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Crawford has 23 in Hawks' 90-83 win over Blazers

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - While the new-look Atlanta Hawks started to jell, the Portland Trail Blazers got off to a rocky start with their revamped roster.

February 28, 2011 | Anne Peterson AP Sports writer | State, national sports


Atlanta Dream to play in Manchester

MANCHESTER, England (AP) - The NBA, the WNBA and the U.S. men's and women's national basketball teams are heading to Manchester, spreading the sport's American reach in Britain beyond London. The NBA has had preseason games in London for four straight years. The New Jersey Nets and Toronto Raptors play regular-season games there Friday and Saturday. The league will play an exhibition game at Manchester's MEN Arena in 2013, with the teams still to ...

February 28, 2011 | Associated Press | State, national sports


Thrashers acquire Dvorak from Panthers

ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Thrashers acquired forward Radek Dvorak from the Florida Panthers for forwards Niclas Bergfors and Patrick Rissmiller on Monday.

February 28, 2011 | Associated Press | State, national sports


Braves GM Wren receives extension through 2013

ATLANTA (AP) - After putting together a roster that returned the Braves to the playoffs, general manager Frank Wren was rewarded with a two-year contract extension that keeps him in Atlanta through the 2013 season. The Braves announced the deal Monday, an agreement that means Wren and new manager Fredi Gonzalez are signed for the next three years. "We feel like we're on the right path," Wren told The Associated Press in a telephone ...

February 22, 2011 | Paul Newberry AP Sports writer | State, national sports


Trevor Bayne still in shock over Daytona 500 win

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Trevor Bayne celebrated his Daytona 500 victory by playing basketball with friends, then skateboarding on the infield of NASCAR's most storied race track. And why not? This is the youngest winner of the Great American Race. Bayne seemed still in disbelief Monday of his Daytona 500 victory, which came a day after his 20th birthday and in just his second start in NASCAR's elite Sprint Cup Series. His beaming ...

February 22, 2011 | Jenna Fryer AP Auto Racing writer | State, national sports


NFL, union exit from 4th day of mediation

WASHINGTON (AP) - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch emerged with a smile and a positive outlook Monday after attending a fourth consecutive day of federally mediated negotiations between the NFL and the players' union.

February 22, 2011 | Howard Fendrich AP Pro football writer | State, national sports


No. 4 Tennessee wins SEC, beats Georgia 77-44

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Pat Summitt keeps reminding her Tennessee players that they haven't won anything big yet. The way the Lady Volunteers have plowed through their Southeastern Conference schedule this season, she may need a new way to motivate them.

February 22, 2011 | Beth Rucker AP Sports writer | State, national sports


Knicks, Nuggets agree on Anthony deal

NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Knicks finally landed Carmelo Anthony, ending a trade saga and their quest for a second superstar with one blockbuster deal.

February 22, 2011 | AP Basketball writer | State, national sports


Davidson defeats Georgia Southern again, 83-56

DAVIDSON, N.C. (AP) - JP Kuhlman scored 19 points and Davidson continued its mastery of Georgia Southern in an 83-56 rout Wednesday night.

February 17, 2011 | Associated Press | State, national sports


Jenkins rallies No. 18 Vandy past Georgia, 64-56

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - All John Jenkins needed was one good shot to end his scoring drought and launch Vanderbilt's comeback against Georgia.

February 17, 2011 | Charles Odum AP Sports writer | State, national sports


Knicks rout Hawks to take winning record to break

NEW YORK (AP) - Even after a decade of futility, the New York Knicks aren't satisfied with a winning record at the All-Star break.

February 17, 2011 | Brian Mahoney AP Basketball writer | State, national sports


Georgia Tech beats Chattanooga 62-53

ATLANTA (AP) - Iman Shumpert has been one of the few bright spots in Georgia Tech's difficult season.

February 17, 2011 | George Henry Associated Press | State, national sports


Chipper back on field for Braves after knee injury

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) - Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones took grounders and got in some swings on the first day of spring training, a significant step in his recovery from major knee surgery.

February 16, 2011 | Paul Newberry AP Sports writer | State, national sports


After short night, new Braves manager takes charge

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) - Fredi Gonzalez kept tossing and turning. Finally, at a quarter 'til 4, he climbed from bed and started getting dressed.

February 16, 2011 | Paul Newberry AP Sports writer | State, national sports


Thrashers sign Byfuglien to contract extension

ATLANTA (AP) - All-Star defenseman Dustin Byfuglien signed a five-year, $26 million contract extension with the Atlanta Thrashers on Tuesday.

February 16, 2011 | Associated Press | State, national sports


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Game Day for June 17

Game day

June 17, 2013 | Staff Report | State, national sports


McRae ranked 6th best shooting guard

Sporting News released its list of the top 10 shooting guards in college basketball Wednesday with former Liberty County High School phenom Jordan McRae being listed as six.

June 17, 2013 | By Patty Leon | State, national sports


Coach returns to GSU, focus is recruiting

STATESBORO - The trip to Statesboro on I-16 is a familiar one for Chad Lunsford. Georgia Southern's new wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator has made the journey before.

June 10, 2013 | Special to the Courier | State, national sports


Ground broken at Paulson

STATESBORO - Georgia Southern football broke ground on the future Wednesday.

June 07, 2013 | Staff report | State, national sports


Brown’s football career declared over

STATESBORO - Robert Brown, a major factor in the success of the triple option at Georgia Southern in 2010, has been medically disqualified from further participating in football practice or competition, the school announced.

June 07, 2013 | Special to the Courier | State, national sports


Mention named to DL watch list

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Javon Mention, a three-year letterwinner at Georgia Southern, has earned a spot on the defensive-linemen watch list for the College Football Performance Awards.

June 05, 2013 | Special to the Courier | State, national sports


Groundbreaking for expansion projects today

STATESBORO - Georgia Southern University will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at 11 a.m. today in the east end zone of Paulson Stadium to begin two major expansion projects.

June 05, 2013 | Special to the Courier | State, national sports


Top-five Eagles moments selected from busy year

Georgia Southern had plenty to talk about during the 2012-13 season.

June 05, 2013 | Matt Yogus | State, national sports


Georgia Southern’s year marked by changes, success

It's been a wild year in Georgia Southern athletics.

June 03, 2013 | Matt Yogus Statesboro Herald | State, national sports


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