Thursday, April 21, 2011

Clemson walks to win
Walks tend to morph into runs and Georgia coach David Perno has seen too many the last few games.

Battle-tested Bulldogs feeling optimistic as season winds down
Georgia's record has run hot and cold with winning streaks trading places with losing skids just about every week this season.

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Adams warns of budget cuts at UGA
The University of Georgia will once again slash its budget next year because of reductions in state funding.

Serial killer gets death sentence in Florida hiker slaying
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— A drifter who prosecutors have said abducted two women and then waited hours or even days to kill and behead them in remote forests was sentenced to death this afternoon.

Sources: Huckaby to be chancellor
State Rep. Hank Huckaby, R-Athens, will be the next University System of Georgia chancellor, sources say.

DNA tests ID missing Georgia flier
The remains of an Atlanta-area aviator whose aircraft went missing during World War II were identified after being recovered in the Philippines using DNA testing.

Storm watch canceled for Athens area
A severe thunderstorm watch for Athens and surrounding counties was canceled late this morning after a line of thunderstorms dissipated into weak showers.

High school evacuated over smoke smell
School officials at Jackson County Comprehensive High School in Jefferson evacuated students shortly before 9 this morning due to a smoke smell.

Bank robber caught when dye packs burst
A South Carolina man armed with fake pipe bombs robbed a bank in Franklin County this afternoon, but he was arrested minutes later after dye packs in the bank bags exploded and almost made him wreck his car, officials said.

Spurned man throws woman off balcony
A man threw a woman off the balcony of an Eastside apartment complex Monday morning after the woman refused to have sex with him, Athens-Clarke police said.

Ex-beaux upset by Facebook post
A man who got upset about a posting on his ex-girlfriend's Facebook page Tuesday morning stole the woman's purse, shoes and cell phone, together worth $990, from her apartment in the 1700 block of East Broad Street, Athens-Clarke police said.

Appliances swiped in North Clarke
Thieves got in through the unlocked door of a home in the 100 block of Sir Matthew Road and stole a stove, dishwasher, water heater and air-conditioning unit valued at $1,850, police said.

Victim ID'd in I-85 fatality
The Georgia State Patrol on Tuesday identified the woman who died early Monday when the box truck she was driving overturned on Interstate 85 near the U.S. 129 exit in Jefferson as 48-year-old Maria Herrera of Lawrenceville.

Trumpet taken from parked Jeep
Someone stole a trumpet and case valued at $1,400 from a Jeep late Tuesday while it was parked at the owner's home in the 1400 block of East Broad Street, Athens-Clarke police said.

SUV fire ignites Statham-area home
A vehicle fire that spread to a house near Statham early Tuesday displaced a family of five, said Lt. Scott Dakin, spokesman for Barrow County Emergency Services.

Thief barrels truck through fence line
Someone stole a heavy-duty truck valued at $58,000 by crashing it through a fence at T.H. Evans Enterprises Inc., 1600 U.S. Highway 29 North, between 7 a.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Monday, Athens-Clarke police said.

A/C unit stolen from empty home
A thief stole an air-conditioning unit valued at $1,000 from a vacant home in the 600 block of Tallassee Road between 7 a.m. April 1 and 10 a.m. Saturday, Athens-Clarke police said.

Season shifts into full swing for Richt
EATONTON - Spring practice just wrapped up a little more than 72 hours earlier and the next season has already arrived for Georgia football coach Mark Richt.

Henley, English play way to a spot
A missed gimme putt here, a misplaced chip shot there.

Kissane: 'Sleepless' in Athens
How touching and reassuring it is that state Rep. Doug McKillip, R-Athens, stands by his switch to the Republican Party (Story, "McKillip stands by his switch," Monday). I'd had some sleepless nights of late, worrying that he might feel regret for stabbing those who elected him in the back.

Keep Normaltown safe
Residents of the Boulevard and Cobbham neighborhoods have been having online discussions recently regarding pedestrian safety on Prince Avenue, the main artery linking our neighborhoods with downtown Athens. Although some drivers might not realize it as they cruise through, Prince Avenue serves two family-oriented neighborhoods, and is not a speedway for the sole convenience of fast and distracted drivers.

