Quarter back Michael Vick, already on suspension from the NFL, has been released from his contract with the Atlanta Falcons. Vick, just out of federal prison for running a dogfighting ring and still under house arrest, learned earlier today that his contract with the Falcons has been terminated. Vick last played for the Falcons in 2006. When he signed on in 2003, the player out of Virginia Tech received a $37 million contract. At its website, general manager Thomas Dimitroff wrote the Falcons spent "a considerable amount of time talking with other teams," however nothing materialized. Team officials informed Vick of his release by phone. No word yet from NFL officials on whether Vick will be allowed to return to the league. Now a free agent, Vick is free to sign with another team. NFL rules allow teams to sign a suspended player.
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Friday, June 12, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Student Fitness Legislation To Be Signed
Governor Sonny Perdue will sign legislation Tuesday that will soon require Georgia students to take an annual fitness test. The aim of the bill is to help combat childhood obesity. Beginning with the 2011-12 school year, each school system will conduct an annual fitness assessment program on its students. The idea is not to penalize students should they fail, but those who meet certain benchmarks would be rewarded. Perdue will be joined at today's signing by some members of the Atlanta Falcons, including quarterback Matt Ryan.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Georgia sports roundup--Wed, Dec. 31st
Bowl games for Georgia Tech/Georgia--
Georgia Tech's Yellow Jackets look to wrap a successful season under first-year head coach Paul Johnson with a win in tonight's Chick-Fil-A Bowl from Atlanta. Tech is aiming for its first 10-win season since 1998. Johnson earlier this month earned ACC Coach of the Year honors. Tech, ranked 14th in the nation, will face LSU in the bowl game tonight from the Georgia Dome.
Georgia's Bulldogs put their #16 ranking on the field in Orlando tomorrow afternoon for the Capital One Bowl matchup against Michigan State. The Bulldogs began the season with ultra-high expectations, ranked as a preseason #1. Georgia fans will wonder if this will be the final game for quarterback Matthew Stafford and tailback Knowshon Moreno, who both might consider leaving school for the NFL Draft.
Atlanta Falcons--
The Falcons are deep in preparation for their first NFL playoff game in four years, this Saturday afternoon in Phoneix against the Arizona Cardinals. Meanwhile, an honor for rookie quarterback Matt Ryan. The first-year QB earned Associated Press honors as Offensive Rookie of the Year. The Boston College product helped lead the Falcons to an 11-5 regular season record, following a dismal 2007 for the franchise.
Georgia Tech's Yellow Jackets look to wrap a successful season under first-year head coach Paul Johnson with a win in tonight's Chick-Fil-A Bowl from Atlanta. Tech is aiming for its first 10-win season since 1998. Johnson earlier this month earned ACC Coach of the Year honors. Tech, ranked 14th in the nation, will face LSU in the bowl game tonight from the Georgia Dome.
Georgia's Bulldogs put their #16 ranking on the field in Orlando tomorrow afternoon for the Capital One Bowl matchup against Michigan State. The Bulldogs began the season with ultra-high expectations, ranked as a preseason #1. Georgia fans will wonder if this will be the final game for quarterback Matthew Stafford and tailback Knowshon Moreno, who both might consider leaving school for the NFL Draft.
Atlanta Falcons--
The Falcons are deep in preparation for their first NFL playoff game in four years, this Saturday afternoon in Phoneix against the Arizona Cardinals. Meanwhile, an honor for rookie quarterback Matt Ryan. The first-year QB earned Associated Press honors as Offensive Rookie of the Year. The Boston College product helped lead the Falcons to an 11-5 regular season record, following a dismal 2007 for the franchise.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Atlanta Falcons prepare for playoffs
After completion of a satisfying regular season, the Atlanta Falcons will quickly turn the page this week in preparation for the NFL playoffs.
The 31-27 victory over the St. Louis Rams inside the Georgia Dome Sunday capped an 11-5 season for the Falcons--a 7-win improvement over last season. The disaster of 2007 included star quarterback Michael Vick landing in federal prison on a dogfighting conviction, and the team's head coach quitting near the end of the season.
Now under the guidance of new head coach Mike Smith and the surprising play of rookie quarterback Matt Ryan, the Falcons hit the playoffs. They will go on the road for a wild card matchup in Phoneix against the Arizona Cardinals. Kickoff is 4:30pm Saturday.
