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Hawks Johnson out for two games with injured knee

Atlanta Hawks star guard Joe Johnson to miss two games with an injured knee.

Auburn women's basketball coach Fortner quits

Nell Fortner, who led the Lady Tigers to to the 2008-0 SEC title, says she's leaving at the end of the season.

Darton baseball rallies, upsets No. 2 Chipola

The Cavs hand the No. 2 team in the NJCAA a stunning come-from-behind loss Tuesday as Darton rallies from a 3-0 hole in the eighth inning to beat Chipola, 4-3, for the biggest win of its young season.

Mitchell Madness

After winning the 1-A titles, Mitchell County sends both its boys and girls teams into this week’s GHSA state tournaments as No. 1 seeds and this could be just a beginning for the soaring Eagles and Lady Eagles.

REGION XVII TOURNAMENT ROUNDUP: Darton, South Georgia Tech women cruise in opener; Albany Tech eliminated

Michelle Mitchell has another huge game to lead Darton past Central Georgia Tech in its Region XVII tourney opener Tuesday to advance to the Final Four in Savannah later this week.

Georgia Tech stinks it up again, routed by Clemson in Atlanta, 57-36

Deerfield-Windsor grad Andre Young scores nine points to help Clemson rip Georgia Tech, which has its lowest offensive night in the series since 1936 in a 57-36 loss on Tuesday.

Hudson feeling great in return from back surgery

At age 36, and coming off back surgery, Braves starter Tim Hudson says he feeling better than ever and even jokes that he's in his "prime.'' (INCLUDES: Braves pitcher Tommy Hanson suffering a concussion from a minor car accident).

Panthers to name home turf ‘Phoebe Field’

After a history making season, there’s more interest than ever from Southwest Georgia businesses to get involved with the reigning champ Albany Panthers, who agree to a deal with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital on Tuesday to name their home turf “Phoebe Field” for the upcoming 2012 campaign, which kicks off March 17 at the Albany Civic Center.

Albany Panthers to play on Phoebe Field

This morning, the Albany Panthers and Phoebe Health System reached an agreement giving the healthcare company naming rights to the Civic Center field for Panther home games. The field will be called Phoebe Field.

Lee’s Anthony finishes 2nd at state

Lee County's Rashaud Anthony finishes second in the Class AAAA 113-pound state championship and ends his career as the all-time winningest wrestler in Lee County history.

GSW finishes second in golf tournament, Griffin takes co-medalist honors

The Georgia Southwestern Hurricanes back up their No. 1 ranking in Division II with an impressive showing in the Frito Lay/Taco Bell Intercollegiate tournament, which featured a dozen Division I schools.

Bulls hang on to beat Hawks

All Star guard Derrick Rose returned from a back injury and scored 23 points to lead the Bulls to a 90-79 victory against the Hawks on Monday.

Albany’s J-Smooth wins fourth straight Hoop Shoot state title

Jordan “J-Smooth” Brown made 22-of-25 free throws Saturday to capture his fourth Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot state championship in a row.

SGT, Darton, Albany Tech women open region tournament today

South Georgia Tech will be the No. 1 seed in the Region XVII tournament for the second time in the eight-year history of its program, while Darton will be the No. 2 seed and Albany Tech the No. 6 seed in today’s first-round matchups.

Braves report for spring with mostly same team

The only major changes for the Braves, who squandered a chance at the playoffs last season with their historic collapse, will be rookie Tyler Pastornicky replacing Alex Gonzalez at shortstop and a new starting pitcher to replace Derek Lowe.

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