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Monday, April 26, 2010

Another bad day for Dog pitchers
The methods were different, but the results were the same as Georgia dropped a doubleheader against South Carolina on Sunday.

Rain forces baseball doubleheader
Saturday's baseball game between Georgia and South Carolina was washed out after heavy rain left Foley Field unplayable. More rain was expected Saturday afternoon and evening and more rain is in the forecast for today.

Blueprint: Volunteer opportunities, calendar
To sign up for any activities listed on this page, call HandsOn NEGA at (706) 353-1313. For a complete listing of all upcoming events and opportunities, visit onlineathens.com/blueprint.

Charity barbecue planned for Saturday
Fast Signs of Athens will host a charity barbecue Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 to 8 p.m. at Fast Signs, 2565 Atlanta Highway, to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Athens and The Childhood Autism Foundation.

Nonprofits competing in ticket sales program
Area charities are working to sell tickets and raise money at the same time through the Stadion Athens Classic at UGA's Tickets Fore Charity program. The program, sponsored by St. Mary's Health Care System, allows participating nonprofit organizations to sell tournament tickets and keep 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale.

Walk-on offensive lineman suspended indefinitely after arrest
Georgia walk-on offensive lineman Josh Parrish was suspended indefinitely tonight by coach Mark Richt after he was arrested today by the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office on charges of possessing and making a fake ID and underage possession of alcohol.

H.S. coach: Gray met with UGA coach, but no decision to transfer
Quarterback Logan Gray, who fell to No. 2 on the depth chart after spring practice, met with Georgia coach Mark Richt Monday, but hasn’t made a decision yet to transfer, his high school coach said.

Isakson qualifies for re-election
U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson qualified to run for re-election this morning, setting up a contest with Athens native and state Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond.

GOP blocks Morgan County gubernatorial candidate
Republicans will not allow a Morgan County real estate broker to run for governor under the party banner even though he is putting $2 million of his own money into the race.

Stadion counting on golf tourney to provide branding
A series of fortunate events led to Watkinsville's Stadion Money Management's decision to step up as title sponsor of this week's PGA Nationwide Tour at the University of Georgia Golf Course.

Nelson: Athens on best list in Forbes mag
Apparently, Athens doesn't need a billionaire living in our midst in order for the community to be counted among Forbes magazine's Best Small Places for Business and Careers.

Tickets Fore Charity program boosts charities
The Stadion Athens Classic at UGA — part of the PGA’s Nationwide Tour — is helping drive thousands of dollars of support for community groups and charitable organizations.

Small Biz: Mom enters consignment world
As a wife and mother of four young girls ages 11 to 2, Oconee County native Chastity Shepherd considers herself an expert in children's clothing.

Califf: Google mapping out great biking trail directions
After a fun-filled weekend of jazz listening, beer drinking and top-of-the-lung screaming for your favorite Spandex-wearing Twilight Criterium cyclist, you might have come down with a severe case of bike fever.

Colmans: Good and bad news for motorcyclists
I really miss my younger days when I rode my red Honda 360. This is the time of year that is just perfect for a ride with friends. However, this also is the time of year that motorcycle thefts increase. Therefore, this is a cautionary tale.

Health Inspection
Health inspections for April 10 to 15, includes Clarke and Oconee counties

Business Briefs: Social Security opens new office Monday
The Athens office of the Social Security Administration, which has been located downtown in the Robert G. Stephens Federal building, is moving to a new office building at 1650 Prince Ave.

Brief Cases: Yogurt shop moving into Five Points area
Atlanta-based yogurt company Yoforia plans to open one of its shops in Five Points at 1210 S. Milledge Ave., where Jittery Joe’s coffee shop currently operates.

Permits and licenses
Permits issued in Athens-Clarke County the week of April 12 to 16 as reported in the Hunt Letter.

Business Whirl: Brooks Wachovia's market president
Athens banker Brian Brooks recently was named Athens market president for Wachovia, a Wells Fargo company, according to Jim Jones, business banking manager for Wachovia, Wells Fargo’s North Georgia region.

