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Jackets suffer second straight 2-1 loss to Lexington
Last Updated: 10:45 PM 07/02/09 - For the second straight night, the Lexington Legends get just enough hitting and just enough pitching to send the Augusta GreenJackets to a 2-1 loss, this time in front of a sellout Thirsty Thursday crowd of 4,196 at Lake Olmstead Stadium. - (Full Story)
"Gentle Giant" Garret Siler
Garret Siler to play summer league with Minnesota Timberwolves
Last Updated: 2:01 PM 07/02/09 - It was just a week ago when Garret Siler was hoping to hear his name and be picked in the NBA. While that didn't happen, Siler knew he'd be playing ball somewhere this summer. We now know it'll be with the Minnesota Timberwolves. - (Full Story)
ASU adds volleyball recruit
Last Updated: 1:35 PM 07/02/09 - Augusta State head volleyball coach Sharon Bonaventure announced Thursday the second addition to her recruiting class. (Full Story)
Jackets drop tough 2-1 game to Lexington

Last Updated: 10:31 PM 07/01/09 - Kyle Nicholson, in one of his best starts of the year, held the Lexington Legends to just two runs through eight innings but it was not enough for the Augusta GreenJackets in a 2-1 loss to the Legends at Lake Olmstead Stadium on Wednesday night.

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BMX racing on the fast track in Augusta

Last Updated: 5:28 PM 07/01/09 - When BMX racing became in Olympic sport in 2008, there were a lot of skeptics on whether or not it was popular enough. Well, you can forget about that. These days, there's a BMX track in just about every major city, including right here in Augusta.
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South Atlantic League founder passes away

Last Updated: 3:24 PM 07/01/09 - The founder of the South Atlantic League and one of the most influential men in all of professional baseball, John Henry Moss, passed away this morning in his hometown of Kings Mountain, North Carolina at the age of 90.

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Sprint Cup car on display in Augusta
Last Updated: 3:06 PM 07/01/09 - John Andretti's Sprint Cup car is on display Wednesday and Thursday at Hooter's on Washington Road (Full Story)
Four run 7th gives Jackets another win

Last Updated: 10:18 PM 06/30/09 - With his team trailing by a run in the sixth, Johnny Monell smoked a two-run double to left-center to give the Augusta GreenJackets the lead for good in an eventual 7-2 win over the Lexington Legends.

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No slowdown of racing at Modoc Speedway

