IN OTHER NEWS... A new survey shows Georgia sports fans would choose stadiums as final resting places. Release: Sports fandom is often framed as a lifelong commitment, but for some supporters, it’s something even more…
Vikings > 2015 Football Schedule Released
VALDOSTA - The 2015 Lowndes Vikings football schedule was released this week as the Vikings work to return to region contention. The last season saw Coach Randy McPherson's side fail to reach any of the…
Hawks > A Look Back at the Hawks…
[caption id="attachment_21744" align="alignnone" width="630"] ESPN Photo[/caption] ATLANTA -- The history of the Atlanta Spirit Group, the soon-to-be former Hawks ownership group, is so dysfunctional, so conflict-riddled and so freaking embarrassing that I couldn't bear to…
Braves > Mets Roll Again at Braves’ Expense
NEW YORK -- With a perfect ride through their first homestand, the surprising New York Mets matched the best start in team history. Next stop, the Subway Series at Yankee Stadium -- and a shot…
Jaguars > Jones-Drew to Retire a Jag
JACKSONVILLE -- Maurice Jones-Drew is returning to Jacksonville to retire as a member of the Jaguars. The Jaguars announced Thursday that MJD will sign a ceremonial, one-day contract Tuesday before officially retiring. Jones-Drew called it…
Hawks > Budenholzer named NBA Coach of the…
Tim Legler, ESPN In the late spring of 2013, Al Horford got a phone call from Mike Budenholzer. The longtime Spurs assistant had just been hired by Danny Ferry to coach the Atlanta Hawks about…
Braves > Mets go 10 Straight with Win…
NEW YORK -- Consistent pitching, nifty defense and well-placed hits at just the right time. Lucas Duda and the New York Mets are playing so well they're practically giddy. Duda hit a go-ahead single in…
Hawks > Millsap’s 19 Leads ATL to 2…
ATLANTA -- Paul Millsap answered all those questions about his shoulder. Al Horford didn't let a dislocated finger slow him down. As for the Hawks, they've yet to show the form that carried them to…
Hawks > Possible Sale Close
ATLANTA -- A possible new owner for the Atlanta Hawks has finally emerged. The Atlanta Journal Constitution is reporting that billionaire investment banker Anthony Ressler is nearing an agreement to purchase the NBA franchise. The…