Celebrations: Lasier-Bradley engagement
Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Lasier of Athens, Georgia, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Jane, to Matthew Kirk Bradley, son of Melody Hart and Jon Kirk Bradley.

Celebrations: Harmon-Flemming engagement
Mrs. Jan W. Harmon of Athens announces the engagement of her daughter, Sarah Amelia Harmon of Atlanta to Tyler James Flemming of Atlanta son of Mr. and Mrs. William James Flemming of Macon.

Celebrations: Crawford-Misztal engagement
Mr. and Mrs. Len Crawford of Blue Ridge, Georgia, are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Anne, to Maciej Dominik Misztal, son of Ignacy and Anna Misztal of Athens, Georgia.

Celebrations: Whitley-Costello engagement
Mr. Steven Whitley and Ms. Marie Oliverio are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Lynn Whitley, to Carmine Costello Jr., son of Enid Costello and the late Carmine Costello Sr.

Snack machine taken from store
Thieves stole a broken snack machine from outside Sudz Laundry, located at 396 Baxter St., between 8 p.m. Friday and 6 p.m. Saturday, according to an Athens-Clarke police report.

Women charged with lifting jewelry at mall
Two women were arrested early Friday afternoon and charged with shoplifting $1,447 worth of jewelry from Belk in Georgia Square Mall, according to an Athens-Clarke County police report.

Cop wary of man with pot, but no pipe
An Athens-Clarke police officer responding to a fight at Dogwood Apartments on Old Hull Road pulled over the car of one of the men suspected in the fight and discovered he had marijuana packaged for sale, according to the officer's report.

Rented flat-screen stolen from home
An Oglethorpe Avenue man came home Saturday evening to discover his 50-inch flat-screen TV had been stolen while he was at work, according to an Athens-Clarke police report.

Man arrested on drug, other charges
Athens-Clarke police arrested a man on drug charges after watching suspicious activity in the Triangle Plaza parking lot off McKinley Avenue between 8:30 and 9 p.m. Saturday, according to a police report.

Cars broken into on Atlanta Highway
Three cars were broken into along Atlanta Highway near Georgia Square Mall on Friday night or Saturday morning, according to Athens-Clarke police reports.

Man arrested after punching bar worker
Athens-Clarke police arrested a Sylvania man for disorderly conduct and simple battery after he sucker-punched an employee at The Winery, located at 429 E. Broad St., about 1:15 a.m. Sunday, according to a report.

Athens man assaulted while walking home
Three robbers beat a 21-year-old Athens man as he walked home from downtown along Prince Avenue about 1:45 a.m. Sunday, according to an Athens-Clarke police report.

Man receives head injury at Athens Arena
An Athens man went to the hospital with a head injury after a fight broke out about 1:45 a.m. Sunday outside of the Athens Arena, located at 280 Commerce Blvd., Bogart, according to an Athens-Clarke police report.

Four more go on Day 3
Geno Atkins was selected about where he figured he would go in the NFL draft.

Ga. Tech QB Washington makes case in scrimmage
ATLANTA - Tevin Washington didn't back down from the challenge this spring of becoming Georgia Tech's No. 2 quarterback.

Hogs pinning Southeastern Conference title hopes on Mallett
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Ryan Mallett stood several yards behind the line of scrimmage, safely away from the action. He clapped his hands after a nice play and raised both arms following a touchdown. At one point, he took a quick break to throw with a teammate - short tosses of about 15 yards.

Legislators head into final 2 days
ATLANTA - This week promises to be a busy one for lawmakers even though they have only two legislative days remaining and most major bills have passed.

All Crossed Up: Unorthodox grip works for Nationwide veteran
It's a good thing Josh Broadaway doesn't mind repeating himself, because he has explained the origin of his golf swing a countless number of times.

McCool finishes as runner-up
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Georgia senior gymnast Courtney McCool ended her career as a Bulldog with a second-place finish in the balance beam final at the NCAA Gymnastics Championships on Saturday at the O'Connell Center.

McFarlin: Ready to rally against CRCTs
After reading the Thursday letter to the editor headlined "Rally against standardized tests," questioning the utility of the state's Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests for public school students, all I can say is, "Kudos, amen and right on."

