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Braves' Gattis reaching folk hero status

May 23, 2013

El Oso Blanco continues impressive play in breakthrough season

Tech falls to Virginia in ACC Tournament

Dusty Isaacs came into his ACC Tournament start tied with two teammates for the most home runs allowed on the Georgia Tech pithing staff. Unfortunately for the underdog Yellow Jackets against No. 3 seed Virginia on Thursday, Isaacs took the lead all by himself.. The right-hander allowed five earned

Oxford's Feldman stepping away to join company

OXFORD -- After 10 years as the Oxford College head tennis coach/athletic director, Brandon Feldman is stepping away from the academic arena and joining corporate America.. But before Feldman joins Tennis Connection, a tennis facility management company, he will be the head pro at FishHawk Ranch in Lithia, Fla

Newton's Cabane signs with Middle Georgia State

After taking every option into consideration, Newton's Rashard Cabane decided that Middle Georgia State College in Cochran is where he belongs. Beside's Middle Georgia, currently a junior college school, Cabane also had offers from South Georgia Technical College and Thomas University. One thing that made the two-year school standout

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RG3's knee, relationship with coach on mend

ASHBURN, Va. -- Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III's right knee and his relationship with coach Mike Shanahan, each of which was damaged to an extent during the wild card playoff loss to the Seattle Seahawks, are coming along well according to player himself.. Griffin, who needed surgery on his

Pacers, Heat bring playoffs to life with overtime thriller

MIAMI -- The Indiana Pacers fell just short in the Eastern Conference finals opener but their gritty display pumped life into the NBA playoffs and let the defending champion Miami Heat know they have a battle on their hands.. The ease with which the top-seeded Heat have brushed aside

Salem grad Roddenberry receives school honor

Before he becomes a college graduate later this month, Zach Roddenberry grabbed one more honor. The former Salem basketball player and senior at Harding University (Searcy, Ark.) was recently the male recipient of the M.E. Berryhill Award winner.. The Berryhill Award is the highest award the Harding athletic department gives

Gattis provides homers in two straight Braves wins

ATLANTA -- Evan Gattis sent Tuesday night's game into extra innings with a two-out pinch-homer in the ninth inning. On Wednesday, Atlanta's improbable rookie slugger made sure that no late-game dramatics would be needed.. Gattis blasted his first career grand slam in the fourth inning to give

Garcia sorry after his 'stupid' chicken remark

VIRGINIA WATER, England -- Sergio Garcia said "sorry" 11 times and used the word "apology" on five occasions as he spoke of his regret at causing a furor by making a "fried chicken" jibe at world No. 1 Tiger Woods.. Garcia told reporters Wednesday that his comment, made at the

Tech knocks off FSU in dramatic fashion

Buck Farmer pitched well Wednesday in the ACC Tournament opener at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, but heading into the top of the ninth was in line for a loss. Down to their last out, the Yellow Jackets' offense bailed out their ace pitcher.. The seventh-seeded Yellow Jackets were one

Three Lady Tigers named to all-region team

COVINGTON -- The Alcovy girls soccer team had several firsts this season. The Tigers hosted their first playoff game and they had players nominated to the all-region team.. Making the Region 2-AAAAAA team for the Lady Tigers were midfielder Morgan Edelman, forward Alex Jordan and goalkeeper Marie Peck

Revolution fall to Silverbacks 3-2 in Open Cup

CONYERS -- The GeorgiaRevolution played a fierce brand of soccer for 90 minutes Tuesday night with hopes of advancing in the U.S. Open Cup tournament, but the more experienced Atlanta Silverbacks came out on top 3-2 at the Rockdale Youth Soccer Association complex.. Midfielder Pablo Cruz scored in the 57th

Manchester City, Yankees launch new MLS team in NY

MIAMI -- The New York Yankees and Premier League club Manchester City have formed a Major League Soccer team to play in New York City starting in 2015, aiming to win over America's largest sports market to the global game.. Manchester City, owned by Sheikh Mansour of Abu Dhabi, will

San Francisco, Houston awarded Super Bowls

NEW YORK -- San Francisco and Houston were chosen on Tuesday as host cities for the 2016 and 2017 Super Bowls after National Football League team owners voted for the two ahead of Miami.. The San Francisco Bay Area will host the 50th Super Bowl in early 2016 at Levi's

Braves' B.J. Upton trying hard to shake slump

As younger brother Justin is surrounded by the media after another big game, B.J. Upton is ignored as he sits at the neighboring locker.. There hasn't been much positive for him to talk about this season and that wasn't supposed to be the case after the center fielder signed a