 2-0

Braves rookie pitcher Julio Teheran continues to be good, but he gets no run support Tuesday night in a 2-0 loss to the

Sorry, Seminoles ...

Andrew Wiggins, the consensus No. 1 high school basketball prospect in the country, opts not to follow in his mother’s and father’s footsteps and attend Florida State, instead choosing Kansas on Tuesday following a nationally televised announcement.

Darton struggles on Day 1 of NJCAA nationals

The Cavs play well in their two practice round before the NJCAA national tournament, but mistakes during the first round Tuesday has Darton tied for 11th out of 24 teams.

NBA PLAYOFFS ROUNDUP: Heat crush Bulls to take 3-1 series lead

Miami holds host Chicago to 25.7 percent shooting to take a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series. (ADDS: Thunder-Grizzlies)

Braves' bats catch fire in 10-1 win vs. Diamondbacks

Justin Upton celebrates his return to Arizona with his 13th home run, leading Atlanta to a 10-1 victory.

LOCAL COLLEGE/PREP ROUNDUP: ASU removes baseball coach Conner’s interim tag

After serving as the interim coach of the Albany State baseball team for the past three years, Kenyan Conner finally gets the interim tag removed on Monday. (ADDS: GISA Class AAA state golf meet)

Justin Upton looks to get back on track after recent slump

Justin Upton leads the MLB in home runs, but entering Monday night’s game, he hadn’t hit one in his last 14 games.

Vick fighting for starting job in Philadelphia

At 32, Michael Vick is the oldest player on the Eagles’ roster and currently splitting snaps with QB Nick Foles.

Darton golf heads to nationals with little experience

Nobody on Darton’s five-man roster has played in the NJCAA national tournament before, but Cavs coach Bill Jones III still thinks his team has the potential to bring home a title.

Falcons find linebacker prospects after draft

Undrafted linebackers Nick Clancy and Joplu Bartu shine at the Falcons’ weekend rookie mini-camp and earn spots on the team’s roster.

Rambo’s rise

The early moments of former Seminole County star and Georgia grad Bacarri Rambo’s NFL career have been special as he settles in with the Washington Redskins.

Serena defends Madrid championship, earns 50th title

Serena Williams stops Maria Sharapova from taking her No. 1 ranking with a straight-set victory in the Madrid Open, while Rafael Nadal beats Stan Wawrinka to win the men’s title.

Woods emerges from pack to win TPC title

Sergio Garcia knocks three balls in the water in the final two holes as Tiger Woods wins his first TPC championship in a dozen years.

Warriors survive in OT to even series vs. Spurs

Golden State rallies to force overtime then dominates the final five minutes to even the series at 2-2 as the teams head back to San Antonio.

Kenseth rallies past Kyle Busch to win at Darlington

Kyle Busch dominated late Saturday night under the lights at Darlington, but Matt Kenseth comes on late to win his third race of the year.

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