2009 could be called a down year for area volleyball.
While there's not much the Hall County schools system can do about student-athletes transferring from one in-county school to another, it has taken the intiative to impose its own code of ethics on the issue. Last month, the Hall County Board of Education announced a new policy outlining procedures for schools to follow if and when a parent or student inquires about transferring ...
ATLANTA - In Paul Johnson's eyes, not only is Georgia Tech's new 3-4 defense good, it's unstoppable.
Wes Durham believes the national perception of ACC football has been damaged over recent years because the league's best teams have failed to win key non-conference showdowns.
There have been many times over the past year when Gilberto Espinoza thought his days on the gridiron were over.
Are you ready for some football? The Atlanta Falcons open training camp this week in Flowery Branch, with practices beginning on Friday at 8:30 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. Both will be open to the public. The Falcons are seeking to build on their first ever back-to-back winning seasons and reach the playoffs for the second time in three years. Running back Michael Turner, who missed five games last season due to injury, reportedly lost 20 ...
Weight training is a vital element to any young athlete's development. It can improve strength, explosiveness and reduce the chances of injury. But what age should someone begin working out?
LAWRENCEVILLE -- The Gwinnett Braves spent Friday night gradually chipping away at a sizeable Louisville Bats lead, but in the end, three-run homers surrendered by G-Braves starter Jose Ortegano in the first and third innings proved too much to over come in a 7-4 Bats win.
LAWRENCEVILLE - It may be a surprise to many the Cincinnati Reds were in first place of the National League's Central division heading into the All-Star break, but Micah Owings expected them to be where they are now - just a game behind division leaders St. Louis.
As recently as 20 to 30 years ago, when an athlete heard the doctor say "torn anterior cruciate ligament," those words were followed with more bad news like, "you'll be rehabbing for the next 12 to 18 months."
The Atlanta Braves surprisingly head into the All-Star break with an four-game lead in the National League's East division after an 3-0 loss to New York on Sunday, which capped a three-game road series against the Mets.
LAWRENCEVILLE - To this point in his career, Freddie Freeman's journey to the Major Leagues has been a smooth and steady one.
Morgan House has the talent and desire it takes to be an Olympic paddler.
During his arrest on DUI charges Wednesday in Atlanta, University of Georgia Athletic Director Damon Evans repeatedly attempted to negotiate with the arresting officer, according to the Georgia State Patrol's police report released Friday.
It's been an overwhelming week for Scott Myers on both a personal and professional level.
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