UGA study finds salmonella less prevalent in organic chicken
Organic chicken isn't just healthier for you - it's also safer, according to a new University of Georgia study.

Changes made to the Athens Fashion Week schedule
Athens Fashion Week has updated the schedule for some of its events that appeared in Tuesday's Living section.

Kim: Empanadas a tasty treat
As someone constantly on the go, I'm often looking for quick, delicious and not-so-messy meals I can carry around and eat, sometimes literally while I'm walking from one place to another.

Cicero: Friendship Bread is back
It's baaacck! Friendship bread, aka Herman, aka Amish Friendship Bread: The smelly, gooey blob of fermented milk, flour and sugar we love and then hate - an edible chain letter to grow and share. The starter is a substitute for yeast in making all kinds of breads and other sweets rise, and in the process adding a mildly tangy flavor.

Benefit for Rock Against Cancer tonight at Terrapin Brewery
Terrapin Brewery will host the official Sound Tribe Sector 9 concert pre-party from 5:30 to 7:30 tonight to benefit Rock Against Cancer .

Hull man recalls his years of life, love and radios
Lillian Thomason relaxed in the recliner of her living room on the morning of April 11 with the radio tuned to WNEE, a new FM station that began broadcasting this month out of Hull.

Unregistered sex offender found in Hull
Three men were arrested April 11 on charges they violated requirements as registered sex offenders, including one man who was living in a home with three small children, according to the Madison County Sheriff's Office.

Hull woman receives award
Twenty-one-year-old Hannah Baird, who was born with Down syndrome and faced difficult obstacles to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities while in school, will receive a 2011 "Yes I Can!" award this month from the Council for Exceptional Children.

Hull residents help launch new Christian radio station
On the morning of April 11, Hull Baptist Church preacher Randy Crowe was asked to dedicate a prayer to radio station WNEE-FM (88.1).

Around Madison
Time for barbecue at Gordon's Chapel

Madison Blotter
The Madison County Sheriff's Office reported the following incidents:

Gadzooks! FLUKE fest is turning 10
Robert Newsome never imagined the FLUKE comics show would set up shop at the 40 Watt.

One woman, plenty of opinions
If there's one thing that can be said for the frontrunners of political comedy these days, it's that the news satire shows have it. Comedy Central's award-winning "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and "The Colbert Report" also have the distinction of being named by some viewers (who aren't embarrassed to say so) as their sole news sources. In interviews, the show's creators/stars have noted that's not something they're necessarily glad to hear.

Tour a high for the Low Anthem
The Low Anthem have toured with some big acts before, sharing the road with Emmylou Harris, the Avett Brothers and Ray LaMontagne.

Twins taking the covers off
The Watson Twins are in new territory these days. They have ditched a record label and are giving music - and other souvenirs they're making - straight to their fans.

VanHoose: Give these a listen
I came home from the Masters Tournament last week to a desk piled high with new albums. This is standard fare whenever I'm out of the office for more than a day.

Silva: Kaella 2010: A rosé by any other name
Toward the end of 2010 I began to get a touch worried that my steady run of value wines was coming to an end. The bottles I was enjoying were creeping steadily closer to the $30-35 range, and those price ranges haven't been practical for a lot of casual wine drinkers over the past couple of years.

Shearer: A cravin' for the old Craven
Filmmaker Wes Craven is a highly intelligent, thoughtful and soft-spoken guy. If you met him, you might never guess he created Freddy Krueger and has spent the better part of the past four decades terrorizing movie audiences with his work. Over the years, I've read countless interviews with him, listened to him speak on DVD commentary tracks and in documentaries about the horror genre.

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Obama vows deficit will shrink
WASHINGTON - With America's global credit standing suddenly in question, President Obama insisted Tuesday that Washington has the political will to slash the massive U.S. debt despite fierce, fundamental differences with Republicans about how to do it.

Flyover, vigils on spill anniversary
NEW ORLEANS - Relatives flew over Gulf of Mexico waters Wednesday where 11 oil rig workers died a year ago, residents gathered in prayer vigils onshore and President Obama vowed to hold BP and others accountable for "the painful losses that they've caused."

