http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/ Local sports news from The Augusta Chronicle. en-us Copyright (c) 2010 The Augusta Chronicle. All rights reserved. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:12:49 -0500 5 http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/pro_564853.shtml The NFL's medical committee is discussing giving players echocardiograms in the wake of Chicago Bears and former Clemson defensive end Gaines Adams' death this month. http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/pro_564853.shtml Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:53:30 -0500 http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/hig_564848.shtml Players from each side received instructions during a timeout. The Knights wanted to stay in the passing lanes. Josey wanted only to get a shot off. Evans prevailed and held on to win, 64-61, and hand the Eagles their third Region 3-AAAA loss. The Knights avenged an earlier loss to Josey. http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/hig_564848.shtml Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:53:29 -0500 http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/hig_564861.shtml NORTH AUGUSTA --- Forgive Antonio "Buster" Walker if he appeared a bit uncomfortable as he stepped to the free-throw line with five seconds left in a tie game Tuesday night at Fox Creek. He was wearing women's clothing. http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/hig_564861.shtml Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:53:33 -0500 http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/hig_564842.shtml Lakeside won both titles at the Augusta Aquatics Center in what its swimmers hope will be the first of two championships in three days, because the Columbia County championship meet is Thursday in the same building. http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/hig_564842.shtml Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:53:28 -0500 http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/hig_564857.shtml http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/hig_564857.shtml Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:53:32 -0500 http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/gol_564855.shtml It has been 53 days since golf's biggest star announced he was stepping away to sort out a private life that has run amok through tabloids and gossip magazines because of his extramarital affairs. Truth is, little has changed during his absence. http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/gol_564855.shtml Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:53:31 -0500 http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/gol_564846.shtml Like most people, Jim Furyk has no idea when Tiger Woods, the world's No. 1-ranked player, will return to the PGA Tour --- even from his perspective as the No. 5-ranked player in the world and a frequent Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup partner with Woods. http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/gol_564846.shtml Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:53:29 -0500 http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/usc_564860.shtml COLUMBIA, S.C. --- Kentucky's return to No. 1 might not last very long. Devan Downey scored 30 points and South Carolina sent Kentucky to its first loss of the season with a 68-62 victory on Tuesday night. http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/usc_564860.shtml Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:53:33 -0500 http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/oth_564837.shtml MELBOURNE, Australia --- Andy Murray had been warned about the fireworks, the crackle and dazzling burst of color that lights the sky to mark Australia Day celebrations. So the pyrotechnics came as no surprise in the second set against defending champion Rafael Nadal. http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/oth_564837.shtml Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:53:27 -0500 http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/oth_564856.shtml The Augusta State men's team dropped two spots to No. 8 in the latest NABC/Coaches Division II Poll on Tuesday. The Jaguars' loss at USC Aiken on Monday was not a factor in the voting for the poll. http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/oth_564856.shtml Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:53:31 -0500 http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/cle_564838.shtml BOSTON --- Reggie Jackson scored 18 points and dished out seven assists to lead Boston College to a 75-69 win over suddenly slumping Clemson on Tuesday night. http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/cle_564838.shtml Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:53:27 -0500 http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/hoc_564870.shtml Minor league hockey could be a step closer to making a return to Augusta this fall in the form of a Southern Professional Hockey League team. http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/hoc_564870.shtml Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:23:06 -0500 http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/hoc_564854.shtml ATLANTA --- Maxim Afinogenov ended Atlanta's power-play drought with a third-period goal to lift the Thrashers past the Anaheim Ducks 2-1 on Tuesday night. http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/hoc_564854.shtml Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:53:31 -0500 http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/fut_564841.shtml Austin Shepard had his hands full getting his horses ready for the Classic Open first go-round Sunday. That's when his 8-year-old son, Cade, stepped into help. Aboard Playin Witha Cat, Austin Shepard marked 215 to add to his earlier 220 and qualify for the finals. http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/fut_564841.shtml Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:53:28 -0500 http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/fut_564840.shtml The extremely busy Glade Knight flew into town for just two runs in the Augusta Futurity. He made his trip worthwhile after his first one Tuesday afternoon. Knight and Playin N Fancy Smart scored 221 to tie for second place in the Classic Non-Pro first go-round. http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/fut_564840.shtml Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:53:28 -0500 http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/fut_564849.shtml Results are listed by score, rider, rider's hometown, horse, and money http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/fut_564849.shtml Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:53:30 -0500 http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/fut_564851.shtml Working orders are listed by working order, rider name, rider's hometown, and horse name http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/fut_564851.shtml Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:53:30 -0500 http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/fut_564850.shtml Results are listed by score, rider, rider's hometown, horse, and money http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/fut_564850.shtml Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:53:30 -0500 http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/fut_564852.shtml Working orders are listed by working order, rider name, rider's hometown, and horse name. http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2010/01/27/fut_564852.shtml Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:53:30 -0500