http://www.ajc.com/sports/top-sports-news-82013.html en-us Copyright 2009 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:04:46 GMT 2009-11-15T00:04:46Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/tech-clinches-coastal-with-197502.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 DURHAM, N.C. -- Phil Smith and Joseph Gilbert snatched the banner from the fans in the stands, marched a few yards away and pointed to the spray-painted yellow-and-black message for the TV cameras. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:18:51 GMT droberson@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/tech-clinches-coastal-with-197502.html Doug Roberson 2009-11-14T22:18:51Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-face-difficult-free-197512.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Would the Braves be willing to give up a first-round compensatory pick to sign Billy Wagner? Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:01:43 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-face-difficult-free-197512.html David O'Brien 2009-11-14T22:01:43Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/turner-wins-player-of-197357.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 FLOWERY BRANCH -- Falcons running back Michael Turner won the FedEx Ground player of the week award on Friday for his 166-yard rushing performance last week against the Washington Redskins. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:04:00 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/turner-wins-player-of-197357.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-14T15:04:00Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/georgia-high-school-football-197058.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 SCORES, SCHEDULE Class AAAAA First round Northside-Warner Robins 35, Chapel Hill 14 Union Grove 47, Windsor Forest 20 Brookwood 20, McEachern 10 Peachtree Ridge 14, Kell 7 Newnan 28, Valdosta 9 Grayson 21, Marietta 14 Roswell 30, Collins Hill 27 North Gwinnett 52, Centennial 21 Woodstock 24, Dacula 7 Camden Co. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:45:32 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/georgia-high-school-football-197058.html Staff 2009-11-14T04:45:32Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/metro-high-school-football-197004.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Lassiter 62, North Forsyth 37: Hutson Mason started slowly, but still threw for 443 yards and seven touchdowns for Lassiter in a 62-37 win over North Forsyth in the first round of the Class AAAAA playoffs. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:30:27 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/metro-high-school-football-197004.html Staff Reports 2009-11-14T04:30:27Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/roswell-edges-collins-hill-197040.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Roswell wide receiver Chris Boyd capped an outstanding performance, making a leaping grab of a J.P. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:26:12 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/roswell-edges-collins-hill-197040.html Michael Blum 2009-11-14T04:26:12Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/marist-beats-sprayberry-in-197044.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Trying to accomplish what no other team had in nearly 15 years -- go to Marist and win in the playoffs -- Sprayberry instead became an addition to a streak as No. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:25:03 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/marist-beats-sprayberry-in-197044.html Todd Callahan 2009-11-14T04:25:03Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/grayson-not-flashy-but-196975.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 It was anything other than flashy, but there are no style points on the way to a state title.Grayson used a grind-it-out style on offense and held Marietta to just three first downs, as the Rams held on late to beat the Blue Devils 21-14 in the first round of the Class AAAAA state playoffs. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:17:19 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/grayson-not-flashy-but-196975.html Jeff Haws 2009-11-14T04:17:19Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/valdosta-s-tomberlin-hopes-197017.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Valdosta’s cheerleaders put up gold-and-black banners on the rail of their cheering section Friday night. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:09:51 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/valdosta-s-tomberlin-hopes-197017.html Todd Holcomb 2009-11-14T04:09:51Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/hawks-stun-celtics-97-197000.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 BOSTON -- A year and a half later, the Hawks got their win in Boston. An energetic rebounding effort, steely will and a horrid three-point night by the home team gave the Hawks an attention-getting 97-86 win at sold-out TD Garden over the Celtics. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:04:44 GMT ksugiura@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/hawks-stun-celtics-97-197000.html Ken Sugiura 2009-11-14T04:04:44Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-score-knockout-over-196999.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 The Thrashers proved two things Friday night. They can score and they can fight. The Thrashers scored four times – on four straight shots -- in a span of 5:04 of the second period en route to a 7-0 victory over Los Angeles at Philips Arena. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:56:16 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-score-knockout-over-196999.html Chris Vivlamore 2009-11-14T03:56:16Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/brookwood-upsets-mceachern-196876.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Julian Suber rushed for three touchdowns and Brookwood kept McEachern’s big-play offense under control as the Broncos upset the undefeated Indians 20-10 in the first round of the Class AAAAA playoffs Friday night at McEachern. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:54:19 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/brookwood-upsets-mceachern-196876.html Chip Saye 2009-11-14T03:54:19Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/sw-dekalb-ends-nw-196998.