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After months of haggling, Georgia baseball coach David Perno signed a new multi-year contract extension on Wednesday.

Pitching comes through again
Georgia coach David Perno figures his team's bats will wake up at some point.

Barth making his mark
Sam Barth would rather talk about his fiancée, his plans for law school or that summer he spent with two of his best friends taking it easy under the sun on St. Simons Island.

Police arrest teen after car stop
An Athens teen was arrested Monday after Athens-Clarke police stopped his 1972 Chevrolet Caprice near Winterville and Lexington roads at about 8:45 p.m. for having an altered tag and found a bag of marijuana beneath the driver's seat, police said.

Computer taken in car break-in
A vehicle was entered between 3 and 3:05 a.m. Tuesday outside its owner's Jennings Mill Road residence and a laptop computer and briefcase with a total value of $1,600 were stolen, Athens-Clarke police said.

Monroe man, Social Circle woman killed in Oconee wreck
Two people were killed Tuesday afternoon when their 1997 Ford Ranger struck a UPS truck head-on, according to the Athens post of the Georgia State Patrol.

Off-road vehicles taken from shed
A 4-wheeler and dirt bikes with a total value of $5,175 were reported stolen from a storage shed at its owner's Roundtable Road residence between 3 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Tuesday, Athens-Clarke police said.

Curfew check leads to drug arrest
An Athens teen was arrested on drug and other charges after Athens-Clarke police questioned him because he was in a west Athens public housing project after curfew, at about 2:40 a.m. Tuesday .

Athens teen cut during argument
A 17-year-old Honeysuckle Lane resident was cut on the arm with a knife early Wednesday during an argument with an acquaintance at the acquaintance's Vincent Drive residence, Athens-Clarke police said.

Reward offered in church break-ins
Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of people responsible for recent church burglaries.

Computers stolen from UGA buildings
Computers and computer equipment valued at $9,627 were reported stolen from the University of Georgia campus this week.

Maysville man dies in Habersham
A Maysville man was killed early Tuesday in a wreck in southern Habersham County, according to the Gainesville post of the Georgia State Patrol.

Electronics taken from parked car
A 1995 Honda Civic was entered while parked at its owner's Windy Hill Place residence and a compact disc player, an amplifier, a sub-woofer and a case of CDs with a total value of $2,800 were stolen, Athens-Clarke police said.

Shots fired outside foster mother's home
A 20-year-old homeless man showed up at the Massey Lane residence of his former foster mother at about 2:25 p.m. Wednesday and fired several shots after the 50-year-old woman refused to let him in, Athens-Clarke police said.

Police identify drivers in wreck
Two motorists were injured when their vehicles collided during a heavy rainstorm on North Avenue at about 1:45 p.m. Monday, Athens-Clarke police said.

Tools stolen from work site
A Joe Carey Road residence undergoing renovations was broken into between 6 p.m. Friday and 12:20 p.m. Monday and a power washer and three power saws with a total value of $2,070 were stolen, Athens-Clarke police said.

Barbecue visitor charged in assault
Sandy Nashalle Franklin, 24, of 425 E. Carver Drive was arrested Tuesday night after she showed up at a barbecue at a north Athens residence and became violent toward guests, Athens-Clarke police said.

The Action 5!
Yet another film deserving of a better place in history, "Bunny Lake is Missing" is everything this year's insultingly sub-par "The Forgotten" should have been. Benefitting from director Otto Preminger's intensely visual style, the film is an artfully unnerving look at incest, abortion and mental illness - all taboo subjects in its 1965 year of release. Lawrence Olivier and Keir Dullea ("2001: A Space Odyssey") play a white-knuckle game of cat and mouse that leaves you guessing right to the end. Keep an eye out for a rather odd guest appearance from The Zombies, one of rock's great underappreciated groups.

Amos forgotten
In addition to his mom, his wife, Fred Durst and President Bush, Eminem accidentally may have murdered Tori Amos.

