Georgia sports roundup--Monday Nov. 10th

Atlanta Falcons / NFL --

The Falcons continued a surprising season with a 34-20 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday in Atlanta. Rookie quarterback Matt Ryan proved steady again at the helm, tossing a pair of touchdown passes. The Falcons also benefitted from intercepting the Saints three times. The Falcons improved their record to 6-3. They're also undefeated in 4 games this season inside the Georgia Dome.

College football weekend --

The Georgia Bulldogs escaped Lexington Saturday with a 42-38 win over the Kentucky Wildcats. Georgia scored their 8th win in 10 games on the season. Georgia Tech's Yellow Jackets were not so fortunate--losing their road game at North Carolina 28-7. Tech fell to 7-3 on the season. Georgia Southern's Eagles were also losers on Saturday, beaten on their home field in Statesboro by Samford, 27-17.

High school football --

Georgia's high school football season has reached the playoff stage following the final weekend of regular season action. Please check out gpb.org/football for all the latest on coverage.

Atlanta Hawks / NBA --

The Hawks are 5-0 to start their season, following an 89-85 win at Oklahoma City last night.

Atlanta Thrashers / NHL --

The Thrashers skated to a 5-2 win over division rival Carolina in Raleigh. It was the 4th straight win for Atlanta.

Georgia sports for Thursday, July 17th

Atlanta Braves--

The Braves enjoy one more day off to round-out the baseball All-Star Break. The Braves’ schedule resumes tomorrow night back home in Atlanta, hosting the Washington Nationals. With 67 games remaining in the season, the Braves stand 6-and-a-half games out of 1st place in the NL-East division.

Braves/Mike Hampton--

There is yet another setback for oft-injured pitcher Mike Hampton. Pitching for the Braves’ Double-A Mississippi ballclub last night, Hampton tweaked his groin and had to leave after 2 innings. He has been pitching rehab assignments in hopes of returning from another injury--a strained pectoral muscle. Because of an assortment of injuries, Hampton hasn’t pitched in a major league game for the Braves since August 2005.

Pro hockey/Atlanta Thrashers--

The Thrashers have re-signed goaltender Kari Lehtonen to a 1-year contract.

Georgia sports for Tuesday, April 1st

The Atlanta Braves lost their home opener to the 2008 season, falling in a wild contest 12-11 in 12 innings to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Down 9-4 in their 9th inning last at-bat, the Braves came off the deck to score 5 runs. The final 2 runs scored with 2 outs and 2 runners on base--catcher Brian McCann's seemingly game-ending pop fly to left-center field dropped between the outfielders for a hit, scoring the tying runs. 3 innings later, after falling behind 12-9, the Braves mounted another comeback, but fell a run shy. Brian McCann and Jeff Fracouer hit home runs in the contest. Chipper Jones and Yunel Escobar tallied 3 RBI's each. For pitcher Tom Glavine, his return to the Braves went well: 7 hits and 2 runs, 1 earned allowed in 5 innings of work. The teams are off today...the Braves and Pirates resume their series tomorrow night.

Pro basketball from last night--another win for the Atlanta Hawks, 116-99 over Memphis. From hockey, the Atlanta Thrashers were 2-0 winners over Tampa Bay.

Georgia sports for Friday, March 28th

Augusta State has advanced to the championship game of the Division II men's college basketball tournament. ASU topped Alaska-Anchorage 56-50 in one semifinal Thursday. Augusta State's Jaguars will take-on Winona State in the title game Saturday.

The Atlanta Braves have concluded spring training in their month-and-a-half stay in Florida. The club lost to the New York Mets Thursday 9-4. The Braves are back in Atlanta for a pair of exhibitions Friday and Saturday against the Cleveland Indians, before opening the regular season Sunday night in Washington. You can hear a preview on the Braves' 2008 season tonight on Georgia Gazette--GPB's Edgar Treiguts visits with team broadcaster Chip Caray. Georgia Gazette airs at 6pm across the GPB Radio Network--7pm in Athens.

Pro hockey from last night included a win for the Atlanta Thrashers in the waning days of their season, 3-2 on the road at Florida.

Georgia sports for Wednesday, Mar. 19th

The Atlanta Falcons are close to finalizing a trade with the Oakland Raiders. In the deal, the Falcons would send defensive back DeAngelo Hall out west in return for at least a 2nd round draft pick, and possibly another selection in this April’s NFL Draft. The wait is on Oakland’s side, as it is working out a new contract with Hall. Hall was a 2004 draft pick of Atlanta and two-time Pro Bowler, but is known just as much for his outspokenness--including clashes with former head coach Bobby Petrino.

