http://www.ajc.com/sports/top-sports-news-82013.html en-us Copyright 2012 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:45:10 GMT 2012-02-09T23:45:10Z en-us Copyright 2012 http://www.ajc.com/sports/ksu-to-unveil-new-1340139.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Kennesaw State athletic director Vaughn Williams finds himself singing a new tune as he walks around his house. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:21:48 GMT droberson@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/ksu-to-unveil-new-1340139.html Doug Roberson 2012-02-09T14:21:48Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/hawks-snap-three-game-1339341.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 You can call it the Highlight Factory again. The Hawks snapped a three-game losing streak - all at Philips Arena - with a 97-87 victory over the Pacers on Wednesday night. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:25:17 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/hawks-snap-three-game-1339341.html Chris Vivlamore 2012-02-09T03:25:17Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/bulldogs-defeat-arkansas-1339339.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 ATHENS - Two teams on divergent paths met at Stegeman Coliseum on Wednesday night. But it was the one supposedly heading downward that came out on top. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:18:32 GMT ctowers@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/bulldogs-defeat-arkansas-1339339.html Chip Towers 2012-02-09T03:18:32Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-state/georgia-state-defeats-northeastern-1339245.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Just when it seemed as if Georgia State had blown its chance to keep pace in the Colonial Athletic Association race, the Panthers rallied to defeat Northeastern 61-59 on Wednesday at the GSU Sports Arena. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:00:40 GMT droberson@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-state/georgia-state-defeats-northeastern-1339245.html Doug Roberson 2012-02-09T03:00:40Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/michael-adams-sees-college-1339280.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 ATHENS - University of Georgia president Michael Adams expects a college football playoff to be a reality within two years. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:35:03 GMT ttucker@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/michael-adams-sees-college-1339280.html Tim Tucker 2012-02-09T02:35:03Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/stern-hawks-owners-way-1339203.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 NBA commissioner David Stern said Wednesday that Hawks ownership has committed to pay the luxury tax should they exceed the league’s salary cap. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:08:15 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/stern-hawks-owners-way-1339203.html Chris Vivlamore 2012-02-09T02:08:15Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-support-concussion-bill-1339133.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Former Falcons linebacker Buddy Curry and current kicker Matt Bryant spoke to the Health and Human Services committee of the Georgia legislature in support of the “Georgia Return to Play Act of 2012” on Wednesday at the State Capitol. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:00:59 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-support-concussion-bill-1339133.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2012-02-09T01:00:59Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/hawks-josh-smith-joe-1339127.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 This could be the year that Hawks forward Josh Smith is officially recognized as ranking among the star players in the NBA. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:44:51 GMT mcunningham@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/hawks-josh-smith-joe-1339127.html Michael Cunningham 2012-02-09T00:44:51Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/business/norcross-tennis-club-where-1339119.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 The Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, where Marietta tennis sensation Melanie Oudin trained before competing in the U.S. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:18:55 GMT cseward@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/business/norcross-tennis-club-where-1339119.html Christopher Seward 2012-02-09T00:18:55Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/georgia-tech-faces-n-1338999.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Georgia Tech’s game against N.C. State on Thursday night gave coach Brian Gregory reason to review the Yellow Jackets’ first game against the Wolfpack, an 82-71 upset win in Raleigh. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:54:49 GMT ksugiura@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/georgia-tech-faces-n-1338999.html Ken Sugiura 2012-02-08T22:54:49Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/murph-goes-to-bat-1338040.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Former Braves all-star Dale Murphy is a well-known Twitter fanatic, sharing his insights into the Braves, art and his favorite band, the alt-country outfit Wilco. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:35:40 GMT asheinin@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/murph-goes-to-bat-1338040.html Aaron Gould Sheinin 2012-02-08T10:35:40Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/ag-bail-rules-should-1336405.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - Prosecutors asked Tuesday to have Jerry Sandusky kept indoors as part of his bail conditions, citing complaints that the former Penn State assistant football coach was seen outside and watching children in a schoolyard from the back porch of his home, where he remains under house arrest while awaiting trial on child molestation charges. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:26:04 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/ag-bail-rules-should-1336405.html MARK SCOLFORO 2012-02-08T03:26:04Z 03/08/2012 APXchange http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/chris-doleman-numb-from-1337186.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 INDIANAPOLIS - For the second consecutive year, the Falcons will be represented at the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:17:24 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/chris-doleman-numb-from-1337186.