Out of reach: Braves drop game to Miami Marlins, 8-4ATLANTA - Giancarlo Stanton hit a two-run homer and possibly saved two runs with a diving catch and the Miami Marlins beat the Braves, 8-4, on Wednesday night, adding another win to their impressive May record. Miami is 12-3 this month after a slow 8-14 start in April. The Marlins (20-17) moved three games over .500 for the first time this season. The Marlins led, 6-1, off struggling Braves left-hander Mike Minor ...
May 16, 2012
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By CHARLES ODUM
AP Sports Writer
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Atlanta Braves - AP
Clemens accuser: 'I didn't make it up'WASHINGTON - Roger Clemens' lawyer toyed with Brian McNamee's memory and attacked him from several directions at once. The attorney even put an easel next to the witness with the words: "MISTAKE. BAD MEMORY. LIE." Eventually, there came the inevitable question: "Do you sometimes just make stuff up?" McNamee has frequently taken long pauses before answering questions in three days on the witness stand, but he didn't hesitate this time. He leaned into ...
May 16, 2012
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By JOSEPH WHITE
AP Sports Writer
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Sports
Celtics take 2-1 lead over 76ersPHILADELPHIA - Kevin Garnett scored 27 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, and used a dominant second quarter to help the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers, 107-91, on Wednesday night and take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Whistled for a costly illegal pick late in a Game 2 loss, Garnett crushed the Sixers early and never let them think about a fourth-quarter rally. Garnett scored 13 of Boston's 32 points ...
May 16, 2012
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By DAN GELSTON
AP Sports Writer
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Sports
Pit crews get their chance to shine during All-Star weekDARLINGTON, S.C. - Carl Edwards loves plenty of things about NASCAR's All-Star week. One of his favorites, though, is seeing his crew members in the spotlight instead of himself. Edwards' No. 99 team is among 24 Sprint Cup crews competing in the eighth NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge in Charlotte, N.C., tonight. Denny Hamlin's No. 11 crew enters as two-time defending champions. "It's cool for the drivers," said Edwards, who plans to cheer ...
May 16, 2012
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By PETE IACOBELLI
AP Sports Writer
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NASCAR - AP
SHS has 5 athletes sign with collegesAfter a fall and winter filled with Statesboro High School athletes signing letters of intent to play at the collegiate level, five more Blue Devils signed with colleges Wednesday afternoon.
May 16, 2012
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Staff report
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Prep Sports 360
Cassius Osborn honoredThe National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame University of Georgia Chapter recognized Cassius Osborn of Statesboro (center) at their 27th annual awards presentation on April 16, 2012, in Athens at the Athens Country Club. Osborn received a plaque honoring him for post graduate achievement for his commitment to his community and his alma mater in the highest of American traditions. He is shown with Mark Richt, University of Georgia head football coach (left); ...
May 16, 2012
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Police Report - 5-17-12; A woman said a man punched her and pulled out her hair.Note: All information included in this report is taken from law enforcement incident reports and arrest records, which are public records and available for review at any and all local law enforcement agencies. Not every arrest leads to a conviction. Guilt or innocence is determined by the court system. Arrest photos are available for viewing at statesboroherald.com/arrests/
May 16, 2012
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Author shares story of covert Confederate heroDescribed as the "Pan Am pilot of his era" and "Teddy's favorite uncle," James Dunwoody Bulloch led a life of naval success, international espionage and general was shrouded in mystery - until now.
May 16, 2012
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By BROCK D. VICKERS
Herald Correspondent
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Local
Janisse Ray, award-winning author, to speak at the Statesboro Library"I believe there is a spiritual element to our lives on this planet, and I think that part of that spirituality also comes through the land."
May 16, 2012
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By LYNN LILLY
Special to the Herald
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Local
Financial fraud suspect targeted neighbors, police sayA man suspected of financial card fraud was caught with evidence including victims' information, said Statesboro Public Safety Director Wendell Turner said.
May 16, 2012
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By HOLI DEAL BRAGG
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Local
Traffic stop ends in three arrestsThree men ended up in jail on serious charges Monday after they were stopped for a simple tag light violation, police said.
May 16, 2012
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By HOLLI DEAL BRAGG
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Local
Man shoots van, arrestedA man who fired shots during an argument at the Ogeechee River ended up behind bars on aggravated assault charges Saturday.
May 16, 2012
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By HOLLI DEAL BRAGG
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Local
May 17 - I'm responding to the anonymous caller ... that left the message in the Soundoff about KiNote: All comments published in Soundoff are the opinions of the anonymous callers and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Statesboro Herald. To leave your message of 30 seconds or less, call (912) 489-3733.
May 16, 2012
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May 17 - The Reverend Charles Edward “Chuck” Garner, age 80, died Monday, May 14th, 2012, at Brown’sReverend Charles Edward "Chuck" Garner
May 16, 2012
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Obituaries
Statesboro City Council approves water/sewer extensionExpect more homes and, possibly, businesses south of the Statesboro city limits in the next few years.