Last Updated: 5:07 PM 06/30/09 - Of all the sports these days, motor sports is probably the most expensive and has felt the impact of the bad economy. But that's not stopping drivers at Modoc Speedway from fulfilling their need for speed.
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View from the Bench Blog
Inside The Dugout: July 3, 2009 - Post Your Comments!
Your inside look at the Augusta GreenJackets with infielder Charlie Culberson as they go through the 2009 South Atlantic League season. (Read Blog)
Will Garret Siler be drafted? - 1 Comments Posted
The NBA draft is coming up Thursday and a lot of folks are wondering will Augusta State's Garret Siler be drafted. (Read Blog)
Matt's U.S. Open Predictions - Post Your Comments!
It's that time of the year again. Another golf major is on the horizon. This time, it's the U.S. Open, this year being held at Bethpage State Park (Black Course) in Farmingdale, N.Y. (Read Blog)
Sports camps, good or bad? - Post Your Comments!
Are summer sports camps good for kids or should kids be allowed to be kids. (Read Blog)
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Regional Headlines
New league will consider signing Vick
Last Updated: 4:44 PM 07/03/09 - When the United Football League debuts in October, Michael Vick could be one of its players. (Full Story)
 Braves sweep Phillies with late game heroics
Last Updated: 10:40 PM 07/02/09 - Matt Diaz drove in the go-ahead run with an eighth-inning double and the Atlanta Braves beat Philadelphia 5-2 on Thursday night to complete their first home sweep of the Phillies in four years.
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 Panthers pick up former baseball pitcher
Last Updated: 9:24 PM 07/02/09 - The Carolina Panthers are taking another chance with a former minor league baseball player.
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 Thrashers sign free agent forward
Last Updated: 4:22 PM 07/02/09 - The Thrashers have signed free agent forward Nik Antropov, the player general manager Don Waddell says was his top priority in free agency.
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Georgia Southern to have at least two TV games
Last Updated: 2:05 PM 07/02/09 - Defending Southern Conference champion Appalachian State will make three TV appearances on the league's football telecast schedule this fall including their game with Georgia Southern.
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Newberry completes football staff
Last Updated: 1:27 PM 07/02/09 - New Newberry coach Todd Knight has completed his football staff for next season.
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National Headlines
 Phil Jackson will return to coach Lakers
Last Updated: 5:03 PM 07/03/09 - Phil Jackson is returning to coach the Los Angeles Lakers next season. (Full Story)
Roddick advances to third Wimbledon final
Last Updated: 4:47 PM 07/03/09 - Andy Roddick has reached his third Wimbledon final by beating British hope Andy Murray 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (5). (Full Story)
Federer advances to Wimbledon final
Last Updated: 10:22 AM 07/03/09 - Roger Federer reached his seventh straight Wimbledon final Friday by beating Tommy Haas of Germany 7-6 (3), 7-5, 6-3. (Full Story)
WNBA star Taurasi cited for drunken driving
Last Updated: 10:13 AM 07/03/09 - Phoenix police say leading Phoenix Mercury scorer Diana Taurasi was cited for drunken driving just a few hours after the club's win over the Seattle Storm. (Full Story)
 LA Laker Trevor Ariza could be Houston bound
Last Updated: 10:58 PM 07/02/09 - A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the Houston Rockets have reached a multiyear deal with free agent Trevor Ariza.
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 Ron Artest to become a Laker
Last Updated: 9:04 PM 07/02/09 - Ron Artest is heading to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to various media reports.
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News 12 Sports Scores
Augusta GreenJackets

June 25 W 7-6 Rome
June 26 W 9-1 Rome
June 27 W 7-3 @ Rome
June 28 L 6-5 @ Rome
June 29 L 2-1 @ Rome
June 30 W 7-2 Lexington
July 1 L 2-1 Lexington
July 2 L 2-1 Lexington
July 3 vs. Lexington
July 4 @ Bowling Green
July 5 @ Bowling Green
July 6 @ Bowling Green
July 7 @ Bowling Green
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College Football Schedules
Georgia
9/5 @ Okl. State
9/12 South Carolina
9/19 @ Arkansas
9/26 Arizona St
10/3 LSU
10/10 @ Tennessee
10/17 @ Vanderbilt
10/31 Florida
11/7 Tenn. Tech
11/14 Auburn
11/21 Kentucky
11/28 @ Ga. Tech

South Carolina
9/3 @ N.C. State
9/12 @ Georgia
9/19 Fla. Atlantic
9/24 Mississippi
10/3 S.C. State
10/10 Kentucky
10/17 @ Alabama
10/24 Vanderbilt
10/31 @ Tennessee
11/7 @ Arkansas
11/14 Florida
11/28 Clemson

Georgia Tech
9/5 Jackson St
9/10 Clemson
9/17 @ Miami
9/26 North Carolina
10/3 @ Miss. State
10/10 @ Florida St
10/17 Va. Tech
10/24 @ Virginia
10/31 @ Vanderbilt
11/7 Wake Forest
11/14 @ Duke
11/28 Georgia

Clemson
9/5 Midd. Tennessee
9/10 @ Georgia Tech
9/19 Boston College
9/26 TCU
10/3 @ Maryland
10/17 Wake Forest
10/24 @ Miami
10/31 Coastal Carolina
11/7 Florida St
11/14 @ NC State
11/21 Virginia
11/28 @ South Carolina

Georgia Southern
9/5 Albany
9/12 @ S.D. State
9/19 West. Carolina
9/26 @ Elon
10/3 @ Wofford
10/10 @ North Carolina
10/17 Chattanooga
10/24 @ Applachian St
11/7 @ Samford
11/14 Furman
11/21 The Citadel