Budoff: Not all boomers like tea party
The writer of the Wednesday letter headlined "Tea partiers avoiding truth" was wrong to suggest baby boomers' attitudes are responsible for the advent of the conservative "tea party" movement. I'm one baby boomer who thinks the tea party crowd is a bunch of entitlement whiners, intoning "I have mine, but I don't want anyone else to have any."

Blueprint: Volunteer opportunities, calendar
To sign up for any activities listed on this page, call HandsOn NEGA at (706) 353-1313. For a complete listing of all upcoming events and opportunities, visit onlineathens.com/blueprint.

Ashford Manor marks 10 years of concerts
Mario Castro and Dave Shearon envisioned music in their backyard when they bought the Ashford Manor Bed & Breakfast in 1997.

Rossiter: Operation 'Say Cheese' basically goes off without a hitch
Portrait sittings for a baby requires in-depth strategy sessions. As mother in charge, I act like a high-ranking general who's gearing up for a complicated maneuver. Operation name: "Say Cheese."

Derby Museum lets fans soak in Run for Roses
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Within the shadows of venerable Churchill Downs, the world's most famous horse race never ends. Nor does the pageantry of the Kentucky Derby.

Looking back at Twain's last years a century later
REDDING, Conn. - Mark Twain died here April 21, a century ago. He was 74, and in failing health, his heart - his tobacco heart, he called it - so weak that he interrupted a restful cruise to Bermuda to return and die at the house on a hill built for him just two years earlier.

Rich: Kids should be taught the power of 'thank you'
When Dixie Dew got a box full of doggie treats from one of her fans, she wagged her tail and jumped around the kitchen, eager to dive into them.

Polaneczky: Friendship turns to love in 'Annie on My Mind'
"Annie on My Mind" by Nancy Garden (Farrar Straus Giroux, 272 pp., $8)

Best Bets: Athens Street Show 2010 Art Walk
6-7 p.m., Downtown Athens

Births
Births reported in the area.

Nonprofits competing in ticket sales program
Area charities are working to sell tickets and raise money at the same time through the Stadion Athens Classic at UGA's Tickets Fore Charity program. The program, sponsored by St. Mary's Health Care System, allows participating nonprofit organizations to sell tournament tickets and keep 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale.

Charity barbecue planned for Saturday
Fast Signs of Athens will host a charity barbecue Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 to 8 p.m. at Fast Signs, 2565 Atlanta Highway, to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Athens and The Childhood Autism Foundation.

Twisters kill 10 in Mississippi
YAZOO CITY, Miss. - Tornadoes ripped through the Southeast on Saturday, killing 10 people in Mississippi and injuring more than a dozen others. Roofs were torn off businesses, homes were splintered, vehicles were overturned and roads were blocked by toppled trees.

Saviors as tornado hit: A table, a wall, a freezer
YAZOO CITY, Miss. - One prayed to God under a communion table as his church was blown to pieces around him.

Senators close to a deal on financial overhaul bill
WASHINGTON - Democrats are showing little willingness to alter financial overhaul legislation any further and are ready for a showdown vote today, hoping to splinter solid Republican opposition or to cast the minority party as an ally of Wall Street.

Hispanics fear new law means racial profiling
PHOENIX - Arodi Berrelleza isn't one of the targets of Arizona's new law cracking down on illegal immigration - he's a U.S. citizen, a high school student from Phoenix.

Oil leak may take days to fix
NEW ORLEANS - It could take hours or it could take months to stop a 42,000-gallon-a-day oil leak polluting the Gulf of Mexico at the site of a wrecked drilling platform. Whether the environmental threat grows many times bigger depends on whether the oil company can turn the well completely off.

Obama gives eulogy for W. Va. miners
BECKLEY, W.Va. - They lived and they died pursuing the American Dream, working in dangerous conditions underground to help keep the lights on across the country, a somber President Obama said Sunday in a eulogy to the workers who died in the worst mine accident in a generation.

