http://www.ajc.com/sports/top-sports-news-82013.html en-us Copyright 2009 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:14:10 GMT 2009-11-27T12:14:10Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-marathon-results-215138.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 2009 Atlanta Half Marathon Top Five Finishers (Official Gun Time) Male Place Name Age City, State Time 1 Michael Green 33 Troy, AL 1:06:35 2 Andrew Fuller 24 Rome, GA 1:07:25 3 Trevor Sprague 20 Dunwoody, GA 1:11:12 4 Jonathan Sellers 22 Lithia Springs, GA 1:11:25 5 Brian Deal 24 Atlanta, GA 1:11:57 Female Place Name Age City, State Time 1 Janet Cherobon 31 Rome, GA 1:15:26 2 Jennifer Feenstra 28 Duluth, GA 1:18:20 3 Jill Horst 31 Rome, GA 1:19:19 4 Allison Kreutzer 23 Lilburn, GA 1:20:33 5 Tamara Karrh* 40 Marietta, GA 1:21:33 2009 Atlanta Marathon Top Five Finishers (Official Gun Time) Male Place Name Age City, State Time 1 Nathan Tew 21 Lawrenceville, GA 2:34:24 2 Gabriel Helmlinger* 43 Cambridge, MA 2:40:08 3 James Harper 32 Greenville, SC 2:40:22 4 Jon Obst 26 Kennesaw, GA 2:42:50 5 Francisco Martinez 40 Jackson Heights, NY 2:43:19 Female Place Name Age City, State Time 1 Eileen Torres 39 Atlanta, GA 3:04:13 2 Allison Dublinski 25 Athens, GA 3:11:48 3 Gina Krabbendam 36 Lookout Mtn., TN 3:11:56 4 Liz C. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:57:14 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-marathon-results-215138.html Staff Reports 2009-11-26T19:57:14Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/pavelec-makes-40-saves-214337.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Detroit -- Ondrej Pavelec made 40 saves for his second shutout of the season and his career to lift the Atlanta Thrashers to a 2-0 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night Vyacheslav Kozlov had a goal and an assist, and Nik Antropov also scored to help Atlanta snap a three-game losing streak. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:24:58 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/pavelec-makes-40-saves-214337.html 2009-11-26T03:24:58Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-kicker-elam-admits-213658.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Flowery Branch –  Falcons kicker Jason Elam was not stunned that the team gave tryouts to four kickers. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:00:32 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-kicker-elam-admits-213658.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-25T18:00:32Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/georgia-tech-football-seniors-212986.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Combined they've played in more than 200 games. But Saturday's 8 p.m. game against Georgia will be the last at Bobby Dodd Stadium for Georgia Tech's seniors. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:18:13 GMT droberson@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/georgia-tech-football-seniors-212986.html Doug Roberson 2009-11-25T02:18:13Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/fire-richt-beware-the-212722.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 When David Cutcliffe stood up to the Ole Miss administration that wanted to tell him how to run the football program, he was fired. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:27:00 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/fire-richt-beware-the-212722.html Ray Glier 2009-11-25T01:27:00Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/paul-johnson-weekly-news-212871.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Coach Paul Johnson Weekly Press Conference: 11-24-09 Opening Statement: "Good morning. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:05:08 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/paul-johnson-weekly-news-212871.html David Purdum 2009-11-25T00:05:08Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-turner-hopes-to-211274.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 FLOWERY BRANCH – Falcons running back Michael Turner has been receiving continued treatment for his right high ankle sprain, but he remains uncertain how close he is to returning to action. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:42:16 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-turner-hopes-to-211274.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-24T11:42:16Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/metro-state-football-coaches-210277.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Editor’s note: A previous version of this story stated that Americus-Sumter coach Mark Wilson has left the Panthers. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:58:42 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/metro-state-football-coaches-210277.html GHSF Daily Staff 2009-11-23T22:58:42Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/americus-sumter-coach-s-210998.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 The superintendent of Sumter County Schools says no decisions has been made about the job status of Americus-Sumter football coach Mark Wilson. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:55:13 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/americus-sumter-coach-s-210998.html Todd Holcomb 2009-11-23T21:55:13Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/tech-making-magic-in-210802.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson said he doesn't have a magic wand that he waves at halftime to suddenly bring his offense to life. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:22:42 GMT droberson@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/tech-making-magic-in-210802.html Doug Roberson 2009-11-23T20:22:42Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/tech-s-favors-acc-210703.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Tech forward averaged 14 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.7 blocked shots in Puerto Rico Tip-Off. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:54:53 GMT crogers@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/tech-s-favors-acc-210703.html Carroll Rogers 2009-11-23T18:54:53Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/criminal-charges-dropped-against-210453.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Prosecutors have dropped attempted aggravated robbery charges against Vols' Janzen Jackson. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:15:05 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/criminal-charges-dropped-against-210453.html BETH RUCKER 2009-11-23T16:15:05Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/georgia-georgia-tech-daily-209344.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Where: Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta When: 8 p.m. Saturday TV: WSB What it means to me "It means a lot to me, knowing that I'm part of a rivalry that my role model, my older brother (Cap) was a part of. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:31:26 GMT droberson@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/georgia-georgia-tech-daily-209344.html Doug Roberson 2009-11-23T14:31:26Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/greenville-coach-a-rock-210300.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 GREENVILLE - There were ample tears to mark the end of the Greenville Patriots’ season Friday night. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:26:57 GMT steve@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/greenville-coach-a-rock-210300.html Steve Hummer 2009-11-23T13:26:57Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-falter-34-31-209669.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. --  Lawrence Tynes' game winning field goal had barely cleared the uprights when the Falcons started trudging off the field. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:35:58 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-falter-34-31-209669.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-23T04:35:58Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/ex-dog-stafford-has-209779.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Detroit -- Matthew Stafford was flat on his back, getting his left shoulder evaluated on the sideline by the Detroit Lions medical staff. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:59:10 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/ex-dog-stafford-has-209779.html 2009-11-23T02:59:10Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-secondary-no-match-209510.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -Brent Grimes’ voice was barely a whisper. But no megaphone was needed to convey his disappointment. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:30:17 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-secondary-no-match-209510.html Denis Gorman 2009-11-23T02:30:17Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/another-early-deficit-another-209673.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 It has become a pattern and it is a disturbing one. Thrashers coach John Anderson goes so far as to call it an embarrassment. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:15:37 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/another-early-deficit-another-209673.html Chris Vivlamore 2009-11-23T02:15:37Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/johnson-wins-4th-straight-209679.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Homestead, Fla. -- Jimmie Johnson never let up in pursuit of a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:25:45 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/johnson-wins-4th-straight-209679.html 2009-11-23T00:25:45Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/tech-holds-steady-to-209454.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 NEW YORK - Iowa and Penn State ended their seasons eligible for an at-large BCS selection, and Oklahoma State and Virginia Tech are also in position to become eligible for big-money bowl bids. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:49:39 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/tech-holds-steady-to-209454.html Rudy Isaza 2009-11-22T22:49:39Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/peacock-leads-georgia-tech-209345.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Before the fifth-place game of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off, Georgia Tech coach Paul Hewitt told backup Zachery Peacock that he would need to contribute two 3-pointers against Boston University. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:24:16 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/peacock-leads-georgia-tech-209345.html Rudy Isaza 2009-11-22T22:24:16Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/bibby-s-ankle-day-209444.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Hawks guard Mike Bibby's sprained left ankle is very sore, but he is "day to day," team spokesman Arthur Triche said Sunday. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:48:28 GMT ksugiura@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/bibby-s-ankle-day-209444.html Ken Sugiura 2009-11-22T21:48:28Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/turnovers-cost-bulldogs-another-208436.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Athens -- All season, turnovers have been the biggest of the Georgia football team's assorted problems -- but never bigger  than in the second half of the Bulldogs' home finale Saturday night. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:24:20 GMT ttucker@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/turnovers-cost-bulldogs-another-208436.html Tim Tucker 2009-11-22T06:24:20Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/just-when-georgia-s-208559.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 ATHENS -- Just when it looked like the clouds were beginning to part for the Georgia defense, Kentucky struck with a true freshman quarterback and a playmaker in the backfield. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:38:04 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/just-when-georgia-s-208559.html Jeff Haws 2009-11-22T05:38:04Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/georgia-te-orson-charles-208482.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 ATHENS -- Orson Charles doesn't move like a tight end (no offense), he doesn't catch like a tight end (no offense) and he doesn't wear the number of a tight end (that's just math). Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:35:33 GMT crogers@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/georgia-te-orson-charles-208482.html Carroll Rogers 2009-11-22T05:35:33Z