Giselle
Lauded as one of the world's finest ballet companies, the St. Petersburg State Ballet Theatre will perform "Giselle" on Sunday evening at the Fine Arts Theatre.

CBS plans prime-time tribute to Dan Rather on his final day as evening news anchor
NEW YORK - CBS will televise a one-hour prime-time tribute to Dan Rather the night he leaves the evening news anchor chair, and its producer says it won't avoid the story that has clouded his final days on the job.

Lawsuit claims Sean Connery is a 'bully' neighbor
NEW YORK - A downstairs neighbor of debonaire James Bond actor Sean Connery has filed a $30 million lawsuit alleging he's a bully who's trying to force the family out of the townhouse they share.

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A talented handful
When she moved to Athens in 2000, Julie Rothschild, a modern dance instructor at the University of Georgia who teaches community classes as well, envisioned bringing different performing artists together on one stage.

Oscars on ice
In past years, the Academy members often have bombed somewhere or other in their lists of Oscar nominees. Granted, the overblown glitz that is the annual ceremony is bound to hand nominations (and awards) to some who might not be so worthy. That's to be expected.

Celebrating the arts
Within the intensely creative climate of Athens, the Athens Area Arts Council seeks to shine a light on the many cultural goings on while bringing people together to celebrate the richness of Athens' culture.

That Was the Week That Was
1933 The movie "King Kong," starring Fay Wray, had its New York City premiere.

and the Oscar goes to...
This year's Academy Awards are, for the most part, lacking a true front-runner (as in last year's easy-to-predict "Lord of the Rings" extravaganza). Here, as always, are my predictions (who I suspect the Academy will hand over the Oscar to) and my picks (who I think deserves to win). In many cases they are one and the same.

This week

'Eternal Sunshine,' 'Sideways' win WGA awards
LOS ANGELES - "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," a quirky love story about two people trying to erase their memories of each other, won best original screenplay at the 57th Annual Writers Guild Awards.

On the record
Tommy Valentine have been at war - lyrically, at least. But this winter, Ishues and Valentine put their battling behind them and joined forces for "The Watchmen on the Walls," a a 14-track recording. Monday, the two join up for a live performance of the recording at Tasty World upstairs. The show also will feature break dancing, graffiti and deejaying. Admission is $5 and the evening kicks off at 8 p.m. Below, both Ishues and Tommy Valentine share the five records they're currently digging.

Tiny twist is good one for new 'Zelda' game
In the latest Legend of Zelda game, Link gets small - really small.

Take an 'American Band' stand
So it's Friday night, lights low, beer cold, jukebox pumping and your buddy cooks up a challenge. "Top five rock bands ever," he says. "Go."

No cheapskates allowed: Auction to help fund Skatepark
The Skatepark of Athens is now under construction at the Southeast Clarke Park and organizers have announced the park needs more funding.

Up for auction
Miss your chance to bid on the Skatepark of Athens charity art boards last year?

Today in History
Today is Thursday, Feb. 24, the 55th day of 2005. There are 310 days left in the year.

'42nd Street' dinner theater takes stage this weekend
University of Georgia's Baptist Student Union will present the famed "42nd Street" as a dinner theater for the next two weekends.

Today's Best Bets
• JPN Black Youth Heritage Expo - 9 a.m.-5 p.m., East Athens Community Center, 400 McKinley Drive; volunteers and sponsorship needed; exhibits on black culture and history; free field trip for schools and groups; Jacqueline Bosby, (706) 743-3437.

Today's Best Bets
• Artbeat!: Patricia Lichter - 5:30 p.m., Georgia Museum of Art; Andy Warhol's "Liz" and Kenny Scarf's "The Three Faces of Jackie the American" from museum's print collection are basis of Lichter's talk about pop art and American nostalgia; free.

Family Calendar

Davis: While truth hurts, it does set us free
On occasion, I find myself rethinking things I've written for this here column. Call it writer's remorse.

Today in History
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 23, the 54th day of 2005. There are 311 days left in the year.