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Not too long after it started, Northwest Whitfield’s return to the Class AAAA playoffs became the Nightmare on Panthersville Road. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:48:17 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/sw-dekalb-ends-nw-196998.html Glennis Curry 2009-11-14T03:48:17Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/greenville-inspired-by-coach-196997.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Greenville, Ga. -- Before Jeremy Williams speaks to his team on the brink of their high school football playoffs opener Friday, he sneaks away for a few minutes of solitude. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:32:01 GMT mcarvell@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/greenville-inspired-by-coach-196997.html Michael Carvell 2009-11-14T03:32:01Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/thompkins-shines-in-fox-196855.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 ATHENS -- The Mark Fox Era opened here Friday night, but there was no official announcement, no pregame bow or wave to the crowd. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:07:12 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/thompkins-shines-in-fox-196855.html Ray Glier 2009-11-14T03:07:12Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-fans-raise-funds-196457.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Don’t worry, coach. Falcons Nation has your back. “Just like you got our team’s back,” said longtime Falcons fan Tandy Garay. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:45:46 GMT mgarner@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-fans-raise-funds-196457.html Marcus K. Garner 2009-11-14T01:45:46Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/three-arrested-tennessee-players-196338.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Three University of Tennessee freshmen players charged with attempted armed robbery will not play with the Volunteers at Mississippi. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:51:45 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/three-arrested-tennessee-players-196338.html Rudy Isaza 2009-11-13T17:51:45Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/hank-aaron-to-receive-196150.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Hall of Fame baseball player Hank Aaron will receive an award from the makers of the bats that he used to hit more than 700 home runs. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:28:45 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/hank-aaron-to-receive-196150.html Rudy Isaza 2009-11-13T15:28:45Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/jackets-morgan-to-explore-196054.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Derrick Morgan soon could be chasing NFL quarterbacks. Morgan, Georgia Tech's junior defensive end who ranks among the nation's sack leaders, says he will "definitely" examine his NFL draft status after the season. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:09:21 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/jackets-morgan-to-explore-196054.html Leo Willingham 2009-11-13T15:09:21Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/kovalchuk-returns-leads-thrashers-195692.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 New York -- Ilya Kovalchuk had a goal and two assists in his first game back from a foot injury and Rich Peverley scored once and set up two goals in the Atlanta Thrashers' 5-3 victory over the New York Rangers on Thursday night. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:53:52 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/kovalchuk-returns-leads-thrashers-195692.html 2009-11-13T02:53:52Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/ghsa-releases-updated-list-195575.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 The GHSA released its list of classifications for the next four years Thursday afternoon and is bracing for a response from schools. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:00:26 GMT mcarvell@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/ghsa-releases-updated-list-195575.html Michael Carvell 2009-11-13T01:00:26Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/mccann-wins-third-silver-195485.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Braves player recognized as NL's top hitting catcher for third time in four seasons. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:55:34 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/mccann-wins-third-silver-195485.html David O'Brien 2009-11-13T00:55:34Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/georgia-high-school-sports-195399.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 The Georgia High School Association announced reclassification plans for 2010-2014 Monday. The official class assignments won't be final until later this month, after the GHSA hears appeals from schools that would prefer to play in higher classifications than their enrollment. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:32:01 GMT The Atlanta Journal-Constitution http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/georgia-high-school-sports-195399.html Staff Reports 2009-11-12T21:32:01Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/tech-center-miller-to-195011.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 Georgia Tech freshman Daniel Miller has elected to redshirt this season. Miller, a 6-foot-11, 252-pound center from Loganville, is one of six freshmen on Tech's basketball team this season. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:16:29 GMT crogers@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/tech-center-miller-to-195011.html Carroll Rogers 2009-11-12T17:16:29Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-hudson-signs-three-194849.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82013 It's official – the Braves finalized a three-year contract extension with pitcher Tim Hudson, a deal that includes a fourth-year club option for 2013.  The contract is believed to be worth close to $9 million per season. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:08:32 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-hudson-signs-three-194849.html David O'Brien 2009-11-12T17:08:32Z