http://www.ajc.com/sports/top-sports-news-82013.html en-us Copyright 2009 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:45:45 GMT 2009-12-04T08:45:45Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-fall-to-islanders-225317.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Call it a Code Red. There is something about those maroon jerseys that brings out the worst in the Thrashers. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 02:33:19 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-fall-to-islanders-225317.html Chris Vivlamore 2009-12-04T02:33:19Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/finneran-s-return-beefs-224957.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 FLOWERY BRANCH -- The Falcons received some good injury news. Wide receiver Brian Finneran returned to practice and looks as if he'll be able to play Sunday against the Eagles. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:46:41 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/finneran-s-return-beefs-224957.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-12-03T21:46:41Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/high-school-football-semifinals-224853.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Mike McDonald played for Morrow, a Clayton County school, in 1987 when it became the first team from metro Atlanta to win a state championship in the highest classification in 15 years. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:18:19 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/high-school-football-semifinals-224853.html Todd Holcomb 2009-12-03T21:18:19Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/tech-s-morgan-an-224418.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Georgia Tech defensive end Derrick Morgan and Georgia punter Drew Butler were named first team AFCA All-Americans, the American Football Coaches Association announced Thursday. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:01:27 GMT droberson@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/tech-s-morgan-an-224418.html Doug Roberson 2009-12-03T20:01:27Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/richt-fires-martinez-two-222811.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 ATHENS -- Georgia coach Mark Richt fired three of his defensive coaches Wednesday, including beleaguered coordinator Willie Martinez. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:25:07 GMT ctowers@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/richt-fires-martinez-two-222811.html Chip Towers 2009-12-03T18:25:07Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/one-of-lassiter-qb-224359.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Lassiter quarterback Hutson Mason had a record-setting season in 2009. But it looks like he'll have to give one of those records back. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:36:38 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/one-of-lassiter-qb-224359.html GHSF Daily Staff 2009-12-03T16:36:38Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/9-in-double-figures-223461.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Every 1,338 games, something like this is bound to happen. Wednesday night at Philips Arena, the Hawks mauled Toronto with an all-out ambush the likes of which the arena had never seen. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:01:59 GMT ksugiura@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/9-in-double-figures-223461.html Ken Sugiura 2009-12-03T03:01:59Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-sign-closer-billy-221814.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 The Braves didn't wait until their free-agent closers were gone before signing a highly accomplished replacement -- veteran fireballer Billy Wagner. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:53:32 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-sign-closer-billy-221814.html David O'Brien 2009-12-03T02:53:32Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/acc-title-game-loser-223406.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 The winner of Saturday’s ACC Championship game will play in the Orange Bowl. But to which bowl will the loser go? Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:23:03 GMT droberson@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/acc-title-game-loser-223406.html Doug Roberson 2009-12-03T02:23:03Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/usa-today-camden-no-222430.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Camden County's 35-0 victory over North Gwinnett boosted Georgia's reigning Class AAAAA champion to No. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:17:38 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/usa-today-camden-no-222430.html GHSF Daily Staff 2009-12-02T16:17:38Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/ghsa-placing-schools-in-222441.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 The Georgia High School Association hopes to have schools placed in 2010-11 regions. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:02:14 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/ghsa-placing-schools-in-222441.html GHSF Daily Staff 2009-12-02T16:02:14Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/johnson-s-joking-gets-222364.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Joking around with hosts on 790 The Zone on Tuesday, Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson said Yellow Jackets fans shouldn't worry too much about the Georgia fans who are giving them a hard time about the Bulldogs' 30-24 win Saturday. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:15:46 GMT droberson@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/johnson-s-joking-gets-222364.html DOUG ROBERSON 2009-12-02T15:15:46Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/bowl-buzz-heats-up-221646.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Bowl buzz -- a popular activity this time of year -- has Tennessee coming to Atlanta to play in the Chick-fil-A Bowl and Georgia going to Shreveport to play in the Independence Bowl. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:38:43 GMT ttucker@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/bowl-buzz-heats-up-221646.html Tim Tucker 2009-12-02T02:38:43Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-decline-arbitration-offer-221462.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Team extends offers to relievers Gonzalez and Soriano, but decline first baseman and outfielder Anderson. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:00:48 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-decline-arbitration-offer-221462.html David O'Brien 2009-12-02T02:00:48Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/afinogenov-performs-his-late-220103.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 The Thrashers won a game. The Panthers lost a goaltender. Max Afinogenov's goal with 5.5 seconds remaining gave the Thrashers a 4-3 victory over Florida, their fourth straight victory, Monday night. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:48:12 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/afinogenov-performs-his-late-220103.html Chris Vivlamore 2009-12-01T03:48:12Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/chip-caray-out-at-219885.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Son of former Braves broadcaster will no longer call baseball games for Atlanta network. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:53:00 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/chip-caray-out-at-219885.html David O'Brien 2009-12-01T02:53:00Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/hawks-loss-to-detroit-219906.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 The vinegar was still lingering from Sunday's loss in Detroit at the Hawks' practice Monday. With a full roster, the Hawks lost 94-88 to a Pistons team that was without guards Richard Hamilton and Ben Gordon and forward Tayshaun Prince , a trio who last year averaged a combined 53.2 points. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:52:28 GMT ksugiura@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/hawks-loss-to-detroit-219906.html Ken Sugiura 2009-12-01T01:52:28Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-have-statistically-easy-219878.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 FLOWERY BRANCH – The Falcons' road to the playoffs is strewn with far less obstacles than some of their NFC brethren. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:10:23 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-have-statistically-easy-219878.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-30T23:10:23Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-ryan-out-for-219641.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 FLOWERY BRANCH – With their playoff hopes teetering in the balance, the Falcons will have to march onward without their starting quarterback. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:55:03 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-ryan-out-for-219641.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-30T22:55:03Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/eagles-qb-vick-speaks-219770.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Michael Vick tells students at his old middle school in Virginia that they should avoid the kind of bad decisions that landed him in federal prison for dogfighting. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:25:01 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/eagles-qb-vick-speaks-219770.html LARRY O'DELL 2009-11-30T22:25:01Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/sec-on-lookout-for-219820.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 SEC officials plan to set up a special window to detect fake tickets to Saturday’s Georgia Dome game between the University of Florida and the University of Alabama, for which the resale price of some seats is topping $1,500 each. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:15:16 GMT jtharpe@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/sec-on-lookout-for-219820.html Jim Tharpe 2009-11-30T22:15:16Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/what-players-coaches-said-219203.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Here are some things coaches and players were heard to say after Friday's quarterfinals: "We pass a lot. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:31:27 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/what-players-coaches-said-219203.html GHSF Daily Staff 2009-11-30T15:31:27Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/owens-steps-in-at-218388.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 With all of the pregame buzz about running backs Michael Turner and Jerious Norwood returning from injury Sunday, hardly anyone noticed when the Falcons' No. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:17:34 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/owens-steps-in-at-218388.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-30T00:17:34Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/i-run-this-state-218401.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Georgia's football players -– even its passer –- got a kick out of the way the Bulldogs ran the ball in Saturday night's victory over Georgia Tech. Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:38:34 GMT ttucker@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/i-run-this-state-218401.html Tim Tucker 2009-11-29T23:38:34Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/tech-clemson-move-on-218398.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson and Clemson coach Dabo Swinney had familiar things to say ahead of Saturday's ACC championship game in Tampa. Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:12:12 GMT droberson@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/tech-clemson-move-on-218398.html Doug Roberson 2009-11-29T23:12:12Z