Firm's e-mails show how crash turned into cash
NEW YORK - As the U.S. housing turned downward in January 2007, a Goldman Sachs trader wrote in e-mails to a woman he apparently was courting that investments he had sold were "like Frankenstein turning against his own inventor."

GOP pushing for a win in Obama's hometown
HONOLULU - Republicans believe they've seen this movie before: Campaign ads blanketing the airwaves. Money from national political parties flowing in. And polls showing their candidate virtually tied with the competition.

Official: Torpedo blast likely sank South Korean warship
SEOUL, South Korea - An explosion caused by a torpedo likely tore apart and sank a South Korean warship near the North Korean border, Seoul's defense minister said Sunday, while declining to assign blame for the blast as suspicion increasingly falls on Pyongyang.

Congo volcano symbol of death and rebirth
MOUNT NYIRAGONGO, Congo - I was startled to see it perched at the lip of the volcano's rocky summit: a small cross marking the spot where one visitor tragically slipped from the crater's edge and plummeted to her death.

Urban creeks will resurface as cities take action
SAN FRANCISCO - Riffling through old maps while researching a history project for San Francisco public schools, landscape architect Bonnie Sherk made a discovery: A century ago a creek coursed where two school campuses stand today.

80 Afghan schoolgirls fall sick; poison feared
KABUL - Dozens of Afghan schoolgirls have fallen ill in recent days after reporting a strange odor in their classrooms in Northern Afghanistan, prompting an investigation into whether they were targeted by militants who oppose education for girls or are victims of mass hysteria.

Storm delays cleanup
NEW ORLEANS - Choppy seas, strong winds and rain halted Saturday's cleanup of an oil spill around the massive oil drilling rig that exploded and toppled into the ocean off the Louisiana coast.

On the offshore rigs, life's good and bad
PORT FOURCHON, La. - Life on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico has come a long way since the black gold was discovered underwater here 60 years ago.

$18 million award in Scouts abuse case likely first of many
PORTLAND, Ore. - An Oregon jury's decision to award a man $18.5 million in punitive damages in his case against the Boy Scouts of America will likely be the first of many financial hits the Scouts will take as it prepares to defend itself against a series of sex abuse lawsuits.

Kent creates walking tour of '70 shootings
KENT, Ohio - Kent State University has created a walking tour to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Ohio National Guard shootings that killed four students and injured nine others.

President, Graham pray together, talk
MONTREAT, N.C. - President Obama made a pilgrimage Sunday to Billy Graham's mountainside home, concluding his North Carolina vacation with his first meeting with the ailing evangelist who has counseled commanders in chief since Dwight Eisenhower.

Al-Qaida group in Iraq confirms deaths
BAGHDAD - An al-Qaida front group in Iraq confirmed the killing of its two top leaders Sunday, but vowed to keep up the fight despite claims by U.S. and Iraqi officials that the deaths could be a devastating blow to the terrorist network.

Body may be that of baby girl who was thrown off bridge
SAYREVILLE, N.J. - A body found near a New Jersey river may be that of a 3-month-old girl who police say was thrown off a highway bridge by her father earlier this year.

Greece confident of landing new loans
WASHINGTON - A key Greek economic official expressed confidence Sunday that his country will be able to secure billions of dollars in emergency loans from European countries and the International Monetary Fund to avoid a crippling debt default.

Congressman: U.S. should fight Arizona law
PHOENIX - An Arizona congressman urged the Obama administration Sunday not to cooperate when illegal immigrants are picked up by local police if a tough new state immigration law survives legal challenges.

University bans Ayers because of threats
CASPER, Wyo. - The University of Wyoming said it received threats after 1960s radical William Ayers was invited to speak on campus, and it should be able to bar him for safety reasons.

Qualifying begins today for most major races
Georgia politicians will put up or shut up this week, when candidates will qualify officially for hundreds of state and local races.

Twilight shines through the rain
A small but enthusiastic crowd waited through a day of storms Saturday to watch the 31st annual Twilight Criterium in downtown Athens.

