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Balancing act Last Updated: 10:35 PM 11/19/09 - Even as the offers begin to pile up for DWS running back Tony Zenon, his focus remains steadfast on one thing: winning another state championship. 1 Comment (Full Story)
	Eagles’ state title defense continues tonight 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:29 PM 11/19/09 - With eight wins in a row coming into tonight’s GISA Class A Final Four game against Briarwood, Terrell Academy just needs No. 9 and No. 10 to repeat as state champs. (Full Story)
	Local GHSA football needs an overhaul 2 Comments Last Updated: 10:23 PM 11/19/09 - Herald prep football beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. shares his views about why local high school football fans shouldn't hate on GISA schools, but rather question what's wrong with the slump area GHSA programs are mired in. (Full Story)
	Uga VII dies unexpectedly 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:19 PM 11/19/09 - After less than two seasons, a heart ailment claims the life of Georgia’s new mascot, Uga VII, late Thursday afternoon in Atlanta. (Full Story)
	UGA baseball player paralyzed after crash 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:16 PM 11/19/09 - Tifton native and rising Georgia baseball player Chance Veazey is told by doctors that he is paralyzed from the waist down following a scooter accident late last month. (Full Story)
	***LOCAL GHSA, GISA STATE PLAYOFF CAPSULES *** 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:12 PM 11/19/09 - Here's a breakdown of tonight's remaining four GHSA and GISA state playoff games featuring local Southwest Georgia teams. (Full Story)
	Playoff week predictions 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:05 PM 11/19/09 - Herald prep football beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. breaks down the remaining four area teams left in this year's GHSA and GISA state playoffs. (Full Story)
	COLLEGE NOTES: ASU volleyball loses at regionals; Rams basketball set for meet-and-greet with fans 0 Comments Last Updated: 9:58 PM 11/19/09 - For the ninth year in a row, Albany State goes to the NCAA Division II Regionals in Tampa, Fla., and comes home empty-handed. (Full Story)
	Snelling it out 0 Comments Last Updated: 9:52 PM 11/19/09 - The Falcons may miss Michael Turner, but they sure are happy backup Jason Snelling has come ready to play. (Full Story)
	Lincecum ace of the NL — again 1 Comment Last Updated: 9:47 PM 11/19/09 - San Francisco’s Tim Lincecum beats out St. Louis’ Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright for the NL Cy Young Award on Thursday, marking the second year in a row the Giants’ ace has won. (Full Story)
	King, Ealey have Dogs on the run 0 Comments Last Updated: 9:44 PM 11/19/09 - Georgia may still rank 11th in rushing in the SEC, but thanks to Caleb King, Washaun Ealey and the offensive line, the future is looking brighter. (Full Story)
	Mean-gino? Last Updated: 9:39 PM 11/19/09 - From 2007 National Coach of the Year two years ago to possibly being out of a job, that’s the situation facing Kansas coach Mark Mangino after allegations surface this week that he has been both physically and verbally abusive to past and present players. (Full Story)
	Will the real Josh Nesbitt please stand up? 0 Comments Last Updated: 9:35 PM 11/19/09 - Georgia Tech’s Josh Nesbitt does so many things well on offense, it’s hard to put his talent in any type of box as the Yellow Jackets are enjoying arguably their best season under their junior signal caller. (Full Story)
	Ireland to FIFA: ‘We got robbed’ 0 Comments Last Updated: 9:31 PM 11/19/09 - One day after Ireland’s dreams of a World Cup berth were cut short by a missed hand ball by the refs on a France player, the Irish national team appeals to FIFA, hoping to have the game replayed. (Full Story)
	Vegas already betting on Mayweather-Pacquiao; fight remains in question 0 Comments Last Updated: 9:28 PM 11/19/09 - Sportsbooks in Las Vegas are already handicapping the Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight, despite the fact the two sides haven’t agreed to step into the ring. (Full Story)
	COLLEGE HOOPS ROUNDUP: No. 21 Georgia Tech falls; No. 6 UNC tops No. 15 OSU 0 Comments Last Updated: 9:12 PM 11/19/09 - No. 21 Georgia Tech loses the opening game of the Puerto Rico Tip Off, while late Thursday, while No. 6 UNC survives scares from No. 165Ohio State. (Full Story)
	Ex-NBA star Williams set to plead in 2002 killing 0 Comments Last Updated: 1:11 AM 11/20/09 - Former NBA star Jayson Williams is throwing in the towel after a seven-year court battle in which he's accused of shooting his limo driver and then attempting to cover it up. (Full Story)
	Dolplhins hold on to beat Panthers 0 Comments Last Updated: 1:22 AM 11/20/09 - Ricky Williams rushes for three TDs in a 24-17wi against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night. (Full Story)
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