Barrow County woman in $100K cook-off
This weekend, Athens viewers can watch Winder resident Christa Tomlin compete for a $100,000 prize on "Challenge: Southern Living Showdown."

Sinkwich III: Of wood and wine's symbiosis
The use of wood and wood products in the production of wine dates back to antiquity when the ancient Greeks would seal their clay wine vessels with pine resin. Although an effective sealant, the pine resin would impart to the wine a very strong and unusual taste found undesirable by most modern palates.

Hosting successful supper clubs
Supper clubs have become increasingly popular over the past few years. It's a way to share new recipes, visit with friends and relax over good food. I have been a member of supper clubs that were all female, but many of my friends are in "couples" clubs.

Thompson, Hollis gain extra year
Georgia's Mark Richt had said for months he expected defensive end Will Thompson and defensive back Albert Hollis II would get a sixth year of eligibility as medical hardships. Now, the NCAA has granted the players the additional season.

Preparing for future
Two days after their careers ended at Georgia, defensive end David Pollack and receiver Fred Gibson headed to sunny locales to begin training in hopes of enhancing their pro prospects.

Senate approves statewide smoking ban legislation
ATLANTA - Bars and restaurants in Georgia are one step closer to kicking the smoking habit after the Senate approved legislation Wednesday for a statewide ban.

House slaps a cap on HOPE
ATLANTA - Hundreds of college students would lose HOPE Scholarship eligibility near the end of their studies under a cap approved by the Georgia House Tuesday.

House OKs abortion bill
ATLANTA - House lawmakers gave overwhelming approval Wednesday to a bill that creates a 24-hour waiting period on abortions and strengthens parental-notification rules for minors seeking to undergo the controversial procedure.

House creeps closer to redrawing maps
ATLANTA - Republican statehouse leaders moved a step closer to drawing their own version of Georgia's congressional map on Tuesday, with the House drafting new guidelines for political line-drawing while a committee readied for a vote today on a new plan.

Coaches wouldn't mind seeing Georgia-Utah series continue
Utah gymnastics coach Greg Marsden admits he and Georgia's Suzanne Yoculan have not always seen eye-to-eye.

Judges not subject to officials' whims
A recent report by County Manager Alan Reddish criticizing rulings of Municipal Court Judge Ethelyn Simpson in cases involving Clarke County ordinances is unsettling. The report apparently suggests Simpson needs to implement lower legal standards for convicting and punishing those accused of county ordinance violations in order to promote "successful ordinance enforcement."

McGhee would have done great things
I recently moved to Oconee County from California. I'm from Georgia, and was sold on coming to Oconee County by Todd McGhee, the former North Oconee High School principal, whom the school board recently decided not to reappoint.

Oconee school board should explain itself
When Oconee County Schools Superintendent Franklin Shumake recently resigned from his position, he eloquently stated his reasons to the school board. It was fitting and proper that he do so, given that he reported to them, and in his position as superintendent was answerable to them.

Story didn't reflect Braswell's comments
I attended the Feb. 14 meeting of the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship and heard former University of Georgia cheerleading coach Marilou Braswell's comments. I came away with very different impressions than your coverage of that meeting in a Feb. 15 front-page story. There was a decidedly adversarial tone to the coverage, while I and others heard statements of great devotion and love for the University of Georgia and the student cheerleaders.

Sympathy for loss of Five Points cedar
I have complete sympathy for the residents of Five Points who recently lost the beautiful cedar to the ambition of the owners of the pharmacy next door, Harold "Doc" Hodgson and his son, Hal, who are building a mixed-use development.

'Loop' column was misleading
The Feb. 20 "In the Loop" column authored by Athens Banner-Herald reporter Blake Aued contained some misinformation that warrants clarification, particularly in light of the column's critical tone. Aued characterizes a Feb. 18 meeting of the mayor and commission as a "hastily called closed session."

MSU cruises past Georgia
Mississippi State's star may have limped into Stegeman Coliseum, but Georgia was the one looking lame on Wednesday.

