Stories by Associated Press

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Derby winner Orb a disappointment in Preakness

BALTIMORE - Orb came up short in the Preakness, frustrating everyone who made the Kentucky Derby winner a 3-5 favorite - no one more than trainer Shug McGaughey.
By Associated Press

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Heisman winners, Frazier top College Football Hall of Fame Class

NEW YORK - Heisman Trophy winners Danny Wuerffel, of Florida, and Ron Dayne, of Wisconsin, along with two-time national champion Tommie Frazier, of Nebraska, were selected Tuesday for the College ...
By Associated Press

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Deal signs bill to fix illegal immigration law

The bill expands certain parts of the 2011 law, including those having to do with secure forms of ID and public benefits.
By Associated Press

Friday, April 5, 2013

Department of Education to grade schools' performance

ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Education plans to give parents a detailed look at schools' performance that will rely on more than just test scores.
By Associated Press

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Anthony scores 50 in Knicks' win

MIAMI - Carmelo Anthony tied his career high with 50 points and the New York Knicks won their ninth consecutive game, topping the injury-depleted Miami Heat 102-90 on Wednesday night.
By Associated Press

Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013

Masters Tournament might include fall winners

Augusta National chairman Billy Payne could announce changes to the criteria for the Masters Tournament that would include PGA Tour winners during his news conference Wednesday.
By Associated Press

Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013

Match play stars live up to billing

MARANA, Ariz. - The stars are gone from the Match Play Championship. Still remaining are Ian Poulter and Hunter Mahan, the best in match play over the last couple of years.
By Associated Press

Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013

Whisenhunt named Chargers assistant

The San Diego Chargers hired Augusta native and former Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt on Thursday to serve as the team's offensive coordinator.
By Associated Press

Winter storm hits Southeast

A winter storm made its way across the Southeast on Thursday, dumping snow in states recovering from days of rain, playing a role in at least one fatality, and leaving thousands without power.
By Associated Press

Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012

Savannah-area coroner resigns

Documents show auditors for Chatham County were questioning more than $200,000 in expenses filed by the Savannah area's longtime coroner when he resigned earlier this month just weeks after ...
By Associated Press

Friday, Dec. 28, 2012

Pistons knock off short-handed Heat

Will Bynum had 25 points and 10 assists, leading another spirited performance by the Detroit bench, and the Pistons beat the short-handed Miami Heat 109-99 on Friday night despite 35 points by ...
By Associated Press

Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012

Montgomerie elected to World Golf Hall of Fame

Colin Montgomerie has been elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame by the slimmest of margins.
By Associated Press

Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012

Former coach Majerus dies at 64

Rick Majerus, the jovial college basketball coach who led Utah to the 1998 NCAA final and had only one losing season in 25 years with four schools, died Saturday. He was 64.
By Associated Press

Friday, Nov. 23, 2012

Southern Cal backup welcomes challenge

Southern Cal backup quarterback Max Wittek is facing Notre Dame (11-0), a storied football power with a No. 1 ranking and the nation's most feared defense.
By Associated Press

Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012

Lawmakers get luxury-box tickets

The Georgia World Congress Center gave away the tickets, and some of the recipients are on a little-known legislative committee that oversees the state authority, according to a review of lobbying ...
By Associated Press

Friday, Nov. 9, 2012

Indy cruises past Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Indianapolis Colts became the latest team to hammer the Jacksonville Jaguars at home, winning 27-10 on Thursday night behind two rushing touchdowns from rookie quarterback ...
By Associated Press

Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

S.C. hacker tricked employee

A hacker tricked a user in the Department of Revenue's system into opening a file that then allowed the hacker to access the system. The attack also was aided by the agency use of unsecured, third ...
By Associated Press

Friday, Oct. 5, 2012

Southern Cal rallies past Utah

Matt Barkley passed for 303 yards and three touchdowns, including an 83-yarder to Marqise Lee in the fourth quarter, and No. 13 Southern California came back from a two-touchdown deficit to beat ...
By Associated Press

Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012

Ravens nip Patriots

BALTIMORE - Justin Tucker kicked a 27-yard field goal as time expired to give the Baltimore Ravens a 31-30 victory over New England on Sunday night.
By Associated Press

Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012

Romo stars in Cowboys' win

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Tony Romo threw three touchdown passes as the Dallas Cowboys beat the Super Bowl champion New York Giants 24-17 on Wednesday in the NFL opener Wednesday night.
By Associated Press
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Bike rider killed this morning

The Richmond County Coroner's Office reports a 33-year-old Hephzibah man was killed early this morning while riding his bicycle southbound on Peach Orchard Road.
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