Death toll from twisters at 23 in N.C.
BONNETSVILLE, N.C. - Shards of glass from old bottles and furniture smashed by a tornado that tore through town littered the concrete floor of Rhonda Carter's antique store, shattering her plans to open an auction house in nearby Salemburg. A storage area in the back was flattened.

Federal team helping Texas as 2nd firefighter dies
DALLAS — Weary firefighters finally got a handle on a massive wildfire spanning three northern Texas counties Wednesday, aided by federal reinforcements and a weather change that brought cooler temperatures and calmer winds.

Radical, Obama says of GOP benefit plan
PALO ALTO, Calif. — President Barack Obama declared Wednesday that congressional Republicans are pushing a radical plan to trim Medicare and Medicaid, ramping up the rhetoric before a friendly Facebook crowd at the headquarters of the popular social networking site.

Syria lifts hated law, but protesters unimpressed
BEIRUT — Syria did away with 50 years of emergency rule Tuesday, but emboldened and defiant crowds accused President Bashar Assad of simply trying to buy time while he clings to power in one of the most repressive regimes in the Middle East.

Europe may deepen Libyan intervention
PARIS - Europe moved closer to doing in Libya what it said it wouldn't - directly jump into the bid to overthrow leader Moammar Gadhafi.

Webcam spying case called hate crime
TRENTON, N.J. — A former Rutgers University freshman who prosecutors said used a webcam to spy on his roommate's same-sex encounter was charged Wednesday with a hate crime and accused of deleting tweets and texts to cover up his tracks.

Britain to send military advisers to Libyan rebels
TRIPOLI, Libya — Britain is sending up to 20 military advisers to help Libya’s ragtag rebel force break a military stalemate with Moammar Gadhafi’s army, even as NATO acknowledges that airstrikes alone cannot stop the daily shelling of the besieged opposition-held city of Misrata.

Money top worry for college students
WASHINGTON - In these tight times, college students are getting a lesson in economics no matter what their major. Students say money influences everything from what school they attend and what career they pursue to how quickly they complete their degrees - or whether they graduate at all.

Raul Castro named 1st secretary of Communist Party
HAVANA — Cuba’s Communist Party stuck Tuesday with a slate of silver-haired icons of the revolution to spearhead a last-ditch effort to save the island’s sputtering economy — surprising those who took to heart declarations by Raul and Fidel Castro that it was time to give way to a new generation of leaders.

Obama administration eases pain of Medicare cuts
WASHINGTON — Millions of seniors in popular private insurance plans offered through Medicare will be getting a reprieve from some of the most controversial cuts in President Barack Obama’s health care law.

Health fund fears mass drug thefts
LONDON - A global health fund believes millions of dollars worth of its donated malaria drugs have been stolen in recent years, vastly exceeding the levels of theft previously suspected, according to confidential documents obtained by The Associated Press.

Argentine court convicts band in nightclub fire
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Seven members of the Callejeros rock band were convicted Wednesday in the deaths of 194 people in a nightclub fire.

Afghan forces train to spot rogue soldiers, police
KABUL, Afghanistan — Hundreds of Afghan soldiers are training in counterintelligence to stop Afghan and coalition forces from being attacked by rogue policemen and soldiers, or militants impersonating them.

Sender of offensive Obama email calls it satire
FULLERTON, Calif. — An Orange County GOP official who sent an email depicting President Barack Obama as a chimpanzee said Wednesday she considered the email political satire — not racist — and would not step down, even as local party leaders called for her resignation and launched an ethics investigation.

Claims of filth may force condo owner from unit
NASHVILLE, TENN. — Managers of an upscale condominium tower say they couldn't get rid of an overwhelming stench that had residents complaining frequently. They decided to go to court, instead, seeking to get rid of the condo owner.

Regents boost college tuition and fees
ATLANTA - College students will have to pay up to $450 more per semester in tuition and fees starting this fall under increases the University System Board of Regents approved Tuesday.

Police probe post on Hood's Facebook page
Someone used accused cop- killer Jamie Hood's Facebook account last week to post a message on his wall, and a few days later a man who identified himself as Hood called an Athens woman and threatened to kill her.

Brother of Hood will stay in jail
A Clarke County Superior Court judge has denied bond to a man who has been jailed without bail since the day his brother allegedly shot and killed an Athens-Clarke police officer and wounded another officer.