The 31-27 victory over the St. Louis Rams inside the Georgia Dome Sunday capped an 11-5 season for the Falcons--a 7-win improvement over last season. The disaster of 2007 included star quarterback Michael Vick landing in federal prison on a dogfighting conviction, and the team's head coach quitting near the end of the season.
Now under the guidance of new head coach Mike Smith and the surprising play of rookie quarterback Matt Ryan, the Falcons hit the playoffs. They will go on the road for a wild card matchup in Phoneix against the Arizona Cardinals. Kickoff is 4:30pm Saturday.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Turnaround complete--Atlanta Falcons in playoffs
Only one year ago, the NFL's Atlanta Falcons were in nearly complete disarray. Their star quarterback was convicted of federal dogfighting charges and landed in prison, and their first-year head coach quit the team with three games to go. It all equated to a 4-win season. But that was last season.
This season, the Falcons have a new head coach and rookie quarterback among their new faces--and they've made the playoffs. The Falcons on Sunday held-on for a 24-17 win at Minnesota. With the victory, the Falcons secured a wild-card playoff spot. At 10-5 with one regular season game to go, they still have a chance to win their division and improve their playoff seeding.
This season, the Falcons have a new head coach and rookie quarterback among their new faces--and they've made the playoffs. The Falcons on Sunday held-on for a 24-17 win at Minnesota. With the victory, the Falcons secured a wild-card playoff spot. At 10-5 with one regular season game to go, they still have a chance to win their division and improve their playoff seeding.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Georgia sports roundup--Monday, Dec. 15th
NFL/Atlanta Falcons--
The Falcons scored a key victory and remain firmly in the thick of the chase for a NFL postseason spot. On Sunday inside the Georgia Dome, the Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13-10 in overtime. With the win, Atlanta improved their record to 9-5 with 2 games remaining on the regular season schedule. Jason Elam's 34-yard field goal was the difference in OT. For the afternoon, running back Michael Turner had another strong effort with 152 rushing yards. Defensive end John Abraham stoked the Atlanta defense with 3 sacks. The Falcons next week travel to Minnesota.
High School football championships--
Georgia's high school football season ended over the weekend with the five class championship games played inside the Georgia Dome. The winners:
Class 5A: Camden County--defeated Peachtree Ridge 21-14
Class 4A: Tucker--scored the win over Marist 15-3
Class 3A: Cairo--the turnback of Flowery Branch 28-14
Class 2A: Buford--defeated Calhoun 45-21
Class A: Wesleyan--the victory over Emmanuel County Institute 33-21
The Falcons scored a key victory and remain firmly in the thick of the chase for a NFL postseason spot. On Sunday inside the Georgia Dome, the Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13-10 in overtime. With the win, Atlanta improved their record to 9-5 with 2 games remaining on the regular season schedule. Jason Elam's 34-yard field goal was the difference in OT. For the afternoon, running back Michael Turner had another strong effort with 152 rushing yards. Defensive end John Abraham stoked the Atlanta defense with 3 sacks. The Falcons next week travel to Minnesota.
High School football championships--
Georgia's high school football season ended over the weekend with the five class championship games played inside the Georgia Dome. The winners:
Class 5A: Camden County--defeated Peachtree Ridge 21-14
Class 4A: Tucker--scored the win over Marist 15-3
Class 3A: Cairo--the turnback of Flowery Branch 28-14
Class 2A: Buford--defeated Calhoun 45-21
Class A: Wesleyan--the victory over Emmanuel County Institute 33-21
Monday, December 1, 2008
Georgia sports roundup--Monday, Dec. 1st
NFL / Atlanta Falcons--
The Falcons continued a surprising season with another victory--this on the road Sunday in San Diego, knocking off the Chargers 22-16. With the win, the Falcons improved their record to 8-4, and kept alive their chance to make the postseason. With 4 regular season games remaining, Atlanta is 1 game behind NFC South division leaders Tampa Bay and Carolina. The Falcons are also in the hunt for a wild-card playoff berth.
College football / Bulldogs-Yellow Jackets--
On Saturday, Georgia Tech snapped a 7-game losing streak in their series against Georgia, topping the Bulldogs 45-42 in Athens. Tech's Yellow Jackets trailed 28-12 at halftime, only to turn things around with 26 points in the 3rd quarter. Both teams complete their regular season schedule with identical 9-3 records, and await postseason bowl invitations.