Felton leads Tar Heels
RALEIGH, N.C. - Melvin Scott replaced the ill Rashad McCants in the starting lineup and scored 12 points to lead No. 2 North Carolina past North Carolina State 81-71 on Tuesday night.

Auburn can't stop Azubuike
LEXINGTON, Ky. - Kelenna Azubuike had career-highs of 30 points and 11 rebounds as No. 5 Kentucky held off an upset bid by Auburn for an 81-73 victory on Wednesday night.

Gaines replaces 'standing around' with rebounding
The difference in Sundiata Gaines' rebounding performances the past two SEC games has been as simple as pausing and playing, Georgia's freshman point guard said.

Men's scores, summaries
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Spotlight on Kids: JAZMINE JOHNSON

Spotlight on Kids: ABBY SUDDRETH

Opening Friday
Cursed - Director Wes Craven re-teams with his "Scream" franchise screenwriter Kevin Williamson for horror thriller about a werewolf roaming Los Angeles.Cast includes Christina Ricci, James Brolin and Robert Forster. 105 min. PG-13. Beechwood: 3:15, 5:15, 7:15 and 9:20 p.m. daily starting Friday, with additional shows at 1:15 p.m. Friday-Sunday; Carmike: 1, 3:05, 5:10 and 9:20 p.m. daily starting Friday.

'Constantine': Far from heaven
Keanu Reeves is maturing into a sort of senior dude. After all, the actor turns (brace yourselves) 41 in September. There are telltale lines in the face now. That skin is starting to say "shelf life." I say this with a certain existential beam because aging is not only inevitable but cool to see on an actor you've spent time with over the years.

'Diary of a Mad Black Woman' reveals chaos of plot devices
The ads for "Diary of a Mad Black Woman" suggest a re-envisioning of the Martin Lawrence cross-dressing comedy "Big Momma's House," or perhaps "Mrs. Doubtfire" tailored specifically for black audiences.

Date set to elect new commissioner
WINDER - A June 21 date has been set for Barrow County voters to elect a new commissioner to succeed Norma Jean Brown.

Commerce schools consider student drug tests
Break out the swabs.

Town Center complex bringing new business mix to Watkinsville
WATKINSVILLE - Business owners and government leaders believe the nearly complete Town Center development at South Main Street and Barnett Shoals Road will help add to the vitality of the small city's central business district.

Man falsely tells wife her husband died in Iraq
SAVANNAH - Military police are investigating a cruel hoax in which a man wearing an Army dress uniform falsely told the wife of a soldier that her husband had been killed in Iraq.

Allawi mounts challenge to Shiite alliance's pick for prime minister
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Ayad Allawi, the secular interim prime minister, said Wednesday he's putting together a coalition to try to hold onto the job in the next government and block the candidate of the dominant Shiite political alliance. Kurdish parties also weighed in with demands for top posts, setting up a possible showdown over the role of religion in a new Iraq.

Deadline nears for manager applications
JEFFERSON - With just a few days to go before the application deadline, more than 60 people have applied to become Jackson County's new manager.

Car fees may increase at Georgia parks
ATLANTA - Outdoor enthusiasts could soon find themselves paying 50 percent more to visit Georgia's state parks.

At the car wash, yeah

Hoschton OK's adult ordinance
The Hoschton City Council has approved the first adult entertainment ordinance aimed at regulating adult-oriented businesses operating within the city.

Reviews mixed on 316 plan
ATLANTA - A state lawmaker hoping to finance the overhaul of Georgia Highway 316 without using toll booths received mixed reviews Tuesday on his alternative plan to upgrade the congested road in a piece-meal fashion with funding from various sources.

Bush, Putin determined to show they can get along
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia - Like a couple in a difficult relationship, George Bush and Vladimir Putin have problems but are struggling to overcome them.

Tree plan not cut and dried
As she often does, Carol Goerig strolled down Milledge Circle Tuesday morning and ran into her neighbor, Hilde Wooten.

