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Devine intervention
Last Updated: 12:34 AM 09/02/10 - Less than a week after his four-touchdown performance in a win against Terrell County, Monroe junior quarterback Devine Noel leads the Tornadoes back onto the field tonight against Northeast, Macon.
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After wild win vs. SGA, Westwood plays home opener tonight
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Last Updated: 12:38 AM 09/02/10 - The Wildcats will once again play a bigger GISA school in their second week of the season tonight against Class AAA Tiftarea, one week after toppling Class AA SGA. (Full Story)
PREP FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Lee RB Eckles cleared to play Friday — but will he?
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Last Updated: 12:44 AM 09/02/10 - After being rushed to the hospital during last Friday’s win against Baconton after one carry, Trojans RB Denzel Eckles has been given the OK by doctors, but Lee is being cautious. (Full Story)
PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: SGA, Lee, Worth all win Wednesday
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Last Updated: 12:54 AM 09/02/10 - The area's three powerhouse softball programs, SGA, Lee County and Worth County, all pick up big wins Wednesday afternoon. (Full Story)
Chasing history
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Last Updated: 12:22 AM 09/01/10 - The quest for the ASU volleyball program’s record-tying 10th consecutive SIAC title begins today against Brewton Parker on the road. (Full Story)
ASU volleyball drops opener, 3-1, on the road
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Last Updated: 1:07 AM 09/02/10 - The ASU volleyball team, on its quest for the 10th consecutive SIAC title, loses its first game of the season Wednesday, although it was a non-conference game against Brewton-Parker. (Full Story)
Posey goes hitless, but Lincecum snaps losing streak in Giants 2-1 win over Rockies (EDITS: includes POSEY WATCH)
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Last Updated: 6:25 AM 09/02/10 - The Giants creep closer the Padres in the NL West with a huge win against the Ubaldo Jimenez-led Rockies on Wednesday night as Leesburg's Buster Posey has a quiet night with no hits and two walks. (Full Story)
ASU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: After win, ASU to use bye week to fine tune
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Last Updated: 12:49 AM 09/02/10 - Albany State has a bye this week, which gives head coach Mike White and the Rams an early chance to focus on what they need to fix heading into the Sept. 11 home game against Clark Atlanta (Full Story)
BIG DAY IN BOXING: Pacquiao calls out Mayweather for a fight, Margarito for being a cheater; Holyfield says he wants to fight the best heavyweights; promoter Arum's son missing
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Last Updated: 3:52 AM 09/02/10 - Manny Pacquiao says while he’s focused on his fight later this year with Antonio Margarito, he’s got a message for Floyd Mayweather Jr.: You just name the time and the place if you ever want to throw down, and I’ll be there.
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Semenya’s slow run attributed to fatigue, sickness
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Last Updated: 11:57 PM 09/01/10 - Gender-questioned Caster Semenya of South Africa blames her poor return to track Wednesday on fatigue and sickness. (Full Story)
Hanson flashes old form as Braves maintain NL East lead
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Last Updated: 12:18 AM 09/02/10 - Tommy Hanson picks up a much-needed win for the Braves on Wednesday by tossing one-hit ball through seven innings as Atlanta takes on step closer to sweeping the lowly Mets. (EDITS: Includes pitcher Derek Lowe missing his next start.) (Full Story)
NCAA football season kicks off
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Last Updated: 12:05 AM 09/02/10 - The 2010 NCAA football season opens tonight with a whopping seven games around the nation. (Full Story)
Player collapses on court at US Open; Oudin out
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Last Updated: 12:24 AM 09/02/10 - In Wednesday's U.S. Open action, a player collapses on the court and has to be carried away on a wheelchair. (Full Story)
Wife of former Armstrong teammate speaks to feds
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Last Updated: 12:08 AM 09/02/10 - In the latest development in the Lance Armstrong doping case, the U.S. cycling star sees the wife of a former teammate speaking to the feds. (Full Story)
Albany State QB Jennings picks up another prestigious award
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Last Updated: 5:38 AM 09/01/10 - One week, two awards for Albany State quarterback Stanley Jennings, who was named the SIAC Player of the Week Monday, then the Heritage Sports Radio Network's National Player of the Week on Tuesday. (Full Story)
ASU lands two on SIAC preseason team as 2010 season opens Saturday
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Last Updated: 12:29 AM 09/01/10 - Diamond Jones and Ambrosha Austin make the SIAC’s top runners list as the Rams and Lady Rams begin their conference title quest Saturday in their season openers. (Full Story)
HERALD DYNAMITE DOZEN PROFILE -- Tray Stephens: 'The silent killer'
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Last Updated: 5:09 AM 09/01/10 - Humble, reserved, shy, quiet — all words used to describe Terrell County senior defensive back Tray Stephens, who simply doesn’t say a whole lot because he lets his actions on the field do all the talking. But ask his teammates what he’s like under the Friday Night Lights, and they’ll tell you a different story. (Full Story)
Richt, players open up about 2010 season in Q&A with media
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Last Updated: 5:13 AM 09/01/10 - During a question-and-answer session with the media Tuesday, Georgia coach Mark Richt and his players discuss the team’s outlook — point-by-point, position-by-position — as the Bulldogs get set to
open Saturday at home against the Ragin’ Cajuns. (Full Story)
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Sports Headlines From the Associated Press
  • US pulls away in 2nd half to rout Tunisia 92-57
    By BRIAN MAHONEY 2010-09-02T16:14:23Z
    ISTANBUL (AP) -- Eric Gordon scored 21 points and the United States pulled away from Tunisia after sleepwalking through the first half, winning 92-57 on Thursday in its final game of pool play at the world championship....
  • Roethlisberger to meet with Goodell
    By BARRY WILNER 2010-09-02T07:16:46Z
    NEW YORK (AP) -- Ben Roethlisberger's six-game suspension likely will be shortened to four games by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after the two meet in New York on Friday....
  • Preseason in college football? Why not?
    By RALPH D. RUSSO 2010-09-02T16:24:00Z
    NEW YORK (AP) -- Coach Mike Riley and his No. 24 Oregon State players would like nothing better than to squeeze in a preseason tune-up before taking on No. 6 TCU Saturday night in Texas....
  • LeBron a Miami resident, not yet a 'Canes fan
    By 2010-09-02T16:42:15Z
    CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) -- LeBron James didn't change all his teams this summer....
  • Agent oversight continues to vex college sports
    By ALAN SCHER ZAGIER 2010-09-02T09:06:57Z
    Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops suggests giving amnesty to college athletes who expose shady agents. A Florida sports agent wants national oversight of his beleaguered industry. The NCAA says it's working on the problem - but it could take a while....
Online Sports Poll
Which team is most likely to lose its opener?

Georgia (vs. Louisiana-Lafayette)
Georgia Tech (vs. South Carolina State)
Florida State (vs. Samford)
Auburn (vs. Arkansas State)
None of them will lose