High school football playoffs--
Georgia high school football staged its quarterfinal round of the playoffs over teh weekend. Out of the action, 20 teams remain standing and set for the semifinals this coming weekend. Below are the matchups for this coming Friday and Saturday:
Class AAAAA
Grayson at Peachtree Ridge
Camden County at Newnan
Class AAAA
Griffin at Tucker
Rome at Marist
Class AAA
Cairo at Carver-Columbus
Flowery Branch at LaGrange
Class AA
Calhoun at Brooks County
Fitzgerald at Buford
Class A
Lincoln County at Wesleyan
Wilkinson County at E.C.I.
The Falcons continued a surprising season with another victory--this on the road Sunday in San Diego, knocking off the Chargers 22-16. With the win, the Falcons improved their record to 8-4, and kept alive their chance to make the postseason. With 4 regular season games remaining, Atlanta is 1 game behind NFC South division leaders Tampa Bay and Carolina. The Falcons are also in the hunt for a wild-card playoff berth.
College football / Bulldogs-Yellow Jackets--
On Saturday, Georgia Tech snapped a 7-game losing streak in their series against Georgia, topping the Bulldogs 45-42 in Athens. Tech's Yellow Jackets trailed 28-12 at halftime, only to turn things around with 26 points in the 3rd quarter. Both teams complete their regular season schedule with identical 9-3 records, and await postseason bowl invitations.
High school football playoffs--
Georgia high school football staged its quarterfinal round of the playoffs over teh weekend. Out of the action, 20 teams remain standing and set for the semifinals this coming weekend. Below are the matchups for this coming Friday and Saturday:
Class AAAAA
Grayson at Peachtree Ridge
Camden County at Newnan
Class AAAA
Griffin at Tucker
Rome at Marist
Class AAA
Cairo at Carver-Columbus
Flowery Branch at LaGrange
Class AA
Calhoun at Brooks County
Fitzgerald at Buford
Class A
Lincoln County at Wesleyan
Wilkinson County at E.C.I.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Michael Vick enters guilty plea
Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick has pleaded guilty to a state dog fighting charge in Virginia. The 28-year-old Vick pleaded guilty Tuesday to one charge of torturing animals. Vick was given a three-year suspended sentence. The plea could potentially speed his return to the NFL. Federal law prohibits prisoners from being released to a halfway house if there are unresolved charges pending.
(Associated Press)
(Associated Press)
Vick back in court today
Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick will be back in court today to answer to more dogfighting charges. Vick will be in a Surry County, Virginia Circuit courtroom, expected to plead guilty to state dogfighting charges. The plea is seen as necessary to make Vick eligible for early release from federal prison to a halfway house.
Vick is currently serving a 23-month sentence for a federal dogfighting conviction. His scheduled release is July 2009. The plea agreement on state charges would call for Vick to receive a suspended sentence and one year probation.
Vick is currently serving a 23-month sentence for a federal dogfighting conviction. His scheduled release is July 2009. The plea agreement on state charges would call for Vick to receive a suspended sentence and one year probation.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Georgia sports for Monday, November 24th
Atlanta Falcons--
The NFL's Falcons jumped back into the win column Sunday after scoring the 45-28 decision over the rival Carolina Panthers. Running back Michael Turner highlighted the Atlanta offense with 4 touchdowns and 117 rushing yards. It was also a big day for rookie receiver Harry Douglas, who posted a 61-yard punt return score among his 2 touchdowns. With the win, the Falcons improved their record to 7-4, and drew to within 1 game of the lead in the NFC South.
High school football playoffs--
Georgia's high school football postseason is now through two rounds of action. Another weekend of play is ahead for this Friday night across the state.
Georgia/Georgia Tech gridiron rivalry--
The renewal of the Georgia and Georgia Tech football rivalry is ahead for this Saturday. The Bulldogs and Yellow Jackets will clash helmets in Athens Saturday at noon.
The NFL's Falcons jumped back into the win column Sunday after scoring the 45-28 decision over the rival Carolina Panthers. Running back Michael Turner highlighted the Atlanta offense with 4 touchdowns and 117 rushing yards. It was also a big day for rookie receiver Harry Douglas, who posted a 61-yard punt return score among his 2 touchdowns. With the win, the Falcons improved their record to 7-4, and drew to within 1 game of the lead in the NFC South.
High school football playoffs--
Georgia's high school football postseason is now through two rounds of action. Another weekend of play is ahead for this Friday night across the state.