Teacher pleads not guilty to rape charges
McMINNVILLE, Tenn.- A physical education teacher who briefly worked in the Clarke County school system pleaded not guilty Wednesday to dozens of charges alleging she had sex with a 13-year-old boy who was a student at the elementary school she worked at in Tennessee.

Former governor dies at 86
Samuel Ernest Vandiver Jr., the former Georgia governor whose legislative tactics and influence not only kept the University of Georgia and the state's public schools open during desegregation but also ended his political career, died Monday night.

Government: More planning against future crises needed
ATLANTA - More than three years after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, many state health departments are not prepared for future crises, a government official said Wednesday.

Deadly outbreak puts pet adoptions on hold
The Madison-Oglethorpe Animal Shelter won't accept dogs or offer them for adoption for the next two weeks after a second outbreak of the deadly canine disease, parvovirus.

Learning communities help identify career paths
You can't get by Ashlie Willis without listening to her sales pitch.

Sheffield 'curse' finds band again
R.E.M. bassist Mike Mills is suffering from an inner ear infection that so far has forced the cancellation of two shows in Great Britain - Monday night's show in Sheffield as well as Tuesday's show in Glasgow.

SEC makes move to stress academics
ATLANTA - After more than 70 years of competing against each other on the gridiron and the basketball court, the 12 universities of the Southeastern Conference will work together to try to improve the classroom.

Memorial: Former governor honored

Deck to be built sooner than later
Downtown Athens likely will get a new parking deck sooner than expected, after Athens-Clarke County commissioners decided Wednesday to start construction in 2008.

Speakers to address Israel-Ethiopia effort
Four Israeli-Ethiopian law students will speak at 7 p.m. today about Israel's rescue operations for Ethiopian Jews and how they have adapted to Israeli society.

Dribbling away the daylight

Pope addresses pilgrims via video
VATICAN CITY - Pope John Paul II, appearing somewhat gaunt and wheezing as he spoke, made his longest public appearance Wednesday since his hospitalization, but it was broadcast by video hookup after the Vatican canceled his planned appearance at his apartment window after rain and winds lashed Rome.

Georgia pays tribute to former governor
ATLANTA - Political leaders paid homage Wednesday to former governor S. Ernest Vandiver as a courageous man who helped Georgia avoid the racial strife other Southern states encountered during the early days of desegregation.

Clarke students prep for first revised SAT
Forget SAT scores of 1400, 1500, even 1600 - those won't be quite as impressive next month when the College Board offers the first revised and updated version of the college entrance exam, including a new section that will push the perfect score up to 2400.

Manager upholds dismissal
The Athens-Clarke County manager has upheld a decision to fire two police officers who were accused of providing alcohol to an underage woman and other violations of departmental policy.

Rebellious Fatah legislators approve new Cabinet
RAMALLAH, West Bank - Rebellious Fatah lawmakers on Wednesday accepted a Cabinet made up mostly of new faces after Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, wielding unexpected political clout, called them together and told them not to provoke a crisis.

Trial to mark first local use of anti-gang statute
A year-old drive-by shooting case that marks Athens-Clarke County's first prosecution under the state's 1998 anti-gang statute may finally be headed for trial in April.

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Tax help offered at Oconee Library
The AARP will offer tax assistance from 1 to 5 p.m. Mondays through April 11 at the Oconee County Library. The service is free and open to adults regardless of age. Call (706) 769-3950 for information.

Issue of hiring black teachers kept on forefront
Some members of the Moore's Ford Memorial Committee told the Oconee County Board of Education at its Feb. 14 meeting there is a need for more black teachers in the school system.

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

OCAF schedules huge frame and mat sale
More than 10,000 mats and more than 5,000 frames in various sizes will be on sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. None are priced at more than $1, except for odd sizes which are priced as marked.

