http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/ Latest articles for the Sports section at ajc.com. en-us Copyright 2009 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:14:01 GMT 2009-11-23T08:14:01Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/photo-test-290787.html?cxtype=rss_sports This is a test of photos.        Contrary to popular belief, Lorem Ipsum is not simply random text. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:33:43 GMT http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/photo-test-290787.html admin 2009-11-03T16:33:43Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/tennessee-rb-chris-johnson-146827.html?cxtype=rss_sports Chris Johnson, the speedy tailback with the Tennessee Titans, may be the NFL's top RB. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:57:23 GMT breynolds@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/tennessee-rb-chris-johnson-146827.html Spocc Training7 2009-09-22T14:57:23Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/tech-out-of-top-142487.html?cxtype=rss_sports Georgia moved up in the college football polls released today, while Georgia Tech fell out of the top 25. Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:56:44 GMT ttucker@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/tech-out-of-top-142487.html Tim Tucker 2009-09-20T17:56:44Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/q-a-with-stewart-142087.html?cxtype=rss_sports They grew up together in a tiny town in Alabama playing golf on a course so rough they describe it as frayed blue collar. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:40:03 GMT droberson@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/q-a-with-stewart-142087.html Doug Roberson 2009-09-19T20:40:03Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/high-school/lovett-s-muschamp-happy-141813.html?cxtype=rss_sports For six years, Lovett coach Mike Muschamp was an assistant in college football with the same ambition as his brother Will, now the defensive coordinator and head coach-designate at the University of Texas. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:46:29 GMT http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/high-school/lovett-s-muschamp-happy-141813.html TODD HOLCOMB 2009-09-19T02:46:29Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/dream-eliminated-by-shock-141791.html?cxtype=rss_sports Dream coach and general manager Marynell Meadors will have months to stew over what might have been. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:15:28 GMT sksmith@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/dream-eliminated-by-shock-141791.html Sekou Smith 2009-09-19T02:15:28Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/minnesota-to-give-unruly-141788.html?cxtype=rss_sports MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Students who get kicked out of a University of Minnesota football game for drunken rowdiness won't be allowed back next time unless they pass an alcohol breath test at the gate - one of the most extreme attempts yet by colleges to curb misbehavior in the stands. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:54:51 GMT http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/minnesota-to-give-unruly-141788.html 2009-09-19T01:54:51Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/auburn-s-top-receiver-141807.html?cxtype=rss_sports AUBURN, Ala. - Auburn wide receiver Montez Billings has left the football team for personal reasons. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:45:36 GMT http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/auburn-s-top-receiver-141807.html 2009-09-19T01:45:36Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/ernie-johnson-suzanne-yoculan-140970.html?cxtype=rss_sports The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame will induct a diverse group in February. The Hall of Fame's Honor Court on Thursday chose seven nominees from a pool of 252: Al Ciraldo, Edward Everett, Ernie Johnson, Sam Mitchell, Larry Rakestraw, Ronald Simmons and Suzanne Yoculan. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 03:00:32 GMT lhartstein@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/ernie-johnson-suzanne-yoculan-140970.html Larry Hartstein 2009-09-18T03:00:32Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/jackets-handed-first-loss-141060.html?cxtype=rss_sports MIAMI - All the problems that Georgia Tech has exhibited in its past two games caught up to them on Thursday in Miami. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 02:56:31 GMT droberson@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/jackets-handed-first-loss-141060.html Doug Roberson 2009-09-18T02:56:31Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/dream-confident-despite-game-141067.html?cxtype=rss_sports No artificial confidence booster was needed at the Dream’s practice Thursday. Not with energetic point guard Ivory Latta leading the positivity parade on the eve of the Dream’s first home playoff game, Friday night against Detroit at Gwinnett Arena. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:00:42 GMT sksmith@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/dream-confident-despite-game-141067.html Sekou Smith 2009-09-18T01:00:42Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/ex-lions-wideout-arrested-140896.html?cxtype=rss_sports Novi, Mich. - Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Charles Rogers has been arrested on a drunken driving charge. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:14:07 GMT http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/ex-lions-wideout-arrested-140896.html Rudy Isaza 2009-09-17T21:14:07Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/myles-brand-ncaa-president-140012.html?cxtype=rss_sports NCAA president Myles Brand died Wednesday after a nine-month bout with pancreatic cancer, according to association officials. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:51:27 GMT mgarner@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/myles-brand-ncaa-president-140012.html Marcus K. Garner 2009-09-17T11:51:27Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/dream-drops-opener-of-140213.html?cxtype=rss_sports AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - At first the game was won. Then, it was seemingly lost. Somehow, the game then became winnable again. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 02:41:41 GMT http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/dream-drops-opener-of-140213.html Keith Dunlap 2009-09-17T02:41:41Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/picking-vols-sets-off-140124.html?cxtype=rss_sports 
KNOXVILLE - In February, 24 hours after he switched his commitment from Florida to Tennessee, Nu’Keese Richardson’s cellphone was flooded with text messages. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:32:50 GMT http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/picking-vols-sets-off-140124.html Ben Volin 2009-09-17T00:32:50Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/stewart-co-are-smoking-140123.html?cxtype=rss_sports The results of Tony Stewart’s first year as driver and co-owner of his Sprint Cup race team might seem surprising to some. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:32:16 GMT http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/stewart-co-are-smoking-140123.html Rick Minter 2009-09-17T00:32:16Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/dream-opens-wnba-playoffs-139720.html?cxtype=rss_sports The Atlanta Dream will open the WNBA playoffs tonight without starting point guard Shalee Lehning, who underwent successful surgery on her injured left shoulder. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:59:33 GMT http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/dream-opens-wnba-playoffs-139720.html Leo Willingham 2009-09-16T17:59:33Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/yankees-brawl-with-blue-139380.html?cxtype=rss_sports NEW YORK (AP) - Jorge Posada and Toronto reliever Jesse Carlson got into a fight near home plate, leading to a frenzied, bench-clearing brawl between the Yankees and Blue Jays in the eighth inning. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:54:33 GMT http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/yankees-brawl-with-blue-139380.html 2009-09-16T02:54:33Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/george-crumbley-peach-bowl-139317.html?cxtype=rss_sports George Crumbley, who laid the groundwork for what became a staple of the Atlanta sports calendar, died Tuesday. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:45:48 GMT ksugiura@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/george-crumbley-peach-bowl-139317.html KEN SUGIURA 2009-09-16T00:45:48Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/olympic-boxer-darren-sutherland-139333.html?cxtype=rss_sports LONDON (AP) - Darren Sutherland, a boxer who won a bronze medal for Ireland at the Beijing Olympics, was found hanged at his home Monday. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:04:12 GMT http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/olympic-boxer-darren-sutherland-139333.html 2009-09-16T00:04:12Z