Georgia/Georgia Tech gridiron rivalry--
The renewal of the Georgia and Georgia Tech football rivalry is ahead for this Saturday. The Bulldogs and Yellow Jackets will clash helmets in Athens Saturday at noon.
Monday, November 10, 2008
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.
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.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Georgia sports for Monday, September 29th
Atlanta Falcons--
The Falcons suffered a 24-9 loss on the road at Carolina Sunday afternoon. The Atlanta-offense consisted of only 3 Jason Elam field goals. The Falcons' season record fell to 2-2.
College football weekend--
It was a rough night for the Georgia Bulldogs Saturday evening. The Bulldogs were battered by visiting Alabama 41-30 in a contest from Athens. It was Georgia's first loss in five games this season. The Bulldogs fell in the Associated Press writer's rankings from 3rd to 11th. Georgia fell to #10 in the coach's USA Today poll.
Georgia Southern lost their Saturday game in tough fashion in Statesboro, 38-37 in overtime to Wofford. The G-Southern Eagles' record is 2-3.
Atlanta Braves--
The end of a difficult season came Sunday afternoon for the Braves--a 3-1 loss at Houston. The Braves finished their worst season since 1990, a record of 72-90 for the year. Good news came in the form of the first-ever batting title for veteran 3rd-baseman Chipper Jones. His .364 average for the season led all major-leaguers.
The Falcons suffered a 24-9 loss on the road at Carolina Sunday afternoon. The Atlanta-offense consisted of only 3 Jason Elam field goals. The Falcons' season record fell to 2-2.
College football weekend--
It was a rough night for the Georgia Bulldogs Saturday evening. The Bulldogs were battered by visiting Alabama 41-30 in a contest from Athens. It was Georgia's first loss in five games this season. The Bulldogs fell in the Associated Press writer's rankings from 3rd to 11th. Georgia fell to #10 in the coach's USA Today poll.
Georgia Southern lost their Saturday game in tough fashion in Statesboro, 38-37 in overtime to Wofford. The G-Southern Eagles' record is 2-3.
Atlanta Braves--
The end of a difficult season came Sunday afternoon for the Braves--a 3-1 loss at Houston. The Braves finished their worst season since 1990, a record of 72-90 for the year. Good news came in the form of the first-ever batting title for veteran 3rd-baseman Chipper Jones. His .364 average for the season led all major-leaguers.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Georgia sports for Monday, September 22nd
Atlanta Falcons--
The Falcons improved to 2-1 on the young NFL season with their 38-14 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Atlanta. Running back Michael Turner turned-in a 3 touchdown performance in the contest. The Falcons travel to NFC South rival Carolina next Sunday.
College football weekend--
The weekend saw wins for both Georgia and Georgia Tech. Georgia's Bulldogs scored the 27-10 win on the road at Arizona State. Georgia built a 21-3 halftime lead on the way to improving to 4-0 on the season. The Bulldogs maintain their #3 national ranking.
Georgia Tech rolled over Mississippi State 38-7 in Atlanta on Saturday. The Yellow Jackets are 3-1 heading into a bye week on the schedule.
Georgia Southern lost at home in Statesboro from the weekend, 22-20 to Elon College. The G-Southern Eagles are 2-2 on the season.
Atlanta Braves--
The Braves won 2-of-3 games from the New York Mets from the weekend at Turner Field, including Sunday's 7-6 victory. The Braves were playing the spoiler role as the Mets are fighting with Philidelphia for first in the NL-East. The game marked the end of the home season for the Braves--the team is on the road for the final week. Tonight, they open a series at Philidelphia.
The Falcons improved to 2-1 on the young NFL season with their 38-14 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Atlanta. Running back Michael Turner turned-in a 3 touchdown performance in the contest. The Falcons travel to NFC South rival Carolina next Sunday.
College football weekend--
The weekend saw wins for both Georgia and Georgia Tech. Georgia's Bulldogs scored the 27-10 win on the road at Arizona State. Georgia built a 21-3 halftime lead on the way to improving to 4-0 on the season. The Bulldogs maintain their #3 national ranking.
Georgia Tech rolled over Mississippi State 38-7 in Atlanta on Saturday. The Yellow Jackets are 3-1 heading into a bye week on the schedule.
Georgia Southern lost at home in Statesboro from the weekend, 22-20 to Elon College. The G-Southern Eagles are 2-2 on the season.