All-District Honor or Concert bands
Front row from left are Liv Valdez, flute (honor); Marie Sturges, flute (concert); Yugene Lee, clarinet (concert); Kimberly Horne, clarinet (first chair concert); Dan Fu, tenor saxophone (honor); and Ryan Ard, trumpet (concert); back row, Bryan Agan, band director at Oconee County Middle School; Chris Howington, alto saxophone (honor); Erin Jackson, clarinet (concert); Kelsey Schoenbaum, bassoon (concert); Charles Wells, trumpet (concert); and Patrick Savelle, horn (concert).

Bishop hires new auditor
As Bishop Mayor Johnny Pritchett was presiding over the Feb. 14 city council meeting he was waiting for a call on his cell telephone. It never came.

School earns School Bell Award

STAR Students, Teachers recognized at chamber breakfast
The STAR Students and STAR Teachers for three high schools in Oconee County were honored Feb. 17 during a breakfast meeting sponsored by the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce.

Board's actions prompt superintendent to resign
Franklin Shumake, the interim school superintendent with a one-year contract, resigned on the evening of Feb. 15 after the school board overrode his recommendation to reappoint two school system administrators.

Cream of the crop
WATKINSVILLE - For some students, 7:30 a.m. is the time they roll out of bed, shower, grab a bite to eat and head off to school.

Colham Ferry Elementary

Golf at Lane Creek to help family of slain officer
A charity golf tournament will be held on May 9 at Lane Creek Golf Course in Oconee County to benefit the family of slain Pendergrass police officer Chris Ruse.

Dance festival features several studios
The Spirits of Spring Dance Festival, an annual event sponsored by Freedom of Movement Dance Company, will feature dancers from seven different studios. The performances will be at 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Oconee Civic Center.

Profile: Meredith Dewald
How long have you lived in Oconee County? At least 10 years

Man wants to put mobile home in North High Shoals
The North High Shoals city council granted Gaynor Bracewell II a variance in December 2004 to subdivide two landlocked tracts, but they seemed less than willing at their Feb. 14 meeting to allow a mobile home on one of the parcels.

Real estate board should recognize sector differences
Although the fact seems lost on the University of Georgia Real Estate Foundation board, there is a difference between public-sector and private-sector employment.

Hudson: Oconee schools are OK
The recent resignation by the interim superintendent of the Oconee County school system, the second such resignation in the past year, has been in the news and has raised concerns throughout the county about the stability of the system and its future direction. Having left the school board as one of its members this past December, I know all those involved with the board and the school system, and offer the following perspective.

Redistricting maps now are looking better
The Feb. 20 editorial on the Oconee County Board of Education should have stated the Oconee County and Jefferson City school systems tied for the highest average SAT scores in the state in the 2003-04 school year.

Shipp: Perdue's deposition could come back to haunt him
"A government that is allowed to create its own reality is a government that can get away with anything," wrote Miami Herald columnist Leonard Pitts Jr.

Langbehn: Legislation curbing access to government documents might encourage corruption
Open government as we know it is under assault.

Vigilance combats secrecy
Open government should be something Georgians can depend on at all times, an inalienable right of access to a government that derives its legitimacy from the consent of the governed.

Quotables
"This notion that the United States is getting ready to attack Iran is simply ridiculous. Having said that, all options are on the table."

Antiquated but effective
WATKINSVILLE - You won't see the twirl-and-dunk style of Kobe Bryant in Jonathan Mattox.

George Walton on brink of first title
MONROE - As George Walton Academy girls coach John Lucas likes to tell prospective players, "If you can't shoot the ball, that's not a problem; but if you want to get on the court, you'd better be able to play defense."

Former Oconee player sets Division II mark
AUGUSTA - Shadows crept onto the first-base side of the Lake Olmstead Stadium field as Paine College relief pitcher Brandon Hall threw his warm-up pitches.

Gilmore nets first hat trick
Beau Gilmore used to be one of Athens Academy's most steady defenders. Then, the Spartans lost 10 seniors to graduation last year and Gilmore was shifted up front.