Two plead not guilty in slaying
A homeless man and woman pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges they killed a pregnant clerk as she worked the night shift at a Westside convenience store last December.

Athens-Clarke aiming to clear up cloudy weather policy
In the wake of a severe January snowstorm, Athens-Clarke commissioners are taking a look at which county employees should show up for work and how much they should be paid during similar storms in the future.

University honors reporters' courage
The University of Georgia on Wednesday honored two reporters arrested by North Korean authorities two years ago as they investigated human smuggling and sex trafficking.

Restaurant wins a waiver on alcohol
The Athens-Clarke Commission is giving a Boulevard restaurant permission to sell beer and wine near homes, a school and church, but required it to stop serving alcohol and bring customers inside by neighbors' bedtime.

Death of roadie now ruled suicide
Widespread Panic's longtime equipment manager died at his Athens home two months ago as the result of suicide, not homicide as authorities first thought, Chief State Medical Examiner Kris Sperry said Tuesday.

UGA tests hair to find toxin levels
University of Georgia scientists are testing hair samples from across the country to identify people who have dangerous levels of a toxic metal in their bloodstream and help them find ways to reduce that exposure.

Lewis rips immigration law
U.S. Rep. John Lewis slammed Georgia's new anti-immigration law in Athens on Tuesday, saying the act passed by the state legislature smacks of the kind of Jim Crow laws whites used to keep down blacks in places like Georgia and South Africa decades ago.

Host of changes in key Jackson school positions
Principal Todd McGhee is retiring from Jackson County Comprehensive High School, the most prominent of many personnel changes coming this year in the Jackson County School System.

DNA identifies WWII aviator's remains
The remains of an Atlanta-area aviator whose aircraft went missing during World War II were identified using mitochondrial DNA testing after police in the Philippines discovered where his plane had crashed.

Bill allows Deal to oust members of Atlanta BOE
ATLANTA - Gov. Nathan Deal on Wednesday signed a bill that hands him the power to oust members of the troubled Atlanta Board of Education.

Jackson searching for new manager, but in no hurry
Jackson County commissioners have launched their search for a new county manager to replace Darrell Hampton, who resigned in March, but they are not in a rush to find someone to take his place.

Businesswoman Ford, who saved plant, dies
Athens business professional Sherrie L. Ford, who helped save a local manufacturing plant from closing and made it one of the largest woman-owned businesses in the United States, died Monday of an aggressive stomach cancer.

Teens board train, then attack riders
ATLANTA - A group of 20 to 25 youths boarded a commuter train bound for Atlanta's airport and viciously attacked the passengers, police said.

3 finalists to replace Jones as judge
The state Judicial Nominating Commission has named three finalists for Gov. Nathan Deal to interview to replace Steve Jones as Western Circuit Superior Court judge.

July date for competency hearing in shooting spree
A year ago today, a man went on a shooting rampage in his house in a quiet Southeastern Clarke County neighborhood, killing his sister and wounding another sister and his mother.

Medical residencies goal of regents plan
ATLANTA - State leaders are getting more ammunition in their quest to convince local hospitals to offer residencies for freshly graduated doctors.

Regents split with college president
SAVANNAH - Officials say the Georgia Board of Regents has voted not to renew the contract of Savannah State University President Earl G. Yarbrough.

Zaxby's to donate to Relay for Life
All five Zaxby's restaurants in Athens will donate 10 percent of their total sales Thursday to the Oconee County Relay for Life, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.

Ware County authorities charge Nicholls father in his son's death
WAYCROSS - Ware County authorities say a Nicholls man is charged in the death of his son, who died in what was originally reported as a single-vehicle accident.

Firefighters suffer heat exhaustion
SANDY SPRINGS - Authorities say two firefighters were overcome by heat exhaustion while battling an apartment fire in Sandy Springs, just north of Atlanta.

Cycle chapter to make debut ride through Oconee Co.
"Fire and Iron," a new chapter of the National Firefighters Motorcycle Club, will make its inaugural run Saturday through Oconee County.

Meeting set Tuesday on sewer upgrades
The Athens-Clarke Public Utilities Department will hold a community meeting from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday to present its plans for sewer improvements in the Barnett Shoals drainage area.