May 16, 2012
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By JEFF HARRISON
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Archive site resultsParenting Advice with John Rosemond - Kids with married parents often are better offAbout forty years ago, as divorce was becoming commonplace, America began waking up to the importance of fatherhood. Up until then, the literature on child rearing was almost exclusively mother-oriented. Fathers didn't count for much. After all, Freud had pretty much ignored them, hadn't he?
April 15, 2012
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Columnists/Editorials
Cox-MarksMr. and Mrs. Rex Audrey Cox of Cumming, Ga., announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristin Lindsey Cox of Cumming, to Smith Thomas Marks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Donald Marks.
April 15, 2012
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Weddings
A Social CelebrationHonorees enjoyed socializing during the Deen Day Smith Service to Mankind Awards Coffee at Pittman Park United Methodist Church Wednesday.
April 15, 2012
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By SCOTT BRYANT
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Life
Blue takes down WhiteGeorgia Southern football head coach Jeff Monken insists that he honestly does not know whether the Eagles' starting quarterback will be Ezayi "Izzy" Youyoute or Jerick McKinnon. "Whoever trots out there the first play against Jacksonville (Sept. 1) will be the starting quarterback, and I'm not sure we'll decide until we know what play we're going to run the first play," Monken said Saturday following a 1 hour, 45-minute spring ...
April 14, 2012
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By NOELL BARNIDGE
nbarnidge@statesboroherald.com
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Georgia Southern
Police Report - 4-15-12; A French-style mantle was stolen from an alleywayNote: All information included in this report is taken from law enforcement incident reports and arrest records, which are public records and available for review at any and all local law enforcement agencies. Not every arrest leads to a conviction. Guilt or innocence is determined by the court system. Arrest photos are available for viewing at statesboroherald.com/arrests/
April 14, 2012
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Jekyll Island deer an attraction, maybe a problemSAVANNAH - Tourists on Jekyll Island pull over to snap photos of them grazing by the roads, while island residents leave corn for the four-legged whitetails in their yards. As the sun goes down over the Georgia coast, golfers often see does and their fawns watching from the trees along the fairways.
April 14, 2012
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By RUSS BYNUM
Associated Press
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Local
Time to choose your favorite filmWhich film will take the Grand Prize at the 2012 Statesboro Film Festival? Well, it's now in the hands of the voters - you.
April 14, 2012
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EPD says Ogeechee is now safeAlmost a year after a major fish kill that was linked to contamination, state officials claim the Ogeechee River is safe for fishing and swimming.
April 14, 2012
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GSU pounds Appalachian to even SoCon seriesAfter being limited to just one run in the series opener, the Georgia Southern offense got to starter Seth Grant early to even the series at one game apiece in front of the 9th largest crowd at J.I. Clements Stadium. The Eagles struck for 13 runs on 15 hits, with four coming from freshman Hunter Thomas, to treat the 2,349 fans to a 13-3 win.
April 14, 2012
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Petterson clinging to 1-stroke leadHILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - Carl Pettersson couldn't have had a better time with Colt Knost at the RBC Heritage. He hopes to have as much fun when the two play again on Sunday.
April 14, 2012
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By PETE IACOBELLI
AP Sports Writer
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Sports
Morosini collapses, dies during gameMILAN - Former Italy Under-21 midfielder Piermario Morosini died Saturday after suffering cardiac arrest and collapsing on the pitch during his team Livorno's Serie B match at Pescara. He was 25. Edoardo De Blasio, a cardiologist at Pescara's Santo Spirito hospital, confirmed Morosini's death, saying "unfortunately he was already dead when he arrived at hospital. He didn't regain consciousness." Morosini, who was on loan from Serie A side Udinese, fell ...
April 14, 2012
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By DANIELLA MATAR
AP Sports Writer
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Sports
McCann, Uggla lead Braves past Brewers 10-8ATLANTA - Brian McCann equaled a career high with four hits, including a homer and four RBIs, and Dan Uggla's broken-bat single in the eighth inning gave the Braves a wild 10-8 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in Atlanta's home opener Friday night.
April 13, 2012
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By PAUL NEWBERRY
AP Sports Writer
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Atlanta Braves - AP
Mountaineers snap Eagles’ 7-game winning streakGeorgia Southern pitcher Chris Beck struggled on the mound, and his teammates sputtered at the plate Friday night, as Appalachian State cruised to a 5-1 victory to snap the Eagles' seven-game winning streak.
April 13, 2012
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By NOELL BARNIDGE
nbarnidge@statesboroherald.com
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Georgia Southern
Eagles draft players for Saturday's Blue & White GameGeorgia Southern football head coach Jeff Monken and his assistants conducted a player draft Thursday morning to determine teams for today's annual Blue & White Game.
April 13, 2012
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By NOELL BARNIDGE
nbarnidge@statesboroherald.com
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Georgia Southern
Blue Devils, Yellow Jackets are on a rollWith their respective region meets looming on the schedule next week, the track and field teams of Statesboro and Southeast Bulloch both built up a head of steam heading into the postseason.
April 13, 2012
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By MIKE ANTHONY
manthony@statesboroherald.com
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Prep Sports 360
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