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Wilkins new AD at Salem

The athletics department at Salem High School is going through some big changes.

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Former Salem pitcher Brown transitions to college baseball

ATHENS Although Georgia left-hander Jarrett Brown had a rough outing Wednesday night against Georgia Tech, the former Salem High School standout is enjoying his new life as a college baseball player.. In the Bulldogs' 8-6 loss to Tech, the 6-foot-2, 180-pound Brown -- who hadn't

Golf teacher gives back with free lessons

COVINGTON -- PGA professional Wayne Leal is giving back to the community by giving freely of his time by offering free golf lessons to all children between the ages of 5-17 at the Golf Training Center starting in June.. The classes are scheduled to begin on Wednesday, June 6 for

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Cuffy signs on the dotted line

Rachel Cuffy had an outstanding senior season for the Rockdale track and field team, and it got a little better recently. Cuffy, who at the Class AAAA state track and field meet in Albany finished third in the 200 meters (24.68), and fourth in both the long jump (17-11) and

Salem's Wright finishes an ultra-close 2nd

JEFFERSON -- Salem's Dontavius Wright came up short of winning the Class AAAA 800-meter run, finishing .33 second behind Greenbrier's Brandon Coombs at Jefferson Memorial Stadium.

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Danica Patrick tunes out critics and naysayers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Danica Patrick raced 513 laps around Darlington Raceway last weekend. What did you do?.

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Closers no more: several big names demoted in May

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Closer by committee is taking on new meaning during this mix-and-match May.. Big names like Heath Bell and Francisco Cordero recently lost their ninth-inning jobs. Same with a handful of others around baseball, including Oakland's Grant Balfour just this past week. Both Los Angeles

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Sawgrass course remains a mystery

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- After combing through some of golf's meaningless statistics, this might be the best explanation for how Matt Kuchar won The Players Championship:. He didn't empty all of his golf balls into the water when he played the island-green 17th hole in the final round

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Rockdale's Clark signs with Jacksonville

CONYERS -- Kree Clark capped a stellar senior year last Thursday. Clark, who won the Class AAAA state championship in the discus throw (140-10) and was fourth in the shot put at 39-10.75, signed a track and field scholarship with Jacksonville University.

Farmer gets no-decision Friday

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- It was an uncharacteristically off night for Georgia Tech's ace pitcher Friday. Former Rockdale hurler Buck Farmer allowed five earned runs in six innings of work in Tech's 6-5 loss to Virginia at Davenport Field.

Two boys/girls make All Region 4-AAA team

COVINGTON -- Trent Taylor and Calvin Miller for the boys and Amber Lafond and Kari Dylong for the girls were recently named to the All 4-AAA Region team.

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LeBron James wins 3rd NBA MVP award

MIAMI -- LeBron James spent two days trying to figure out the right words.

McIntosh trips up Heritage in soccer quarterfinals

PEACHTREE CITY -- Before Saturday's Class AAAA state quarterfinal game, Heritage coach Chad Suddeth said his team was used to playing powerhouse programs in the state playoffs. Meanwhile, McIntosh is getting used to playing in the final four.

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Falcons hope leaner Massaquoi will add to defensive weapons

MEANER?. FLOWERY BRANCH -- In his 2010 season at Troy, Jonathan Massaquoi weighed about 260 pounds when he led the Sun Belt Conference with 13-1/2 sacks. Last season, Massaquoi was up to 275 pounds, and he had only six sacks.

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