http://www.ajc.com/sports/ Latest articles for the Sports section at ajc.com. en-us Copyright 2009 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:25:23 GMT 2009-11-21T23:25:23Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.ajc.com/sports/rockdale-s-mathis-has-208112.html?cxtype=rss_sports Clint Mathis grew up in Rockdale County with dreams. Big soccer dreams. He wanted to play for the national team. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:58:21 GMT droberson@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/rockdale-s-mathis-has-208112.html Doug Roberson 2009-11-21T20:58:21Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/hampton-leads-georgia-state-207995.html?cxtype=rss_sports DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Trey Hampton scored 12 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as Georgia State pulled away to a 57-33 victory over Howard on Saturday. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:56:07 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/hampton-leads-georgia-state-207995.html 2009-11-21T18:56:07Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/uga-backup-lineman-arrested-207364.html?cxtype=rss_sports Jonathan Owens, a backup offensive lineman on Georgia's football team, was arrested Thursday by UGA Police for driving a motorcycle without a valid license. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:54:44 GMT ttucker@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/uga-backup-lineman-arrested-207364.html Tim Tucker 2009-11-21T02:54:44Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/one-moment-two-photographs-207553.html?cxtype=rss_sports Sometimes the difference between fame and obscurity is 100th of a second. Consider two photographs, almost identical, of an agonizing moment in sports history. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:47:26 GMT bemerson@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/one-moment-two-photographs-207553.html Bo Emerson 2009-11-21T01:47:26Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/uga-vii-to-be-207098.html?cxtype=rss_sports 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/around-the-state-205766.html?cxtype=rss_sports Georgia Southern (4-6, 3-4 Southern) vs. The Citadel (4-6, 2-5) When, where: 2 p.m. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:37:19 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/around-the-state-205766.html Andy Johnston 2009-11-20T01:37:19Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/a-smattering-of-games-205957.html?cxtype=rss_sports It’s an odd weekend for college football. There is an appetizer of a few rivalries coupled with a few odd-ball matchups that are more about getting a payday. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:30:22 GMT rcox@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/a-smattering-of-games-205957.html R.M. Cox 2009-11-20T01:30:22Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/uga-s-veazey-paralyzed-205421.html?cxtype=rss_sports 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/parkview-grad-palmer-has-204305.html?cxtype=rss_sports Michael Palmer will touch Howard's Rock and run down the hill in Clemson's Memorial Stadium for the last time Saturday. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:41:12 GMT droberson@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/parkview-grad-palmer-has-204305.html Doug Roberson 2009-11-19T04:41:12Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/snelling-ready-to-try-203725.html?cxtype=rss_sports Backup running back prepared to carry ball for Falcons if starter Turner can't go Sunday. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:01:56 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/snelling-ready-to-try-203725.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-18T22:01:56Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/acc-team-notes-203599.html?cxtype=rss_sports Atlantic Division Boston College (7-3, 4-2) Next game: vs. North Carolina, noon Saturday To reach the ACC title game a third consecutive time, the Eagles must defeat UNC and Maryland and have Virginia upset Clemson. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:37:55 GMT lhartstein@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/acc-team-notes-203599.html Larry Hartstein 2009-11-18T20:37:55Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-state-football-season-202291.html?cxtype=rss_sports Georgia State soon will give its fans tangible proof that football really is coming for the Panthers in 2010: season tickets. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:40 GMT crogers@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-state-football-season-202291.html Carroll Rogers 2009-11-18T05:00:40Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/georgia-s-rambo-playing-202155.html?cxtype=rss_sports ATHENS -- Georgia safety Bacarri Rambo , briefly unconscious after a late-game collision with an Auburn receiver last week, is doing fine by all accounts. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:42:36 GMT ttucker@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/georgia-s-rambo-playing-202155.html Tim Tucker 2009-11-18T01:42:36Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/around-the-state-202061.html?cxtype=rss_sports Georgia Southern (4-6, 3-4 Southern) Next game: vs. The Citadel (4-6, 2-5), 2 p.m. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:25:56 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/around-the-state-202061.html Andy Johnston 2009-11-17T22:25:56Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/hanson-third-in-nl-200127.html?cxtype=rss_sports Braves' starting pitcher, who went 11-4, 2.89 ERA in 21 starts, got two first-place votes. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:54:22 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/hanson-third-in-nl-200127.html David O'Brien 2009-11-16T23:54:22Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/nfl-owner-gives-finger-199807.html?cxtype=rss_sports After sitting next to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for part of Sunday's 41-17 home win, Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams owner gave a series of middle-finger salutes to the Buffalo Bills' sideline. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:11:20 GMT lhartstein@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/nfl-owner-gives-finger-199807.html Larry Hartstein 2009-11-16T17:11:20Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/state-college-football-roundup-197736.html?cxtype=rss_sports Jordan Sorrells threw for 244 yards and Furman led 24-0 at halftime in a 30-22 win over Georgia Southern in Statesboro. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:47:59 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/state-college-football-roundup-197736.html Staff 2009-11-15T01:47:59Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/hawks-stun-celtics-97-197000.html?cxtype=rss_sports 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 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 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