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Braves starter Tim Hudson looks away as the Mets’ David Wright rounds third on a home run.
<Br>Associated Press photo New York jumps on ace
ATLANTA – David Wright knew the New York Mets couldn’t afford to let Tim Hudson find his rhythm. “You have to get to that guy early if you’re going to get to him at all,&...
September 03, 2010 12:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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Having just received the ceremonial dunking,  Bill Curry celebrates Georgia State’s inaugural win with Olufemi Opanubi, left. 
<br>Associated Press photo Georgia State a resounding success in debut game
ATLANTA – When Parris Lee and his Georgia State teammates trotted onto the field and saw all those blue-clad fans – nearly 5,000 more than turned out for a Major League Baseball game...
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Morgan Fite (4) celebrates with teammates after her homer put Lassiter on the board in the second inning.
<Br>Staff photo by Anthony Stalcup Lady Trojans score rare win in series
CANTON – Cherokee had no answers for Mackenzie Kayler as the Lassiter ace allowed only five hits and struck out two to lead the Lady Trojans to a 5-0 Region 5AAAAA victory Thursday at Boli...
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Oudin out in second round
By Rachel Cohen Associated Press Sports Writer NEW YORK – Melanie Oudin can show up at next year’s U.S. Open back as the up-and-coming teenager just hoping to win some matches. The...
September 02, 2010 12:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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Hanson breaks winless streak
By Paul Newberry Associated Press Sports Writer ATLANTA – Tommy Hanson knew exactly how long it had been since his last win. “July 3,” he said without a bit of hesitation. He d...
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Curry's Panthers finally given the chance to play
By Paul Newberry Associated Press Sports Writer ATLANTA – Bill Curry hasn’t been on the sideline for a college game since 1996, so excuse the ol’ coach if it takes him a few pl...
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Slain football star's jersey to be retired by McEachern
By Carlton D. White cwhite@mdjonline.com Six-and-a-half months after his death, Rajaan Bennett’s No. 5 jersey will be forever immortalized Friday night in a ceremony before McEachern’s...
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Playoff aspirations dashed by defeat
By Carlton D. White cwhite@mdjonline.com KENNESAW – Beat goalkeeper Hope Solo stopped her first shot less than 2 minutes into Wednesday’s game, an indication of what kind of night wa...
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Four days after suffering a five-goal rout against FC Gold Pride, McCall Zerboni (2) and the Beat will return to the field tonight trying to salvage what’s left of their season.
<Br>Photo special to the MDJ Hope slim for Beat in last three games
Though last week’s 6-1 loss to FC Gold Pride all but knocked the Atlanta Beat out of playoff contention, they still have a mathematical chance to reach the postseason. As a result, the Beat ...
September 01, 2010 12:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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The runner-up in last year’s women’s race at the U.S. 10K, Tamara Karrh is expecting another strong run when the annual race on Cobb Parkway takes place Monday.
<br>Staff photo by Anthony Stalcup East Cobb's Karrh aiming for U.S. 10K women's crown
Tamara Karrh is known primarily for her prowess in the marathon, an event in which she has qualified in for a chance to earn a spot on the U.S. Olympic team. But Karrh has also proved she can run ...
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The new KSU Soccer Stadium will host the Women s College Cup in 2011.
<br>Photo special to the MDJ KSU's bid wins hosting duties for College Cup
The best of women’s collegiate soccer will be coming to Kennesaw State in 2011. The university on Tuesday was awarded the 2011 Women’s College Cup, which will bring the final four to t...
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John Bednarowski Upcoming speech a sign for KSU future
Kennesaw State is about to get football. I know, I’ve written this before and each time I do there are members of the KSU academic community that e-mail me and say the decision to bring a ...
August 31, 2010 12:00 AM | 1 1 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Mark Maguire 'Whatchagot Loran?'
ne of my favorite childhood memories is sitting in the den of my grandfather’s house on Saturdays in the fall. He is in his easy chair, a cup of coffee or a Coke on the end table next to hi...
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Hutson Mason Mason to get chance to play
Over the course of a year, former Lassiter standout quarterback Hutson Mason broke nearly every single-season high school passing record in Georgia, signed with the University of Georgia after rec...
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Walton’s Danielle Boyle was ninth in her stage during Saturday’s season-opening Stage Races in Duluth.
<br>Staff photo by Jim Bolt Walton, Harrison start off strong
DULUTH – Walton and Harrison got the 2010 cross country season off to good starts Saturday with top-five finishes in the girls team standings of the Walton/Peachtree Ridge Stages Races at ...
August 29, 2010 12:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Pope defends its new turf
MARIETTA – New turf, same result. The debut of Pope’s slick artificial surface checkmated the debut of Wheeler coach Mike Collins as the Grey-hounds danced up and down the new fake g...
August 28, 2010 12:00 AM | 1 1 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend
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Bucs score defining victory
KENNESAW – Being the little guy on the block usually isn’t fun. You get picked on, beat up or ignored. Some thought that would be the case for Allatoona on Friday when it walked ont...
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Wolverines take series lead with 29-7 win over Wolfpack
MABLETON – Walker took advantage of some Whitefield Academy penalties and turnovers and overcoming some mistakes of its own to beat the Wolfpack 29-7 in the season-opener for both teams on...
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Burton escapes victorious in opening game
AUSTELL – In a season opener filled with firsts, Marietta’s Scott Burton picked up his first win as the Blue Devils’ coach, winning 17-13 on Friday in South Cobb’s first ...
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