Franklin ready for the rematch
CARNESVILLE - The giggles quickly cascaded into all-out laughter soon after Franklin County coach Holly Wilk inserted the game tape marked "Gainesville" into the VCR on Monday afternoon.

Playoff pairings

Dragons hope their dreams come true
Keonte Keith had a pair of wishes when the regular-season ended two weeks ago, and they both involved facing Southwest Atlanta Christian and top-ranked Whitefield Academy one final time this season.

Blowing all the other kids away
Hot on the heels from a recent television appearance on the "Jimmy Kimmel Show," The Secret Machines are the latest in a long line of fresh faces receiving a considerable amount of much-deserved attention from music journalists in the United States and United Kingdom.

Changing tunes
New York City transplants Parker & Lily released their third album, "The Low Lows" (Warm), last month. The 10-song collection of spooky, lovesick and heartbreaking tunes drenched in reverb was composed during the final months of their 10-year, musical-romantic and sometimes tempestuous relationship.

Jordan right where he wants to be - Atlanta
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - When Brian Jordan walked into the clubhouse for spring training, his old locker was waiting for him.

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Goyen named Peach pitcher of the week
Former Clarke Central lefthander Matt Goyen was named the Peach Belt Conference's pitcher of the week Tuesday, earning the honor for the second time in his career.

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Shaq to miss at least one game
Shaquille O'Neal won't play before his injured knee is examined today by doctors in Miami.

Big names to challenge Lance
Americans Bobby Julich and Floyd Landis will be among the riders challenging Lance Armstrong at the Tour de Georgia, race officials announced Tuesday.

Shaq injured in first-quarter fall
CHICAGO - Miami center Shaquille O'Neal left the Heat's game against Chicago on Tuesday night because of a strained left knee.

Veteran Franco has no plans to end his playing career quite yet
KISSIMMEE, Fla. - The oldest player in the majors shows no signs of slowing down.

Bonds lashes out again
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Barry Bonds angrily sidestepped questions about his role in baseball's steroid scandal upon his arrival at spring training Tuesday, pronouncing himself weary but ready to begin his pursuit of Hank Aaron's home run record.

James, Ilgauskas spark Cleveland
CLEVELAND - Zydrunas Ilgauskas and LeBron James scored 41 of Cleveland's 57 points in the second half, and the Cavaliers returned from the All-Star break with a 100-91 win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.

PGA's prints all over WGC
CARLSBAD, Calif. - The logo is a spinning globe with colors that represent the six major golf tours. And the name of this marquee event is a dead giveaway - the World Golf Championships.

Moss traded to Raiders
MINNEAPOLIS - Randy Moss' electrifying talent was no longer enough for the Minnesota Vikings to put up with his distracting antics.

NASCAR hands out Daytona penalties
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Robby Gordon Motorsports was fined $50,000 Wednesday and docked 25 championship points, the most severe penalty for violations at Daytona International Speedway.

Track teams set sights on SECs
Georgia men's and women's track coach Wayne Norton would feel a whole lot better about his chances at the SEC Indoor Championships this weekend in Fayetteville, Ark., if his squads were a little bit healthier.

Georgia just below national average in NCAA's APR
Schools across the nation have spent recent days digesting information sent by the NCAA that show their teams' academic performance. Georgia received its Academic Progress Rate report card earlier this week, providing an initial assessment of where the school stands as the NCAA implements its latest academic reform movement.

Hodgson Oil building renovations begin after 8-month delay
When a large portion of the Hodgson Oil Refining Co. building on Oconee Street became available last summer, the University of Georgia saw a chance to lease and eventually own about 30,000 square feet of space near campus.

Road life hard on Lady Dogs
Life on the road in the SEC has never been easy, but for years Georgia won more games than it lost away from Stegeman Coliseum. That hasn't been the case lately.

Spartans hammer Michigan
EAST LANSING, Mich. - Kelli Roehrig had 21 points and 10 rebounds, and sixth-ranked Michigan State earned at least a share of its second Big Ten title with a 77-34 victory over Michigan in its regular-season finale Wednesday night.

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