http://www.ajc.com/sports/top-sports-news-82013.html en-us Copyright 2009 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:10:10 GMT 2009-11-22T06:10:10Z en-us Copyright 2009 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 http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/hawks-bibby-sprains-left-208578.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 NEW ORLEANS - Atlanta starting guard Mike Bibby sprained his left ankle in the first quarter of the Hawks' game in New Orleans on Saturday night. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:05:43 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/hawks-bibby-sprains-left-208578.html Rudy Isaza 2009-11-22T05:05:43Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/turnovers-cost-bulldogs-another-208436.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 ATHENS -- Georgia's home season came to an ugly end Saturday night, with the Bulldogs blowing a 20-6 halftime lead and losing to Kentucky 34-27 at Sanford Stadium. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:52:41 GMT ttucker@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/turnovers-cost-bulldogs-another-208436.html Tim Tucker 2009-11-22T04:52:41Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-rally-falls-short-208404.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 The Thrashers didn’t quite measure up. Facing the test of playing the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Thrashers lost 3-2 to Pittsburgh at Philips Arena on Saturday. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:15:52 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-rally-falls-short-208404.html Chris Vivlamore 2009-11-22T04:15:52Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/uab-hands-georgia-hoops-208426.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 UGA's leading scorer Thompkins (19.5 points per game) managed just four points. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:00:48 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/uab-hands-georgia-hoops-208426.html Rudy Isaza 2009-11-22T04:00:48Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/rookies-lead-hornets-past-208430.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 NEW ORLEANS - Rookie Darren Collison had 22 points and 11 assists for his first double-double, and the New Orleans Hornets won their third straight while snapping the Atlanta Hawks' seven-game winning streak, 96-88 on Saturday night. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:55:06 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/rookies-lead-hornets-past-208430.html BRETT MARTEL 2009-11-22T03:55:06Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/a-thorough-search-will-208200.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 ATHENS -- There will be an Uga VIII. Just who he is and when he arrives are the questions.  Uga VII, the latest in a 54-year line of English bulldog mascots to represent the University of Georgia, passed away suddenly of heart complications Thursday at his home in Savannah. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:25:13 GMT ctowers@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/a-thorough-search-will-208200.html Chip Towers 2009-11-22T03:25:13Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/peverley-will-continue-to-208160.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Thrashers forward has had at least one point in 14 of 17 games. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:56:59 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/peverley-will-continue-to-208160.html Chris Vivlamore 2009-11-22T00:56:59Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/georgia-tech-to-face-208269.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Clemson, S.C. -- C.J. Spiller scored a touchdown Saturday in his final game at Death Valley and No. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:36:01 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/georgia-tech-to-face-208269.html 2009-11-22T00:36:01Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/uga-vii-to-be-208222.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Athens -- Uga VII, Georgia's beloved bulldog mascot who died unexpectedly on Thursday, will be honored on the helmets of UGA  players at tonight's game against Kentucky. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:31:44 GMT ttucker@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/uga-vii-to-be-208222.html Tim Tucker 2009-11-21T22:31:44Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-seek-to-bolster-208101.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Atlanta has expressed interest in free agent Mark DeRosa, a former Braves infielder. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:44:46 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-seek-to-bolster-208101.html David O'Brien 2009-11-21T20:44:46Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/hawks-magic-really-nice-208159.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 When the NBA and TNT met last spring to discuss the regular-season schedule, one topic of discussion was the Thanksgiving Day game. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:41:19 GMT ksugiura@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/hawks-magic-really-nice-208159.html Ken Sugiura 2009-11-21T20:41:19Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-turner-doubtful-finneran-207240.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 FLOWERY BRANCH -- Falcons running back Michael Turner, who has not practiced since suffering a high right ankle sprain last Sunday, was listed as "doubtful" Friday for Sunday's game against the New York Gaints. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:19:57 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-turner-doubtful-finneran-207240.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-20T23:19:57Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/tech-coach-johnson-signs-207072.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Georgia Tech football coach Paul Johnson signed a one-year contract extension Friday that ties him to Tech through 2016. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:33:59 GMT droberson@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/tech-coach-johnson-signs-207072.html DOUG ROBERSON 2009-11-20T22:33:59Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/lawal-leads-georgia-tech-207131.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Jackets' junior had 18 points and 14 rebounds in the consolation round of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:41:34 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/lawal-leads-georgia-tech-207131.html Rudy Isaza 2009-11-20T21:41:34Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/there-will-be-a-207120.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 UGA fans have stepped forward with offers to replace the school's beloved mascot for Saturday night's game in the wake of Uga VII's death. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:45:47 GMT ctowers@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/there-will-be-a-207120.html Chip Towers 2009-11-20T19:45:47Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/uga-vii-to-be-207098.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Uga VII will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at Sanford Stadium on Saturday morning. The Georgia Bulldogs mascot, who died suddenly on Thursday, will be interred in the mausoleum in the southwest corner of Sanford Stadium where his six predecessors are also buried. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:06:36 GMT ctowers@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/uga-vii-to-be-207098.html Chip Towers 2009-11-20T19:06:36Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/how-a-few-jackets-206122.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Some broke geographic ties. Others wanted playing time. Others broke family ties. Some wanted a family feel. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:26:54 GMT droberson@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/how-a-few-jackets-206122.html Doug Roberson 2009-11-20T13:26:54Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/seiler-family-devastated-by-206598.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 ATHENS -- To the Bulldog Nation, the Uga mascot is royalty, the lineage anointed to represent the University of Georgia. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:48:27 GMT ctowers@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/seiler-family-devastated-by-206598.html Chip Towers 2009-11-20T12:48:27Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/keys-for-georgia-against-206177.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Wildcat's Randall Cobb, who is questionable, poses biggest threat for Georgia. Who will win? Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:54 GMT ttucker@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/keys-for-georgia-against-206177.html Tim Tucker 2009-11-20T05:00:54Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-win-streak-snapped-206026.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Atlanta earned a point with a late goal against Boston but lost in a shootout on home ice. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:01:08 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-win-streak-snapped-206026.html Chris Vivlamore 2009-11-20T04:01:08Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/uga-s-veazey-paralyzed-205421.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Freshman injured neck, spinal cord in October accident. Doctors unsure if he'll walk again. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:32:06 GMT lhartstein@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/uga-s-veazey-paralyzed-205421.html Larry Hartstein 2009-11-19T22:32:06Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/norwood-back-at-falcons-205242.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Falcons running back returns from hip flexor injury suffered against Bears. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:04:22 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/norwood-back-at-falcons-205242.html D. ORLANDO LEDBETTER 2009-11-19T19:04:22Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/wesleyan-qb-to-play-203050.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Wesleyan quarterback Conor Welton will play his final football game soon. That's because he's looking to play baseball at the next level. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:37:31 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/wesleyan-qb-to-play-203050.html GHSF Daily Staff 2009-11-18T15:37:31Z