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Golf
Tway continues his run
Web-posted 08/21/08
PINEHURST, N.C. --- Kevin Tway took another step toward establishing himself, while a former NCAA champion made an earlier-than-expected exit from the U.S. Amateur.
High School
Bears' strength of schedule rises with expectations
Web-posted 08/21/08
WAYNESBORO, Ga. --- People would come up to Eric Parker this summer, folks who wanted to discuss the upcoming football season in Burke County, and they'd say things like this:
Braves
Braves stay on skid after Pelfrey's gem
Web-posted 08/21/08
NEW YORK --- As soon as Mike Pelfrey emerged from the dugout for the ninth inning, the Shea Stadium crowd roared its approval.
GreenJackets
Burst in the first secures sweep
Web-posted 08/19/08
One of the most lopsided series of the South Atlantic League season finally came to an end Monday night at Lake Olmstead Stadium. And fittingly, the Augusta GreenJackets defeated the Lexington Legends, 5-1.
Baseball
MLB Notes
Web-posted 08/21/08
RED SOX: Josh Beckett remains on course to start on Tuesday, although manager Terry Francona won't be overly disappointed if the right-hander gets pushed back again. Beckett's next start was moved from Saturday to Tuesday after he developed a sore right elbow that created numbness in his hand. Francona said if Tuesday comes and Beckett's elbow is still sore, he could be moved back again.
UGA
Richt evolves as elite coach
Web-posted 08/21/08
ATHENS, Ga. --- Mark Richt had completed the 40-hour course to sell life insurance. He was working as a phone solicitor setting up appointments for agents and preparing to take his exam.
USC
Beecher struggles in scrimmage
Web-posted 08/15/08
COLUMBIA --- South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier might have to hold off on any more high-profile comparisons for new Gamecocks quarterback Tommy Beecher.
Georgia Tech
Jackets' freshman runs show at QB
Web-posted 08/17/08
Freshman quarterback Jaybo Shaw saw most of the snaps with the first-team offense as Georgia Tech scrimmaged for 90 minutes at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday.
Clemson
Border divides loyalties for Richts
Web-posted 08/19/08
COLUMBIA --- This was one prospect Georgia coach Mark Richt turned away for all the right reasons.
NBA
Team might add to roster after latest tryout session
Web-posted 08/20/08
Another strong turnout led to another round of invitations at the most recent Augusta Groove tryout.
Auto Racing
Sprint to the finish
Web-posted 08/21/08
BRISTOL, Tenn. --- Jeff Gordon tried playing it smart and that didn't work. So for the next three races he's going to keep the gas pedal on the floor and hope for the best.
Augusta Lynx
ECHL releases Lynx's schedule
Web-posted 08/21/08
Season No. 11 of hockey in Augusta will begin Oct. 17 in James Brown Arena. The Augusta Lynx, who released their 2008-09 schedule Wednesday, will play host to the Mississippi Sea Wolves in a Friday night matchup at 7:30.
Colts
Diggs threatens suit in contract dispute
Web-posted 08/19/08
Former Augusta Colts head coach Bubba Diggs is threatening to sue the indoor football team and majority owner John Sisson for failure to pay what Diggs said is the remaining $15,000 of his contract.
Scott Michaux
Hoffa won't be defined by latest defeat
Web-posted 08/20/08
Dissecting defeat is never fun. Not for the athlete stung by the loss. Not for reporters trying to make sense of it.
Fishing
Monarchs might aid anglers
Web-posted 08/15/08
Thurmond Lake fishermen should keep an eye for migrating Monarch butterflies over the next several weeks. What in the world do those insects have to do with fishing?
Outdoors
A team effort
Web-posted 08/17/08
Tristan D. Richardson, a 10-year-old from Aiken, landed this 40-pound striper with the help of his dad, David Richardson, while fishing in a Thurmond Lake tournament. Their team took first place in the Christian Anglers Striper Trail (CAST) tournament on July 26.
Robert Pavey
Founder's vision allowed turkey group to flourish
Web-posted 08/17/08
In 1971, when a young Virginia man named Tom Rodgers came up with an idea for a conservation group dedicated to the wild turkey, he had no idea it would evolve into a $60 million-a-year industry that has taken on outdoor issues far beyond its initial mission.
College Football
Ban is placed on horse-collar tackles for '08
Web-posted 08/21/08
Following the lead of the NFL and acting on a proposal made by its Football Rules Committee, the NCAA will assess a penalty this season when a runner is yanked to the ground from the inside collar of his shoulder pads or jersey.
Pro Football
Falcons upstart avoids contrast
Web-posted 08/21/08
For anyone tempted to compare the starting tight ends for Tennessee and Atlanta on Friday night, Ben Hartsock would like to make one point clear.
Olympics
Bolt has defining moment
Web-posted 08/21/08
BEIJING --- Arms churning high, face twisted in pain as he sprinted toward the finish line, Usain Bolt kept glancing at the clock.
Other Sports
Peach 'belt' region
Web-posted 08/21/08
Being dominant in kickboxing is not an easy feat. However, Augusta's Team Greubel sure makes it seem that way.
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