Georgia’s men’s basketball team is getting set for its first-round game in the NCAA Tournament-—tomorrow afternoon in Washington D.C. against Xavier. The Bulldogs are in the tourney on the strength of their improbable run in winning last weekend’s SEC Tournament.

College baseball from Tuesday-—Ga Tech beat Kenn St, 10-0. Georgia’s club topped Western Carolina, 8-3.

From pro hockey, the Atlanta Thrashers were losers at Philidelphia 3-2.

Georgia sports for Friday, March 14th

The men's teams of Georgia and Georgia Tech both advanced through their first-round matchups in their respective college basketball conference tournaments. From the SEC Tourney, Georgia's Bulldogs went to overtime to slip by Ole Miss last night in Atlanta, 97-95. The winner came from Dave Bliss, who banked-in a shot with .4 seconds left. Georgia tonight faces Kentucky in the semifinals. The news was good for Georgia Tech as well. The Yellow Jackets ran past Virginia 94-76 in their opening ACC Tournament contest. Tech now faces Duke tonight in Charlotte.

Spring training action continues for the Atlanta Braves--they played to a 6-6 tie with the Tigers Thursday. Pitcher Chuck James was solid in his first start of the preseason: only 1 hit allowed in his 2 scoreless innings of work. The Braves are in Clearwater, Florida today to face the Phillies.

Out of pro hockey, Ilya Kovalchuk scored 3 goals to pace the Atlanta Thrashers' 6-4 win over Calgary.

Georgia sports for Wednesday, March 12th

The Atlanta Braves continued their spring training exhibition schedule last night, playing to a 2-2 tie with the Washington Nationals in 11 innings. Pitcher Tom Glavine had a solid start in his third outing of the preseason: 2 hits and a run allowed across 4 innings of work. Glavine struck-out 4 and walked 2 batters.

From pro hockey, the Atlanta Thrashers fell on home ice to the Colorado Avalanche 5-2.

Georgia sports for Wednesday, February 27th

The Atlanta Braves play their first exhibition game of spring training this afternoon in Orlando, when they host the University of Georgia baseball team. Tomorrow afternoon, the Braves open their pre-season schedule against major league teams in Vero Beach, Florida facing former Brave Andruw Jones and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

From pro hockey, the Atlanta Thrashers suffered the 5-1 loss on the road at Montreal. Earlier in the afternoon, the Thrashers dealt star forward Marian Hossa and Pascal Dupuis to the Pittsburgh Penguins. In return, Atlanta received three players and a selection in this year's NHL draft. With only 18 games to go, the Thrashers' playoff hopes for this season are on life support. They are next to last in the Eastern Conference, standing 7 points out of the last playoff position.

Georgia sports for Friday, February 22nd

The Atlanta Falcons this morning secured the #3 pick for this April's NFL Draft. In a coin flip this morning to settle a tiebreaker scenario with the Oakland Raiders, the Falcons called "tails" and it fell their way. The team will select third behind the top pick of Miami, and St. Louis going second.

Georgia Tech was scheduled to play a men's basketball game last night against Virginia in Atlanta--it didn't happen. The game at Tech's home arena was "rained out". With heavy rains last night, a leak developed in the roof, producing standing water near one of the goals on the floor. It's the first postponment due to rain in history of the Tech program. Tech and Virginia officials are working to try and reschedule the contest.

Pro hockey from last night, the Atlanta Thrashers lost on the road at Carolina 5-3.

Georgia sports for Thursday, February 14th

A sure sign of spring right around the corner is the reporting of baseball players for spring training. Atlanta Braves' pitchers and catchers are arriving in Orlando at their preseason training complex on the grounds of Disney. The first workout comes tomorrow, with position players officially reporting next week. One of the new faces showing up today is actually a familiar one to Braves-fans: Tom Glavine has returned to his original team, after five years with the New York Mets.

Men's college basketball Wednesday night had a win for Georgia, and loss for Georgia State. Georgia's Bulldogs scored a win at home in Athens to snap a 5-game skid, the final of 82-64 over South Carolina. The Panthers of Georgia State continue their tough season with a 51-48 loss to Delaware in Atlanta.