UGA eyes new sport for women
The University of Georgia Athletic Association may have to add another women's sport to meet the requirements of Title IX, a federal law ensuring equal athletic opportunity for women.

Old gym's future use celebrated
The Clarke County School District soon will begin to renovate an old high school gym to turn it into a new after-school center for children and teens on the west side of Athens.

New lead paint regulations costly, but intended to protect consumers, workers
Stewart Huffmaster, owner of Window World of Athens, recently bought a new vacuum cleaner - a $1,000 piece of equipment that filters tiny particles out of the air.

On buses, rail, sales tax 'weak'
A sales tax for transportation that the state legislature finally passed last week will do little to bring passenger rail to Athens or expand mass transit.

At theater, living memorial to those lost
Members and fans of the Town & Gown theater troupe hadn't planned for rain Saturday.

Victims stay silent on music extortion
University of Georgia police have closed a months-long investigation into a former employee's alleged scheme to shake down students who used UGA's computer network to illegally download music and other copyrighted material.

Local revels in top-five finish
The Locos Cycling Team hoped to get a rider in the top 10 at Saturday's Twilight Criterium.

Group to auction off inherited artifacts
There was a time in the first half of the last century when telephone operators could be relied upon for the latest gossip and access to the best-kept secrets.

Recession slows Hard Labor reservoir project
Hard Labor Creek Reservoir was a long-term plan from the outset, but could take a few more years than expected due to the faltering economy and slumping population growth in Oconee and Walton counties.

Fights over water new in Georgia, not in other states
CARROLLTON - Solutions to Atlanta's impending water shortage, and how they affect the rest of the state, will be a major issue in this year's gubernatorial election, making water a top political concern for the first time.

Huckaby: A recurring dream I don't mind coming true
I don't know why the conversation turned to dreams, but it did. I think someone asked me if I had eaten breakfast yet because she wanted to describe a dream she had managed to remember. (I seem to forget most of mine.)

Social Security office moves
The Athens office of the Social Security Administration, which had been located downtown in the Robert G. Stephens Federal Building, moved to a new office at 1650 Prince Ave.

BikeAthens issues updated bike map
BikeAthens has issued the third edition of its free bicycling map of Clarke County, including a topographic background that shows elevations and helps cyclists pick the most efficient routes.

Candidates invited to Dem Spring Fling
The Clarke County Democratic Committee will hold its annual Spring Fling from 4 to 6 p.m. next Sunday in Memorial Park, Gran Ellen Drive off South Milledge Avenue.

Outdoor burn ban starts on Saturday
The annual outdoor burning ban implemented by the state Environmental Protection Division starts Saturday in 54 Georgia counties, including Clarke and surrounding counties.

Twilight 2010 race results
Results for the men and women races.

Tennis league seeks teams, new players
The Clarke Oconee Tennis Association is taking registration for its summer Adult Combo Doubles and Mixed Doubles Leagues.

Leaf-limb pickup set for Zone 1
Athens-Clarke leaf-and-limb pickups this week are scheduled in Zone 1.

Solar heating class planned at library
The Athens-Clarke County Library will host a seminar on the basics of solar water heating, called "The How-To's of Solar Water Heating: Energy-Saving Techniques," at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday.

Hot Corner festival set for this weekend
The 10th annual Hot Corner Celebration and Soul Food Feast will be held Friday and Saturday at the corner of West Washington and North Hull streets and in the historic Morton Theatre on the Hot Corner.

On the Road
The following traffic restrictions, weather permitting, are expected this week in Athens-Clarke County:

The Week in Review
A look back at the top stories of the week in the Athens Banner-Herald and OnlineAthens.com.

Death notices
Deaths reported in the region.

Funerals today
Funerals scheduled for today.

Death notices
Deaths reported in the region.

Funerals today
Funerals scheduled for today.

A whiff of change?
The voters of trendsetting California well may decide this November to legalize marijuana - there's a ballot referendum, and 56 percent of Californians are in favor - and no doubt this would be great news for the munchie industry, the bootleggers of Grateful Dead music, and the millions of stoners who have yearned for an era of reefer gladness.

