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TALKING TROUT: Trout Expo coming up
The Coosa Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited Trout Expo is now less than a month away. This is a chance to learn about trout, trout fishing and the work and efforts of Trout Unlimited, not only in G...
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D.J. Ware (The Associated Press)
Ware gets his 2nd Super Bowl ring
Former Rockmart and UGA standout D.J. Ware earned his second Super Bowl ring in his short NFL career. The running back, who was not active for the Giants in 2008’s Super Bowl win, had one carry on...
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BERRY BASEBALL: Greensboro’s 8-run rally sinks Vikings
Berry saw a three-run lead evaporate as visiting Greensboro scored eight runs during the top of the fourth on its way to a 13-9 win at William R. Bowdoin Field on Sunday afternoon. After allowing ...
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SHORTER BASEBALL: Hawks salvage Saturday split with Pikeville
The Shorter University baseball team improved to 3-2 overall with a Saturday split against non-conference foe University of Pikeville at the Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex. The Hawks dropped ...
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Cheer Hawks looking for titles
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. - Two regional titles? Check. Eight NAIA All-Americans? Check. For the Shorter Cheer Hawks, the chase is now officially on for national championships No. 4 and 5. The Shorter U...
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SHORTER BASKETBALL: Hawks still perfect in conference
Dante Harvey scored a game-high 20 points to lead four Hawks in double figures and send No. 1-ranked Shorter University to an 89-64 win against Southern Wesleyan in a Southern States Athletic Confe...
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D.J. Ware (The Associated Press)
Ware after another Super Bowl ring
D.J. Ware already has one Super Bowl ring, but he may be sporting a new one after today. Ware, who went by “Danny” during his prep career at Rockmart High, and the New York Giants will face the N...
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BERRY BASEBALL: Vikings sweep season-opening doubleheader
Berry’s Trent Hillis tossed six no-hit innings before finally allowing a single in the seventh as Berry defeated Greensboro, 5-0, in the second game of a season-opening doubleheader at Berry’s Will...
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Berry's season-opening baseball game moved to noon
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Berry College's scheduled baseball doubleheader against Greensboro College Saturday has been moved to noon to try to avoid heavy rain, according to Berry baseball coach David Beasley. The Vikings ...
Coosa Country Club’s Cunningham earns Superintendent of the Year award
by Jonathan Blaylock, Rome News-Tribune Sports Writer
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Coosa Country Golf Course Superintendent Tim Cunningham has had a long career in golf. His career was the focal point at the recent Georgia Golf Course Superintendent Association’s annual banquet. ...
Norman Arey column: College hoops getting overlooked
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Norman Arey takes a look at college basketball in his weekly column in Friday's print edition of the Rome News-Tribune.
Shorter’s perfect run ends at 22 games
by Shorter reports
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Jeremy Mehaffey knocked down two free throws with 3.4 seconds left and Shorter's Walter Hill came up empty on a last second attempt as Point University shocked previously unbeaten and No. 1-ranked ...
Signing Day: Cartersville High punter picks UGA
by Cartersville Patch
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Trading purple and gold for red and black, Cartersville High School's star punter Collin Barber today secured his commitment to play between the hedges for a full ride to the University of Georgia....
Gathering around Gonzalez: Atlanta skipper speaks at Rome Braves annual event
by Christina Saul, Rome News-Tribune Staff Writer
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This year’s Hot Stove Gathering was all about skippers — one from the big leagues, and several more from the farm. The event, which was held Monday night at The Forum, was highlighted by the appea...
Shorter survives scare, improves to 22-0
by Shorter reports
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Eric Nix scored 20 points, Anthony Banks had 12 points and 21 rebounds and No. 1-ranked Shorter used a 15-0 run late in the second half to pull away from Truett-McConnell for an 83-68 victory on Mo...
Local players moving on to next level
by staff reports
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Greater Rome football players will take the first step toward their college careers on Wednesday during National Signing Day. According to Pepperell head coach Jeff Shiflett, the event is the culm...