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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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