Cherokee weighs Sunday sales
CANTON - Cherokee County's board of commissioners is considering whether to put Sunday alcohol sales up to a vote of the people.

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Athens artist wins top honors at Southworks exhibition
Athens-based artist Caroline Montague, who earlier this month received Best in Show honors in the Oconee Cultural Art Foundation's 16th annual Southworks juried art exhibition, admitted she accepted the award with a little sadness.

Spring musical sings story of ugly duckling
Oconee Youth Playhouse will close out the spring production of the musical "Honk!" with shows Friday and Saturday at the Oconee County Civic Center.

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Deputies raffle rifle to fund D.C. trip
The Oconee County Sheriff's Office is raffling a rifle to raise money so three deputies can join a motorcade during Police Week activities this May in Washington, D.C.

County offers prescription discount card
The Oconee County government launched a new program on April 14 to help county residents deal with the high cost of prescription medications, according to a news release from the county.

Residents urged to 'paint the county purple' supporting Relay for Life
Members of the 2011 Oconee County Relay for Life event recently signed a proclamation declaring April "Paint the County Purple Month."

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Oconee Blotter
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Editorial: It's good to see UGA's return to Normaltown
Removing hedges might seem an odd way for any university - particularly the University of Georgia, where the word "hedges" is synonymous with the storied football field at Sanford Stadium - to celebrate homecoming.

Editorial: Investing in residency programs will bring payoff
What if the state of Georgia could attract an enterprise with a starting economic impact of $1.6 billion annually, a return of $2.54 for every dollar invested and a focus on addressing a growing need? And what if, within 10 years, that enterprise would have a annual economic impact of $567 million in Athens and Northeast Georgia, supporting 3,000 new jobs?

The Editor's Desk
► YOU MAKE THE CALL: A recent column from Fox Business News personality John Stossel caught my eye this week as a possible item for Saturday's editorial page. I'm interested, though, in whether readers think it's something that should run in the Banner-Herald. Take a look at the column at bit.ly/eE1ekP, and let me know online or by email (jim.thompson@onlineathens.com) whether you'd run it, explaining why or why not. You'll learn my decision Saturday.

Blackmon: Nephew's enlistment is a little scary
We spent last weekend in a celebration send-off for my nephew, who has joined the Army.

Forum: Waiting for 'intersection with infinity'
The trees around the hilltop church on Macon Highway were glowing last week with spring's early gold, glowing like the luminaries I saw there on Christmas Eve a season ago. Soon crowds will again fill that church on Easter morning, and the curious will huddle with believers to see what became of the child last seen headed south to sanctuary in Egypt. What compels this congregating in mid-winter and at spring's height? What's the draw?

The Editor's Desk
MAUNDY THURSDAY MUSING: On the Christian calendar, tomorrow is Maundy Thursday, the commemoration of Jesus' institution of communion at the Last Supper with his disciples. From there, Christians around the world begin anticipating Easter, the celebration of Jesus' resurrection from the dead.

Extra Credit: Your guide to the deficit debate
To help guide us through negotiations over the federal budget deficit, the committee has invited Mr. Arbuthnot, the world’s greatest cliché expert and a creation of the late Frank Sullivan of The New Yorker, to testify.

Extra Credit: To save Postal Service, end home delivery
A recent story about Glenwood Landing, a small Long Island hamlet that has no home mail delivery, left me saying, "Aw, cute." It's like those tales we read of communities transforming their downtowns into North Poles for Christmas, making us think, "That town's so adorable I want to pinch its bottom."

Former Glads coach takes ACS job
Athens Christian headmaster Steve Cummings interviewed a couple of candidates for the open head football coach position, but Steve Brooks made his choice an easy one.

Meyer fueling Winder-Barrow's powerful streak
WINDER - Just when Winder-Barrow needed to make its push towards the postseason, its players started to hit their stride. But one of the Bulldoggs stood out more than any other.

Prep roundup: Titans advance to 2nd round
BOGART - The North Oconee girls tennis team got wins at two singles positions and at No. 1 doubles Tuesday to defeat Greater Atlanta Christian 3-1 and advance to the second round of the Class AA state tournament.

