Albany Herald

Panthers to name home turf ‘Phoebe Field’

February 21, 2012

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.

Upton's slam blasts Braves past Dodgers

Justin Upton belts a grand slam in the sixth inning to power the Braves past the Dodgers, 8-5.

Hawks to go across the pond to find new coach?

Italian coach Ettore Messina could be on the radar of the Hawks front office to replace soon-to-be-released coach Larry Drew.

Panthers hope win will come out of longest road trip of year

Albany heads to Pennsylvania this weekend for a 1,000-mile road trip, hoping to win its second straight game and then return to the Good Life City, where the Panthers will play three of their final four regular-season games.

NBA PLAYOFFS ROUNDUP: Knicks keep season alive with win vs. Pacers

On the brink of elimination, the Knicks hold the Pacers to 36 percent shooting from the floor and win Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals series, 85-75. (ADDS: Spurs-Warriors)

Beckham to retire at end of season

England's David Beckham announces he is retiring from soccer, ending a career that bridged athletics and fashion and made him a household name around the globe.

Braves' Maholm only has outside scars from line-drive hit to the face nine years ago

Braves starter Paul Maholm’s career could’ve ended nine years ago this week when he was struck in the face by a line drive and seriously hurt, but he not only returned to the field, he’s become one of Major League Baseball’s most baffling pitchers to figure out.

No surprise: Derby winner Orb favorite for Preakness

Kentucky Derby winner Orb is installed as an even-money favorite heading into this weekend's Preakness Stakes, which is the second leg of the Triple Crown.

BRAVES NOTEBOOK: Star reliever Venters has second Tommy John surgery; B.J. Upton's slump hits rock bottom

One of the most promising arms in the Braves’ bullpen, Jonny Venters, suffers another possible career-ending setback Thursday.

PANTHERS NOTEBOOK: Resurgent offense has Albany confident on road trip to Pa.

The Panthers have shed their three-game losing streak and look for two wins in a row when they next hit the road to play in Pennsylvania.

Welcome to the Big Show

Former Worth County and Kansas State star linebacker Meshak Williams signs with his favorite team growing up — the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens — after impressing during rookie mini-camp.

NBA ROUNDUP: Heat rally, close out Bulls in Game 5; owners vote to keep Kings in Sacramento

Miami storms back from an 18-point second-half deficit to eliminate the Bulls in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Snake-bit

After handing the Diamondbacks a 10-1 thumping in Game 1 of their series Monday night, Atlanta drops the final two contests, including Wednesday’s 5-3 loss that sees Tim Hudson start strong early, then implode in the middle innings yet again.

NFL NOTEBOOK: At just 23, troubled former Alabama star LB McClain retires after brief NFL career; Packers say Favre retirement 'in the works'

Rolando McClain was the 8th overall pick six years ago by the Raiders, but multiple off-the-field issues and a lack of production of it ends the former Alabama star’s career. (ADDS: items on Favre-Packers; Raiders signing return man Cribbs; Jets QB Garrard to retire)

NBA PLAYOFFS ROUNDUP: Pacers embarrass Knicks --- again

The one-time NBA darkhorse to win it all, New York, has one foot out the door after being beaten soundly by the Pacers in Game 5 on Tuesday night, giving Indiana a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. (ADDS: Warriors-Spurs)

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

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