Atlanta Braves--
The Braves won 2-of-3 games from the New York Mets from the weekend at Turner Field, including Sunday's 7-6 victory. The Braves were playing the spoiler role as the Mets are fighting with Philidelphia for first in the NL-East. The game marked the end of the home season for the Braves--the team is on the road for the final week. Tonight, they open a series at Philidelphia.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Georgia sports for Monday, September 15th
Atlanta Falcons--
The Falcons suffered their first loss of the season, falling 24-9 on the road at Tampa Bay Sunday afternoon. The Buccaneers built a 17-0 lead in the game, helped by a pair of interceptions thrown by Falcons' rookie quarterback Matt Ryan. After a tough 1st-half passing in which he went 3-for-15, Ryan rebounded with his 2nd-half passing numbers: 10-for-18. Tampa was able to stifle the Atlanta-running attack, holding Michael Turner to only 42 yards. A week ago, Turner set an Atlanta single-game rushing mark with 220 yards. The Falcons are 1-1 through 2 games--they'll host Kansas City next Sunday.
**Breaking--Monday morning: Falcons' veteran safety Lawyer Malloy was booked on charges of DUI and speeding early Monday morning. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Malloy was booked into the Gwinnett County jail around 4:30 this morning. He reportedly posted bond in the 9am hour. Falcons' head coach Mike Smith is expected to address the situation in his regularly scheduled afternoon news conference.
College football weekend--
The weekend past saw wins for Georgia and Georgia Southern, while Georgia Tech lost their game on the road. The Georgia Bulldogs did enough to win 14-7 at South Carolina in the SEC-opener for both schools. Depsite the victory to improve to 3-0, Georgia fell to a #3 national ranking.
In other games, Georgia Tech was a 20-17 loser on the road at Virginia Tech. The Yellow Jackets suffered their first defeat under head coach Paul Johnson to drop their record to 2-1. Georgia Southern improved their early-season record to 2-1 with a win over Northeastern in Statesboro Saturday.
Atlanta Braves--
The Braves completed their weekend in New York with a comeback 7-4 win over the Mets Sunday afternoon. Trailing 4-2 in the 9th inning, Greg Norton blasted a 3-run homer to turn the game, stunning the Mets. The series marked the Braves' last visit to Shea Stadium.
The Falcons suffered their first loss of the season, falling 24-9 on the road at Tampa Bay Sunday afternoon. The Buccaneers built a 17-0 lead in the game, helped by a pair of interceptions thrown by Falcons' rookie quarterback Matt Ryan. After a tough 1st-half passing in which he went 3-for-15, Ryan rebounded with his 2nd-half passing numbers: 10-for-18. Tampa was able to stifle the Atlanta-running attack, holding Michael Turner to only 42 yards. A week ago, Turner set an Atlanta single-game rushing mark with 220 yards. The Falcons are 1-1 through 2 games--they'll host Kansas City next Sunday.
**Breaking--Monday morning: Falcons' veteran safety Lawyer Malloy was booked on charges of DUI and speeding early Monday morning. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Malloy was booked into the Gwinnett County jail around 4:30 this morning. He reportedly posted bond in the 9am hour. Falcons' head coach Mike Smith is expected to address the situation in his regularly scheduled afternoon news conference.
College football weekend--
The weekend past saw wins for Georgia and Georgia Southern, while Georgia Tech lost their game on the road. The Georgia Bulldogs did enough to win 14-7 at South Carolina in the SEC-opener for both schools. Depsite the victory to improve to 3-0, Georgia fell to a #3 national ranking.
In other games, Georgia Tech was a 20-17 loser on the road at Virginia Tech. The Yellow Jackets suffered their first defeat under head coach Paul Johnson to drop their record to 2-1. Georgia Southern improved their early-season record to 2-1 with a win over Northeastern in Statesboro Saturday.
Atlanta Braves--
The Braves completed their weekend in New York with a comeback 7-4 win over the Mets Sunday afternoon. Trailing 4-2 in the 9th inning, Greg Norton blasted a 3-run homer to turn the game, stunning the Mets. The series marked the Braves' last visit to Shea Stadium.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Georgia sports for Monday, September 8th
Atlanta Falcons--
The Falcons began their new era with a bang in posting a 34-21 season-opening victory over the Detroit Lions inside the Georgia Dome Sunday afternoon. The win marked a successful debut for new head coach Mike Smith, and spotlighted strong performances from new Falcons. Rookie quarterback Matt Ryan's first pass of his career was a 62-yard strike to receiver Michael Jenkins on Atlanta's first offensive series and thrid play. Ryan was 9-of-13 passing for 161 yards and the touchdown. The bigger headline however, probably came from offseason signee Michael Turner--he rolled up 220 rushing yards, setting a new team record. The mark passed the old record held by Gerald Riggs--202 yards in a 1984 game. The Falcons' 318 rushing yards was a team record for a single game. The Falcons next week travel to Tampa Bay.