From pro basketball, the Atlanta Hawks dropped their 4th-straight game, 100-98 at Charlotte in overtime.

It was a win for the Atlanta Thrashers in pro hockey action, 3-2 in the shootout to top Washington.

Georgia sports for Friday, February 8th

Georgia Bulldogs' guard Billy Humphrey has been suspended 3 games by the school following an arrest for underage drinking. Humphrey, a 20-year-old junior, will miss Georgia's game at Florida tomorrow, as well as a pair of games next week. Humphrey was stopped early Thursday morning after failing to recognize a traffic signal. In November, Humphrey had an incident where he was jailed for having an illegal-length knife in his dorm room.

Women's college basketball from last night included a win for the 24th-ranked Georgia Bulldogs--72-58 over Arkansas.

Pro hockey last night, the Atlanta Thrashers fell at home to the Vancouer Canucks 2-1.

Georgia sports for Friday, February 1st

Signs that the Atlanta Braves are closer to spring training come today. Many of the team's pitchers begin conditioning workouts and throwing sessions at Turner Field. The sessions will go through much of the next two weeks. New to the pitching staff is Tom Glavine, who in the off-season returned to his original club after five years with the Mets in New York. The Braves hope for the return of Mike Hampton to the rotation. He's been out for the last two seasons rehabbing from a pair of elbow surgeries.

The struggles continue for the Georgia women's basketball team. The Lady Bulldogs lost in Athens to visiting Kentucky 47-44. Georgia's record fell to 16-5, and 3-3 inside Southeastern Conference play. The news was better for Georgia Tech's women, as they beat Clemson in Atlanta 77-59. From men's play, Georgia Southern lost on Thursday to Chattanooga 96-91.

From pro hockey, the Atlanta Thrashers will be without their top scorer for two games over the weekend, but the news could have been worse. Ilya Kovalchuk injured right knee during the team's Wednesday win over Pittsburgh. An MRI test was taken as a precaution. Kovalchuk hopes to return to action next week.

The Atlanta Hawks' Joe Johnson has been selected as a reserve for the NBA's All-Star Game on February 17th.

Former Georgia Tech defensive coordiantor Jon Tenuta has landed a new job. After serving as D-coordinator for six years with Tech, he now joins Notre Dame as assistant head coach of defense.

Georgia sports for Thursday, Jan. 31st

Men's college basketball action last night included the Georgia Bulldogs falling on the road at South Carolina 62-56. Georgia's record fell to 11-7, 2-3 SEC.

Georgia State's men's team had a better evening, scoring its second-straight win with a 64-58 turnback of Drexel in Atlanta. Leonard Mendez scored 23 points for the winning Panthers.

From pro basketball, the Atlanta Hawks continued their struggles on the road, stumbling in Los Angeles against the Clippers 95-88.

Pro hockey action had the win for the Atlanta Thrashers at home, 4-1 over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Georgia sports for Friday, January 25th

The Atlanta Falcons officially introduced their new head coach in a Thursday afternoon news conference at team headquarters in Flowery Branch. The team also announced two additional appointments for the coaching staff. Emmitt Thomas will stay with the club and serve the role of assistant head coach. Thomas filled-in as interim head coach for 3 games to close last season, following the resignation of Bobby Petrino. The Falcons also hired Brian Van Gorder as new defensive coordinator. He leaves a job he had taken with South Carolina only 4 weeks ago. Van Gorder served as the Falcons' linebackers coach last season. Van Gorder is also a former Georgia Bulldogs' defensive coordinator, and served one season as head coach at Georgia Southern.

From the Atlanta Braves' offseason, the team has signed closer Rafael Soriano to a 2-year, 9-million dollar contract. Soriano was eligible for arbritration.

Women's college basketball action from last night included 17th-ranked Georgia scoring the 82-55 win over Florida. It was win number-700 in the coaching career of Andy Landers.

Out of pro hockey, the Atlanta Thrashers lost in a shootout to the Rangers in New York, 2-1.

Georgia sports for Monday, January 21st

Two Georgia Bulldog football players have been suspended for the team's season opening game in late August. Defensive back Donavon Baldwin and fullback Fred Munzenmaier were booked into the Clarke County jail early Sunday on alcohol-related charges. The backup players were both given a one-game suspension, to miss the August 30th game against Georgia Southern. The players will also be assigned community service and be disciplined within the team.

