May 23, 2013

Sports

Macon Native Russell Henley gets PGA Tour career off to record start
Russell Henley became the first PGA Tour rookie to win his debut in 10 years with a record-setting performance Sunday in the Sony Open.

Macon's Russell Henley Leading PGA Tournament in Hawaii
Two days into his PGA Tour career, Russell Henley was on his way to breaking a record.

Jones, Robiskie form tight bond with Falcons
Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones gives position coach Terry Robiskie a lot of credit for helping him make the Pro Bowl in his second season.

Earnhardt Jr. starts big wreck at Daytona test
Dale Earnhardt Jr. started a 12-car accident at Daytona International Speedway that essentially shut down a three-day test session.

Harris has 24 as Hawks rally past Jazz, 103-95
Devin Harris scored a season-high 24 points and the Atlanta Hawks rallied from a second-half deficit of 15 points to beat the Utah Jazz 103-95 on Friday night.

And the winner is...
Falcons' short-yardage struggles prove costly
The Falcons' short-yardage woes in their first loss of the season stirred memories of similar struggles the last time they lost - in the playoffs.

Youngstown State defeats Georgia 68-56
Kendrick Perry scored 23 points to lead Youngstown State to a 68-56 victory over Georgia on Monday night.

Jeff Gordon fined $100,000 and docked 25 points
Four-Time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon has been fined $100,000 and docked 25 points for intentionally wrecking Clint Bowyer at Phoenix International Raceway.

Kleinlein named next Georgia Southern AD
Officials at Georgia Southern University say Tom Kleinlein will be the school's next athletic director.