Atlanta Braves--
The Braves were 7-4 losers in 14 innings to the Washington Nationals Sunday afternoon in Atlanta.
The Falcons began their new era with a bang in posting a 34-21 season-opening victory over the Detroit Lions inside the Georgia Dome Sunday afternoon. The win marked a successful debut for new head coach Mike Smith, and spotlighted strong performances from new Falcons. Rookie quarterback Matt Ryan's first pass of his career was a 62-yard strike to receiver Michael Jenkins on Atlanta's first offensive series and thrid play. Ryan was 9-of-13 passing for 161 yards and the touchdown. The bigger headline however, probably came from offseason signee Michael Turner--he rolled up 220 rushing yards, setting a new team record. The mark passed the old record held by Gerald Riggs--202 yards in a 1984 game. The Falcons' 318 rushing yards was a team record for a single game. The Falcons next week travel to Tampa Bay.
Atlanta Braves--
The Braves were 7-4 losers in 14 innings to the Washington Nationals Sunday afternoon in Atlanta.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Georgia sports for Friday, August 29th
College football/Ga Tech and Georgia--
The debut of new head coach Paul Johnson was successful. He led his Yellow Jackets to a decisive 41-14 win over Jacksonville State in Atlanta.
A season of high expectations opens tomorrow afternoon in Athens for the Georgia Bulldogs. The team has been picked by many, including the national coaches and sportswriters poll, as the #1 preseason club. Georgia faces Georgia Southern at Sanford Stadium--kickoff at 12:30 Saturday.
NFL/Atlanta Falcons--
The Falcons wrapped their preseason with a 10-9 win at Baltimore last night. The win gave the Falcons a 2-2 record under new head coach Mike Smith for the exhibition schedule.
MLB/Atlanta Braves--
Charlie Morton's strong pitching effort, along with catcher Brian McCann's 3-run homer helped the Braves to a 4-2 win over the Florida Marlins in Atlanta Thursday night.
The debut of new head coach Paul Johnson was successful. He led his Yellow Jackets to a decisive 41-14 win over Jacksonville State in Atlanta.
A season of high expectations opens tomorrow afternoon in Athens for the Georgia Bulldogs. The team has been picked by many, including the national coaches and sportswriters poll, as the #1 preseason club. Georgia faces Georgia Southern at Sanford Stadium--kickoff at 12:30 Saturday.
NFL/Atlanta Falcons--
The Falcons wrapped their preseason with a 10-9 win at Baltimore last night. The win gave the Falcons a 2-2 record under new head coach Mike Smith for the exhibition schedule.
MLB/Atlanta Braves--
Charlie Morton's strong pitching effort, along with catcher Brian McCann's 3-run homer helped the Braves to a 4-2 win over the Florida Marlins in Atlanta Thursday night.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Atlanta Falcons have a voting message
Georgia Secretary of State Karen Handel has enlisted the Atlanta Falcons to remind voters about the photo ID requirement in the November election. Five Falcons players have recorded public service announcements reminding Georgians that they must bring government-issued photo IDs to cast a ballot in person. November's election is expected to draw a huge turnout and pose the greatest test yet for the state's photo ID law.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Georgia sports for Monday, August 25th
Atlanta Braves--
The Braves wrapped a 6-game road trip with only a single victory--that came Saturday night in St. Louis. Sunday, the weekend series in St. Louis concluded with a 6-3 Cardinals' win. The Braves had no answer for St. Louis slugger Albert Pujols, who had 8 hits in 11 at-bats in the series, including 2 home runs. Braves' manager Bobby Cox called it a "terrible road trip", as the Braves' pitching staff posted a 7.66 ERA over the 6-game span that included a stop in New York against the Mets.
The lead for Braves' 3rd-baseman Chipper Jones in the National League batting race has shrunk to a single percentage point. Jones holds the .359 batting average edge, to now only .358 for the Cardinals' Pujols.