Raiders win with goofiness still intact
DANIELSVILLE - Off the court, Madison County's boys tennis team is as goofy as teenagers come, with nicknames like Puff, Puff Jr. and Zesty Taco.

Prep Roundup: Oconee County opens tourney with 4-1 win
WATKINSVILLE - The Oconee County girls tennis team had little trouble Wednesday in its 4-1 victory over Shaw in the first round of the Class AAA state tournament.

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No. 3 Georgia slips by Georgia Southern, 4-1
The No. 3 Georgia softball team improved to 40-6 on the season Wednesday with a 4-1 victory over visiting Georgia Southern at Jack Turner Softball Stadium.

Smith: Olivadotti grew up in coaching
When Kirk Olivadotti was 10 years old, he gained access to the sideline in the Orange Bowl when the Miami Hurricanes upset Nebraska - a team some had suggested pre-game was the greatest team of all time - to capture the national championship.

VanHoose: What would Dale think?
It's a shame that the Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway had 88 lead changes and produced one of the closest finishes in NASCAR history.

Woods' niece heats up at Wake
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - At least one Woods is a winner this year.

Ginobili leads Spurs past Grizzlies
SAN ANTONIO - Manu Ginobili scored 17 points in the All-Star's return after missing Game 1 with an elbow sprain, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies 93-87 on Wednesday night to even the first-round series.

MLB takes over Dodgers' operations
NEW YORK - Major League Baseball is taking the extraordinary step of assuming control of the Los Angeles Dodgers, a team increasingly paralyzed by its owners' bitter divorce.

NFL notebook: Giants-Redskins, Cowboys-Jets to play on 9/11
NEW YORK - The New York Giants will visit the Washington Redskins and the New York Jets will host the Dallas Cowboys on Sept. 11, marking the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

NBA playoffs roundup: Magic square series
ORLANDO, Fla. - Dwight Howard had 33 points and 19 rebounds, Jameer Nelson added 13 points and eight rebounds and the Orlando Magic held off the Atlanta Hawks 88-82 on Tuesday night.

Thunder takes 2-0 lead in playoff seriesa
OKLAHOMA CITY - Kevin Durant scored 23 points, Russell Westbrook added 21 and the Oklahoma City Thunder built a huge first-half lead on their way to a 106-89 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 on Wednesday.

Richardson: Turkey hunting not really my cup of tea
I've got to get this off my chest. Ya'll know I'm always telling you my deepest, darkest secrets, so here's another one.

Local bags record gobbler
Zack Redish, a 27-year-old demolition contractor from Athens went on his first turkey hunt this month and bagged one for the history books.

Garcia's status up in air until summer
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier says he's talked with Stephen Garcia and that the suspended quarterback's future with the Gamecocks will be decided this summer.

Prime trout found just up north
Georgia's trout streams have three major species available, including the rainbow, brook and brown.

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Vanderbilt players stay in school
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Junior center Festus Ezeli, sophomore guard John Jenkins and junior forward Jeffery Taylor will each return to Vanderbilt for the 2011-12 season.

Richter among 5 added to NASCAR Hall noms
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The NASCAR Hall of Fame has added five new people to the list of 25 nominees under consideration for the 2012 class.

UK takes 'great offense' to Knight
LEXINGTON, Ky. - Bob Knight took aim at Kentucky coach John Calipari once again before apologizing Tuesday.

NHL reaches new deal to stay on NBC, Versus
NEW YORK - The NHL is staying on NBC and Versus for the next 10 years with a deal Commissioner Gary Bettman calls the most significant in league history.

Kentucky trio testing draft waters
LEXINGTON, Ky. - Kentucky freshmen Terrence Jones, Brandon Knight and junior DeAndre Liggins are heading to the NBA. Maybe.

Longer course and lower par at British Open
SANDWICH, England - The Royal St. George's course will be 100 yards longer for this year's British Open, with par being reduced from 71 to 70.

Kennesaw hires new coach
KENNESAW - Penn State assistant Lewis Preston is Kennesaw State's new basketball coach.

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Ondraschkova earns SEC honor
Thanks to her performance at last weekend's See Ray Relays, Georgia sophomore Lucie Ondraschkova was named the Southeastern Conference Women's Field Athlete of the Week on Wednesday.

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