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2012-02-08T02:17:24Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/giants-lauded-as-super-1336179.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 NEW YORK - Eli Manning hoisted the Lombardi Trophy from a glittering blue-and-white float, and Mayor Michael Bloomberg joked that New York City should now be nicknamed the "Big Blue Apple," as thousands of fans crowded lower Manhattan on Tuesday to celebrate the New York Giants' Super Bowl victory amid tons of confetti. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:21:07 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/giants-lauded-as-super-1336179.html VERENA DOBNIK 2012-02-08T00:21:07Z 03/08/2012 APXchange http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/willie-green-gives-hawks-1337101.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 An hour before a recent Hawks practice, Willie Green already had sweated through half his T-shirt. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:03:02 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/willie-green-gives-hawks-1337101.html Chris Vivlamore 2012-02-07T23:03:02Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/acc-notes-duke-faces-1337049.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski has had no trouble getting his players’ attention this week. He questioned the Blue Devils’ attention to detail and energy at times this season, but he has made sure they know they’re playing at rival and fifth-ranked North Carolina (20-3, 7-1 ACC) at 9 p.m. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:31:12 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/acc-notes-duke-faces-1337049.html Andy Johnston 2012-02-07T22:31:12Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/suns-hand-hawks-third-1335902.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Apparently, there is no place like the road for the Hawks these days. After a recently-completed 4-1 road trip, the Hawks dropped their third straight home game Monday night, this one a 99-90 defeat at the hands of the Suns. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:15:25 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/suns-hand-hawks-third-1335902.html Chris Vivlamore 2012-02-07T03:15:25Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/ex-uga-star-moreno-1335751.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Former University of Georgia star running back Knowshon Moreno was arrested by Denver police Wednesday  on a drunken driving charge, KDVR-TV reported . Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:25:28 GMT akbrooks@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/ex-uga-star-moreno-1335751.html Angel K. Brooks 2012-02-07T02:25:28Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/coaches-hedge-on-grad-1335597.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton gained a backup point guard and lost another one last summer via the NCAA's rule permitting athletes who have earned their undergraduate degrees to transfer and gain immediate eligibility. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:19:10 GMT ksugiura@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/coaches-hedge-on-grad-1335597.html Ken Sugiura 2012-02-06T23:19:10Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/three-freshman-bulldogs-get-1335431.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 ATHENS -- Lost in all the craziness of last week’s national signing day drama and shocking player dismissals was the introduction of Georgia’s three early enrollees -- quarterback Faton Bauta, offensive lineman Mark Beard and tailback Keith Marshall The trio had been shielded from interviews by UGA since arriving in early January to get acclimated to their new class schedules and join in the Bulldogs' off-season conditioning program. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:22:35 GMT ctowers@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/three-freshman-bulldogs-get-1335431.html Chip Towers 2012-02-06T21:22:35Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/lindsey-vonn-earns-50th-1331239.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany - A career milestone and a rare family reunion. All of which left Lindsey Vonn in tears, and it made for a perfect day. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:31:06 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/lindsey-vonn-earns-50th-1331239.html NESHA STARCEVIC 2012-02-04T20:31:06Z 03/05/2012 APXchange http://www.ajc.com/sports/defense-will-carry-giants-1330579.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 INDIANAPOLIS - In this new NFL age of throw first and throw again, it's easy to forget to first rule of football: Defense wins championships. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:41:17 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/defense-will-carry-giants-1330579.html TOM CANAVAN 2012-02-04T16:41:17Z APXchange http://www.ajc.com/sports/prosecutors-wont-charge-cyclist-1330321.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 LOS ANGELES - The case against Lance Armstrong is closed. His legacy as a seven-time Tour de France champion endures. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:06:08 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/prosecutors-wont-charge-cyclist-1330321.html GREG RISLING 2012-02-04T05:06:08Z 03/04/2012 APXchange http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/acc-football-expands-to-1330542.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 For Georgia Tech, the upshot of the ACC’s new scheduling formats for football and basketball is more league games and more trips to Pittsburgh. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:27:53 GMT ksugiura@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/acc-football-expands-to-1330542.html Ken Sugiura 2012-02-04T00:27:53Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/three-georgia-football-players-1330431.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 ATHENS - Just as it appeared Georgia was building championship-level depth on its football team, the Bulldogs were hit with a disciplinary situation that resulted in the loss of three players. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:07:05 GMT ctowers@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/three-georgia-football-players-1330431.html Chip Towers 2012-02-04T00:07:05Z SPOCC