Herschel’s nephew spurns UGA, will sign with Clemson
Milan Richard, the nephew of UGA great Herschel Walker, turns down an offer from UGA and instead will attend Clemson.
LOCAL COLLEGE/PREP ROUNDUP: Middle Georgia nips Darton, pushes Cavs into losers’ bracket; DWS golf wins final regular-season meet
Darton forces extra innings with a late comeback, then falls in the 11th to drop into the Region XVII tournament’s losers’ bracket.
PREVIEW: After wild ride, ASU softball heads to NCAA Regionals
The Albany State softball team opens NCAA Regionals with a challenging game against reigning national champ Valdosta State, but the Lady Rams are ready after surviving a wild conference tourney just to get here.
LOCAL COLLEGE/PREP ROUNDUP: GSW golf misses cut for NCAA nationals; Lee County’s Gahman qualifies individually; Baconton boys fall in Final 4, girls win; Crisp County baseball reaches Elite 8
Former Lee County star and Herald Player of the Year Nate Gahman is headed to NCAA nationals after qualifying individually in Florida. (ADDS: item on Baconton tennis; Crisp County baseball)
Georgia Tech legend Hamilton joins Yellow Jackets’ coaching staff
In a strange, full-circle situation, former Georgia Tech star QB and assistant coach Joe Hamilton is back on staff exactly five years after leaving.
Cavs open region tourney with ‘W’; hated MGC up next
Darton baseball comes from behind to beat South Georgia in the opening round of the region tournament Wednesday, setting up its next game with rival Middle Georgia today.
LOCAL COLLEGE/PREP ROUNDUP: DWS’ Leach claims individual region golf title
Deerfield’s John Leach wins the individual title, and the Knights finish second in the GISA Region 3-AAA golf tournament, just behind defending state champion Tiftarea. (ADDS: GISA Region 3-AA golf tourney; Westover soccer; GSW golf)
SEC football begins movement toward nine-game schedule
Alabama coach Nick Saban is among those in favor of a nine-game football SEC schedule in light of the recent creation of the SEC Network.
Miami a top choice for Albany High LB Young after recent offer
Albany High linebacker Juwon Young gets an official offer from the University of Miami, and he says the Hurricanes are now at the top of his list.
Eying history
The 38-12 and nationally-ranked No. 9 Cavs have already tied a program record for wins in a season, but now they are looking for the first Region XVII baseball title in school history.
Résumés flooding in for ASU OC position
It’s been less than a week since Uyl Joyner stepped down as offensive coordinator at Albany State, and coach Mike White has dozens of candidates knocking on his door about the job.
Five-star linebacker recruit Thomas backs out of commitment to FSU, plans to consider UGA, Miami, USC
Blue-chip LB recruit Matthew Thomas said his mother pressured him into signing with Florida State --- and now he wants out --- although the Seminoles don't appear ready to let the five-star prospect walk that easily.
Ex-UGA star Todd still on top of Web.com event in Athens; Albany's Mitchell (2-over, missed cut) reflects on experience
Former Deerfield and current UGA golf star T.J. Mitchell just misses the cut in his first pro tournament, but he relishes the chance to see what it’s like to play at the next level.
Worth’s Mency signs with Bellhaven
Worth County OL Marquavion Mency is taking his talents to Bellhaven University in Mississippi.
Albany State on hunt for new offensive coordinator
The Rams will kick off the 2013 football season in four months, and suddenly they find themselves with no offensive coordinator or starting quarterback.
Sports
- Upton's slam blasts Braves past Dodgers
- Darton golf turns in worst finish at nationals in 10 years
- GISA ELITE 8: Crisp Academy baseball advances to Final 4
- Hawks to go across the pond to find new coach?
- Panthers hope win will come out of longest road trip of year
- GISA ELITE 8 PREVIEW: Deerfield hits road for series vs. rival Westfield
- Gut-check time
- NBA PLAYOFFS ROUNDUP: Knicks keep season alive with win vs. Pacers
- Beckham to retire at end of season
- Braves' Maholm only has outside scars from line-drive hit to the face nine years ago
Prep Sports
- GISA ELITE 8: Crisp Academy baseball advances to Final 4
- GISA ELITE 8 PREVIEW: Deerfield hits road for series vs. rival Westfield
- Gut-check time
- Former Deerfield star, Herald Player of the Year Crews locks up golf scholarship at Coastal
- PREVIEW: Area GISA baseball teams open play in Elite 8 today
- Welcome to the Big Show
- Lee soccer’s Roland chooses Darton State
- Pate on Crisp County’s run to Class AAAA Final 4: ‘We’re working our way up the ladder’
- Gordon baseball lands DWS star Butler
- Sorry, Seminoles ...
Professional Sports
- Upton's slam blasts Braves past Dodgers
- Hawks to go across the pond to find new coach?
- Panthers hope win will come out of longest road trip of year
- NBA PLAYOFFS ROUNDUP: Knicks keep season alive with win vs. Pacers
- Beckham to retire at end of season
- Braves' Maholm only has outside scars from line-drive hit to the face nine years ago
- No surprise: Derby winner Orb favorite for Preakness
- BRAVES NOTEBOOK: Star reliever Venters has second Tommy John surgery; B.J. Upton's slump hits rock bottom 1 comment
- PANTHERS NOTEBOOK: Resurgent offense has Albany confident on road trip to Pa.
- Welcome to the Big Show
