Archive By Section - Sports
INDIANAPOLIS - NCAA President Mark Emmert says he's willing to back up his tough talk on punishing rule-breakers - even using the "death penalty" as a deterrent.
August 19, 2011
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By MICHAEL MAROT
AP Sports Writer
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Sports
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - Pitcher Braydon Salzman missed getting hit in the head by a comebacker at the Little League World Series by the thin brim of his yellow cap.
August 19, 2011
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By GENARO C. ARMAS
AP Sports Writer
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Sports
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) - Reliever Haden Erbe got out of a bases-loaded jam with nobody out in the sixth and Lafayette, La., held on for a thrilling 2-0 victory over Warner Robins, Ga., on Thursday night in the Little League World Series.
August 18, 2011
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The Associated Press
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Sports
Georgia Southern athletics director Sam Baker has named Annie Smith the program's new head softball coach.
August 18, 2011
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Georgia Southern AMR
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Sports
CORAL GABLES, Fla. - With investigators five months into checking allegations that a Ponzi scheme artist spent freely on University of Miami athletes, the NCAA president said Wednesday that if the claims are confirmed they show the need for "fundamental change" in college sports.
August 17, 2011
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By STEPHEN WINE
AP Sports Writer
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Sports
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - Montana had never had a team in the Little League World Series,. So, a couple weeks ago, 12-year-old Andy Maehl asked his Billings coach if their team was ready to make history.
August 17, 2011
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By GENARO C. ARMAS
AP Sports Writer
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Sports
Until winning the PGA Championship, the coolest thing in golf that happened to Keegan Bradley during his amazing rookie season was getting a phone call from Fred Couples in May after he won his first PGA Tour event.
August 16, 2011
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By DOUG FERGUSON
AP Golf Columnist
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Sports
Michael Curry, Georgia Southern Basketball Hall of Famer and current associate head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers, will host a benefit for the Boys and Girls Club of Bulloch County.
August 16, 2011
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From staff reports
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Sports
Compound bows have been on the scene since the mid 1960's and by design have the potential for greater velocity and accuracy than other types of bows. Nonetheless it takes practice to become proficient with this modern hunting weapon.
August 16, 2011
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By ALVIN RICHARDSON
dar8589@bellsouth.net
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Sports
The two best parts of the football season have to be the beginning and the end of the regular season.
August 15, 2011
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By MATT YOGUS
myogus@statesboroherald.com
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Sports
COLLEGE STATION, Texas - Texas A&M is looking into joining the Southeastern Conference, and contemplating remaining in the Big 12.
August 15, 2011
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By KRISTIE RIEKEN
AP Sports Writer
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Sports
HOUSTON - The Texas A&M System board of regents has called a special meeting Monday that includes an agenda item about conference alignment. The session comes amid speculation that Texas A&M is leaving the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference.
August 13, 2011
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By KRISTIE RIEKEN
AP Sports Writer
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Sports
ATLANTA - The Chicago Cubs placed Carlos Zambrano on the disqualified list Saturday and said the right-hander would receive no pay and have no part in team activities for 30 days.
August 13, 2011
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By CHARLES ODUM
AP Sports Writer
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Sports
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. - Brendan Steele and Jason Dufner at least can make a name for themselves in the PGA Championship. Until that big trophy is handed out Sunday, however, this major remains very much a mystery.
August 13, 2011
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By DOUG FERGUSON
AP Golf Writer
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Sports
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. - Hardly anyone knows the two guys leading the PGA Championship.
August 12, 2011
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By DOUG FERGUSON
AP Golf Writer
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Sports