Atlanta Falcons--
The Falcons have made their decision for a starting quarterback for the season--rookie Matt Ryan. The team's top pick and #3 overall selection in this April's NFL Draft will get the call for game #1 of the season on September 7th, when the Falcons host Detroit. The former Boston College star completed 15 of 21 passes for 102 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in the Falcons' preseason win over Tennessee Friday. The Falcons' final preseason tuneup is Thursday night at Baltimore.
The Braves wrapped a 6-game road trip with only a single victory--that came Saturday night in St. Louis. Sunday, the weekend series in St. Louis concluded with a 6-3 Cardinals' win. The Braves had no answer for St. Louis slugger Albert Pujols, who had 8 hits in 11 at-bats in the series, including 2 home runs. Braves' manager Bobby Cox called it a "terrible road trip", as the Braves' pitching staff posted a 7.66 ERA over the 6-game span that included a stop in New York against the Mets.
The lead for Braves' 3rd-baseman Chipper Jones in the National League batting race has shrunk to a single percentage point. Jones holds the .359 batting average edge, to now only .358 for the Cardinals' Pujols.
Atlanta Falcons--
The Falcons have made their decision for a starting quarterback for the season--rookie Matt Ryan. The team's top pick and #3 overall selection in this April's NFL Draft will get the call for game #1 of the season on September 7th, when the Falcons host Detroit. The former Boston College star completed 15 of 21 passes for 102 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in the Falcons' preseason win over Tennessee Friday. The Falcons' final preseason tuneup is Thursday night at Baltimore.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Georgia sports for Friday, August 22nd
Atlanta Braves--
A lost season continues for the Atlanta Braves—their 5-4 loss to the Mets last night completed a 3-game series sweep for New York in Shea Stadium. The Braves have lost 5-straight, and 10 of their past 11 games. The Atlanta 1-run decision Thursday also represented the 27th-consecutive 1-run defeat on the road, which extends a major league record. The Braves tonight begin a series in St Louis.
Braves’ veteran pitcher Tom Glavine had successful surgery on his left elbow Thursday, as well as a procedure on his left shoulder. The rehabilitation time-frame from surgery would allow for Glavine to pitch again in 2009 if he chooses to do so.
Atlanta Falcons/preseason--
From the NFL, the Atlanta Falcons will play their third preseason game tonight—hosting the Tennessee Titans inside the Ga Dome. Rookie Matt Ryan is expected to get the start at quarterback.
High school football--
There is one high school football game on the schedule tonight, which is a sort of prelude to the regular season, with Berkmar hosting a team from Aiken-South Carolina. The high school season opens in earnest next Friday.
A lost season continues for the Atlanta Braves—their 5-4 loss to the Mets last night completed a 3-game series sweep for New York in Shea Stadium. The Braves have lost 5-straight, and 10 of their past 11 games. The Atlanta 1-run decision Thursday also represented the 27th-consecutive 1-run defeat on the road, which extends a major league record. The Braves tonight begin a series in St Louis.
Braves’ veteran pitcher Tom Glavine had successful surgery on his left elbow Thursday, as well as a procedure on his left shoulder. The rehabilitation time-frame from surgery would allow for Glavine to pitch again in 2009 if he chooses to do so.
Atlanta Falcons/preseason--
From the NFL, the Atlanta Falcons will play their third preseason game tonight—hosting the Tennessee Titans inside the Ga Dome. Rookie Matt Ryan is expected to get the start at quarterback.
High school football--
There is one high school football game on the schedule tonight, which is a sort of prelude to the regular season, with Berkmar hosting a team from Aiken-South Carolina. The high school season opens in earnest next Friday.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Georgia sports for Wednesday, August 20th
Atlanta Braves--
The Braves opened their road trip with a frustrating 7-3 loss to the Mets in New York. Atlanta held a 3-2 lead in the 8th inning, only to allow the Mets to score 5 runs that frame and turn the contest.
Atlanta Falcons--
The Falcons play their third preseason game this Friday against the Tennesee Titans. The focus will fall on Atlanta rookie Matt Ryan, who's expected to get the start at quarterback.
The Braves opened their road trip with a frustrating 7-3 loss to the Mets in New York. Atlanta held a 3-2 lead in the 8th inning, only to allow the Mets to score 5 runs that frame and turn the contest.
Atlanta Falcons--
The Falcons play their third preseason game this Friday against the Tennesee Titans. The focus will fall on Atlanta rookie Matt Ryan, who's expected to get the start at quarterback.
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