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Falcons to seek explosive players

ATLANTA - Thomas Dimitroff is looking at more than just defensive ends as the Falcons' general manager considers his options for the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night.

April 25, 2011 | The Associated Press | State, national sports


Hawks may be minus big man tonight

ATLANTA - Zaza Pachulia is not one to back down. The NBA is likely to sit him down, which could be a big blow for Atlanta. The Hawks took the upper hand in their Eastern Conference playoff series with Orlando, clinching an 88-84 victory when Jamal Crawford banked in an improbable 3-pointer with 5.7 seconds remaining in Game 3 Friday night. But the game was marred by an altercation between Pachulia and Jason Richardson of ...

April 25, 2011 | The Associated Press | State, national sports


Braves call up Gearrin for depleted bullpen

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Braves have promoted right-handed reliever Cory Gearrin from Triple-A Gwinnett to strengthen their fatigued and injury-depleted bullpen. Outfielder Matt Young was optioned to Gwinnett to open a spot on the 25-man roster for Gearrin.

April 22, 2011 | By Mark Bowman / MLB.com | State, national sports


Fans stunned by the dark days of Dodgers baseball

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Dodgers haven't always made it easy for their fans to root for them.

April 22, 2011 | John Rogers The Associated Press | State, national sports


Player a one-man GSU bomb squad

He's hit more home runs than anybody else in the country. When he had the first multi-homer game of his career back on April 2 - he sent three over the fence against The Citadel - he decided that wasn't good enough, so he hit two more the next day. He got a standing ovation after striking out to end that series. He homered in all five games last week. In the past month, he's ...

April 22, 2011 | Matt Yogus myogus@statesboroherald.com | State, national sports


Hawks' Drew defends decision to protect Horford

ATLANTA (AP) - Hawks coach Larry Drew said Wednesday big man Al Horford is too valuable not to have available late in a playoff game against Orlando.

April 21, 2011 | Charles Odum AP Sports writer | State, national sports


Dodgers ignore turmoil, beat Braves 6-1

LOS ANGELES (AP) - So much for distractions. The Los Angeles Dodgers were able to focus on Derek Lowe and the Atlanta Braves.

April 21, 2011 | The Associated Press | State, national sports


Expectations are back in the ’Boro

Editor's note: This is a column by Statesboro Herald sports editor Matt Yogus. It contains opinion.

April 20, 2011 | Matt Yogus myogus@statesboroherald.com | State, national sports


Defensive back shows skills on offense at UGA

ATHENS - One of Georgia's most improved defensive players of spring football made a bigger impact on offense in Saturday's G-Day game.

April 20, 2011 | The Associated Press | State, national sports


GSU spring game gets interesting

It was all White in the first half of Friday night's Georgia Southern Blue/White game at Paulson Stadium, but things got so interesting at the end, the fourth quarter's running clock was turned back into a normal game clock so things could play out.

April 18, 2011 | Matt Yogus myogus@cstatesboroherald.com | State, national sports


Georgia player with broken neck making progress

ATLANTA (AP) - Injured Georgia baseball player Johnathan Taylor is using his arms and regaining strength after breaking his neck in an outfield collision, though doctors were unsure Thursday whether he'll be able to regain use of his legs.

April 14, 2011 | Associated Press | State, national sports


Hawks take 6-game losing streak into playoffs

ATLANTA (AP) - Jason Collins spent all but six minutes on the bench when the Atlanta Hawks were swept by the Orlando Magic in a lopsided second-round playoff series last year.

April 14, 2011 | Charles Odum AP Sports writer | State, national sports


Mediation resumes in NFL, players dispute

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The NFL and its locked-out players have resumed mediation. Commissioner Roger Goodell, Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft were in the league contingent that arrived at the federal court house in Minneapolis on Thursday. NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith was joined by lawyers, free-agent linebackers Ben Leber and Mike Vrabel, as well as Hall of Fame defensive end Carl Eller. This is the first meeting between ...

April 14, 2011 | Dave Campbell AP Sports writer | State, national sports


Bonds guilty of obstruction of justice

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Barry Bonds stepped outside the Phillip Burton Federal Building for the first time as a convicted felon, and a school bus went by. The home-run king flashed a victory sign with two fingers.

April 14, 2011 | Ronald Blum AP Sports writer | State, national sports


Bobcats send Hawks to 6th straight defeat, 96-85

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Plenty of rest. Zero momentum. The Atlanta Hawks can only hope that combination helps give them a chance in the playoffs. Gerald Henderson scored 20 points, D.J. Augustin added 17 points and seven assists and the Charlotte Bobcats sent the Hawks to the postseason on a six-game losing streak with a 96-85 victory Wednesday night. With no starter playing more than 25 minutes and only Kirk Hinrich (10 points) scoring in ...

April 14, 2011 | Mike Cranston AP Sports writer | State, national sports


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GSU baseball camps set

STATESBORO - Georgia Southern is hosting four baseball camps for youth age 5 to rising high-school seniors.

May 24, 2013 | Special to the Courier | State, national sports


Paulson Stadium expansion begins

Demolition of the scoreboard at the east end of Allen E. Paulson Stadium began Monday as preparation begins for the upcoming stadium-expansion and Football Operations Center projects.

May 24, 2013 | Special to the Courier | State, national sports


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