Editorial: Lawmakers' ethics reform bill falls far short
Apparently, members of the Georgia General Assembly decided last week that they didn't like the fit of the hair shirts and sackcloth they'd put on so eagerly at the beginning of this year's legislative session, as the disgrace of one of their now-former leaders had them wailing and gnashing their teeth about the need for ethics reform in the state legislature.

NeSmith: Not a thing funny about frats' hazing
Sitting naked on a block of ice, my buttocks were ccccold. But my brain was sending hot signals south: "Hazing is stupid. Why am I doing this?"

The Editor's Desk
► NO 'MAD STEPPERS' AT RIGHTS FEST: There's some sad news for the thousands of you who've been waiting to hear whether The Mad Steppers, one of the exhibition dance groups at this year's "Dancing with the Athens Stars" fundraiser for Project Safe, would be performing at next weekend's 32nd annual Athens Human Rights Festival on College Square in downtown Athens.

Pitts: Tea partiers looking for the wrong America
The numbers are in.

Editorial: Transportation funding bill not worth the wait
After three years of wrangling, during which much of the state's business leadership was strongly urging them to do something about the transportation gridlock making metropolitan Atlanta a less and less attractive locale for economic development, state legislators finally were able last week to sign off on a transportation funding bill.

Random Thoughts: Great school
Earlier this month, I was charmed to sit in the monthly “Koalaty Kids” Assembly at Clarke County’s Whitehead Road Elementary School, which has the koala bear as its mascot. The entire student body, from pre-K through fifth grade, celebrated the joy of learning with a raucous production of “Are You Smarter Than a 2nd Grader?”

Johnson: More primary-care doctors needed
Although there still is much discord among many doctors and medical experts concerning the new federal health reform bill that President Barack Obama signed last month, one urgent issue that they agree needs immediate attention is the current shortage of primary-care physicians.

Thompson: 'Notebook dump' is a rite of spring
As editorial page editor of this newspaper in the exciting new online environment that allows a near-instantaneous daily exchange of views with readers, I often have the opportunity to explain the inner workings of the editorial board. With today's column, I get a chance to expand that educational role a bit, and provide an illustration of one of journalism's time-honored traditions - the "notebook dump."

McGinty: Community center should get SPLOST funds
Don't envy the citizens group charged with making recommendations for possible projects for the proposed continuation of Athens-Clarke County's 1 percent special-purpose, local-option sales tax.

Forum: New approach needed on global climate issues
According to NASA data, we have just experienced the hottest 12-month period in more than 100 years, which means that the past 12 months have been the hottest in at least the past 1,000 years. If global temperatures continue to rise at the rate they have risen for the past generation, the world of 2100 will be 4.1 degrees Fahrenheit hotter than the world of the 1970s. New York will get the climate of Washington. Los Angeles will get the climate of Tijuana.

Forum: Can it be possible to be too healthy?
If it ain't one thing, it's another.

Megathlin: Honor Flights are time to touch history
April 15 found me flying to Washington, D.C., as the advance party for the second-ever Honor Flight originating in Savannah. Honor Flights ferry World War II veterans to Washington to see their new memorial, free of charge. The flights are supported solely by contributions from patriotic American citizens and hometown businesses.

'Tweets' are irrelevant
The ultimate narcissist's dream has come true. The Library of Congress announced it will store each Twitter message since the Web site's start in 2006.

Rain or shine, Twilight events keep moving along

Contestants get dolled up for annual pageant

Glads grateful to be in playoff hunt
About a week and a half ago, Clarke Central coach Kyle Kirk was hoping his team would be on the verge of locking up a playoff spot and possibly playing for home-field advantage.

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Milestone win for Harris-Champer
With a pair of victories over South Carolina on Sunday afternoon, 10th-ranked Georgia not only extended its winning streak to 15 games, but also gave coach Lu Harris-Champer a milestone win.

Perfect pass helps Harvick end winless drought
TALLADEGA, Ala. - Kevin Harvick executed the pass exactly how his team drew it up in the playbook.