Women's college basketball from Sunday: 12th-ranked Georgia scored a win in Athens over Alabama 71-53. Tasha Humphrey netted a season-high 25 points. Georgia Tech's Yellow Jackets were losers on the road at Maryland in double overtime, 99-95.

Out of pro hockey, the Atlanta Thrashers lost on home ice to Edmonton Sunday, 4-2.

Georgia sports for Friday, January 18th

The Atlanta Braves Thursday got some off-season work done with players on their roster. The team has avoided arbitration with 1st baseman Mark Teixeira and signed him to a 1-year contract worth 12.5 million dollars. Teixeira came to Atlanta last season in a late-July trade. In his time with the Braves to round-out the 2007 campaign, Teixeria batted .317 with 17 homers and 56 RBI's. In other moves, the Braves also agreed to 1-year deals with pitchers Mike Gonzalez and Tyler Yates, as well as with infielder Omar Infante. The Braves also traded infielder Willy Aybar to Tampa Bay, getting left-handed pitcher Jeff Ridgway in return.

Women's college basketball action from last night: 12th-ranked Georgia lost to Vanderbilt, 67-59. Ga Tech's women scored a victory against NC State 67-63.

Men's college hoops action included a Mercer win at Florida Gulf Coast, 99-77. Georgia Southern won on the road at Elon College, 67-57.

From pro hockey, the Atlanta Thrashers lost at home in a shootout with Montreal, 3-2.

Georgia sports for Friday, January 11th

Women's college basketball from last night: 10th ranked Georgia at home in Athens, knocked-off Ole Miss 75-62. Megan Darrah led five Lady Bulldogs in double-figures scoring with 19 points. It was Georgia's opener in Southeastern Conference play.

From men's hoops, Georgia State on the road in the Colonial Athletic Association, lost at Virginia Commonwealth 49-47. Leonard Mendez led the Panthers with 18 points in his team's losing effort.

From pro hockey, the Atlanta Thrashers lost their game at home to the Florida Panthers last night, 3-2 in the shootout.

Georgia sports for January 1st, 2008

The Georgia Bulldogs hit the field inside the Louisiana Superdome tonight for their Sugar Bowl matchup against Hawaii. Georgia aims for their 11th win to close-out the season. The Warriors of Hawaii bring a perfect 12-0 record into the contest.

Georgia Tech’s football team ended their season in defeat Monday afternoon. The Yellow Jackets fell 40-28 to Fresno State in the Humanitarian Bowl, played in Boise, Idaho. Tech was coached by assistant Jon Tenuta for the game. Tenuta however will likely be leaving the program in the transfer to a new staff led by new head coach Paul Johnson next season. Tech completed their season with a 7-6 record.

Pro hockey action Monday included the Atlanta Thrashers losing at Boston 5-2.

Georgia sports for Friday, December 28th

A former Atlanta Braves coach has died. Jim Beauchamp lost his battle with leukemia—he was 68 years old. Beauchamp was in the Braves organization for 22 years, within a 50-year baseball career. He was a bench coach with the team from 1991 to 98.

Men’s college basketball last night—Georgia Tech at home routed Tennessee Tech, 83-63. Jeremis Smith scored 16 points to help improve Tech’s record to 6-5.

The football teams of Georgia and Georgia Tech continue their preparations for their bowl games next week. Tech’s Yellow Jackets will face Fresno State in the Humanitarian Bowl December 31st in Boise-Idaho. For Georgia’s Bulldogs, a third workout in New Orleans’ Superdome is on tap for today. The team is getting ready for its matchup against Hawaii in the Sugar Bowl New Year’s Day evening.

Pro hockey last night—the Atlanta Thrashers fell at home to Florida 5-3.

Georgia sports for Thursday, December 13th

The Atlanta Falcons are moving ahead from the sudden departure of their head coach. One of the assistants on the staff, Emmitt Thomas, will serve as interim head coach for the Falcons' final three games of the season. The team has been hit hard all season long. The punches have included star quarterback Michael Vick landing in prison for a dogfighting conviction, and then the abrupt resignation of coach Bobby Petrino Tuesday night. The Falcons are 3-10.

From the ice, the Atlanta Thrashers suffered the 5-3 loss to the Boston Bruins in action from Atlanta Wednesday night. The Thrashers fell to a record of 14-15.

West Georgia has hired Daryl Dickey as its new head football coach. Dickey comes to Carrollton via Florida State's program, where he served as quarterbacks coach for six seasons. He replaces Mike Ledford, who resigned in November.