UGA Golf Course head Peterson to play in Stadion Athens Classic
Matt Peterson has seen and done nearly everything on the Nationwide Tour, but this week's Stadion Athens Classic at UGA represents a first for the veteran golfer.

Big day for Bohn
AVONDALE, La. - Jason Bohn won the Zurich Classic for second PGA Tour title, birdieing three of the final four holes Sunday at TPC Louisiana for a 5-under 67 and a two-stroke victory over Jeff Overton.

Jones' B-day a bust
NEW YORK - For nearly a year, the Mets had been streaking - straight out of contention. Now, following a 4-8 start, they've evened their record for the first time since the opening week of the season.

Hawks no road warriors
MILWAUKEE - Going into the Milwaukee Bucks' first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks, much was made of the playoff inexperience of some younger Milwaukee players and how it could turn out to be a shortcoming.

Birds achieve goal of balance
FLOWERY BRANCH - Thomas Dimitroff said the Atlanta Falcons draft went by the script, even if the team didn't add pass-rushing help at defensive end.

Bittersweet day for new Falcon
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - It should have been one of the happiest days in Kerry Meier's life, a lifelong dream come true.

Bohn keeps lead at Zurich Classic
AVONDALE, La. - Jason Bohn had a three-stroke lead Saturday when third-round play in the weather-plagued Zurich Classic was suspended because of darkness.

Milwaukee storms back
MILWAUKEE - John Salmons scored 22 points on 9 of 11 shooting and the Milwaukee Bucks never let up after a hot start in a 107-89 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night.

Buckeyes' production slows
NEW YORK - When it comes to football factories, few schools pump out NFL players like Ohio State.

Roy's return powers Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. - Brandon Roy made a surprising return from knee surgery and scored 10 points, including a key 3-pointer in the fourth quarter, and the Portland Trail Blazers evened their playoff series with the Phoenix Suns at two games apiece with a 96-87 victory on Saturday.

Watson, Couples standing out on two separate tours
SAVANNAH - Everyone wants to know Tom Watson's secret to playing superior golf at 60.

LeBron puts on show for Cavs
CHICAGO - LeBron James insisted there was nothing unusual about the shot, that he's perfectly comfortable taking it.

Trades dominate final day
NEW YORK - Time to draft and time to trade ... and trade ... and trade.

MLB Catchup
► REDS 5, PADRES 4: At Cincinnati, Ramon Hernandez hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning and Cincinnati rallied to win.

Edwards hopes for better finish
TALLADEGA, Ala. - Carl Edwards still struggles with how last year's Aaron's 499 ended. He won't sign pictures of his car crashing upside-down into the fence along the main grandstands; he doesn't watch replays of the crash.

2010 complete draft selections
The entire list of selections in the 2010 NFL draft.

Blake preserves late-inning lead
WASHINGTON - It was the 13th inning of a game approaching 41/2 hours in length, and Ivan Rodriguez was heading home, representing the tying run.

Johnson & Gordon wrestle for top spot
TALLADEGA, Ala. - When Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon ran into each other during last Monday's race at the Texas Motor Speedway, it wasn't the first time the teammates tangled.

Tickets remain for Athens HOF banquet
For the first 10 years of its existence, the Athens Athletic Hall of Fame's induction banquet was held at the Classic Center in downtown Athens. For its 11th annual gathering, the Athens-based Champions Foundation will be in a new location.

Derby favorite Eskendereya out with swollen leg
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Likely favorite Eskendereya is out of the Kentucky Derby.

Verdasco beats Soderling in Barcelona final
BARCELONA, Spain - Spain's Fernando Verdasco beat Robin Soderling of Sweden 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 Sunday to win the Barcelona Open final for his second title this season.

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MLB Catchup
See a recap of the most recent MLB games.

Florida wins SEC women's tennis title
Top-seeded Florida defended its Southeastern Conference regular-season title by beating Tennessee 4-1 on Sunday at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex.

Freeman records personal best in hammer throw at Drake Relays
DES MOINES, Iowa - Georgia's John Freeman hit a personal-best mark in the hammer throw to win the event and lead the Bulldogs at the Drake Relays on Saturday.

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